Pick a corner. Scholars receive a quote about the Middle Ages and then participate in a four corners activity by choosing a corner pertaining to their quotes. They then work in groups of three to discuss the bold words in their quotes. To finish, they share out words and meanings with the class.

Concepts

inferences, making inferences, informational texts

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate with Social Studies standards

Classroom Considerations

• First lesson in the Grade 6 ELA Module 2B Unit 1 series
• Order of lessons matters
• Activities include movement that requires structured protocols

Pros

• Pupils learn from one another through discussion and group work
• Includes a list of vocabulary words to teach along with the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.6.1 SL.6.1.a SL.6.1.c L.6.4.a L.6.4.b L.6.4.c L.6.4.d