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Learning from the Narrator’s Point of View: Introducing Flush Lesson PlanLearning from the Narrator’s Point of View: Introducing Flush Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
6th
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Year
2014
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Learning from the Narrator’s Point of View: Introducing Flush

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This Learning from the Narrator’s Point of View: Introducing Flush lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3B (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3B Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Module 3B: Unit 2, Lesson 1 (.pdf)
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It is all down the drain. Scholars read chapter one of Flush and write any unfamiliar words in their word catchers and identify the narrator and point of view of the story. Pupils complete a point of view anchor chart and use Thought, Word, Action symbols to show how the point of view was developed.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

textual evidence, evidence, author's perspective

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate with science in the study of pollution affecting the environment

Classroom Considerations

  • First lesson of 12 in Grade 6 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2
  • Must complete lessons in order
  • Requires finding a picture and sound of flushing toilet

Pros

  • Includes completed anchor chart for teacher reference
  • Creates interest with toilet images and sounds as an opening to the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RL.6.6

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