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- Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4A (.pdf)
- Grade 7 ELA Module 4A Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
- Full Grade 7 ELA Module 4A, Unit 2 (.pdf)
- Grade 7 ELA Module 4A, Unit 2, Lesson 2 (.html)
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The brain is not the mind. Scholars explore the claim by reading an informational article about neuroscience research, "Beyond the Brain." As they read, they answer text-dependent questions and complete an anchor chart to evaluate arguments presented in the text.
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- Pre-teach potentially challenging vocabulary from the article, such as neurons and amygdala
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson two from the 19-part Grade 7 ELA Module 4A, Unit 2 series
- The lesson centers around a text that briefly references sexual arousal and may not be appropriate for all learners
Pros
- Provides several tips for differentiating instruction
- Includes a model anchor chart for teacher reference
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