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Mid-Unit Assessment: Text-Dependent and Short Answer Questions: “Arctic Fun” Lesson PlanMid-Unit Assessment: Text-Dependent and Short Answer Questions: “Arctic Fun” Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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5th
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2014
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Mid-Unit Assessment: Text-Dependent and Short Answer Questions: “Arctic Fun”

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  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3B (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3B Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3B, Unit 1 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 3B: Unit 1, Lesson 5 (.html)
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Let's have a little fun! Readers take a mid-unit assessment by answering text-dependent and short-answer questions using the text Arctic Fun. They then complete a form to track their progress in the unit thus far.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

direct quotes, main ideas, word meanings

Instructional Ideas

  • After the assessment, allow learners to participate in string games such as those discussed in the text

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson five of nine in Grade 5 ELA Module 3B, Unit 1
  • Order of lessons matters
  • Suggests creating charts in advance

Pros

  • Includes an answer key for easy grading
  • Suggests ideas for meeting the needs of struggling learners

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.4 L.5.5.c

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