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Paraphrasing and Evaluating Sources: Pages 112–116 of The Big Thirst

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Agriculture and water—it's a fine balance. So how exactly do industry and agriculture currently manage water? Pupils consider the question as they continue reading excerpts from Charles Fishman's The Big Thirst and adding notes to their researchers' notebooks. At the end of the instructional activity, scholars complete an exit ticket to practice paraphrasing.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Show a brief instructional video on paraphrasing 
Classroom Considerations
  • Installment four of 17 from the Grade 7 ELA Module 4B, Unit 2 series
  • Have dictionaries or computers accessible for the entry task
Pros
  • Includes teaching notes to easily implement the lesson
  • Provides strategies for meeting learners' instructional needs
Cons
  • None
Common Core