Lesson Plan

Research: Close Read of Text 1 for Each Expert Group

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Take a closer look to determine the legacy. Learners participate in a close reading of an informational text about either Roberto Clemente or Althea Gibson. Next, they determine how their athlete broke barriers and created a legacy, writing their opinions in their journals. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Play a video about Althea Gibson's legacy
Classroom Considerations
  • Part two of 15 from the Grade 5 ELA Module 3A, Unit 3 series
  • In advance, assign each student to an expert group
Pros
  • Provides thorough teaching notes
  • Offers strategies for differentiation 
Cons
  • None
Common Core