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Researching Information about Overfishing Lesson PlanResearching Information about Overfishing Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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Grade
6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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Researching Information about Overfishing

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This Researching Information about Overfishing 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 3 (.pdf)
  • Grade 6 ELA Module 3B: Unit 3, Lesson 2 (.html)
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Imagine a world without Nemo and Dory. Using the resource, pupils engage in a jigsaw activity, working in triads to research information about overfishing. They watch a video about overfishing, complete a graphic organizer, read relevant articles, and then share their findings in small groups. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

overfishing, sustainability, Research

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Show a documentary about the effects of overfishing

Classroom Considerations

  • Part two of thirteen from the Grade 6 ELA Module 3B, Unit 3 series
  • Find a copy of the lesson video here 
  • Prepare the research article for each triad in advance 

Pros

  • Includes helpful teaching tips 
  • Offers suggestions for lesson differentiation 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.6.2.b W.6.2.d W.6.7 SL.6.2

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