Lesson Plan

Taking a Stand: Equal Rights for Women

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Equality for all? Scholars talk with partners to predict Shirley Chisholm's stand in her speech "Equal Rights for Women." They then read the speech and circle unfamiliar words to understand the meaning better. Readers go on to answer text-dependent questions and reflect on their learning as a whole group before summarizing their thoughts in an independent writing task.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Assign compatible working partners rather than letting learners choose their own
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires text marked in sections before the lesson
  • The second lesson of the Grade 8 ELA Module 2A, Unit 1 playlist
Pros
  • Includes a reading guide for teacher reference
  • Gives answers for text-dependent questions
Cons
  • None
Common Core