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Uglies: Problematic Situation Lesson PlanUglies: Problematic Situation Lesson Plan
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7th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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45 mins
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2010
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Uglies: Problematic Situation

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As part of a unit centered around a reading of Uglies, a 2005 young adult dystopian fiction novel by Scott Westerfield, Steven Cummings, and Devin K. Grayson, class members engage in an activity that asks groups to come to a consensus about what items to save from a fire.

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reading comprehension strategies

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english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Model and/or provide class members with examples of how to respond politely to others in consensus building situations

Classroom Considerations

  • Part of a series of resources designed to accompany a reading of Uglies

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  • The five-page packet includes a rationale for the activity, the ranking sheet, and step-by-step directions

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  • The activity presumes class members have experience working in collaborative groups

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