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Understanding "A Long Walk to Water" Lesson PlanUnderstanding "A Long Walk to Water" Lesson Plan
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Newsela
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7th
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English Language Arts
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Understanding "A Long Walk to Water"

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What is the secret to success? Scholars use close reading of a variety of articles to determine characteristics of people that overcame hardships to become successful. While reading, pupils annotate their copies, make claims, and complete writing prompts.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

reading articles, cultural diversity, nonfiction texts

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Find locations in the articles on a map
  • Divide readers into groups and assign specific articles

Classroom Considerations

  • Access articles with a free Newsela account

Pros

  • Allows students to choose articles
  • Gives supporting questions to guide reading

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.7.1

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