Lesson Plan

Why Did Douglass Write the Narrative?

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Readers take another look at  Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass to determine the purpose of the text. They use Frederick Douglass’s Purpose: Text and Questions handout and a close reading guide to direct their thinking. To finish, they complete an anchor chart by sorting cards into their correct positions on the chart.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have a class discussion about the different purposes texts serve
Classroom Considerations
  • Part six of 15 in Grade 7 ELA Module 3, Unit 1
  • Implement the lessons in order
  • Requires additional prep time to prepare materials
Pros
  • Offers tips and ideas for instruction
  • Lists ideas to better meet the needs of struggling learners
Cons
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Common Core