Writers work on creating a plan for their end-of-unit essay of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass using a Frederick Douglass Essay Planner to help guide their thought process. They then regroup as a class to discuss the use of quotes with a quote sandwich (introduce, include, analyze).

Concepts

essay structure, essays, essay writing

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Offer other optional planning graphic organizers for writers to plan their essays

Classroom Considerations

• Installment 14 of 16 in Grade 7 ELA Module 3, Unit 2
• Must complete lessons in order

Pros

• Provides an example of a quote sandwich
• Offers a combining sentence review

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.7.6 W.7.2.a W.7.2.b W.7.2.c W.7.2.d W.7.2.e W.7.2.f W.7.9.a W.7.9.b