Theme: |
Listening Strategy, Think-Pair-Share
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Grades: |
6 - 8
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Subject: |
Reading and Language Arts
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Duration: |
Two class sessions
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Standards
& Goals: |
Virginia State Learning Standards
- The student will read and analyze a variety of informational materials and nonfiction materials.
- Identify a position/argument to be confirmed, disproved or modified.
- Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information.
- Synthesize information from sources and apply it in written and oral presentations.
- Identify questions not answered by a selected text.
- Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, reading and writing.
- Read and follow instructions to complete an assigned project or task.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.
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Objectives: |
Students will:
- Read Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss.
- Listen for specific details regarding the theme and author’s message using Think-Pair-Share.
- Use reflection questions to help guide them through the listening activity.
- Compare and contrast a democracy and an autocracy or dictatorship using a Venn diagram.
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