Theme: |
Writing a Multi-Paragraph Essay Using Textual Examples as Support
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Grades: |
9 - 12
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Subject: |
English
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Duration: |
Two or three class periods
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Standards
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NJ 2 (Reading) Support or challenge assertions about the text by citing evidence in the text explicitly and accurately
NJ 1 (Writing) Establish and refine a topic or thesis that addresses the specific task and audience
NJ 4 (Writing) Support and illustrate arguments and explanations with relevant details, examples and evidence
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 Going for the Record by Julie A. Swanson
- Participate in class discussion about an American Cancer Society article and two videos and their relation to Leah's experience.
- Write a multi-paragraph essay using textual support as evidence.
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