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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Limits of Empathy" by David Brooks

For Students 7th - 9th
In this opinion piece, David Brooks discusses his views on empathy and whether or not it influences our actions. As you read, identify the claims David Brooks makes about empathy. [Free account registration required for specific tools.]
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Finding the Author's Purpose

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
What is autism? How does it affect behavior? Learners will find evidence of the author's tone or purpose for writing the article, as well as hints that show evidence of opinion. Includes a video clip from the movie "Rainman", and an...