Lesson Plan

Analyzing a Central Idea: Carlotta’s Journey to Justice

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Verbs are deceptive and like to disguise themselves. Young linguists identify verbals, specifically gerunds, infinitives, and participles when analyzing the third stage of Carlotta's journey in the novel A Mighty Long Way. Bridge builders also connect the ideas in the story to those in the Declaration of Independence.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Create an anchor chart with definitions and examples of verbals
  • Turn the Declaration of Independence activity into a gallery walk
Classroom Considerations
  • This is the first in a series of eight lessons in Grade 8 ELA Module 3B, Unit 3
  • Each class member needs access to a copy of A Mighty Long Way
  • A portion relies on a note-catcher started in earlier lessons in the series and not in the resources
Pros
  • Offers cross-curricular connections with foreign language and social studies
  • Furnishes suggested questions and pages in the book where answers may be found
Cons