Lesson Plan

Analyzing a Model Position Paper

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What's the difference between a position speech and a position paper? Scholars use a rubric to analyze a model essay about Michael Pollan's food chains to understand what makes them unique. Additionally, pupils create anchor charts detailing the qualities of solid opinion writing.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have students use highlighters to identify critical details from the model position paper
Classroom Considerations
  • This is the first of six lessons from the Grade 8 ELA Module 4, Unit 3 series
  • Before teaching the lesson, review the model position paper in the supporting documents
  • Requires chart paper 
Pros
  • Includes comprehensive teaching notes
  • Provides strategies for lesson differentiation
Cons
  • None
Common Core