Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Analyzing Text Structure: “The Shakespeare Shakedown” lesson plan also includes:
- EngageNY Resources (.html)
- Analyzing Text Structure: “The Shakespeare Shakedown” (.docx)
- Grade 8 ELA Module 2B Unit 1 Overview (.pdf)
- Grade 8 ELA Module 2B Unit 1 Overview (.docx)
- Grade 8 ELA Module 2B Recommended Texts (.pdf)
- Grade 8 ELA Module 2B Recommended Texts (.docx)
- Grade 8 ELA Module 2B Overview (.pdf)
- Grade 8 ELA Module 2B Overview (.docx)
- Grade 8 ELA Module 2B Assessments (.pdf)
- Grade 8 ELA Module 2B Assessments (.docx)
- Grade 8 ELA Module 2B Performance Task (.pdf)
- Grade 8 ELA Module 2B Performance Task (.docx)
- Join to access all included materials
Pupils continue reading and discussing Simon Schama's article "The Shakespeare Shakedown." They work together to analyze the article's paragraph structure, completing a note-catcher worksheet.
7 Views
7 Downloads
CCSS:
Designed
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Have students read additional nonfiction texts for extra practice with analyzing paragraph structure
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a document camera or another method of projection
- Fifth of 18 lessons from the Grade 8 ELA Module 2B, Unit 1 series
Pros
- Includes suggestions for meeting the needs of all learner types
- Provides a close reading guide for teacher reference
Cons
- None