Lesson Plan

Analyzing the Central Claim in The Big Thirst

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Quench the class's thirst for knowledge while building analytical skills. Scholars listen as the teacher reads excerpt from the book The Big Thirst. They then complete a close read and answer text-dependent questions from pages one through five. They reflect on what they read in their Thinking Log notebooks.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss renewable and natural resources
Classroom Considerations
  • Fits as the sixth of 10 lessons in Grade 7 ELA Module 4B Unit 1
  • Complete lessons in order
  • Requires scrap paper
Pros
  • Includes answers to text-dependent questions
  • Offers teacher notes and tips for a successful lesson
Cons
  • None
Common Core