Lesson Plan

Building Background Knowledge: “War in the Pacific,” Part 2

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Who did what? Readers take a closer look at War in the Pacific to determine each country's actions. As they read, scholars underline American actions in one color and actions of Japan in another. They then begin completing Pearl Harbor graphic organizers.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss different reasons why countries may go to war
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners need two colors of colored pencils
  • Lesson five of the Grade 8 ELA Module 3A, Unit 1 playlist
Pros
  • Includes active reading activities (underlining)
  • Offers teacher notes to guide instruction
Cons
  • None
Common Core