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Learners use a jigsaw activity to examine characters in "Left Behind." Each group member focuses on a different character and then regroups to those with the same focus. Class members then return to their home groups for discussion before completing writing tasks about their characters.
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- Have readers draw numbers to assign characters
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson 11 of 14 in Grade 8 ELA Module 1, Unit 1
- Requires completion of lessons in order
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- Includes a sample answer to the writing task
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