Lesson Plan

Close Reading: Brown v. Board of Education

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What's the connection? Scholars complete a close reading of Brown v. Board of Education and identify connections to Carlotta in A Mighty Long Way. Classmates learn new vocabulary, answer text-dependent questions, and complete a structured note guide to help direct their thinking.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Create an outline of the court process for suing 
Classroom Considerations
  • The second lesson in the Grade 8 ELA Module 3B, Unit 2 series
  • Requires completing lessons in order
Pros
  • Lists vocabulary needed to increase comprehension
  • Outlines clear learning targets written in a pupil-friendly format
Cons
  • None
Common Core