Lesson Plan

Close Reading: Paragraphs 1–5 of “Water Is Life”

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Be more specific. Scholars take a look at domain-specific vocabulary by discussing an anchor chart. They then look at vocabulary words recorded from paragraphs one through five in Water of Life. After analyzing the vocabulary used in the article, they complete a close read and text-dependent questions of the paragraphs and finish by reading paragraphs six through nine, recording reader notes along the way. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Ask readers to name domain-specific vocabulary words for various topics
Classroom Considerations
  • Second lesson in the 10-part series Grade 7 ELA Module 4B Unit 1
  • Expects students to complete the lessons in order
  • Cut out question strips in advance
Pros
  • Includes answers to text-dependent questions
  • Offers ideas for helping struggling readers
Cons
  • None
Common Core