Lesson Plan

End of Unit Assessment: Writing Best First Draft of “Back Again” Poem

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Team up! Scholars begin working with their research teams to review the components of an effective poem. They then move on to independent work by beginning the end-of-unit assessment. Writers complete the draft of their "Back Again" poems using the rubric and graphic organizer.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Allow readers to highlight concepts in the rubric as they check their poems
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires two sheets of lined paper per pupil
  • Lesson 4 in Grade 8 ELA Module 1, Unit 3
  • Complete lessons in order
Pros
  • Includes a rubric for the poetry writing portion
  • Offers ideas for meeting the needs of struggling learners
Cons
  • None
Common Core