Lesson Plan

Grade 10 ELA Module 2: Unit 1, Lesson 1

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Words stir emotions and bring out feelings. As readers listen to a letter written by Martin Luther King Jr, they stop, think about, and discuss their reactions to the words they hear. They analyze the impact of King's words. A final activity includes a quick writing activity discussing how words and phrases contribute to the letter's opening.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Before teaching the lesson, provide background information about the historical context of the letter
Classroom Considerations
  • References the use of a vocabulary journal
  • Provide copies of King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail"
Pros
  • Include rubrics and a checklist for scoring
  • Gives homework for additional practice
Cons
  • None
Common Core