Lesson Plan

Grade 10 ELA Module 2: Unit 1, Lesson 9

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How did Martin Luther King Jr. establish tone in his writing? Scholars analyze King's tone and discuss how he changes and refines his claim in "Letter from Birmingham Jail." They also define new vocabulary words, respond to a writing prompt, and work in small groups to annotate the text.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • View different pieces of writing with varying tone
  • Provide background information about paternalism 
Classroom Considerations
  • Installment nine of a 20-part series
  • Lessons build upon one another
Pros
  • Clearly outlines the lesson, including the percentage of time for each activity
  • Lists questions to probe learner thinking
Cons
  • None