Lesson Plan

Grade 10 ELA Module 2: Unit 2, Lesson 4

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What does it mean to come undone? Scholars consider the author's use of the phrase as they read paragraphs 12–15 from Julia Alvarez's autobiographical essay "A Genetics of Justice." They complete a quick write to analyze how Alvarez supports her central ideas. Pupils also discuss how the author develops themes of trauma and freedom in her writing.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Provide students with plenty of opportunities to identify the central theme of paragraphs and extended texts
Classroom Considerations
  • Serves as the fourth of 10 lessons from the Grade 10 ELA Module 2: Unit 2 series
  • Order of lessons matters
  • Does not include a copy of Alvarez's essay, so teachers must provide their own
Pros
  • The lesson is effectively organized and includes symbols to indicate teacher actions, vocabulary words, and instructional notes
  • Provides options for differentiating the lesson to meet the needs of all learners 
Cons
  • None
Common Core