Lesson Plan

Grade 10 ELA Module 3: Unit 1, Lesson 1

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Can people live forever? Scholars ponder the answer as they analyze an excerpt from The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. As readers discover Lacks' immortal cells, they discuss how the author carefully sequences, connects and unfolds events to tell the story. Learners end the lesson plan by responding to a brief writing prompt to summarize their thoughts.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Incorporate with science/biology standards and the study of cells
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson one of 15 in the series Grade 10 ELA Module 3: Unit 1
  • Requires completing lessons in order
  • Discusses cancer, which may be a sensitive topic to some
Pros
  • Gives a scoring guide for the assessment
  • Lists vocabulary to teach for clarity
Cons
  • None