Lesson Plan

Grade 11 ELA Module 2: Unit 2, Lesson 13

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Two minds are better than one. Learners engage in an evidence-based discussion to identify central ideas in Audre Lorde's poem "From the House of Yamanjá" and one additional nonfiction text. They complete a Cross-Evidence Collection Tool worksheet to determine how each author approaches similar topics.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Have individuals compose figurative descriptions of their identities
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson 13 of the consecutive 14-part Grade 11 ELA Module 2: Unit 2 series
  • Provide copies of the Ideas Tracking Tool, Rhetorical Impact Tracking Tool, and Cross-Text Evidence Collection Tool for each student
Pros
  • Includes what elements to look for in a high-performance response
  • Provides guided, step-by-step instructions for successful lesson implementation
Cons
  • None
Common Core