Lesson Plan

Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 1, Lesson 6

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Are cattle prods beneficial for herding cattle, or do they cause more harm than good? Investigate Temple Grandin's claim about animal behavior with a lesson that focuses on pages 20-23 of the first chapter of her book, Animals in Translation. Learners find textual evidence that supports Grandin's central idea, and that connects the ideas to the rest of the chapter.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Encourage learners to conduct further research on the cattle industry
  • Have small groups discuss what they read the night before for homework
  • Include the investigation worksheet in other informational text assignments
Classroom Considerations
  • Locate the blank version of the tracking tool in the module overview file, as the included version provides answers that are specific to the reading
  • The sixth lesson in a series of ten
Pros
  • Comes with a blank investigation worksheet and a model version with answers
  • Encourages group discussion and close reading
Cons
  • None