Lesson Plan

Grade 9 ELA Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 10

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Ninth graders continue their inquiry-based research projects focused on the topics in Temple Grandin's Animals in Translation. After formulating, honing, and adapting their research frames in the previous lessons, learners select relevant details from each of their chosen sources, analyze and connect the details, and make a claim to support their inquiry.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Resource provides blue instructional tips throughout the lesson plan, enabling you to differentiate the activity if needed
  • Use the worksheet for any number of research projects in class
  • Model the most effective ways to compare details and come up with a claim, either with the sample worksheet or your inquiry question
Classroom Considerations
  • The 10th lesson in a 12-part unit
  • Unit is part of a module that focuses on the novel and inquiries derived from the first chapter
  • Process is nuanced and sophisticated; consider scaffolding the steps even more for struggling readers
Pros
  • Includes both a blank and a model form of the worksheet for noting claims 
  • Provides a checklist for self-assessment and teacher assessment
Cons
  • None