Lesson Plan

Introducing Module 2: Working Conditions—Then and Now

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Let's get visual! Scholars embark on a gallery walk around the classroom to view quotes, images, and videos about historical and modern working conditions in various professions. They consider how working conditions have changed over time, capturing their thinking on a class anchor chart. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Spend ample time pre-teaching and clarifying unfamiliar vocabulary, especially for English learners
Classroom Considerations
  • This is the first of 20 lessons from the Grade 7 ELA Module 2a, Unit 1 series
  • Prior to the lesson, prepare items for the gallery walk and find a picture of a power loom to display
Pros
  • Includes teaching notes, a list of materials, and lesson vocabulary 
  • Provides options for differentiating instruction
Cons
  • None
Common Core