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This Launching the Performance Task: The1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire lesson plan also includes:
- Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A (.pdf)
- Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
- Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A, Unit 2 (.pdf)
- Full Grade 6 ELA Module 3A: Unit 2, Lesson 1 (.html)
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Picture that! Pupils view photographs of the aftermath of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, discussing what they know and wonder about each image. Then, scholars watch a short video about the historic event and complete a KWL anchor chart to record their observations.
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- Have individuals write a diary entry from the perspective of someone who survived the 1906 San Francisco earthquake
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson one of 14 from the Grade 6 ELA Module 3A, Unit 2 series
- In advance, cut each mystery photograph into thirds
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