Lesson Plan

Mid-Unit Assessment: Development of the Young Brain

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Scholars view a video clip about adolescent brain development and work with partners to identify the main idea and supporting details. Next, as part of the mid-unit assessment, pupils watch another clip from the video and complete a main idea worksheet independently. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Before distributing the assessment, show additional video clips to offer more practice for those struggling with the concept of main idea 
Classroom Considerations
  • Serves as the fifth consecutive lesson from the 10-part Grade 7 ELA Module 4a, Unit 1 series
  • Cue up the video in advance 
Pros
  • Provides answer keys for teacher reference
  • Includes comprehensive teaching notes
Cons
  • None
Common Core