- I can determine the meaning of figurative language in "Lift Every Voice and Sing." (RL.7.4, L.7.5)
- I can compare and contrast the written version of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" to its audio version, analyzing the effects of techniques in each medium. (RL.7.7)
- I can identify themes in "Lift Every Voice and Sing." (RL.7.2)
- I can select a research reading text that I want to read.
Focus Standards: These are the standards the instruction addresses.
- RL.7.1, RL.7.2, RL.7.4, RL.7.7, L.7.5a, L.7.6
Supporting Standards: These are the standards that are incidental—no direct instruction in this lesson, but practice of these standards occurs as a result of addressing the focus standards.
- RL.7.10
Daily Learning Targets
Ongoing Assessment
- Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 1, Lessons 5-6
- Work Time A: Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Compare and Contrast Versions of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (RL.7.1, RL.7.4, RL.7.7, RL.7.10, L.7.5a, L.7.6)
- Language Dive: "Lift Every Voice and Sing," Lines 20-22 note-catcher (RL.7.2, RL.7.4, L.7.5)
Agenda
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1. Opening A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Compare and Contrast Versions of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (30 minutes) B. Track Progress (10 minutes) C. Language Dive: "Lift Every Voice and Sing," Lines 20-22 - RL.7.4 (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Compare Lift Every Voice and Sing Statue to Poem - RL.7.2 (20 minutes) B. Launch Independent Research Reading - RI.7.10 (15 minutes) 4. Homework A. Build Background Knowledge: Read and Analyze Savage Biography. Students read Augusta Savage's biography and answer questions to build background knowledge of the artist and the context of the Harlem Renaissance. B. Independent Research Reading: Students read for at least 20 minutes in their independent research reading text. Then they select a prompt and write a response in their independent reading journal. |
Alignment to Assessment Standards and Purpose of Lesson
Opportunities to Extend Learning
How It Builds on Previous Work
Support All Students
Assessment Guidance
Down the Road
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In Advance
- Prepare Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Compare and Contrast Versions of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (see Assessment Overview and Resources).
- Ensure there is a copy of Entrance Ticket: Unit 1, Lessons 5-6 at each student's workspace.
- Post the learning targets and applicable anchor charts (see Materials list).
Tech and Multimedia
- Work Time A: Set up a device to play the audio recording of "Lift Every Voice and Sing": http://eled.org/0215.
- Work Time A: Students complete assessments online using a platform such as http://eled.org/0189 or http://eled.org/0158 or using speech-to-text facilities activated on devices or using an app or software such as http://eled.org/0103.
- Work Time A: Students can use print or online dictionaries (including ELL and home language dictionaries) during designated items in Part I.
- Work Time C: Display The Harp (http://eled.org/0203), also known as Lift Every Voice and Sing, with a projector.
Supporting English Language Learners
Supports guided in part by CA ELD Standards 7.I.A.1, 7.I.B.5, 7.I.B.6, 7.I.B.8, 7.I.C.10, and 7.I.C.12.
Important Points in the Lesson Itself
- To support ELLs, the assessment in this lesson consists of tasks and questions in the same format as the activities students have completed throughout the unit thus far. This gradual release supports students in independent achievement on this assessment.
- ELLs may find it challenging to write a constructed response independently even with all the practice on similar tasks throughout the unit. Remind students that they have successfully completed similar activities in class, and encourage them to do their best. Also, encourage them to try to recall sentence frames they have been given throughout the unit for similar responses. Help students be mindful of the amount of time they spend on each task.
Vocabulary
- N/A
Materials from Previous Lessons
Teacher
Student
- Academic word wall (one for display; from Module 1, Unit 1, Lesson 1, Work Time A)
- Domain-specific word wall (one for display; from Module 1, Unit 1, Lesson 1, Work Time B)
- Close Readers Do These Things anchor chart (one for display; from Module 1, Unit 1, Lesson 5, Work Time A)
- Strategies to Answer Selected Response Questions anchor chart (one for display; from Module 1, Unit 1, Lesson 3, Opening B)
- Work to Become Effective Learners anchor chart (one for display; from Module 1, Unit 1, Lesson 5, Work Time A)
- Harlem Renaissance Themes anchor chart (one for display; from Module 3, Unit 1, Lesson 3, Closing and Assessment A)
- Techniques anchor chart (one for display; from Module 3, Unit 1, Lesson 2, Work Time B)
- Module 2 End of Unit 3 Assessments with feedback (one per student; from Module 2, Unit 3, Lessons 12-13, Work Time A)
- Vocabulary log (one per student; from Module 1, Unit 1, Lesson 2, Opening A)
- Track Progress folders (one per student; from Module 1, Unit 1, Lesson 15-16, Closing and Assessment A)
- Independent reading journal (one per student; begun in Module 1, Unit 1, Lesson 6, Work Time B)
New Materials
Teacher
Student
- Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Compare and Contrast Versions of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (answers for teacher reference) (see Assessment Overview and Resources)
- Audio recording of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (one per class; see http://eled.org/0215)
- Language Dive Guide: "Lift Every Voice and Sing," Lines 20-22 (for teacher reference)
- Language Dive: "Lift Every Voice and Sing," Lines 20-22 Sentence Chunk Chart (for teacher reference)
- Language Dive: "Lift Every Voice and Sing," Lines 20-22 note-catcher (example for teacher reference)
- Harlem Renaissance Themes anchor chart (example for teacher reference)
- Image of The Harp sculpture (one for display; see Technology and Multimedia)
- Techniques anchor chart (example for teacher reference)
- Independent Reading Sample Plans (for teacher reference) (optional; see the Tools Page)
- Unit 1 Homework Resources (for families)
- Homework: Read and Analyze Savage Biography (answers for teacher reference) (see Homework Resources)
- Entrance Ticket: Unit 1, Lessons 5–6 (one per student)
- Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Compare and Contrast Versions of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” (one per student) (see Assessment Overview and Resources)
- Print or online dictionaries (optional) (including ELL and home language dictionaries)
- Track Progress: Read, Understand, and Explain New Text (one per student)
- Sticky notes (several per student)
- Language Dive: “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” Lines 20–22 sentence chunk strips (one per pair of students)
- Language Dive: “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” Lines 20–22 note-catcher (one per student)
- Homework: Read and Analyze Savage Biography (one per student; see Homework Resources)
- Homework: Read and Analyze Savage Biography ▲
Assessment
Each unit in the 6-8 Language Arts Curriculum has two standards-based assessments built in, one mid-unit assessment and one end of unit assessment. The module concludes with a performance task at the end of Unit 3 to synthesize students' understanding of what they accomplished through supported, standards-based writing.
Opening
Opening |
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A. Engage the Learner (5 minutes)
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Work Time
Work Time | Levels of Support |
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A. Mid-Unit 1 Assessment: Compare and Contrast Versions of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" (30 minutes)
"I can determine the meaning of figurative language in 'Lift Every Voice and Sing.'" "I can compare and contrast the written version of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' to its audio version, analyzing the effects of techniques in each medium." "I can identify themes in "'Lift Every Voice and Sing.'"
"What value does the task of a reading assessment have for you beyond this class? Why?" (Responses will vary. Possible response: This task has a lot of value for me because I will have to take reading assessments and analyze poetry in most of my high school and college classes.) "What will help you succeed on this assessment?" (Responses will vary. Possible response: Using my strategies to answer selected response questions and writing a paragraph with a topic sentence, at least two pieces of evidence, and a concluding statement will help me succeed with this task.)
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For Lighter Support
For Heavier Support
1. Read the poem several times. Whisper read it aloud as well. 2. Read each question and each possible answer. 3. Cross out incorrect answers. 4. Select the best answer to the question. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 for each question in Part I.
6. Listen to the song once. Then read the questions so you know what to listen for the next time. 7. Listen to the song again and answer the questions as you did above: read each answer, cross out incorrect answers, select the best answer. 8. Make notes or highlight questions you want to check as you listen to the song again. 9. Read the prompt for question 3. 10. Write a paragraph with a. a topic sentence that restates and answers the prompt. b. two pieces of evidence (quotes or examples) from the text. c. sentences that explain how the evidence supports your answer. d. a concluding sentence that restates and answers the prompt.
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B. Track Progress (10 minutes)
"What helped you to be successful at that task? How much effort did you put in on this task? How did your effort affect your learning?" (Possible responses: I was successful at that task because I focused and worked hard. I also understood what I was doing and what was being asked of me, which helped me succeed as well.) |
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C. Language Dive: "Lift Every Voice and Sing," Lines 20-22 - RL.7.4 (10 minutes)
"Out from the gloomy past,
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For Lighter Support
For Heavier Support
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Closing & Assessments
Closing |
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A. Compare Lift Every Voice and Sing Statue to Poem – RL.7.2 (20 minutes)
“I can identify themes in ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing.’”
“Describe the sculpture. What do you see? What is happening? How is each piece related to the other piece?” (People are standing close together, singing. A large hand is supporting all the people. A man is crouching in the front, holding something. It looks like he is offering it to someone.) Note that the crouching man is holding a sheet with musical notes on it. “What do you wonder about this artwork?” (I wonder why the man is crouching. I wonder what he is holding and why he is holding it out.) If students need more support in describing the sculpture, ask: “How are the people arranged?” (All of the people are standing and singing, except for one.) ▲ “What do you notice that is different about one of the people from the others?” (One of the people is kneeling.) ▲ “What is holding up the base of the harp?” (A hand.) ▲
“How does the name of the sculpture help you figure out what it is about?” (The people look like a harp, singing together. Perhaps the crouching man is offering the music to the audience, like the singers are.) If necessary, sketch or display an image of a harp to support students who don’t have this background knowledge. ▲ “What theme does the sculpture convey?” (The sculpture shows that people work together to make something beautiful, just like the strings on the harp work together to create beautiful music.)
“What is the sculpture saying about collaboration and art (music)?” (When people collaborate, they can make beautiful art.) ▲
“How does the crouching man add to or change the theme?” (The crouching man seems to show that the people are offering the music to someone. So the theme might be that people work together to create something beautiful for others.)
“How does the large hand add to or change the theme?” (The large hand might represent a deity or a powerful helper. So the theme might change to people are supported by a powerful helper and work together to make art for others.)
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B. Launch Independent Research Reading - RI.7.10 (15 minutes)
"I can select a research reading text that I want to read."
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Homework
Homework | Levels of Support |
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A. Build Background Knowledge: Read and Analyze Savage Biography
B. Independent Research Reading
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For Lighter Support
For Heavier Support
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