- I can write an introduction for my essay giving context on the Harlem Renaissance, acknowledging a counterclaim, and clearly stating the main claim of the piece. (W.7.1a)
Focus Standards: These are the standards the instruction addresses.
- W.7.1a, L.7.1a
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.7.1, RL.7.2, W.7.4, W.7.5, W.7.10, L.7.6
Daily Learning Targets
Ongoing Assessment
- Opening A: Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 9 (L.7.1a)
- Work Time A: Annotated, color-coded model argument essay introduction (W.7.1a)
- Work Time B: Language Dive: Model Essay, Main Claim note-catcher (W.7.1a, W.7.1c, L.7.1a)
- Closing and Assessment A: Introductory Paragraph of Pair Argument Essay (W.7.1a)
Agenda
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1. Opening A. Engage the Learner – L.7.1a (5 minutes) 2. Work Time A. The Painted Essay®: Sort and Color-Code the Parts of an Introduction – W.7.1a (15 minutes) B. Language Dive: Model Essay, Main Claim – W.7.1a, L.7.1a (10 minutes) 3. Closing and Assessment A. Pair Writing: Draft an Introduction – W.7.1a (15 minutes) 4. Homework A. Explain Clauses in Proof Paragraph 1: Students complete Homework: Explain Clauses: Proof Paragraph 1 to explain the function of clauses in a Proof Paragraph of the Model Argument Essay. 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
- Ensure there is a copy of Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 9 at each student's workspace.
- Prepare Organize the Model: Introduction strips (one strip per pair) for Work Time A.
- Strategically pair students for work in Opening A with at least one strong reader per pair.
- Cut apart the introduction paragraph strips and organize them using envelopes or paperclips so that each pair will have one set.
- Review the Argument Writing checklist to become familiar with what will be required of students over the remainder of the unit.
- Post the learning targets and applicable anchor charts (see Materials list).
Tech and Multimedia
- Continue to use the technology tools recommended throughout previous modules to create anchor charts to share with families; to record students as they participate in discussions and protocols to review with students later and to share with families; and for students to listen to and annotate text, record ideas on note-catchers, and word-process writing.
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.7, 7.I.B.8, 7.I.C.11, 7.I.C.12, 7.II.A.1, 7.II.B.3, and 7.II.B.4.
Important Points in the Lesson Itself
- To support ELLs, this lesson includes the use of manipulatives to understand the key structures of an argument essay introduction. Also, the collaboration of writing a pair essay supports students in expressing their ideas in writing.
- ELLs may find it challenging to generate language for writing their introduction. In addition to the supports below, encourage students to use oral processing and their home-language to assist them in articulating their ideas.
Vocabulary
- context (A)
- dependent clause, independent clause, phrase (DS)
Key
(A): Academic Vocabulary
(DS): Domain-Specific Vocabulary
Materials from Previous Lessons
Teacher
Student
- 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 4, Opening A)
- Academic word wall (one for display; from Module 1, Unit 1, Lesson 1, Opening A)
- Criteria of an Effective Argument Essay anchor chart (one for display; from Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 8, Work Time A)
- Paint an Essay lesson plan (for teacher reference) (from Module 1, Unit 2, Lesson 7, Closing and Assessment A)
- Model Argument Essay: "Strength from the Past" (example for teacher reference) (from Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 8, Work Time A)
- Vocabulary log (one per student; from Module 1, Unit 1, Lesson 2, Opening A)
- The Painted Essay® template (one per student and one for display; from Module 1, Unit 2, Lesson 7, Closing and Assessment A)
- Model Argument Essay: “Strength from the Past” (one per student and one for display; from Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 8, Work Time A)
- Directions for Pair Argument Essay (one per student; from Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 8, Closing and Assessment A)
- Argument Essay Writing Plan graphic organizer (one per student; from Module 3, Unit 2, Lesson 8, Closing and Assessment A)
- Argument Essay Writing Plan graphic organizer ▲
- Texts and Artwork from Module 3, Units 1 and 2: Shuffle Along, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” The Harp, “Calling Dreams,” “Hope,” “I Shall Return,” Ethiopia Awakening, African Phantasy: Awakening, “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” “His Motto,” and “The Boy and the Bayonet”
- Independent reading journal (one per student; begun in Module 1, Unit 1, Lesson 6, Work Time B)
New Materials
Teacher
Student
- Organize the Model: Introduction strips (for teacher reference)
- Language Dive Guide: Model Argument Essay, Main Claim (answers for teacher reference)
- Language Dive: Model Argument Essay, Main Claim Sentence Chunk Chart (answers for teacher reference)
- Language Dive: Model Argument Essay, Main Claim note-catcher (for teacher reference)
- Argument Writing checklist (example for teacher reference)
- Entrance Ticket: Unit 2, Lesson 9 (one per student)
- Organize the Model: Introduction strips (one strip per pair)
- Colored pencils (red, yellow, blue, green; one of each per student)
- Language Dive: Model Argument Essay, Main Claim sentence chunk strips (one per pair of students)
- Language Dive: Model Argument Essay, Main Claim note-catcher (one per student)
- Argument Writing checklist (one per student and one to display)
- Lined paper (one per student)
- Online or print dictionaries (including ELL and home language dictionaries)
- Homework: Explain Clauses in Proof Paragraph 1
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
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A. Engage the Learner - L.7.1a (5 minutes)
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Work Time
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A. The Painted Essay®: Sort and Color-Code the Parts of an Introduction – W.7.1a (15 minutes)
“How does the author begin the introduction of the essay? What is the purpose of the first sentence of the introduction?” (The introduction begins with some context about the Harlem Renaissance, which should be colored red.) “What is the next part of the introduction? What is the purpose of the next sentence in the introduction?” (It acknowledges that many works from the Harlem Renaissance could be chosen to illustrate this theme.)
“What is the last part of the introduction? What is the purpose of the last sentence of the introduction?” (It is the sentence that states the main claim of the piece and previews the three points. Each of the works mentioned previews a point that will be made in the essay. The first point should be yellow; the second, blue; and the third, dark yellow. The rest of the claim should be green.)
“How is the introduction in the model similar to and different from the introduction to the last essay you wrote?” (Both provide context that helps the reader understand the topic. The points we will discuss are still there, but in this model, they are integrated into the main claim statement, and there are three of them. Also, the last sentence is a main claim or opinion, not just a focus statement.)
“Why might the author have chosen to end the paragraph with the main claim this time?” (Answers will vary but may include: It’s a simple, clear statement of the main opinion, and the writer wants the reader to remember it.)
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For Lighter Support
For Heavier Support
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B. Language Dive: Model Essay, Main Claim - W.7.1a, L.7.1a (10 minutes)
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For Lighter Support
For Heavier Support
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Closing & Assessments
Closing | Levels of Support |
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A. Pair Writing: Draft an Introduction – W.7.1a (15 minutes)
“I can write an introduction for my essay giving context on the Harlem Renaissance, acknowledging a counterclaim, and clearly stating the main claim of the piece.”
“Are there any specific criteria you should be aware of and list in that column on the checklist?” (Responses will vary, but may include: I list the works and their writers/artists. I tell the theme of the Harlem Renaissance I’m discussing. I tell how other works might also show this theme.) “What background information does the reader need to be able to understand your essay?” (The reader needs the titles of the work, the kind of work they are, and the names of the writers/artists who made them, also the theme.) “What are some ideas you have for providing context for this essay?” (I will list the works, types, and creators in the context of the theme.)
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For Lighter Support
For Heavier Support
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Homework
Homework |
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A. Explain Clauses: Proof Paragraph 1
B. Independent Research Reading
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