A close reading activity based on the story, “Amelia Earhart: First Lady of Flight” and includes instructions for implementation, text dependent questions, vocabulary and additional tasks. Aligned to Common Core State Standards: RI.6.1, RI.6.2, RI.6.3, RI.6.5; W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.9; SL.6.1, SL.6.2; L.6.1, L.6.2<br />This resource was developed through the Student Achievement Partners Basal Alignment Project. For more information regarding the Basal Alignment Project, check out http://tinyurl.com/l8u25hd
Amelia Earhart: First Lady of Flight
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English Language Arts — Language, Reading Standards for Informational Text, Speaking and Listening, Writing
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Grades 6-8
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Common Core State Standards
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Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.
Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
That's a very thorough lesson. Where is the reading handout located? I'd like to dissect it and cute-ify it to make into a comprehension station activity. Thanks for sharing!
EmmaZayas
February 19, 2015
