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Close Reading: The Making of a Scientist
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Close Reading: The Making of a Scientist

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Grade Level Grades 3-5
Resource Type Lesson Plan
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Common Core State Standards
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This lesson shows a fifth grade class undertaking a close reading of Richard Feynman’s “The Making of a Scientist.” This lesson is suitable for fifth or sixth grade classes. A PDF of the full three-lesson unit plan is also attached. Aligned to Common Core State Standards: RI.5.1, RI.5.2, RI.5.4, W.5.9, SL.5.1

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5_Reading_Liben_Making_of_scientist.docx

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February 13, 2020
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The_Making_of_a_Scientist_Liben.pdf

February 13, 2020
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Standards

Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases in a text relevant to a grade 5 topic or subject area.
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 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
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Lesson is quite complete
kellymatt
December 14, 2013
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