Facing Prejudice: All American Boys

Lesson 25
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ELA

Unit 1

8th Grade

Lesson 25 of 29

Objective


Outline and begin to draft a personal narrative.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Flying Lessons & Other Stories by Ellen Oh  — forward

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Target Task


Writing Prompt

Draft an introductory paragraph for your narrative that provides context and introduces the primary conflict.

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Homework


Students should complete a rough draft of their entire narrative for homework.

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Common Core Standards


  • W.8.3 — Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
  • W.8.3.a — Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
  • W.8.5 — With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.

Supporting Standards

L.8.1
L.8.2
L.8.2.c
L.8.3
L.8.6
RL.8.2
RL.8.10
SL.8.1
SL.8.6
W.8.4
W.8.10
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