I Am Malala Lesson Plan

Read Part Four (chapters 21-22)

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.8
   Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.1
   Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the class will engage in all of the suggested classroom exercises and activities and discuss all of the thought questions.

Content Summary for Teachers

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