Lesson 15: Valedictorian Address at Anacostia High School
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
After reading “Valedictorian Address at Anacostia High School” students will demonstrate their understanding of how to make connections to their own personal experiences by composing a letter to someone who has had an impact on their life.
How does culture influence your goals?
Application:
CCSS: RI.9-10.1, RI.9-10.2, RI.9-10.4, RI.9-10.6, RI.9-10.10, W.9-10.4, W.9-10.5, W.9-10.6, W.9-10.9.A, W.9-10.10, SL.9-10.1.A, SL.9-10.1.B, SL.9-10.1.C, SL.9-10.1.D, SL.9-10.2, SL.9-10.6, L.9-10.4, L.9-10.6
Introduce the Text
Read and Annotate
Writer’s Notebook
Text Talk
Answer Reading Comprehension Questions
Collaborative Conversation
Review Prompt and Rubric
Write
Developing Background Knowledge and Social Emotional Learning
Prewrite
Peer Review and Reflect
Connect to Extended Writing Project
Beyond the Book
SSYNC Quiz and/or Write Response