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