Obama: The Editorials

This lesson is to compare and contrast two editorials that both describe President Barack Obama's State of the Union address. Students will use close reading, questioning, cooperative learning, note-taking, graphic organizers and discussion in order to get ready for the summative assessment: a debate as a culminating performance task to address the issue of working together to achieve unity.
Resource ID#: 44685 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 6
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player
Instructional Time: 8 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Obama, State of the Union, editorial, opinion, compare-contrast, debate
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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