Exploring the Future of NASA

In this lesson, students will read and analyze two nonfiction articles about future work at NASA. Students will track the development of central ideas throughout each text. At the end of the lesson, students will synthesize a written response comparing and contrasting how the two authors establish their purpose.

Resource ID#: 73847 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): English Language Arts

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Keywords: NASA, space, space exploration, outer space, author's purpose, expository writing, informational text, central idea, evidence

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet

Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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