CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.1a Archives

Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.

Jim Crow Lesson Plan: Oral Argument Against Segregation

Posted by jglassman on May 30, 2018

This lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-12, invites students to explore BrainPOP resources to learn about Jim Crow laws that encouraged segregation in schools, transportation, restaurants, etc. in th...

Wangari Maathai Lesson Plan: Write and Deliver a Persuasive Speech

Posted by jglassman on March 15, 2016

In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-12, students explore BrainPOP resources to learn about Wangari Maathai, a global leader for women’s rights and conservation. Using what they learn about the...