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Lesson 3
Comparing/Contrasting Andersen Tales Independent Paragraph Writing

Grade Level:

3

Subject:

Language Arts

Topic:

Opinion writing in paragraph form

Objective:

Students will independently choose two of the Hans Christian Andersen tales that they have already heard told/read/discussed/analyzed. Using the class created matrix as well as Venn diagrams created by students who accurately compared/contrasted, students will write two paragraphs stating their opinion and defending it with evidence.

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Trajan Elementary is a full inclusion school. These lessons and expectations will be adapted for students with special physical/mental needs. Instructional assistants or teacher will assist students on an individual basis, depending on the need for modifications/accomodations.

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Prep:

Create essay template, scaffolding topic sentences- " ___________ is similar to _____________ for several reasons." "___________ is different from ____________ for several reasons."

Materials:

- pre-printed essay templates
- pencils
- previously created poster matrix and accurate student created Venn diagrams
- copies of all Hans Christian Andersen tales that were previously discussed

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