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Virginia Standards of
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Lesson Objectives
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Description
Subject: English/Language Arts
Grade: 7th
Number of Students: 32
Virginia SOL: 7.5 The student will read and demonstrate
comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative
nonfiction, and poetry.
b) Compare and contrast various forms and
genres of fictional text.
c) Identify conventional elements and
characteristics of a variety of genres.
NETS-S: (Used in the summative assessment)
Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision
making
1. Students use critical thinking skills to plan
and conduct research, manage projects,
solve problems, and make informed
decisions using appropriate digital tools
and resources.
a. Identify and define authentic problems
and significant questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to develop a
solution or complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to identify
solutions and/or make informed decisions
Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives
to explore alternative solutions
The students will comprehend a variety of fictional
texts.
The students will compare and contrast genres of
fictional text
The students will identify elements and
characteristics of fictional genres
Video camera/recording device, paper, pen/pencil,
computer (if necessary)
1. Warm-up
Watch the video clip from The Solitary Cyclist
Have the students write 2-3 sentences about how
this section compared to the short story
2. Lesson
The students will break up into groups of 4
(preassigned or chosen by them depending on the
class)
Their goal is to create their own solution to the crime
committed in The Solitary Cyclist