Module 1: Becoming a Close-Reader and Writing to Learn: Stories of Human-Rights

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UnboundEd
Subjects
English-Language Arts
Grades
Grade 5
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Module 1: Becoming a Close-Reader and Writing to Learn: Stories of Human-Rights

Students develop their ability to read and understand complex texts.

41 INSTRUCTIONAL DAYS (41 HOURS)


Description

Students begin to build knowledge about human rights through a close read of the introduction and selected articles of the Universal Declaration of Human-Rights.

The Following Units Are Included within this Module:

  • Unit 1:  Building Background Knowledge on Human Rights
  • Unit 2:  Case Study:  Esperanza's Story
  • Unit 3:  Culminating Project: Readers Theater: Esperanza Rising, From Novel Script

Lessons are organized under each unit.

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