Knowledge/Skill Building

📖 Theme and Evidence Moves

Content Expertise Critical Thinking & Problem Solving CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.5.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.9 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.8 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.9 Submission Required

Using one short fiction excerpt and one kid-friendly article from the clue set, students practice identifying theme and matching reasons to evidence on a shared anchor chart. They annotate with highlighters, then complete a brief partner talk comparing how the text shows a right being protected or denied.

Plan day
Day 5
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps