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Lesson Overview
Objective
Explain how Tu Youyou’s illness and recovery inspired her to try to find a treatment for malaria using both modern science and traditional Chinese medicine.
Readings and Materials
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Book: Tu Youyou's Discovery: Finding a Cure for Malaria by Songju Ma Daemicke and illustrated by Lin — pp. 15 — end
Lesson Map
4 days
Research a changemaker. Gather facts about their interests, challenges, and impact on their community to begin a biography.
Research a changemaker. Gather facts about their interests, challenges, and impact on their community to begin a biography.
- Changemaker Research Project Note-Taker (G2, Alt U4, L30)
Standards
W.2.2W.2.7W.2.8
Draft an informational paragraph about Greta Thunberg's contributions that introduces a topic, includes related details, and provides a concluding statement.
- Single Paragraph Outline (G2)
Standards
W.2.2W.2.7
Revise and edit an informational paragraph to prepare for a presentation.
- Shuffled Sentences Handout (G2, Alt U4, L30)
Standards
W.2.2W.2.5W.2.7
Create a portrait of Greta Thunberg that uses visual clues (objects, setting, and symbols) to show her actions and impact.
Standards
W.2.2W.2.7
3 days
Write an opinion essay celebrating an influential person who changed the world, supporting ideas with reasons and evidence.
Brainstorm and plan an opinion letter by choosing a changemaker and organizing reasons and examples to explain why they are important.
- Single Paragraph Outline (G2)
Standards
W.2.1W.2.7
Draft an opinion paragraph that includes a clear opinion, supporting reasons, and a concluding statement.
- Single Paragraph Outline (G2) — completed on Day 1
- Letter Writing Template (G2, Alt U4, L31)
- Friendly Letter Mentor Text (G2, Alt U4, L31)
- Notice and Wonder Peer Feedback Form (G2, Alt U4, L31)
Standards
L.2.2.bW.2.1W.2.5
Revise and edit a friendly letter that includes an opinion paragraph.
- Revision Texts (G2, Alt U4, L31)
- Revision Strategy Menu (G2, Alt U4, L31)
Standards
W.2.1W.2.5
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