Challenging Authority: The Giver

Lesson 24
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ELA

Unit 2

6th Grade

Lesson 24 of 32

Objective


Explain how specific sections of an article fit into the overall structure of the text and help to develop meaning.

Readings and Materials


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Target Task


Writing Prompt

What is the purpose of the second paragraph in the article, “Don’t Limit Your Kids’ Screen Time”? How does it help to support his argument? Provide evidence from this paragraph and carefully explain your thinking.

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Key Questions


Close Read Questions

  • What is author Chris Bergman’s primary argument in his article, “Don’t Limit Your Kids’ Screen Time”?

  • Read the second-to-last paragraph of the article. What is the purpose of this paragraph? What idea does it develop? Provide evidence from this paragraph and explain your thinking.

Discussion Questions

  • Have screens had a positive impact on your life? Explain.

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Homework


To ensure that students are prepared for the next lesson, have students complete the following reading for homework. Use guidance from the next lesson to identify any additional language or background support students may need while independently engaging with the text.

While reading, answer the following questions.

  • What three concerns about screen time does the speaker address in this article?

  • What is the speaker’s general argument about kids and screen time?

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Common Core Standards


  • RI.6.5 — Analyze how a particular sentence, paragraph, chapter, or section fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the ideas.

Supporting Standards

L.6.6
RI.6.1
RI.6.2
RI.6.4
RI.6.10
SL.6.1
SL.6.6
W.6.1
W.6.1.a
W.6.1.b
W.6.4
W.6.8
W.6.9
W.6.9.b
W.6.10
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