Fences (2020)

Lesson 15
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ELA

Unit 9

8th Grade

Lesson 15 of 17

Objective


Practice reading profound excerpts from Fences, focusing on volume, pace, emotion, and accuracy.

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Target Task


Rehearsal: Students will practice their dialogue aloud for the teacher. Teacher will grade them 0-5 on each of the following categories: volume, pace, emotion, and accuracy. Students will reflect on the following:

  1. What was the hardest part of practicing today?
  2. What do you feel confident about in your performance right now?
  3. What does your group still need to work on? How can you help make that happen?

Common Core Standards


  • SL.8.4 — Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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