Paraphrasing LBJ: American Progress

In this lesson, students will sharpen their paraphrasing skills using a speech by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Students will paraphrase several key sections from LBJ's speech following the 1968 Civil Rights Act. In doing so, they will learn the four steps to paraphrasing effectively.
Resource ID#: 207534 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: Paraphrase, Paraphrasing, President Johnson, Lyndon Baines Johnson, LBJ, civil rights act, civil rights, 1968, nonfiction texts, presidential speeches, historical speeches, ELA, English Language Arts, fair housing, civil rights movement, civics, integrated civics, lesson plans, inaugural address, inauguration
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Text Resource,  Student Center Activity
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades 6-12

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