A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier-An Intro to Analysis & Argumentation Part I of III

In this lesson, students will read chapters 1-7 of Ismael Beah's memoir, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier while learning how to analyze the chapters using a reader response journal, create an oral argument through a Seed Discussion, and in writing a central idea statement.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 6 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Ishmael Beah, A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier, argumentation, Seed Discussion, Reader Response Journal,
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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