RLA Lessons

Lesson Purpose

Students will practice the process of writing an RLA extended response to improve their writing skills for the GED exam.

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Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to write a body paragraph and conclusion to an RLA extended response. Students will write an introduction and body paragraph with a partner and then write a second body paragraph and a conclusion on their own.

Student Target

I can write a body paragraph and conclusion to an RLA extended response.

CCR Standards

Writing

• Writing Anchor 1

  Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
  

Language

• Language Anchor 2

  Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
  

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Writing Anchor 1: Level D

• W.7.1

  Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. 

  a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.

  b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
  

  c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
  

  d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
  

  e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. 
  

Language Anchor 2: Level D

• L.6.2 through 8.2 merge

  Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. 

   a. Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, ellipsis, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.

  b. Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt).

  c. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.

  d. Spell correctly.

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

KYAE Employability Standards

• E.7

  E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.

• E.8

  E.8 Interact with others in a professional manner.

• E.9

  E.9 Analyze self-performance to better understand strengths and areas for improvement.