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Elementary, My Dear Watson—Investigating Reading and Writing
Just the Facts, Ma’am—Explicit Meanings of Texts

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Lesson Title	Just the Facts, Ma’am—Explicit Meanings of Texts
Unit Title	Elementary, My Dear Watson—Investigating Reading and Writing
NRS Level	Level 4
Length of Lesson	120 minutes

Lesson Purpose

To improve literal analyses of texts across media, including identifying facts that support the main idea. Objective, careful reading and listening will ultimately improve their own speaking and writing skills.

Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will: determine the main idea of texts, cite supporting evidence for the main idea, and work collaboratively to write a set of group norms for collaborative work.

Student Target

“I can identify the main idea of texts, find supporting evidence for the main idea, and work with others to define a set of rules for group work.”

CCR Standards

Reading

Reading Anchor 1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. (Apply this standard to texts of appropriate complexity as outlined by Standard 10.)

Writing

Writing Anchor 5
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Reading Anchor 1: Level D

RI/RL.7.1
Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Writing Anchor 5: Level C

W.5.5
With guidance and support from peers and others, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 at this level.)

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

RI.6.7
Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

SL.5.2
Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.