RLA Units

Lesson Purpose

Students seeking to earn their GED credential will benefit from an in-depth look into the key components of the rubric for Trait 1 (Creation of Arguments and Use of Evidence) and Trait 2 (Development of Ideas and Organizational Structure). An understanding of the rubric is essential to a well-written essay.

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Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and analyze the key components of an extended response (thesis, topic sentences, evidence, and commentary) from the given rubric.

Student Target

I can highlight the key components of my extended response to ensure that I have included the most important components of the rubric.

CCR Standards

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

Writing Anchor 5: Level D

• W/WHST.6-8.5

  With some guidance and support from peers and others, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 at this level.) 

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

KYAE Employability Standards