Enrique's Journey Lesson Plan

Reach Chapter Eight, the Epilogue, and the Afterword.

Common Core Objectives

1. 1

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1.A
   Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.

2. 2

   CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1.B
   Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level and concerns.

Note that it is perfectly fine to expand any day’s work into two days depending on the characteristics of the class, particularly if the...