Teacher Resources for Instructional Planning


Grade 12, Reading and Literature Std # 2–3: Determine cause and effect Infer the cause(s) or effect(s) stated in a passage Infer the effect(s) or cause(s) implied in a passage

Lesson Plans: A New Version of Frankenstein Litigation is so popular, a new version of Frankenstein set here might show the monster, before going off to the Arctic, suing his creator in civil court for negligence, malpractice, and emotional and physical distress. Responding to a Short Story through Writing The lesson helps the students learn about cause and effect as they understand the consequences people face when time travel is attempted Philanthropy of the Founding Fathers—Alive and Well Today? The lesson helps students clarify the citizen's role in philanthropy as voluntary action for common good. Critical Reading: Two Stories, Two Authors, Same Plot? Many students often lack critical thinking skills to be able to analyze what they read. This lesson encourages students to read and respond critically to two different pieces of literature with the same title. Students make predictions about the stories and analyze the story elements (i.e., characters, plot, conflict, and resolution). They then compare and contrast the different stories, distinguish between fact and opinion, and draw conclusions supported by evidence from their readings.

Resources: Cause-and-Effect Writing Challenges Students The cause-and-effect relationship is both a way of thinking and a format for writing. Logging Up Reading Mileage! Personal reading ideas with many supporting achievement outcomes and assessments Suggestions for English Language Learners ESL Ideas (B=Beginning; I=Intermediate; T=Transitional) (B, I, T) Students use role-play for cause and effect activities. (I, T) See also Cause and Effect Practice for activities and lesson plans.
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