Mini- Lesson: Gathering Evidence from Informational Text to Support Our Position

Objective:
 SWBAT to cite specific textual evidence to support their position in the debate on
whether women should speak up about harassment in the work place.

Lesson Cycle Notes

Do Now
1. Check for Understanding from
Chapter 14 in Lyddie
2. How does Lyddie treat Brigid when
she messes up?
3. Why is Mr. Marsden “smiling across
the room continually” at Lyddie.
Teacher will guide discussion around the
importance of speaking up for change when
we know things are not morally right.
- In light of Black History Month/
Women’s History Month explore the
power of influential historical figures.

Introduction to New Material Teacher model:

1. Readers create a claim that is rooted  Say: “I found this quote by skimming and
in evidence. looking for ideas that relate to working
conditions and whether or not Lyddie
Replicable Reading Skill: should sign the petition. I noticed this one
because it relates to the speed-up, and so I
1. Re-read a selected part of the decided it was related to our focusing
book with the question in mind: question at the top (‘What are reasons
“Why should Lyddie sign the Lyddie should sign the petition?’).
petition?”
2. Stop after you find a piece of  Say: “First, I will write it in the top row.
evidence that answers the Then, in the second row, I explain what I
question. (Box 2) think about this quote. This is my chance to
3. Analyze the quote by asking: both explain and analyze the quote, as you
did on the Working Conditions in Lyddie:
“What does this quote show me
Textual Evidence graphic organizer. So first
about Lyddie’s decision?”
I will explain the quote: Betsy is
2. Model with Betsy’s quote on page 91
complaining that the work has speeded up
for your modeling: “But in those days
a lot. Next I will analyze it and connect it to
I had a hundred thirty spindles to
working conditions
tend. Now I’ve twice that many at a
speed that would make the devil
curse” (91).
Guided Practice
• Tell scholars to continue skimming over the
pages you re-read in class today, 91-93. Tell
kids that they’ll do the same steps and try
to find at least one more quote and shows
why Lyddie should sign the petition.
• As you read the USA Today Text, you will
identify evidence that is a Pro (P) for
 women speaking up against sexual
harassment, and evidence that show the
cons (C) of speaking up against sexual
harassment.

Independent Practice
1. Categorize the evidence you gathered
from the articles into the graphic
organizer for reasons why Lyddie
should/ should not sign the petition.
Closing
Short- constructed response: Should Lyddie
speak up about Mr. Marsden’s actions
towards her? Be sure to support your claim
with relevant evidence from the text.