Pandemic Text Structures

Students will use their knowledge of text structures to explore past pandemics in SC.

Duration
2-3 hours
Lesson Type
1:1 Lesson

Lesson Partners: Knowitall.org

Grade(s):

  • 5

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Lesson Progression

  1. Take a look at this Prezi to gain a better understanding of the different types of text structures used by authors in informational writing pieces.
  2. Using the following video, pick 3 of the 5 structures to talk about what you learned and what is happening in our country today (COVID-19).
    1. 1918 Flu Pandemic
  3. Create a brochure displaying the three types of structures you chose to include.
  4. Additionally, include pictures and other graphics.
  5. Rubric can be found in lesson resources.

Rubric

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Assessments

Brochure