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Mini Classroom Debate Using The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

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Theme:

Debate

Grades:

6 - 8

Subject:

Reading and Language Arts

Duration:

Two 45 minute class sessions

Standards
& Goals:

Virginia State Standards
  • 5.1 The student will listen, draw conclusions and share responses in subject-related group learning activities.
  • 5.2 The student will use effective nonverbal communication skills.
  • 5.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of fiction.

Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards.

Objectives:

Students will:
  • Read The Invention of Hugo Cabret, pages 1-61
  • Identify Paris on a world map
  • Construct independent arguments or statements that support their chosen stance on the automaton being in Hugo’s possession
  • Participate in a mini debate using their statements about the automaton and Hugo
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