Complete unit for teaching "Oranges" by Gary Soto. Activity pack includes Historical Context and Biography on author Gary Soto accompanied by Comprehension Check questions about the article; Notes and Comprehension Check questions on the poem; Standards Focus Activity on Details, Inference, and Symbolism; an Assessment Preparation activity on Writing with Attention to Details, an activity leading students through their own "First" poem, and a 5-question short response quiz. 19 pages; Answer key included. From Practical Poetry: A Guide to Teaching the Common Core Text Exemplars for Poetry in Grades 6-8.Note: The purchase of this item in addition to the complete Guide will result in a duplicate purchase.

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