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Lesson Plan

Survey Says!

Subject Language Arts
Grades 9-12

Introduction

Students will analyze feedback from surveys they create and give to their peers. They will then use writing to persuade their peers to make changes to their behavior.

Learning Objectives

Students will:

ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1– Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

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