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In this feature article, eighth grader Irené informs the reader about spina bifida as she highlights the achievements of a classmate who has the condition. Quotations from the classmate add a personal side to the writing.

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The readers will assuredly try to find the topic line that will direct to the principle concept of that specific part of writing. So we can saythat thesis is the brief and exact concept that provides the audience with a precise point judgment or tell what to expect from the rest of your composition.

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This clip shows the first two steps of a mini-lesson: "Connect" and "Teach." I connect today's lesson with previous lessons, reminding everyone that today's work is part of our ongoing personal narrative unit. Next, I introduce what I want the students to try in today's lesson, which is to use a mentor text.

Unit Plan on Inferring as Readers