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The document provides a comprehensive overview of a lesson plan for Level 5 reading comprehension, focusing on understanding the life and work of Thurgood Marshall. It includes learning objectives, activities, and strategies for engaging students in learning about Marshall’s journey from law school to becoming a Supreme Court justice, where he made significant contributions to promoting equality and diversity in the United States. His advocacy for public schools for all and his role in challenging segregation laws are highlighted as important milestones in American history, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical contexts and the impact of influential figures like Marshall.

Contents

• Pages 1—30: Level 5 lesson plan: reading comprehension, Thurgood Marshall, US Supreme Court.
• Pages 31—54: Marshall’s legal legacy.

This section of the document focuses on a lesson plan for Level 5 reading comprehension. The lesson includes learning objectives such as asking and answering questions, understanding captions, making inferences, and learning new vocabulary words related to Thurgood Marshall and the US Supreme Court. The text includes examples of activities and tips for engaging students in understanding the text by using prior knowledge, making inferences, and answering questions. It also includes reading strategies to help students comprehend the material and engage with the text through discussions and activities. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding historical contexts and the significance of figures like Thurgood Marshall in American history.

This section of the document discusses Thurgood Marshall’s journey from law school to becoming a successful lawyer who argued against unfair laws in court, particularly addressing segregation in schools and neighborhoods. Marshall’s most notable accomplishment was arguing against separate schools for black and white children, advocating for public schools for all. He later became a Supreme Court justice, paving the way for more diverse representation on the court. Marshall’s work is highlighted as instrumental in promoting equality and making significant changes in the United States.