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Hook students' interest and activate prior knowledge. For our 7th grade literature class, we might start with a thought-provoking quote from the book we're studying or a relatable modern situation that connects to the theme.

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Allow students to investigate and develop their own understanding. In our literature class, this could involve having students work in groups to analyze character motivations or plot developments without direct instruction.

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Students share their findings and the teacher clarifies concepts. This is when we discuss literary devices, themes, and author's purpose, building on what students discovered in their exploration.

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Deepen understanding by applying new knowledge to new situations. For our 7th graders, this might involve creating modern adaptations of scenes from the book or writing alternative endings.

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Assess student understanding and learning. This could include traditional tests, but also project-based assessments like creating book trailers or writing analytical essays on themes in the literature we've studied.

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Let's see how we can apply the 5 E's to our upcoming unit on 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton:

1. Engage: Show clips from the movie adaptation to spark interest.
2. Explore: Have students research 1960s American youth culture.
3. Explain: Discuss themes of identity and belonging in the novel.
4. Elaborate: Students create character diaries from different perspectives.
5. Evaluate: Final project - Design a movie poster that captures the book's main themes.

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Using the 5 E's in our literature class helps students:
- Develop critical thinking skills
- Improve reading comprehension
- Enhance creativity
- Foster collaboration
- Make personal connections to literature

Remember, our goal is to guide students to construct their own understanding, not just memorize facts!

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Want to learn more about implementing the 5 E's in your classroom? Check out these helpful resources:

1. Bybee, R. W. (2009). The BSCS 5E Instructional Model and 21st Century Skills.
2. Constructivism as a Paradigm for Teaching and Learning (Concept to Classroom)