1. The Setup: Defining the Rules (5 mins)
2. Preparation: Gathering Evidence (15 mins)
3. The Inner Circle: Socratic Seminar (20 mins) lesson plans for the amigo brothersrar 2 exclusive
4. Closing: The Soundtrack (10 mins)
| Assessment Type | Prompt | Skills Assessed | |----------------|--------|----------------| | Analytical Essay | “Does Amigo Brothers argue that true friendship requires sacrifice? Use three pieces of evidence.” | Claim/evidence, citation, theme analysis | | Creative Monologue | Write a 1-minute monologue from the referee’s point of view. What does he see in their eyes? | Point of view, inference, tone | | One-Pager | Include: 3 quotes, 2 symbols (e.g., the punching bag, the separate corners), 1 image of the barrio, and a 3-sentence theme statement. | Synthesis, visual literacy, concision | | Debate Performance | “Resolved: Antonio and Felix were wrong to hide from each other before the fight.” | Oral argument, textual evidence, counterclaim | Personal Reflection (Journal
Target Grade Level: 7th – 9th Grade Subject: English Language Arts Duration: 2 – 3 Class Periods (45–50 minutes each)
Objective: Students will connect the story’s themes to their own lives and current events (e.g., sportsmanship, competition in academics, friendship challenges). not graded for opinion):
Exclusive RAR 2 Element: The “Amigo Contract” – A modern-day code of conduct for competitive friendship.
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