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Unit 3: Examining Change Time
Frame: 4 Weeks |
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ELA > English I > Unit 3 |
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Unit Description In this
unit based on the study of the novel, students will explore how change is
based on values and how these changes may affect values. Learning activities addressed in this unit
include comparison and contrast of types of government, decoding and using
propaganda techniques, and using these techniques to compose a persuasive
composition. Students will relate literature to life experiences as they
research and view contemporary dictatorships and compare them to the society
of the novel being studied. Ongoing
activities such as reading independently, responding to a variety of writing
prompts in a journal/learning log,
defining and applying vocabulary, constructing literary terms list(s), and
studying grammar/usage through mini-lessons will continue. |
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My past and present experiences drive my decision making regarding
change. ·
Present changes can affect the future in unpredictable ways. ·
Change is constant. The effects can be either good or bad. ·
Communities, organizations and individuals often resist change even if
the changes promise improvement. ·
Language can be used to influence thought and act as a catalyst for
change. |
Essential Questions ·
Why are experiences often catalysts for change? ·
How can I be a catalyst for change? ·
Why is change often considered unpredictable? ·
Why is there change? How can I influence change? ·
Why is there resistance to change? ·
Why would I want to influence thoughts and actions of others? |
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GLEs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7,
6, 7, 8, 9 ,10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,
29, 32, 34, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40 |
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Assessments · Performance Task Rubric |
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