Submitted by: JaNee Jones
Collaborators: Brooke Davis (Librarian) Mike Dunavant (ITRT) Jennifer Vandell (collab. Teacher)
School: Varina High School
Summary
This unit focused on both historical instances of injustice and modern issues that need more attention. The unit is structured around the novels: The Diary of Anne Frank and Speak. The purpose of the project is to expose students to atrocities born from intolerance in the past and present. Through this exposure, students will then become researchers and activists for the cause that they feel most passionately about. The goal is to have the students become more tolerant at the most basic level and then speak up about a cause they believe is very important.
TIPC Ratings
Ideal/Target – Students were directed to book, internet, and databases for their research. However, they were allowed the freedom to choose their own sources. After establishing the difference between “credible” and “unreliable” source, the students were allowed to select the best tools to discover information to address their individual issue and audience.
Approaching – Students were able to collaborate through working in groups to complete their research and presentation. Their presentations were given in the library such that a variety of people were able to be a part of the audience. They had to practice effective communication in the classroom and to their audience.
Approaching – The questions posed to the class promoted solutions that were authentic. What happens if no one has a voice for these issues? They were able to critically look at their topics and create a way to give it a voice. They would also answer both sides of the issue. Justifying their decision making and problem solving practices.
Ideal/Target – Students embarkd on creating a presentation that best reflected the audience and research that they completed on their individual issue. They were able to present in any format. We had speeches, movies, cartoons, posters, powerpoints, flipcharts, and other creative expressions to deliver their research.
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DOWNLOAD LESSON MATERIALS HERE
Contents:
- LESSON PLAN
- RUBRIC
- WEBSITE REVIEW RESEARCH WORKSHEET
- BOOK REVIEW RESEARCH WORKSHEET
- DATABASE ARTICLE REVIEW WORKSHEET
