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Begin reading To Kill a Mockingbird
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Read To Kill a Mockingbird
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Formative assessment check-up
After reading half the book, the class will take a formative diagnostic test to ensure comprehension. -
To Kill a Mockingbird test
The class will take a cumulative assessment on To Kill a Mockingbird -
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Social Justice, TKAM introduction
We will be spending three days discussing the themes from TKAM and the important social justice issues raised in that novel. We will develop the discussion to the world around us. The class will be using ipads to research social justice issues. We will go over the Guidelines for a Safe Learning Enviornment before using the ipads. -
What is Social Justice?
Classroom Lecture & example presentationStudents will read the linked webpage and create a classroom definition of social justice. -
Social Justice in To Kill a Mockingbird
Social Justice in To Kill a Mockingbird
The class will connect their understanding of the text to the idea of social justice. The class will discuss the many ways they see social justice issues being worked out in the text. -
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Popplet brainstorming
Students will get into groups of 4 to develop a popplet brainstorm of social justice issues. Each group will be required to come up with at least 4 issues to discuss. They must also identify the geographic regions that are associated with the issue. Lastly, they must include a short explanation of why this issue is a social justice issue using the definition we previously discussed in class. -
How to use a database for research
Evaluate a WebsiteWe will review the steps to effectively use a database to find information. We will discuss keyword searches as well as how to evaluate a site for its trustworthiness. -
Creating a Works Cited page
works cited
We will discuss the importance of a works cited page in MLA English writing. Each student will be responsible for finding one relevant article from our database, reading, annotating, and creating a works cited entry. -
Works Cited Entry 2
Students will use the school's database to research a second source on their social justice issue. They will need to find a different type of source. If they previously found a magazine article, they will have to find a book, or interview, or news media clip, etc. -
Works Cited entry 3
Students will broaden their search beyond the database to the World Wide Web. They will need to find a 3rd source to support their social justice topie. They will be expected to effectively evaluate their source. -
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Prezi creation
Groups will take their research and develop a Prezi presentation. The Prezi will explain what the social justice issue is, who it effects, what is being done about it, and their own suggestions for how to help solve to problem. -
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Student Prezi & Social Justice presentation
Each group will give a public speech. Students will use their prezi presentation to present their findings on the social justice issue. -
End To Kill a Mockingbird & Social Justice unit
Students will conclude speeches. Time will be allocated for final questions, thoughts and comments.
