Reading, Writing & Making (sense)
U School Humanities (Teacher Supported)
News You Can Use ( October 10 - October 24th 2016)
In the Teacher Supported Class we have wrapped up our Narrative Unit 1.0, on The Myths that Make America Great. We will start Informative Unit 2.0, Election Madness. Final best drafts of American Myth Narratives are past due. 9th Graders must submit final copies of the introductions, plot maps and conclusions. 10th and 11th graders must submit final copies of the entire narrative,( introduction, rising action, climax, falling action and resolution) . 11 graders must submit narratives in typed double space format.
Here is what's been going on and what's coming up.
Wrapping Up Unit 1.0 Myths That Make America Great
The culminating performance task for this unit is to design, develop and deliver your own American mythical historical narrative, play, short film, or graphic story. Through your historical narrative, you will compose your own myth about a real or imagined figure from the American Revolution time period. Your myth will use facts and fiction that reveals important American values that show why America is great or not so great.
Expectations:
Written: 500-1,200 words, typed, double-spaced
Short Film must include a written film treatment of the screen play
Graphic Story: At least 10 panels with illustrations and words. ( This is the more challenging option)
The Google Class Code for Student Supported Classroom is axm8kcp
Check out the student unit Guide by clicking right here:
Class Dojo Sign Up Pizza and Wing Contest
The first class that gets 15 parents signed up on Class Dojo will win a Pizza and Wings party.
Welcome Student Supported scholars and families to our Class Dojo Community. We will use Class Dojo to explore and design an exciting approach to learning. We have the ability to communicate with students and parents about positive interactions in the classroom ( check-ins, mini-lessons, tune ups and conferences)
This positive program is going to improve how the Student Supported Humanities Classroom get our work done.
Parents and students are encouraged to sign up.
To learn more about Class Dojo check out this link: https://www.classdojo.com/ideaboard/#parents
Unit 2.0 Election Madness
Essential Question: How might we make our election process more accessible to all Americans.
For this unit, you will be creating an infographic or other informational text for a specific audience of your choice.
You can make a chart to explain to your parents why they should vote, a compare/contrast to show your peers where the candidates stand on an issue you care about, or explain how we elect a president to the community.
Your final product will be graded on informational writing competencies. You will have freedom in determining the specific focus of your infographic, but it must fall into one of the following categories:
Issue Focus
Candidate Focus
Electoral Process Explainer
Voter Engagement
- Data Analysis (only with educator permission)
The Google Class Code for Student Supported Classroom is y2toy1c
Check out the student unit Guide by clicking right here:
Awesome Sauce Shout Outs
Awesome Sauce & Kudos to Lanizah C-M , Munier A, Zyria B, , Jonelle D, Aundra B, Rashad J, Jalil R, CJ S, and Renea for their efforts on the On Demand Writing Test.
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