Unit 5: The Power of Voice
Week of 3/6/17
Essential Questions
- What patterns of social injustice does history repeat?
- How can I create change?
- How do I utilize a variety of sources representing multiple perspectives in order to purposefully choose and defend a position?
- How can I use my unique perspective to persuade a global audience?
Monday, 3/6
Learner Showcase Is Tonight!
In Class
- PK Project Proposal - approved in class
- Find 3 solid research sources to support your proposal and fill out the first row of the Inquiry Frame for each source (the info you need to provide is pictured below)
- CRAAP Test any sources that are not from a library database. Sources that score less than an 8 may not be used.
CRAAP Test Your Sources
This is only applicable to sources that do not come from a library database. Sources that score less than an 8 may not be used.
Skills of Focus
- Research
Homework
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 9 days between 3/6 and 8:00am 3/31)
Tuesday, 3/7
In Class
- Work on completing your research Inquiry Frames
Skills of Focus
- Purpose
- Research
Homework
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 9 days between 3/6 and 8:00am 3/31)
Wednesday, 3/8
In Class
Complete the Inquiry Frame for all 3 research sources - due 8:00am tomorrow
Skills of Focus
- Research Process
Homework
- Inquiry Frame for all 3 research sources due 8:00am tomorrow
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 9 days between 3/6 and 8:00am 3/31)
Thursday, 3/9
- Completed Inquiry Frame for all 3 research sources due 8:00am tomorrow
In Class
Mini-Lesson: Review Thesis Statements
- Write Thesis Statement
- Thesis Statement due EOP
- Begin Intro
Skills of Focus
- Thesis Statement
- Introduction
Homework
- Thesis Statement and Introduction due 8:00am to Schoology
- 45 minutes of Membean this week (135 minutes over 9 days between 3/6 and 8:00am 3/31)
Friday, 3/10
In Class
- Write and peer evaluate introduction
Skills of Focus
- Writing Process: Outline
Homework
- Have a wonderful, safe Spring Break!
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