Astronaut High School Women in Politics LDC Module By Brenda Wright & Zulay Yon-Perdomo
Our Students • FCAT-Reading Level 1 & 2 • Edge-Reading Program • Limited: – Background knowledge – Reading skills – Writing skills – In-text support
Why Did We Choose Our Students? • Traditionally Need Strong Reading Support. • Immerse In Common Core Language & Strategies. • Ties/Fits Perfectly With Edge/English Curriculum. • Benefit From Task. • Outspoken Group. • Enjoy The Challenge.
What Task? • Relevant & Contemporary • Incorporates Other Disciplines • Social Studies • Writing • Sparks and Leads to Deep Personal Discussions and Debates • Presents a Challenge to Students • Must Seek Support to Validate Statements • Provides Multiple Connections • School Improvement Plan • Essential Questions & Higher Order Questioning
Essential Questions “How are women changing the face of politics?” “Can women be effective when they challenge societal norms?”
What TeachingTask? How are women changing the face of politics? According to Sophocles, women can have a powerful effect when facing challenges that impact society. After reading selections from Antigone and three current nonfiction articles about modern women in politics, write an essay of no less than two pages that addresses the question, and support your position with evidence from the texts. Be sure to acknowledge competing views. Give examples from past or current events or issues to illustrate and clarify your position.
What Instruction? • Anticipation Guide • Antigone • 3 Non-Fiction Articles • Note-taking Strategies • Reading Strategies • Socratic Seminar • Writing Strategies • Final Writing Product
Non-Fiction Articles
Reading
Socratic Seminar
Higher Order Questioning-Socratic Seminar • Not burying a loved one would invoke the punishment of the gods. Who was punished in the play? • What motivates Antigone to break Creon's laws? What motives Ismene to respect them? • Do people today have similar attitudes toward the law? • If a person like Creon were to run for office as President of the United States, do you think he would have a chance of being elected?
Higher Order Questioning-Socratic Seminar • Reread Creon's first speech. How is it like the speeches of contemporary heads of states? What responses do you think Creon wanted to get from his audiences? • Antigone tells Creon that she is obeying the laws of god not the law imposed by the King. Do such conflicts happen today? • How does Creon's attitude toward women seem to influence his decision about Antigone?
Students’ Reflections "The he best t thing ng I observ served ed was s that at the whole hole clas ass s was s working king together ther and all l had d good od ideas as and had ad fun n with th the topic." ic." "Most interesting question or response was talking about men and women being equal and are women just as great as men?" "Most interesting idea to come from a participant is that Creon was hardheaded and if it wasn't his way it was no way."
Writing
Sample Essays
What Results? Reading • Increased Textual Support • Searching For Evidence & Cite Specific Textual Evidence • Making Real Life Connections • Increased Reading Comprehension • Summarizing Key Supporting Details & Ideas • Analyzing & Interpreting How Specific Word Choices Shape Meaning Or Tone • Reading And Comprehending Complex Literary And Informational Texts • Analyzing How And Why Individuals, Events, And Ideas Develop And Interact • Analyzing The Structure Of Texts • Delineating And Evaluating The Argument And Specific Claims In A Text • Analyzing How Two Or More Texts Address Similar Themes
What Results? Writing • Write Arguments To Support Claims Using Valid Reasoning And Relevant And Sufficient Evidence. • Produce Clear And Coherent Writing Appropriate To Task, Purpose, And Audience. • Draw Evidence From Literary Or Informational Texts To Support Analysis, Reflection, And Research. • Write Routinely Over Extended Time Frames.
Final Thoughts… • Rigorous Curriculum for Intensive Reading Students • Intensity & Consistency of Student Involvement and Participation •“Teachable” Moments •Abundance of Resources for “Teacher Toolbox” • Incorporation of Reading, Writing, and Speaking Skills • Common Core Strategies and Necessary Skills • Increased Interaction Among Students • Peer Editing and Collaboration • Stronger Relationships • End In Mind
Resources Schmitz, J. (2010, 10 12). Women in politics? The U.S. is failing. Retrieved from USAToday.com: http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/opinion/forum/2010- 10-13-column13_ST_N.htm Wolfson, C. (2009, 02 09). The Legacy Of Condoleezza Rice. Retrieved from CBSNews.com: http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-18568_162-4677370.html
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