Resistance Unit Slides
Discussion Norms and Vocabulary Today’s Agenda: 1. Record homework for the week (last vocabulary lesson!!) 2. Begin Les 20 A & B (7 min.) 3. Unit format a. Book clubs (small groups, 7 teachers) b. Work time: LA, silent reading, SS 4. Discussion Norms 5. Vocabulary: What do you know about these words? a. resistance b. oppression c. genocide d. bystanders e. microaggressions f. adversity g. Identity h. hope 6. Reflection
Purposeful Talk (pairs, small groups, whole groups) What is it? What does it look like? Sound like? Focused talk on a specific idea/topic/text Stay on topic ● Listen to speaker ● Why is it important? Eye contact ● Come prepared to talk ● The more we talk, the more we learn Take turns speaking ● No interruptions ● Mature body language ● Focused conversation ● Get started right away ● Everyone talks ● Write thoughtfully about the text ● No laughing at anyone’s ideas ● Full body listening ● NO JUDGEMENT ●
What does the Reflection word hope You will have about 5 minutes to mean to you? write. Goal: write for ½-¾ of the page.
The Art of Discourse and a Current/Historical Event Agenda: The Art of Discourse 1. Check 20 A & B Discourse is when WE talk, think, agree, reflect, 2. Mini-lesson: The Art of Discourse disagree, and question TOGETHER. We are 3. Read the NEWSELA article “A Holocaust Tale engaging in REASONING and MEANING. on Instagram” . Highlight at least three areas I hear you say…is that correct? ● of the text that would be useful to discuss I respect your experiences→ my experience ● with your peers. is… 4. Check your email. Open the one from me This is how I am understanding or seeing it… ● with the link to another article on the same Can you say more about that? ● topic and read it. May I finish first, please? (with calm tone) ● 5. Discussion I appreciate you sharing that… ● 6. Reflection: How did we do? How did you I appreciate being able to talk with you about ● participate? What were you proud of? How this... could we push ourselves to the next level?
Identity: Who am I? Ideas to Ponder on IDENTITY ● Some aspects of our identities are consistent Agenda: over our lives; others change as we gain skills and have different roles in life. 1. Check 20 C & D 2. Mini-lesson: Identity ● Some aspects of our identities feel very central 3. Identity Starbursts to who we are no matter where we are; others 4. Share might feel more like background or depend on 5. Continue yesterday’s discussion the situation. about the @eva.stories Instagram ● Some identities are labels that others put on us, account (someone tracks talk moves) While others see us as having that identity, we 6. Reflection on discussion: How did we don't. do? How did you participate? What were you proud of? How could we push ourselves to the next level? In the social jungle of human existence, there is no 7. If time, watch another highlight. feeling of being alive without a sense of identity. -Erik Erikson
Identity Starbursts Charts Another version, with arrows pointing out and in.
Stories of Our Names Explain what your name means. Does it have a special meaning in a foreign ● 1. Entrance Work: language? Read “Name” by Sandra Cisneros ○ How did you get your name? ● 2. Check Vocab 20 E Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you ● get your nickname? Who calls you it? 3. Minilesson: Stories of Our Names If you could change your name, what would ● Storytelling (my name, your name) ○ you change it to? Would a name change Mentor text ○ make you feel differently about yourself? i. What do you notice? Why? ii. How does Cisneros begin? Try to include a personal anecdote about ● iii. What details does she include? your name. iv. What details did she leave out? Has your name ever gotten you into trouble? ● Begin writing about the story of your name, ○ use these questions to help get you started
Final Project: Due May 29th 1. Book cover/Title/Author displayed prominently Book review 2. 3. Original artwork representing the central issue of the book with specific purpose To spread awareness of an issue or cause ○ To memorialize a person or group of people ○ To spotlight hope/beauty/resistance in darkness or crisis ○ 4. Original poetry (inspired by the book, at least one poem) Ideas: ○ Where I’m From poem...written from the perspective of a ■ character/person from the book 5. Primary Sources (at least 2) Ex. news article, important document, photo from time period ○ that demonstrates the central issue of the book
Where I’m From Poems Where I’m From (video link) Final project ● Identity poetry focuses on specific people, places, things, and ideas that are ● meaningful to the poet, not just labels or vague descriptions of who someone is. “Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyons ● Mentor text → form poem ● Line 1: I am from _______________ (common items at your house) ○ Line 2: From ___________________ (brands or products you always see when in your home) ○ Workshop: ● Brainstorm ○ Plan ○ Drafu/WRITE! ○
Wednesday, May 15th Agenda ● Finish Where I’m From poems→ edit→ print ● NoRedInk (I’m here to help people who are stuck.) ● Finished with NRI? ○ Read silently ○ Final project work: ■ Artistic representation of book ■ Primary source search ■ Poetry
Agenda: Monday, May 20th ● Final project planning/work: ○ Artistic representation of book ○ Primary source search ○ Poetry ● Noredink Time
How to Write a Book Review A book review's purpose is to help people decide What was the author’s purpose in writing the ● whether or not the book would interest them enough book? to read it. Reviews are a sneak peek at a book, not a Did the author accomplish that purpose? ● summary. Who is the target audience for the book? ● What do you think is the book’s greatest value? ● What makes it special or worthwhile? ● Are the facts shared accurate? ● Is the book interesting and hold your attention? ● Would it be a useful addition to a school or ● public library? If the book is a biography or autobiography, how ● relatable is the subject? Is it easy to understand the ideas? ● Are there extra features that add to the ● enjoyment of the book, such as maps, indexes, glossaries, or other materials? Are the illustrations helpful? ●
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PRIORITY: Finish your book club book. If you are finished, you may use this time to complete your project: Book review ● MISSING Where I’m From poems (the one about YOU): Art ● poem ● Aidan (need pic) Graham Becca Tommy (I have your poem, just need your locker#) Ava Livia
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