Objectives:
ELA 7.9Analyze how two or more authors writing about the same topic shape their presentations of key informationa by emphasizing different evidence or advancing differenct interpretations of facts.
7.1 Cite several peices of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text syas explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
7.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishs his or her position from that of others.
ITES TT.1 Use technology and other resources for the purpose of accessing, organizing and sharing information.
SE.1 Apply responsible behaviors when using information and technology resources.
SI.1 Evaluate information resources based on specific criteria.
Essential Questions:
1. How does conflict lead to change?
2.How do photographs and other media capture main ideas and details and contribute to the meaning of the text?
3. Does the format in which information is presented have an impact on your comprehension of the topic?
4. How does word choice make an effective speech?
5. Do different sources present different perspectives?
6. Which symbol best represents the essential elements of your theme?
CIA Group 3: November 4-December 6
Week One: Nov 4-8
Day One
In these next four weeks, you will work in groups to
1. Research a subtopic of 'social justice'.
2. Cite textual evidence regarding your position on the topic.
3. Analyze explicit and implicit meanings of your research.
4. Analyze how two or more authors write about the same topic.
5. Determine figurative, connotative and technical meanings of text.
6. Choose a representative icon about your topic and create a mural of individual icons representing your topic.
7. Produce summaries of information found about your topic.
On the reverse, you will find the rubric we will use to create our final product. Please keep these with you during your CIA time.
Class rules:
1.Be on time with the materials you need (writing tool and paper).
2. Stay on task.
3. Limit sidebar conversations to directed discussions.
4. Work to the best of your ability.
5. Think! Explore and process information.
6. Enjoy your time here. Share your experiences with others!
Day Two: No ClA today
Day Three
What does the word 'mural' mean? According to Merriam-Webster, it is and adjective meaning:
1 : of or relating to a wall
2 : applied to and made part of a wall surface <a mural painting>
You might have heard other words that are similar, like fresco, painting, or installation.
Has anyone ever seen a mural? Where? What did it represent?
Day Four
What is social justice?
On your table, find index cards. Using the index cards and the dictionary at your table, write the part of speech and defintion for:
1. social -
2. justice -
3. revenge -
4. fair -
5. just -
At your table, take a minute to discuss the meaning of 'social justice'. Brainstorm and list as many global social justice movements as you can remember.Write your official definition of social justice to share with the class.
Day Five: No CIA today (ER)
Week Two: Nov 11-15
Day One: No CIA Today (Holiday)
Day Two:
social justice photo evaluation
http://www.tolerance.org/lesson/using-photographs-teach-social-justice
- photographs have both denotative meanings (those that are literal) and connotative meanings
- in what context do you think this photo was taken?
- how would you describe the mood of this photo? What elements contribute to the mood?
- notice the color, light and textures. How do they contribute to the meaning?
- Describe the photographer's point of view. What involvement did s/he have? What was their involvement?
THINK:
- What role can photographs play in revealing injustice? What role can they play in encouraging people to take action against injustice?
- How do photographs show activism and activists?
Day Three
- Meet in computer lab (have book resources for those with restrictions).
- We will search online formats today, starting with the EBSCO newspaper database.
- See the green MLA format sheet. Today we will use "Periodical Publication in an Online Database" to create our citations.
- We use COBRA to evaluate any information. COBRA = Currency, Opinion, Bias, Relevant, Authority. What do these mean?
- Today, we will focus on noticing "currency" when searching for information resources.
- Use your index card to write paraphrased notes, quotes, timelines or other information found in your search.
One index card = one source. You can have multiple index cards from the same source. You can not have multiple sources on the same index card.
Front of card: Your name, topic heading and notes.
Back of card: MLA citation.
Day Four
- Meet in computer lab (have book resources for those with restrictions).
- We will search online formats today, starting with the NCWiseOwl and World Book Encylopedia Databases.
- See the green MLA format sheet. Today we will use "Work on the Web (or Database)" to create our citations.
- We use COBRA to evaluate any information. COBRA = Currency, Opinion, Bias, Relevant, Authority. What do these mean?
- Today, we will focus on noticing "Relevant" when searching for information resources.
- Use your index card to write paraphrased notes, quotes, timelines or other information found in your search.
Day Five
- Meet in computer lab (have book resources for those with restrictions).
- We will search online formats today, starting with News resources on the Student Resources page.
- See the green MLA format sheet. Today we will use "Web-Based Sources" to create our citations.
- We use COBRA to evaluate any information. COBRA = Currency, Opinion, Bias, Relevant, Authority. What do these mean?
- Today, we will focus on noticing "Bias" and "Opinion" when searching for information resources.
- Use your index card to write paraphrased notes, quotes, timelines or other information found in your search.
Week Three: Nov 18-22
Day One
- Meet in CIRC seating area today.
- Watch video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CRSK0HItoI
- How does this relate to your life?
- Why is this issue important as a social justice movement?
- Teacher demonstrates example of index card notes.
- We will search print formats today, including books, magazines, newpapers, almanacs and encyclopedias.
- See the green MLA format sheet. Today we will use "Books, Reference Books or Periodicals in print form" to create our citations.
- We use COBRA to evaluate any information. COBRA = Currency, Opinion, Bias, Relevant, Authority. What do these mean?
- Today, we will focus on noticing "Relevancy" and "Authority" when searching for information resources.
- Use your index card to write paraphrased notes, quotes, timelines or other information found in your search.
Day Two
- We will review your project rubric to be sure you're meeting the requirements.
- Quietly, read over the rubric. Annotate needs or other notes.
- Your goal is to have at least four different resource formats with detailed notes and citations for each source.
- Check out any books, magazines or newspapers you will use in the classroom Wed-Friday.
- Spend today QUIETLY organizing your notes, resource formats and citations.
Day Three : meet in room 2505
Based on your self-evaluation yesterday, continue gathering resource information from a variety of resources, making complete notes and
citations on your index cards. We will have only four computers to work with in the classroom. Please try to finish up your online research at home.
Day Four: meet in room 2505
instruct students to listen and respond to audio from : Portland N17 Protest on Vimeo
Note what they are hearing on notepaper:
- Who is involved? What do the people look like? Write down some descriptors.
- What might be the conflict?
- When might this have happened?
- What do the people look like? Write down some descriptors.
- Where do you think this might have taken place?
- Why are the people behaving in this way?
What it was: NBC Learn Clip: Occupy Wall Street Protest Enters Fourth Week
Show image: Common Men Protesting, India, from Discovery Education
- Who do you see?
- What details to do see in the image?
- When might this have happened?
- Where do you think this might have taken place?
- Why are the people behaving in this way?
Ms. Dextre explains the origin of this image
A group of men protest for the passage of the Jan Lokpal Bill in January 2011. Proposed by civilians, this bill, a strong anticorruption measure, would create an independent “watchdog” that would have the power to investigate complaints against politicians and public servants. The sign in the forefront (written in Hindu) reads, “Vote for those who pass the Lokpal Bill.”
Day Five: meet in room 2505
Today, you will decide on your icon/photograph. When searching news databases, was there an image that summarized your research?
- What best represents your area of research?
- How can you translate that into an icon?
- What/where will you photograph to create your icon?
Using your index cards and notepaper, begin writing your summaries. They need to be detailed with your research information. You will need to have your summary approved before photographing your icon.
Week Four: December 2-6
Day One ipads
Ms. Dextre uses the celebrity match cards to divide into small groups.
Each group takes turns helping each other photograph their icon.
Day Two ipads
Groups transfer images into contour drawings (outlined images) on transparency sheets.
When transparency sheet is finished, transfer to poster board.
Day Three ipads
Groups finish poster images.
Color posters, write your summary underneath icon and list your name along with MLA citations of resources used.
Day Four
Finish up posters and summaries. Not finished?
It's homework!
Day Five: Last Day!
- Check your rubric! Is your work complete? Is your name on the project?
- Turn in all your completed work.
- Self-evaluate: Rate yourself from 1 (wow. I need to try harder next time.) to 5 (I can teach others to do this now!)
1. I chose my topic after thoughtful consideration.
2. I read my directions and had a clear understanding of my task.
3. I used quality resources in a variety of formats.
4. I used keywords, changing them as I explored new information sources.
5. I can use COBRA to evaluate my resources.
6. I organized my notes in a way that made sense.
7. I used specific information from my research in my summary.
8. I properly cited all sources using MLA formatting.
9. My finished assignment matches the task definition.
10. I used my time efficiently.
Please take a moment to evaluate your experience. It's helpful so I can improve the experience for future classes!
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