UNIT:
Lesson: 6
Essential Question
The unit essential questions developed through this lesson are…
- What makes up a community?
- How can I contribute to my community?
Task
The task that students will fulfill through this lesson is…
- Research about a particular person in the community.
- Come up with questions relevant to a specific topic.
- Interview someone based on a predetermined topic.
Content Focus
By engaging in this lesson, students will demonstrate their knowledge/understanding that…
- Culture and experiences affect the voice of an author. Insight into who a speaker
is and what they value is revealed through the use of literary devices such as
imagery, irony, style and tone.
Skills Focus
By engaging in this lesson, students will demonstrate their knowledge/understanding that…
- Many people in their own community make a difference in a variety of ways every day. By learning how to ask appropriate questions, it is possible to research more about people and their careers choices that help the community.
Standards Alignment
With support, conduct short research on a topic.
- Find information on a topic of interest.
- Identify various visual and text sources.
- Organize, summarize, and present the information, choosing from a variety of formats. (2.W.5)
