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Big Question: How do you define strength?

This unit explores classic and modern non-fictional short stories, speeches, etc.  Frequent reading checks/quizzes, graphic organizers, discussions, and assignments will check for understanding.  All of the non-fiction texts will focus on people who overcame a great obstacle in a variety of areas (i.e. physical challenges, racism, religous persecution, etc). Below is an overview of the unit components; not all individual assignments are listed. 

Reading Selections:

MOST of the selections are NON-fiction & Most are CCS Recommended Texts

• "I Have a Dream"
   
• "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"
   
• "Hope, Despair, and Memory"
   
• "Desert Exile: The Uprooting of a Japanese American Family" 
   
• "Joy Luck Club" and "The Red Candle"
   

• IN ADDITION, we will have a TIMED Non-fiction essay and related assessment that will not be posted online.

* Denote readings from our textbook

Primary Assessments and Activities:

Questions from our text book, related online activities, mini-presentations, and group discussions

Web Quest on Japanese Internment Camps -- Click Here to Learn More!

A look at BIG questions raised in the particular stories as well as the overall unit

Graphic Organizers

Quizzes and Test on stories

In Class End of Unit Essay (subject not revealed in advance - subject will vary from hour to hour)

LIT ONLY/CLICK HERE: Report on an Inspirational Person of Your Choice (must focus on early life, obstacles, and successes) 

The unit pages provide a detailed view of what students can expect for each unit.  However, plans will be revised as needed.  See the LESSONS and CALENDARS tab to see exactly how each unit will unfold.