Jan 26, 2016 - In this unit, students choose to research about either Roberto Clemente or Althea Gibson: two respected American sports figures. Students will develop their understanding of the cultural context in...
Mar 14, 2019 - A RAINFOREST FOLKTALE: DETERMINING THE MESSAGE OF “THE WINGS OF THE BUTTERFLY,” A TUKUNA PEOPLE TALE
The folk tale is read aloud in order for students to enjoy the flow of the story. This lesson...
Mar 13, 2019 - Researching to Build Knowledge and Teaching Others: Biodiversity in Rainforests of the Western Hemisphere
This module—intended to be used in conjunction with a Social Studies unit about Latin America...
May 30, 2014 - MID-UNIT ASSESSMENT: EVALUATING A NOVEL VERSUS A SCRIPT
In advance: Make student notes and anchor charts from Lessons 1–3 (available for student reference during the assessment).
Jun 25, 2014 - UNIT 3, CULMINATING PROJECT: READERS THEATER: ESPERANZA RISING, FROM NOVEL TO SCRIPT
In this third unit, students will continue to apply what they have learned about human rights by creating scripts...
May 17, 2014 - GATHERING EVIDENCE AND DRAFTING A TWO-VOICE POEM (CHAPTER 13: “LOS DURAZNOS/PEACHES”)
During Lessons 13 and 14, students work with the last two chapters of the novel, but with less teacher support....
Aug 26, 2015 - Becoming a Close Reader and Writing to Learn: Stories of Human Rights
What are human rights, and how do real people and fictional characters respond when those rights are challenged? Students will...
