Thinking Critically about:

This is an overview of what you can expect from the unit Pink and Say! You will have the opportunity to review this photo album throughout the unit to help you understand the expectations and to reflect on what you are learning. Remember! Self –assess and set goals for your learning!!! Purpose:

Learning Goals: identify elements of the Civil War summarize a story analyze the changes characters undergo performance task: What can you do in your neighborhood or school to show respect and acceptance to others?

You will understand that: that literature reflects the world that we live in, and we can make sense of our world by analyzing and understanding what we read The standards taught in this unit are: ELA Texas Standards met in this unit: (3) Reading/Comprehension of Literary Text/Theme and Genre (A) summarize and explain the lesson or message of a work of fiction as its theme; and (6) Reading/Comprehension of Literary Text/Fiction (B) describe the interaction of characters including their relationships and the changes they undergo. Also, the Social Studies Standard (4) History (A) describes the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction on Texas You will be able to: make connections between text and self and then apply these connections to real-world issues.

Diagnostic assessment: Pre-test Tells what you already know: prior knowledge Lets us know what you need to learn Do you have misconceptions Not graded

Example of diagnostic assessment: Information Survey Directions: Answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge. What my family knows: You may talk with your family members to help answer these questions. What stories has your family shared from generation to generation? Why do you think these stories keep being shared? Have you and/or your family ever helped someone in need? Explain. What I know: Answer the following questions by yourself. What is the definition of kindness? What are examples of kindness: Multiple Choice: Circle the correct answer. 1. Who fought in the Civil War? A. England B. America C. Germany D. Vietnam 2. What were the causes of the Civil War? A. slavery and taxes B. land and money C. gold rush and land D. slavery and gold rush 3. Who was the president during the Civil War? A. John F. Kennedy B. Barak Obama C. Abraham Lincoln D. George Washington 4. Which states were considered slave-states? A. Northern States B. Southern States

Formative assessment: Are you learning what is being taught? Does the teacher need to re-teach? What are your goals to improve learning? Can you self-assess your learning?

Creating a Found Poem Found Poem: a poem that you create using only words and phrases from the story. Directions: 1. Read the story and the graphic organizer 2. Write down important words and phrases that relate to the theme, or message, of the story. 3. Use words that show imagery 4. Arrange the words and phrases in ways that make new connections between them. Think about: the main characters feelings they experience events that happen words and phrases that connect to theme Checklist: _____ My poem is related to the book's theme _____ I only used words and phrases from the book or graphic organizer _____ I chose words and phrases that show detail _____ I organized my poem in a logical order Example of formative assessment:

Found Poem Rubric 321 ThemeThe entire poem is related to the theme of the book. Most of the poem is related to the theme of the book. It is hard to identify the theme ContentI only used words and phrases from the book and I made a connection between the words and phrases I only used words and phrases from the book Not all the words and phrases are from the book Use of DetailsI only used important details from the book that connect to the theme I used important details from the book I did not use important details from the book OrganizationThe poem is organized in a logical sequence and all parts relate to each other The poem is organized in a logical sequence and some of the parts relate to each other The organization of the poem is unclear Rubric for Found Poem

Performance task: Bringing it all together Authentic Choice Showing what you know

GOAL your goal is to persuade your community library to combine both themes by purchasing books about the Civil War ROLE you are a Civil War historian and community activist (someone who wants to bring social change to their community) AUDIENCE staff of your community library SITUATION your community library is trying to decide on a new summer theme. It is between “Our Nation – Past and Present” and “Respect and Acceptance”. They are asking for volunteers to help them decide which theme they should choose. It is important to the Library staff to have books that are interesting, yet can influence people to make the right choices. All the summer activities for the library will be related to the theme that is chosen PURPOSE you will create a book review to show how these two themes connect to each other STANDARDS your book review will meet the criteria on the assigned rubric – you will work with a partner to determine if you meet the criteria, then self-reflect on your presentation using the rubric before presenting to the whole group Example of Performance task :

ElementsExemplary 3 Accomplished 2 Developing 1 Book Review Summary and ThemeAccurately completes story-map by identifying all literary elements Identifies and thoroughly explains theme Completes story-map by identifying at least two literary elements Identifies theme Inaccurate completion of story-map -numerous errors in identifying literary elements Identifies important information, but not overall theme Character undergoes changeGives three or more examples of how the character changes and explains in details the events that caused the change Gives at least two examples of how the character changes and explains the events that caused the change Identify that a character changes, but does not give textual evidence Social Issue of book: making connections to today Shows command of social issue and its significance and relationship to themselves Understands social issue and how it relates to themselves Lacks understanding of how social issue relates to themselves Presentation PreparednessIs completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed Is prepared, but needed more rehearsal.Is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking. Eye contactMaintains appropriate eye contactOccasionally looks at the audienceAttempts to look at audience, but mostly looks down or reads notes Speaks clearly (Volume and Speed) Speaks clearly and distinctly all of the time. Can be heard and understood and has a smooth rhythm Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time. Can be heard and understood Often mumbles or cannot be understood some of the time Rubric for Performance task

Reflect on what you know….