1. Research, Reflect, and Report
Day Two: Goal: 2:The learner will inform an audience by using a variety of media to research and explain insights into language and culture.
Research, Reflect, and Report
How does an author impact the time period in which he/she lives?
Materials:
Daily Journal
Entrance Reflection

2. Return of Exit Slip/Link to Prior Learning
Why do certain memories remain?
Do mental pictures remain?
What type of imagery comes to mind?
TTYPA (Turn to your partner and…
Materials:
Memories
Journal

3. TTYPA Share your thoughts and experiences Nominate your partner
Share how the experiences of your partner impacted your personal view of the same memory
Materials:
Memories
Journal

4. Anne Frank, Author Did she live during an important historic event?
Was her contribution effective in impacting others view of history?
Did the historical period in which she lived frame her view of the world?
Enter your thoughts in your journal
Materials:
Journal

5. American Authors and History
Activity:
Research an American Author from the Civil Rights Movement
Research literary works from the same author
Discuss and nominate author for group project in group blog on teacher website
Materials:
Internet
Blog

6. Break Stretch, Relax, Reflect
Return to your seat by the end of the song

7. The Project Assignment of Groups Description of Project
Portfolio Assessment
Group Expectations
Individual Expectations

8. The Portfolio The Rubric The Menu Part One: Portfolio Rubric.xps
Portfolio Menu.xps
Part One:
Research Essay
Six point rubric persuasive essay.xps
Materials:
Rubrics
Notebook

9. Guidelines for Media Center and Group Project
Respect Media Center rules for acceptable use
Consider the opinions of all group members in a respectful manner
Demonstrate fairness in decision-making

10. Research Working in groups: Research authors of the period
Blog about authors on teacher website
Agree upon author
Group reporter notifies teacher of selection No class duplicates!
Materials:
Website
Index Card

11. What’s on the Menu?
Reflect upon your experiences today in your journal
Blog with your group
Make connections between author and works
Develop a plan for research tomorrow

12. Closing Activity Exit Slip Write down the following: Author
Proposed Work
Rank your choice