This project stresses the importance of using multiple intelligences in the classroom. Students will understand and make connections with a different historical time period.
Enduring Understandings
Accepting diversity begins with understanding different cultures.
Different historical periods influence modern day tradition and values.
Finding personal relevance to an historical period breeds acceptance.
Essential Questions
Why is cultural awareness important?
What effects do social values/traditions have on a society?
CCPS Language Arts Content Standards
3.9.4 F CLG 2.2.1 use a variety of prewriting strategies to generate and develop ideas
3.9.4 G/ CLG 2.2.2 select and organize ideas for specific audiences and purposes
3.9.4 H/ CLG 2.3.1 identify sources of information on a self-selected and/or given topic
3.9.4 I/ CLG 2.3.2 use various retrieval sources to obtain information on a self-selected and/or given topic
3.9.4.J/CLG 2.3.3. use a systematic process for recording, documenting, and organizing information
3.9.4 K/CLG 2.3.5 synthesize information from two or more sources to fulfill a self-selected and/or given purpose
1.9.3E /CLG 1.1.1 use pre-reading strategies appropriate to both the text and purpose for reading by accessing prior knowledge and formulating questions
1.9.3 F/CLG 1.1.2 use during-reading strategies appropriate to both the text and prose for reading by making connections
1.9.3.G/CLG 1.1.3 use after-reading strategies appropriate to both the text and purpose for reading by summarizing and comparing
6.9.1 A identify basic message, purpose, and audience
6.9.2 B present a character for a short dramatic presentation
6.9.2 C utilize different types of visual aides
6.9.2. H/ CLG 2.2.6 prepare the final product for presentation to an audience
Media Indicators
1.4.6 Use the catalog (print or electronic) to locate information sources efficiently.
1.4.8 Classify identified questions into broad categories and specific subtopics
1.4.10 Broaden or narrow search terms as needed.
1.4.11 Use hypertext links to locate related information in electronic sources.
3.3.2 Draw conclusions which resolve the identified question or information need.
NOTE: The Student Research Guides are available to you through your Media Specialist.
Student Products
Comparison/Contrast ECR
Collage
Character Sketch