Enduring Understandings:
Content:
Anti Bias Framework:
Unit Objectives: SWBAT
- Students will understand that hunger is still a prominent issue in today's society and has a negative effect on our community. The only way to help eradicate this problem is to bring awareness to this issue uncovering the truth that individuals hide in fear of judgement. The purpose of this unit is to have students collaboratively design a community garden that can provide fresh produce to the neighboring community.
- How can words influence emotion and evoke feeling?
- How do words hold power and how can you use this power to help level the playing field?
- How can you connect content across curriculum to create innovative solutions?
Content:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
Anti Bias Framework:
- DI.9-12.9 I can relate to and build relationships with other people by showing empathy, respect and understanding, regardless of similarities or differences
Unit Objectives: SWBAT
- Identify and use imagery, themes, symbolism and figurative language in their own writing.
- Collaborate with peers to create a poster presentation that showcases their design for an effective community garden.
- Write a reflective piece where students self assess their learning and the collaborative process.