Activity 1: Who Inspires You? Expository Essay (staar writing Practice) Introduction
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Activity 1: Who Inspires You? Expository Essay (STAAR Writing Practice) Introduction Finding inspiration is what keeps us going. It gives us hope and strength to which we can aspire. Everyone needs someone to look up to. Write to the prompt: “Write about someone who inspires you. Give specific details to support your response.”
Books from Books to Display List Paper (STAAR 26 lined paper) Pen/pencil Detailed Description of Activity Begin with a discussion of inspiration. What does it mean? Inspiration can come from different places. Ask students to think about a person who inspires them and how they inspire. When talking about someone who inspires, we look for positive qualities that encourage us to be a better person. The teacher (or adult) will share an example of who inspires them and why. Create a brainstorm web as an example. Have students think about someone they would go to for advice. Students will create a brainstorm web about who inspires them and why. Students will share their web with a partner. Discuss the setup of an expository paper: Thesis- answers the question what/why Body paragraphs- details to support thesis Conclusion- Restate thesis Students will use their brainstorm web to write a 26 line expository essay to the prompt: “Write about someone who inspires you. Give specific details to support your response.” Activity Resources STAAR Lined Paper Expository Writing Rubric Brainstorming Web Activity 2 Music as Poetry Introduction Ask most teenagers what they think of poetry, and you most likely get an eye-roll. For most teens, poetry is not an appreciated genre, it is something they have to listen to their teachers analyze in English class. Talking about poetry and making the connection between music and poetry helps teens start to appreciate poetry. In Dumplin’, Willowdean appreciates the things that Dolly Parton conveys in her songs. TEKS ELAR: 1c, 3, 7, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13e, 24, 25, 26 Books to Display Hip-Hop Poetry and the The Classics by Alan Lawrence Sitomer and Michael Cirelli I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein Various Poetry books from your collection Supply List CDs with various genres of songs (Suggested songs: What a Wonderful World- Louis Armstrong; Lego House- Ed Sheeran; Firework- Katy Perry; Hotel California-The Eagles; any current popular songs) Printed lyrics for songs on CD CD Player Meeting room Chairs
Have the CD playing as teens are entering the room.
YouTube: Poems as Songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4OvQlTwsHs&list=PL6830FB3D4A191483 Activity 3: The Bully Project: Film Festival and Discussion Introduction Unfortunately, Willowdean’s friends are often bullied by their fellow classmates, which is one of the reasons one of the reasons why some of them set out to prove themselves in Clover City’s Miss Teen Blue Bonnet. Bully is a 2011 documentary film about five teenagers and the varieties of harassment that they went through. The film jumps back and forth between the teens to describe their lives. TEKS ELAR: 14C, 18B, 19C, 25B, 25A, 18C, 23B Health 2C, 2E, 5C, 5H, 5K, 5L, 6A, 7A, 7B, 10A, 10B, 10D, 10E, 11A, 11B, 11C, 11D, 11F, 12D, 12E
Bully (2011 Film) Movie Licensing Seating for screening Discussion questions TV and DVD Player/Computer or Projector and DVD Player/Computer Detailed Description of Activity Screening the documentary alone is not enough raise awareness about bullying. Questions and commentary from the audience should follow the screening in order to encourage discussion. A panel of fellow staff may be necessary in order to get the discussion going and keep it going doing any lags in the conversation. If you are not able to find a copy of the film at your library, you might consider ordering your own DVD and toolkit here for $40 which includes a copy of Bully (2011) film, in-house public license, poster, stickers and a flash drive full of additional resources. The film’s website even offers a free workshop to better prepare you in a leading a discussion following the film as well as a variety of resources for educators, teens and parents. (http://www.thebullyproject.com/) Activity Resources Discussion questions: “Before the film:
After the film:
Resources for Teens, Teachers & Librarians The Bully Project: http://www.thebullyproject.com/ A guide to the film Bully: http://www.healthiersf.org/LGBTQ/InTheClassroom/docs/curriculum/A_Guide_to_the_Film_BULLY.pdf Teens Against Bullying: http://www.pacerteensagainstbullying.org/tab/#/home TEA: Bullying and Cyber-Bullying: http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Schools/Safe_and_Healthy_Schools/Coordinated_School_Health/Coordinated_School_Health_-_Bullying_and_Cyber-bullying/ Directory: sites sites -> Answer True False 2 points Question 2 sites -> 587 Return function, r i(X) r i(0) r i(1) r i(2) r i(3) 1 0 2 4 6 Thermal Station, I 2 0 1 5 6 3 0 3 5 6 10 sites -> Glossary for Chapter 1 Algorithm sites -> North Carolina Inclusion Initiative Mapping Where Children with ieps are Being Served Purpose sites -> Northern England’s set-jetting locations sites -> Physical custody of 1033 program property accountibility form statement of Physical Custody: By signing for the below 1033 property I am a Law Enforcement Officer of the aforementioned Law Enforcement Agency sites -> Nstructions for Acquiring Excess Equipment online, through the 1033 Program sites -> Memorandum of agreement Download 15.89 Kb. Share with your friends:
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