Tuesday, August 6, 2019

The Arrival

August 7, 2019

Standards: 

SL.9-10.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. 
W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

Obj: I can present information based on textual evidence. 
I can create narratives based on images.

EQ: How do values and beliefs shape who we are?
What does home mean?

Starter:


Mini Writing Assignment

Answer the following questions in a 1/2 page, double spaced response:

What does community mean to you?
What communities do you belong to and how do they impact your values and beliefs?


Vocabulary

Word: Community
Part of Speech: Noun
Dictionary Definition:
a  a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
b.  a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
Your Definition: 
Activity: Find an image that you associate with the word community. 

Activity: 

1.  Presentations

For each group, write down three facts. 


In groups of two and three, read through The Arrival inferring what is happening.
Then, with your group you will create a written narrative of a section of the book.
Each group will be assigned a different section, and eventually everyone will share their story.
Make sure to be as detailed and descriptive as possible.

Closure

What does community mean in The Arrival?

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