Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Articles 1 - 2 of 2
Full-Text Articles in Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching
Who Am I? [7th Grade], Lisa Shay, Judy Shaw
Who Am I? [7th Grade], Lisa Shay, Judy Shaw
Understanding by Design: Complete Collection
In this three week unit students will gain a better understanding of themselves and how their life experiences and environment have shaped them. Students will also understand that by gaining self-knowledge they are better able to set goals for their future. In order to better understand themselves, students will first examine others lives and obstacles that these individuals have overcome to achieve some level of success. Through this examination students will be able to discover that the past doesn t have to decide their future. They will gain an insight into how certain individuals have triumphed despite difficulties and have …
Survival Stories [6th Grade], Allison Grant
Survival Stories [6th Grade], Allison Grant
Understanding by Design: Complete Collection
In this unit students will read historical fiction and nonfiction texts focusing on the tragedy of the Titanic. The readings will provide them with the opportunity to uncover the understandings that the genre of a text not only determines its purpose but also informs our approach to reading and that survivors make adjustments or adaptations in their lives in order to overcome significant challenges or difficulties. As students read the historical fiction book Voyage on the Great Titanic accompanied by various newspaper articles and nonfiction sources on the sinking of the ship, they will answer the question why does genre …