Unit 1, Week 2
Overview:
In week 2, students will continue developing their understanding of point of view and individualism vs. collectivism. They will examine and discuss a quote and two related political cartoons, along with continuing to read the anchor text, in order to explore these ideas and develop their own opinions about collectivism and individualism.
In week 2, students will continue developing their understanding of point of view and individualism vs. collectivism. They will examine and discuss a quote and two related political cartoons, along with continuing to read the anchor text, in order to explore these ideas and develop their own opinions about collectivism and individualism.
Standards Addressed:
RL.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.6.6: Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
W.6.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.6.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)
L.6.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.6.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
RL.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.6.6: Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
W.6.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.6.6: Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 6 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)
L.6.5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
L.6.6: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Prepare prior to lesson:
- Post and/or distribute the quote for each student. ("Collectivism, unlike individualism, holds the group as the primary, and the standard of moral value." -- Mark Da Cunha)
- Find and display the political cartoons by projecting them or printing them out for each individual or groups.