English 9 · Week 26 · Voices and Justice
One Event, Many Accounts
Students analyze accounts of the same subject told in different mediums and determine which details are emphasized.
- Students will
- Students analyze accounts of the same subject told in different mediums and determine which details are emphasized.
- SEL skill
- Notice how framing shapes your feelings before judging
- What it looks like
- Students notice how framing shapes their feelings and judgments.
- Content focus
- Analyzing accounts of a subject in different mediums
- Format
- Small group problem-solving
Responsible decision-making
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Standards
- RI.9-10.7: Reading: Informational Text, Grades 9 to 10, Standard 7
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.9-10.6 Reading and viewing closely
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Meaning Making
- Works with: Any nonfiction
Fits these textbook chapters
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