Monday, October 31 - period 5 ...2

Objective: By the end of class, students will review to date and analyze non-fiction in order to improve comprehensive skills.

DO NOW

What are the three common reasons given for "author's purpose"? What other reasons might an author write? What was Shirley Jackson's purpose in writing "The Lottery"?

Direct Instruction

Watch the following video on human rights. Answer the questions on the video response sheet.

HUMAN RIGHTS VIDEO

Video response questions as you watch the video.

Independent

Complete the REVIEW QUESTIONS sheet from Friday - 100 points. Then:

Write a CRQ using the information on the video response sheet to respond to the following prompt:

Analyze how human rights have developed throughout history and evaluate what should be done currently and internationally in order to continue to improve the situation.

Check for Understanding

Individual student checks during independent work. Check video response sheets.

Closure

Review how change is made and introduce the power of persuasion.