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=Objectives… What do these kids need?=
 * grammar (namely what makes a sentence & how to use commas, colons, semicolons, etc)
 * identify biases, stereotypes, & persuasive/propaganda techniques in print or nonprint sources
 * speaking skills

=Current Events Unit= materials: manila envelope w/ brad for each kid, keep in classroom
 * Create specific criteria/guidelines for issue selection, letter, & PPT
 * Intro (week before SB)…importance of awareness & social action
 * Use week before & week of Spring Break to gather media
 * Read & research current events
 * Choose an issue you care about
 * Identify a person or organization to hold accountable
 * Write a persuasive letter (consider audience, tone, persuasive techniques, style)
 * Get vocab words from articles
 * Presentation: after letter, create PPT to appeal to class (new audience) & convince them that it’s an important issue
 * Anchor activity?

March 19-23: Intro, Collect media April 2-5: Select topics, Begin research April 9-11: Continue research, Discuss letter format, audience, etc. April 16-20: Work on letters April 23-27: Finish & mail letters April 30-May 4: Hydromania? May 7-11: Work on PPTs May 14-18: Finish & present PPTs


 * IRP: Book review, Letter to author