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planning matrix for Week Five. Or click here for all five matrices.
MONDAY
Refresh prior knowledgeContinue book club preparation time
- Using electronic responders, students will answer several multiple-choice and oral-answer questions in order to prepare for this week's lesson and connect it meaningfully with that information covered in the week prior
Begin book club presentations
- Book club groups will meet for a final time to prepare for next week's presentation; they will have the first half of class to discuss the book, prepare their presentation, and practice with one another
- We will circulate to offer help, advice, or give suggestions when needed
Resources Needed:
- Two or three groups will take 10 minutes to present their books to the class today, being sure to answer all parts of the assignment in any way they feel appropriate
- The ultimate goal of these presentations is to inform and engage the class and ideally inspire them to read this book on their own
- Groups may ask the teacher or other students for help with their presentation if needed or desired
• Promethean Responders
• Overhead projector
• Any presentation materials requested
TUESDAY
Finish book club presentationsContinue preparation for social action projects
- The remaining groups will take 10 minutes to present their books to the class today, being sure to answer all parts of the assignment in any way they feel appropriate
- The ultimate goal of these presentations is to inform and engage the class and ideally inspire them to read this book on their own
- Groups may ask the teacher or other students for help with their presentation if needed or desired
Resources Needed:
- Discuss the final project parameters once more, answering student questions and concerns and providing help when necessary
- Allow time for groups to meet and continue research in the library and online
• Overhead projector
• Any presentation materials requested
• Internet access
• Library access
WEDNESDAY
Continue preparation for social action projectsResources Needed:
- Allow time for groups to meet and continue research in the library and online, providing help and guidance when needed
- The entire class will be spent in the library, during which time the librarian will show the class several additional resources and lead them through how to find further materials
• Internet access
• Library access
THURSDAY
Continue preparation for social action projectsResources Needed:
- Allow time for groups to meet and continue research in the library and online, providing help and guidance when needed
- The class will be allowed to spend their time as they feel necessary - in the library doing research, practicing in the classroom, or drafting final materials
• Internet access
• Library access
• Any presentation materials requested
FRIDAY
Food celebratory partySocial action project presentations
- As a reward for all their hard work, we will provide food and drinks for the class to enjoy during the presentations
Personal journal assignment
- Each group will take five minutes to present their proposed solution for the conflict in Darfur to the class today, being sure to answer all parts of the assignment in any way they feel appropriate
- The ultimate goal of these presentations is to make change in Darfur an achievable goal and one in which students will take part in as many ways as possible
- Groups may ask the teacher or other students for help with their presentation if needed or desired
Resources Needed:
- As a final journal, students will be asked to anonymously review this unit; its strengths and weaknesses, what they enjoyed and disliked, and what they would like changed in the future
• Food, drinks, and napkins
• Any presentation materials requested
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