Informational Writing Unit: Expert Group Research

Description

Authors:

Andrea Chorney, K–12 Educator

Elisa M Yzaguirre, K–12 Educator

Learning Goals:

Learners will:

• know why and how activism is powerful
• know why activism matters
• know what some examples of injustice are and how activists fight against them
• know how certain strengths or character traits help activists be successful and make positive change
• know how activists can achieve their goals along with what types of support activists receive to help them on their journey to create positive change

Learners will do this by:

• reading and annotating texts for evidence that answers questions related to activism
• continuing to summarize and look for main and central ideas
• comparing notes and ideas in small group discussion focusing on clarifying and negotiating