Lesson 15—January 30, 2017

RI1 (ANALYSIS); SL1 (COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION)

E? WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL AFFECTS OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON RELATIONSHIPS?

I.  2nd, 3rd, 4th

a.  IR Time (15 min)

b.  Social Media: seminar

i.  Whole-group discussion (teacher led)

1.  Include some lines, questions from “Look Up”.

2.  Include discussion of ancient proverbs

ii. Evaluation Debrief

1.  How did your overseer/scribe do on the evaluation?

2.  What benefits can come from such an exercise?

3.  What challenges does it present?

iii.  Journal #5—Interesting Insights—6 sentences.

1.  An interesting insight I gained in this seminar regarding social media is that…

2.  An interesting insight I gained regarding an/the individual/s in my group is…

3.  An interesting insight I gained about myself in this seminar is…

4.  What I would like to learn/discuss more about is…

iv.  Social Media post. Post one (or more) of your favorite lines from the poem and make a comment paraphrasing the idea in the line(s) and also a comment about your thoughts on the idea. Bring proof of your comment to class (print or screen shot)

c.  Turn in annotations for social media articles.

d.  Make sure students have viewed and “turned in” both screen casts on Google Classroom

e.  Writing Assignment #2

i.  Option 1-Write a response essay to Seppala and Wong’s articles on social media and its effect on relationships

ii. Option 2-Write an essay about the connection between one or both of the quotes on the board and the use of the internet, particularly social media.

iii.  Option 3-Write a response essay about one or more of the ideas in the poem “Look Up”.

iv.  Option 4-Write and film your own spoken-word poem on the subject of social media. You may work with ONE partner.

f.  Homework: Brainstorm ideas. Be prepared to begin drafting tomorrow.

11th Writing Assignment #2—Social Media

Mr. Whited

Am Lit/Comp

30 January 2017

Writing Situation: Social media is now considered by many to be a necessity for staying connected to the world around us. Despite the benefits that come from being involved in social media, there are also specific relationship dangers.

Writing Directions: After reading and annotating the texts on social media (2 articles), write a response essay in regard to ideas expressed in the text(s). A response essay is exactly what it sounds like. The writer reads a text and then responds to an idea or ideas within it. Your writing must include the 6 basic parts of an essay, as well as evidence from the text. No “I” or “you” statements.

Standards Addressed:

W2—Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content

a.  Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole

b.  Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.

c.  Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.

d.  Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic.

e.  Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone

f.  Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).

RL1—Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain

11th Writing Assignment #2—Social Media

Mr. Whited

Am Lit/Comp

30 January 2017

Writing Situation: Social media is now considered by many to be a necessity for staying connected to the world around us. Because so many have an online presence and use the internet every day, there is a need to keep in mind wise principles so as to avoid dangers.

Writing Directions: Write an essay explaining how the two quotations discussed in class could be applied when it comes to using the internet wisely. Your writing must include the 6 basic parts of an essay, as well as evidence from the text. No “I” or “you” statements.

Standards Addressed:

W2—Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content

a.  Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole

b.  Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.

c.  Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.

d.  Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic.

e.  Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone

f.  Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).

RL1—Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain

Quotations:

“Stay away from those that are deceitful, and avoid those who hide what they are.” --Psalms 26:4

“The one walking with the wise will become wise, But the one who has dealings with the stupid will fare badly.”—Proverbs 13:20

11th Writing Assignment #2—Social Media

Mr. Whited

Am Lit/Comp

30 January 2017

Writing Situation: The use of the internet is now considered by many to be a necessity for staying connected to the world around us. Despite the benefits that come from using the internet, many people have strong feelings about the amount of time spent using the web.

Writing Directions: After reading and discussing the poem “Look Up”, write a response essay in regard to ideas expressed in the text. A response essay is exactly what it sounds like. The writer reads a text and then responds to an idea or ideas within it. Your writing must include the 6 basic parts of an essay, as well as evidence from the text. No “I” or “you” statements.

Standards Addressed:

W2—Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content

a.  Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole

b.  Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.

c.  Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts.

d.  Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic.

e.  Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone

f.  Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic).

RL1—Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain

11th Writing Assignment #2—Social Media

Mr. Whited

Am Lit/Comp

30 January 2017

Writing Situation: The use of the internet is now considered by many to be a necessity for staying connected to the world around us. Despite the benefits that come from using the internet, many people have strong feelings about the amount of time spent using the web.

Writing Directions: After studying the poem “Look Up”, write and film your own spoken-word poem on the subject of social media. You spoken-word poem must be at least 3 minutes in length, must have a clear beginning, middle and end, must show evidence of significant thoughtfulness and effort, and must be well-produced. Also, your video should contain elements of narrative and must be Mr. Whited-appropriate. You may work with ONE partner.

Standards Addressed:

11SL4 (PRESENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS):

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective,such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range or formal and informal tasks.

11SL5 (STRATEGICE USE OF DIGITAL MEDIA):

Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

11W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience