Activity Three

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Introduction | Task | Standards | Process | Video |

Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits

Introduction

Now that we know that you know the difference between fiction and nonfiction you are ready to perform some research on a social justice issue that is dear to your heart . This will help familiarize you with performing research and locating sources.

Task
During this activity the learner watch a brief video on "To Kill A Mockingbird" will make connections between the issues of social justice they have identified and themes found in a novel. The worksheet for the activity is attached. Worksheet for Activity 3 . Finished product should be collected at the completion of the final assessment.

GPS Standards

ELA9RL3 The student deepens understanding of literary works by relating them to contemporary context or historical background.
ELA9RC4 The student establishes a context for information acquired by reading across subject areas.
ELA9W3 The student uses research and technology to support writing.
ELA9LSV1 The student participates in student-to-teacher, student-to-student, and group verbal interactions.

Video Sparknotes: Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird
Summary VideoSparkNotes

 

Click on the "To Kill A Mockingbird" link in the paragraph above if video does not load.

Evaluation

Activity 3 Rubric

Theme#1 of novel is identified and successfully connected to a Social Justice Issue __/25
Theme#2 of novel is identified and successfully connected to a Social Justice Issue __/25
Theme#3 of novel is identified and successfully connected to a Social Justice Issue __/25
Theme#4 of novel is identified and successfully connected to a Social Justice Issue __/25

Total: ____/100

Conclusion
Now, you have completed Activity Two you should have successfully been able to successfully been able to perform research using the internet. During Activity 3 you will begin to make connections between your research and the themes found in the novel "To Kill A Mockingbird". Click on Proceed to the picture of the cake below to move on the your next assignment.

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Credits
Video obtained from Youtube.com
Pictures obtained from Microsoft Clip Art 2007
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Last Updated on November 27, 2010 by Serena Robertson