LIFE STORY

BIO BOOK EVALUATION

AGE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

EXPLANATORY WRITING

"I want to get as much out of life as possible... I want to be a participant."    Christa McAuliffe

OVERVIEW

In our 4 week study of "IT’S TRUE", we will pursue several reading and writing activities to explore the following essential questions. I hope that you chose the biography or autobiography of a person who interests you; this could be one of the most meaningful books you read in your life!

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

 Don’t we all have a story to tell?

READING

EXTENDED LITERATURE:
Something for Joey
They Cage the Animals at Night
Chinese Cinderella
Eleven Seconds
The Cage

SHORTER SELECTIONS:
"The Story of Stevie Wonder "
"Joel Duggins"
"Susan Butcher"
"Beneath the Crags of Malpelo Island"
"Man in the Water"

CRITICAL VIEWING
The Ernest Green Story

"People are like teabags. You never know how strong they’ll be until they’re in hot water." 

MAINE LEARNING RESULTS

A2. Reflect on what has been discovered while reading, and formulate additional questions.
A7 - Summarize whole texts by selecting and summarizing important passages.
B2 - Explain how the motives of characters are similar and different from our own experiences.
B4 - Identify specific interests and questions and pursue them by identifying pertinent literature and media.
B2 - Explain how the motives of characters are similar and different from our own experiences.
B4 - Identify specific interests and questions and pursue them by identifying pertinent literature and media.
E2 - Use planning, drafting, and revising to produce a well-developed, organized piece that demonstrates effective lang. use, voice, and command of mechanics.
F1 - Edit written work for standard English spelling and usage.
G8 - Write pieces and deliver oral presentations that include a variety of sentence structures appropriate to the purpose.
G9 – Write pieces that use a variety of transitional devices.

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