this i believe
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This I Believe. QR Code for This I Believe. Or if you have your laptop…. http://www.npr.org/series/4538138/this-i-believe. In groups…. Read the history of This I Believe under the “About” tab Read the handout “Essay Guidelines” - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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THIS I BELIEVE
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QR CODE FOR THIS I BELIEVE
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OR IF YOU HAVE YOUR LAPTOP…
• http://www.npr.org/series/4538138/this-i-believe
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IN GROUPS…
1. Read the history of This I Believe under the “About” tab
2. Read the handout “Essay Guidelines”3. Read at least 3 essays in your groups, discuss in
your groups and complete the graphic organizer
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NOW…
• Individually, brainstorm about your own belief and begin to start an outline or if you prefer, begin your rough draft
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FOR HOMEWORK…
• Complete your rough draft, have someone review your essay and have it ready to type in the next lesson!!!
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CLOSING/SUMMARIZER:
3: Ideas you have about your essay
2: Questions about today’s lesson or the class as a whole
1: Visual depiction of your theme
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F O R T H E T H I S I B E L I E V E E S S AY
EXTENSION ACTIVITY
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STANDARDS ADDRESSED IN THIS LESSON…
• ELACC9-10RI7: Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story in print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.• ELACC9-10RI2: Determine a central idea of a text
and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
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WHAT IS A VISUAL TEXT?
• A text that is visual in nature or composite
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WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF VISUAL TEXTS?
Literature informative-static image / poster-theme-basedPropaganda textsNon fiction and informative-poster boards and posters-brochuresWiki pagesGraphic novelsFilm trailers and posters-fan-made trailers on existing texts
-taster/trailers for texts on a themeShort films-based on other texts-use of written here tooAdvertisements-static and moving-fictional, based on other textsDocumentaries-non-fiction-fictional, based on other texts-English themes, research etc.
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WHY VISUAL TEXTS?
Text study source texts and other source texts - deepening learning-sometimes better than straight written and/or verbal-a chance to articulate learning in a different style (from exams, gah!)-further developing text understanding while creating own texts.-integrated texts and access to big concepts-excellent links with other standards /units of work.
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EXAMPLES OF VISUAL TEXTSIN YOUNG ADULT L ITERATURE
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DIVERGENT
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ANOTHER DIVERGENT
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THE BOOK THIEF
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THE HUNGER GAMES
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MOCKINGJAY
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NOW TIME TO APPLY…
• Think about the major element of your essay.• This could be the theme (the central message or
idea), an element of the plot/summary, a symbolic element (object or use of color or texture), etc.• It may be abstract, just make sure it has focus
and purpose.• Begin to create your visual text!!!• When finished, you will have the opportunity to
present.
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SUMMARIZER…
• Exit ticket:• What did you think about this assignment?• Was this easy/difficult for you? Explain!