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PA CC Standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.8
Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
Homework none
Social Activism:
-video of 11 year old speaking out against gun violence
http://www.sharedlife.org.il/ShowItem.aspx?ItemID=b39e08c1-d829-40eb-a39a-692487db3c26
&lang=EN
-http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/daily-videos/lesson-plan-teens-propose-their-own-solutions-
to-school-shootings/
I need:
White board & pens
Poster paper
Students need:
Binder paper
Laptops
To print:
worksheets
1. Do Now: 7 minutes
a. Review learning target
b. Classroom Expectations
-stay seated
-raise your hand, do not call out Ms. Jones or it is a demerit
-voice level=low, talking to only your group
c. Define Social Activism is
how a citizen zeroes in on a problem, formulates a
solution, then does the work necessary to see that
solution come to life.
Define social justice: the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political
and social rights and opportunities.
2. Watch video of 11 year old girl speaking out against gun violence: 5 minutes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5ZUDImTIQ8
d. Discussion: 5 minutes
i. How old do you have to be to be a social Activist?
ii. Who is she representing? Why?
iii. What does she want to change?
MY SOCIAL ACTIVISM CAMPAIGN:
I will be more cautious of my gender references. For example, “you guys”. Everytime I say it I
will do 3 push ups. Instead of you guys, I will say “changemakers”
Social Activism:
how a citizen zeroes in on a problem,
formulates a solution, then does the
work necessary to see that solution
come to life
1. Go to https://www.dosomething.org/us
2. Find one organization you & your group would want to participate in and describe it.
The Solution: Your creative idea that could help solve this problem.
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