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Lesson 9

We will present our findings to the other research teams.

Lesson Goals

Reading and Knowledge

  • Summarize: How well do I express an accurate understanding of the central ideas of texts?
  • Evaluate Information: How well do I evaluate the relevance and credibility of information, ideas, evidence, and reasoning presented in texts?
  • Conduct Research: How well do I explore a variety of credible sources to answer a question or solve a problem using an organized and dynamic process of inquiry?

Speaking and Listening

  • Communicate Effectively: How well do I use language and strategies to accomplish my intended purpose in communicating?
  • Listen: How well do I pay attention to and acknowledge others while thoughtfully considering their ideas?

Texts

There are no texts for this Lesson.

Materials

Tools

Editable Google Docs

Activity 1: Present – Listen

We will review our presentation roles and follow a format directed by our teacher.

For the first part of the lesson, half of the research teams will be presenting and half will be listening. For the second part of the lesson, the groups will switch roles. You will remain with your partner for the entire Section Diagnostic.

Groups who are listening will use the Section 2 Diagnostic Presentation Review Tool to guide their notes and evaluation of the presentation. Take a minute to examine the tool. Ask any clarifying questions.

Follow the directions of your teacher to get into the appropriate format for your presentations.

Activity 2: Present – Listen

We will engage in a series of presentations.

Begin Round 1 of the exercise. The presenting group will have 2 minutes to present their research findings as the listening group takes notes on their Section 2 Diagnostic Presentation Review Tool. The listening group will then have 1 minute to ask questions.

Once 3 minutes has elapsed, the listening group will move to the next presenting group, listen to new research, and ask questions.

Activity 3: Write – Discuss

We will reflect on our work on the Section Diagnostic and assess how prepared we are for the Culminating Task.

Step 1

Choose at least three of the questions below and respond to them in your Learning Log:

  1. How well did you take necessary action to prepare for the task?

  2. What went well for you during the completion of this task?

  3. What did you struggle with during the completion of this task? How did you push through that struggle?

  4. How well did you actively focus your attention during this independent task?

  5. How well did you develop and use an effective and efficient process to maintain workflow during this task?

  6. What would you do differently during the next Section Diagnostic?

Review your Culminating Task Progress Tracker. Think about all you have learned and done during this section of the unit. Evaluate your skills and knowledge to determine how prepared you are for the Culminating Task.

Step 2

Review the Central Question of the unit:

How can stories send messages to societies?

Use the following questions to guide a discussion with a partner or small group:

  1. What new knowledge do you have in relation to the Central Question?

  2. What are you still curious about in relation to the Central Question?

  3. What is the relationship between the question and the texts you have read so far? How do the texts shed light on the question? How does the question help you understand the texts?

  4. How has your response to the question evolved, deepened, or changed?

In your Learning Log, write your response to Question 3. You will return to this response in later lessons to examine how your understanding of the Central Question has evolved.