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What Were They Thinking Then, What Are We Thinking Now? In the library students compare primary sources from two time periods relating to an issue in their novel or play. Students compare how the issue was perceived by characters in their work to how it is perceived by individuals today. The essential questions for this lesson are: Have the ideas and perspectives about the main issue of the novel or play changed with time? To what extent has the issue been resolved? 10
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How to locate and evaluate information, Part III - Internet Sites Students will be able to select and cite credible information for their English II research paper. Students self-select their topic of past, present, and future, e.g. television, cell phones, immigration, capital punishment. This gives the student an opportunity to use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning. 10
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Creating Story Elements Flap Books Story elements are key parts to every story. Essential questions: What character traits would you use to describe the characters? What key details would you use to describe the setting? What key details would you use to describe major events? 1
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How to locate and evaluate information, Part II - Databases Students will be able to select and cite credible information for their English II research paper. Students self-select their topic of past, present, and future, e.g. television, cell phones, immigration, capital punishment. This gives the student an opportunity to use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning. 10
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Cornell Notes with I Tunes Essential Question (s): How can Cornell Notes help me during lectures? How does Cornell Notes help me with remembering or reflection after the lecture? What is the standard format for using Cornell Notes? 12
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