Part 1: Written Response
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Common Core State Standards CCSS.ELA-LiITERARY.W.8.1.B CCSS.ELA-LITERARY.W.8.6 |
Prompt: The literary term utopia is a commonly used idea is fiction writing. A utopia is a supposed to represent a perfect society where the negative realities of the real world do not exist. In 2-3 paragraphs explain whether you think the setting of Boy Meets Boy is supposed to be projection of a Utopian society. Use examples from the text to support your thinking.
Part 2: Podcasting
Purpose: The purpose of this podcast is for students to identify and analyze a theme. Students will have to explore the theme through a real life scenario. Students will have to apply their prior knowledge of how the theme functions in society today.
Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.3.B
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.3.C
https://soundcloud.com/madisen-kickhofel/sets/podcast-on-sexuality
Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.3.B
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.3.C
https://soundcloud.com/madisen-kickhofel/sets/podcast-on-sexuality
Part 3: Digital Storytelling
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Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.4.A
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COU0tn4LxQg |
Part 4: Infographic
Purpose: the purpose of this infographic is to give students a chance to look research into a real world issue. Students will have to find new information about a new topic and organize this information in a cohesive, constructive manner.
Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.8.2.B
sources: https://www.hrc.org/youth-report/view-and-share-statistics
https://thinkprogress.org/study-lgbt-youth-face-high-levels-of-cyberbullying-93931ef9fa63/
https://thinkprogress.org/study-lgbt-youth-face-high-levels-of-cyberbullying-93931ef9fa63/