student action plans
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Student Action Plans. Together, we can solve real-world problems!. Units are INQUIRY based!. YOU and your group identify a problem, figure out how to solve it, and present the solution in an interesting, creative way. Wait, what?. We’ll give you a broad theme for each unit. Idea Board. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Student Action Plans
Together, we can solve real-world problems!
Units are INQUIRY based!
YOU and your group identify a problem, figure out how to solve it, and present the solution in an interesting, creative way.
Wait, what?O We’ll give you a broad theme for
each unit.
Idea BoardO In class, we’ll generate an idea board
filled with possible problems YOU identify.
O Then, we’ll form a smallgroups based on the problem you want to solve.
Explain this to me.O Next, we’ll supply you with Articles
of the Week that will get you thinking about the unit theme from different perspectives.
Say that again?O Each week, you’ll write a reflection
on your Article of the Week and demonstrate your growth in the Unit’s Mastery Standards.
Genius 30O Once each week, you’ll meet with your
group to discuss your findings and your thoughts on solving the problem you’ve identified.
O You’ll meet at least THREE times per unit.
At the end…O At the end of the unit, your group
has to figure out a way to present your findings CREATIVELY!
O Prezi? Tri-fold board? Glogster? Blog? New Twitter hashtag? Video? Podcast? Skit?
Your Authentic Audience!
O When you present your problem and solution, members of the community in Murray will come to see what you’ve done!
Who is invited? Chamber of Commerce, Murray Ledger, Calloway County Public Library, Local Businesses, Parents!
What’s the point of all this?
O Problem Solving – You NEED to know how!
O Collaboration – You NEED to practice working together!
O Creativity – You NEED to use your creativity to present your findings.
O Share – You NEED an authentic audience. You are a GENIUS and others need to see!
I thought this was Language Arts?!
O We’re still accountable for mastering reading and writing standards. We’re going to do it CREATIVELY and we hope you’re ready!
Let’s Start With a QuickWritein your ThinkBook
O Unit 1 Essential Question: How do the needs of others affect how you live your life?
QW Musts: O Write for the ENTIRE time! O Don’t worry about punctuation and
spelling. It should be messy and filled with thoughts that may or may not be connected.
O SHARE at the end!