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Our Students
- FCAT-Reading Level 1 & 2
- Edge-Reading Program
- Limited:
Astronaut High School Women in Politics LDC Module By Brenda - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Astronaut High School Women in Politics LDC Module By Brenda - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Astronaut High School Women in Politics LDC Module By Brenda Wright & Zulay Yon-Perdomo Our Students FCAT-Reading Level 1 & 2 Edge-Reading Program Limited: Background knowledge Reading skills Writing skills
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- Traditionally Need Strong Reading Support.
- Immerse In Common Core Language &
Strategies.
- Ties/Fits Perfectly With Edge/English Curriculum.
- Benefit From Task.
- Outspoken Group.
- Enjoy The Challenge.
Why Did We Choose Our Students?
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- Relevant & Contemporary
- Incorporates Other Disciplines
- Social Studies
- Writing
- Sparks and Leads to Deep Personal
Discussions and Debates
- Presents a Challenge to Students
- Must Seek Support to Validate Statements
- Provides Multiple Connections
- School Improvement Plan
- Essential Questions & Higher Order
Questioning
What Task?
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“How are women changing the face of politics?” “Can women be effective when they challenge societal norms?” Essential Questions
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How are women changing the face of politics? According to Sophocles, women can have a powerful effect when facing challenges that impact society. After reading selections from Antigone and three current nonfiction articles about modern women in politics, write an essay
- f no less than two pages that addresses the question,
and support your position with evidence from the texts. Be sure to acknowledge competing views. Give examples from past or current events or issues to illustrate and clarify your position.
What TeachingTask?
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- Anticipation Guide
- Antigone
- 3 Non-Fiction Articles
- Note-taking Strategies
- Reading Strategies
- Socratic Seminar
- Writing Strategies
- Final Writing Product
What Instruction?
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Non-Fiction Articles
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Reading
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Socratic Seminar
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Higher Order Questioning-Socratic Seminar
- Not burying a loved one would invoke the
punishment of the gods. Who was punished in the play?
- What motivates Antigone to break Creon's
laws? What motives Ismene to respect them?
- Do people today have similar attitudes
toward the law?
- If a person like Creon were to run for office
as President of the United States, do you think he would have a chance of being elected?
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- Reread Creon's first speech. How is it like
the speeches of contemporary heads of states? What responses do you think Creon wanted to get from his audiences?
- Antigone tells Creon that she is obeying
the laws of god not the law imposed by the
- King. Do such conflicts happen today?
- How does Creon's attitude toward women
seem to influence his decision about Antigone?
Higher Order Questioning-Socratic Seminar
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"Most interesting question or response was talking about men and women being equal and are women just as great as men?"
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"Most interesting idea to come from a participant is that Creon was hardheaded and if it wasn't his way it was no way."
Students’ Reflections
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Writing
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Sample Essays
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What Results? Reading
- Increased Textual Support
- Searching For Evidence & Cite Specific Textual Evidence
- Making Real Life Connections
- Increased Reading Comprehension
- Summarizing Key Supporting Details & Ideas
- Analyzing & Interpreting How Specific Word Choices Shape
Meaning Or Tone
- Reading And Comprehending Complex Literary And Informational
Texts
- Analyzing How And Why Individuals, Events, And Ideas Develop
And Interact
- Analyzing The Structure Of Texts
- Delineating And Evaluating The Argument And Specific Claims In
A Text
- Analyzing How Two Or More Texts Address Similar Themes
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What Results? Writing
- Write Arguments To Support Claims Using Valid
Reasoning And Relevant And Sufficient Evidence.
- Produce Clear And Coherent Writing Appropriate To Task,
Purpose, And Audience.
- Draw Evidence From Literary Or Informational Texts To
Support Analysis, Reflection, And Research.
- Write Routinely Over Extended Time Frames.
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Final Thoughts…
- Rigorous Curriculum for Intensive Reading
Students
- Intensity & Consistency of Student Involvement
and Participation
- “Teachable” Moments
- Abundance of Resources for “Teacher Toolbox”
- Incorporation of Reading, Writing, and Speaking
Skills
- Common Core Strategies and Necessary Skills
- Increased Interaction Among Students
- Peer Editing and Collaboration
- Stronger Relationships
- End In Mind
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Schmitz, J. (2010, 10 12). Women in politics? The U.S. is
- failing. Retrieved from USAToday.com: