goals. We will address the Standard: Instructional Practice by using research-based practices/evidence of learning; clearly/accurately communicate with students; use a variety of approaches to meet student needs; and engage students to develop multi-disciplinary skills. We will also address the Standard: Assessment for Student Learning by using a wide-range of assessment tools; and preparing students for assessments. We will also strive to meet the Standard: Professional Responsibilities and Collaboration by upholding professional standards. Finally, we will meet the Standard: Professional Growth by reflecting on practice to improve effectiveness. Understanding by Design Stage One Desired Results – New York State Common Core English Language Arts Standards for 11th and 12th graders: Students will be able to… Establish and use criteria to classify, select, and evaluate texts. Develop factual, interpretive, and evaluative questions for further exploration of the topic(s). Interpret, analyze, and evaluate narratives, poetry, and drama, aesthetically and philosophically by making connections to: other texts, ideas, cultural perspectives, eras, personal events, and situations. Explore and inquire into areas of interest to formulate an argument. Explore topics dealing with different cultures and world viewpoints. Understanding(s) Essential Question(s): Students will understand that How can we better prepare students for Literature such as Reading Lolita in life after high school? Tehran can help make them better Are our students aware of the many aware of the world we live in. facets of oppression still present within World issues should be discussed as our world? well as read about to raise awareness and promote tolerance of different cultures. Students will know Students will be able to What issues they should be aware of Identify and understand prevalent and focused on dealing with. issues many are still forced to face in How to identify a dangerous or harmful today’s world. situation and solutions to each of them, Solutions to such aforementioned
goals. We will address the Standard: Instructional Practice by using research-based practices/evidence of learning; clearly/accurately communicate with students; use a variety of approaches to meet student needs; and engage students to develop multi-disciplinary skills. We will also address the Standard: Assessment for Student Learning by using a wide-range of assessment tools; and preparing students for assessments. We will also strive to meet the Standard: Professional Responsibilities and Collaboration by upholding professional standards. Finally, we will meet the Standard: Professional Growth by reflecting on practice to improve effectiveness. Understanding by Design Stage One – Desired Results New York State Common Core English Language Arts Standards for 11th and 12th graders: Students will be able to… Establish and use criteria to classify, select, and evaluate texts. Develop factual, interpretive, and evaluative questions for further exploration of the topic(s). Interpret, analyze, and evaluate narratives, poetry, and drama, aesthetically and philosophically by making connections to: other texts, ideas, cultural perspectives, eras, personal events, and situations. Explore and inquire into areas of interest to formulate an argument. Explore topics dealing with different cultures and world viewpoints. Understanding(s) Students will understand that Literature such as Reading Lolita in Tehran can help make them better aware of the world we live in. World issues should be discussed as well as read about to raise awareness and promote tolerance of different cultures. Essential Question(s): How can we better prepare students for life after high school? Are our students aware of the many facets of oppression still present within our world? Students will know What issues they should be aware of and focused on dealing with. How to identify a dangerous or harmful situation and solutions to each of them, Students will be able to Identify and understand prevalent issues many are still forced to face in today’s world. Solutions to such aforementioned
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