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May 7, 2018I can assess my prior knowledge of Malala Yousafzai and setquestions-expectations of her memoir by sharing my ideas withothers in writing, and building on my knowledge throughworking as a group to integrate information and write about mytopic.The standard that will be addressed in this session and SocraticSeminar shared reading unit of I am Malala (Young Reader'sedition):Comprehension and Collaboration:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions(one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diversepartners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others'ideas and expressing their own clearly.Essential question: How can young people change theworld?
May 7, 2018I can assess my prior knowledge of Malala Yousafzai and setquestions-expectations of her memoir by sharing my ideas withothers in writing, and building on my knowledge throughworking as a group to integrate information and write about mytopic.Connect: Boys and girls as you get set to move on to middle schoolit is very important that you feel empowered and know that you canbring forth change into the world. You should also feel that you canmake a difference and leave behind your legacy--or mark on theworld. As we've discussed before, there really is nothing moreimportant than sharing your special gifts and talents with others. Noris there anything more important than building our capacity forhaving empathy for others whom are different than us. Today, wewill begin our next Socratic Seminar-shared reading unit of theinspiring memoir. I am Malala--all about a very special young personwho endured obstacles and challenges that to us are unheard of--allbecause she wanted an education and wanted that for other girls inthe community in which she lived in. In this lesson, students willwork in groups and collaboratively as an entire class to brainstormprior knowledge and ask questions regarding topics directly relatedto the Malala text.Let us begin by watching the Brainpop video about MalalaYousafzai, thinking about what we already know about thisremarkable, Nobel Peace Prize winning young lady and settingexpectations with our partners for what we hope to gain from thisunit of study. You may take notes while you watch the es/famoushistoricalfigures/malala/
May 7, 2018I can assess my prior knowledge of Malala Yousafzai and setquestions-expectations of her memoir by sharing my ideas withothers in writing, and building on my knowledge throughworking as a group to integrate information and write about mytopic.Procedures: Boys and girls, you will work with your group tables toreview the following list of vocabulary words. You need to markeach with a smiley face that represents the degree to which youunderstand the word in the “before activity” column on yourpapers. Words you know or sort ofknow, you should attempt to define. Middle East Islam Muslim The Quran Taliban Pashtun Terrorism Malala Yousafzai Eid / RamThen read the following two online articles with your teammembers: alala-yousafzai-facts-20th-birthdayPlease work together to discuss, ask questions and try toclarify any misconceptions you have. Generate a list of threenew facts you learned, two questions you and your team haveabout Malala and one prediction you make about reading hermemoir.
May 7, 2018I can assess my prior knowledge of Malala Yousafzai and setquestions-expectations of her memoir by sharing my ideas withothers in writing, and building on my knowledge through working asa group to integrate information and write about my topic.Each team should share their facts, questions and predictions. Thenext time we meet be prepared to discuss the following:Why is education important? To what extent is itimportant that all members of society are educated? Is it a basichuman right to receive an education?By Thursday, read the prologue through chapters 2.
May 7, 2018I can assess my prior knowledge of Malala Yousafzai andset questions-expectations of her memoir by sharing myideas with others in writing, and building on my knowledgethrough working as a group to integrate information andwrite about my topic.Reflection: What did I learn today? How did sharing ideas withothers and building on my knowledge of working as a groupdeepen my understanding of Malala?
May 7, 2018
Seminar shared reading unit of I am Malala (Young Reader's edition): Comprehension and Collaboration: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, bu
