Hailee+K's+Thematic+Unit+Wiki

Step 1:
 * After talking to my CT, I was suggested to think about teaching a unit based on several options:
 * The novel: //Tuck Everlasting//
 * The novel: //Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry//
 * The topic: Making Choices

Step 2: Using the novel, //Tuck Everlasting//, as a resource to show the theme of making choices.
 * Materials/Resources
 * Novel
 * Computer
 * Audio Recording
 * Movie
 * Texts
 * Novel-->Tuck Everlasting
 * Activities
 * In-class reading
 * 'Wanted' Poster Creation
 * Letter Writing
 * Debate
 * Jeopardy
 * Character Carousel
 * Technology Applications
 * Connection with the movie

Step 3: Step 4:
 * 3-5 Organizing Questions-key questions framing students learning experiences that also explore your theme3-5 Goals (your hopes for what students will understand, accomplish, & appreciate)
 * How do you connect to the world?
 * What is my "social footprint?"
 * How can I make a difference?
 * 5-10 General Unit ObjectivesList of Possible Materials & Supplementary Texts (put titles, authors, and genres where applicable)
 * SWBAT recognize particular literary devices
 * SWBAT use debate as a tool to make an argument
 * SWBAT demonstrate understanding of how authors use a text
 * List of Possible Learning Activities
 * Literary Elements
 * Socratic Seminar
 * Socratic Seminar
 * 2-3 Common Core State Standards for ELA and SS to your overall Unit Objectives
 * Complete an initial draft of your Unit Map/Narrative Overview, which provides an overview of your unit activities by day (at least 2 weeks for a blocked class, 10 days; at least 3 weeks for a 45-55 minute class, 15 days)
 * Draft a lesson plan for the opening of your unit—how will you kick off your unit and hook students on your theme and content?