Springboard Unit 3.1 Previewing The Unit

Springboard Unit 3.1 Previewing The Unit

By Scott Cortez

Objectives

• CO: We will acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.L.6.6

Activity 3.1

Learning Targets

• Preview the big ideas and academic vocabulary and literacy terms for the unit.

• Gain specific understanding of the academic vocabulary word controversy and its relevance in the unit.

• Identify and analyze the skills and knowledge needed to complete Embedded Assessment 1 writing assignment successfully.

Activity 3.1 page 162

Making Connections

In the last unit, you read a novel and other texts about the changes that occur throughout people’s lives. You also looked at change from different perspectives: changes in your own life, changes in your community, and changes in the broader world. In this unit, you will examine arguments and how writers try to persuade others to agree with them on issues of controversy about which people may disagree.​

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Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of controversy?

• Is a public debate or dispute concerning a matter of opinion.

• Is a private debate or dispute concerning a matter of opinion.

• It is a public agreement concerning a matter of opinion.

Poll

Is the topic controversial?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

Poll

Is the topic controversial?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

Poll

Is the topic controversial?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

Poll

Is the topic controversial?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

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Is the topic controversial?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

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Is the topic controversial?

• Yes

• No

• I don't know

Essential Questions

Some text here about the topic of discussion

1. Why do we have controversy in society?

2. How do we communicate in order to convince others?

Open Ended

Why do we have controversy in society?

We have controversy in society because..

Open Ended

What are some controversial topics that interest you?

Unpacking Embedded Assessement 1