compare and contrast

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Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC)
Kelly Philbeck
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English / Language Arts
7
Middle (6-8)

Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick is an all-time favorite novel for middle school students. In this module, students will be comparing the written story to its filmed version, analyzing the effects and techniques unique to each medium.

This module is taught in October, near...

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Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC)
Juliana I. Thompson
Jean F. Lee
Wendy Sass
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English / Language Arts
11, 12
High (9-12)

The process of firing pottery is an appropriate metaphor for the significant life transitions adolescents experience during and after high school. If they pass the fiery test, they emerge as mature young adults ready for their next challenge. If they cannot survive the fire, they end up broken...

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Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC)
Kim J. Offerman
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History / Social Studies
Other
5
Elementary (K-5)

5th grade students will read articles about the Boston Massacre from the Patriot and Loyalists' points of view. Following close reading of the articles, students will write an essay explaining the the similarities and differences in each article's point of view about the Boston Massacre.

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Heroes in Beowulf

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Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC)
Tim J. Kercher
Tara Henderson
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English / Language Arts
10, 11, 12
High (9-12)

In this module students will engage in a close reading of Seamus Heaney's translation of Beowulf, as well as close readings of outside sources dealing with heroes. Students will compare a contrast and character in Beowulf to a contemporary figure they believe is a hero....

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Summit Public Schools
Robert Cupp
Peter Cirincione
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History / Social Studies
World History
10
High (9-12)

Students will confront the realities of today's globalized world and investigate the costs and benefits of globalization. Students will practice the collaborative skills and frames of mind necessary for success in a globalized society.

Students will use their understanding of imperialism...