So What? What's the Big Deal about the "Star-Spangled Banner"? | To understand the overarching themes of freedom and resiliency in the United States of American, students will identify and analyze the figurative language in the poem “Defence of Fort M’Henry” which turned into our National Anthem. After close reading and group consensus conversation, and possible extension exploration & research, a written or digital presentation which demonstrates students understanding of the “Star-Spangled Banner’s” significance as a symbol of the United States will be the resulting work product of this integrated lesson plan. |
Discovering Responsible Decision Making and Goal Creating | Using the case study, "Doing the Responsible Thing," students will evaluate the importance of making responsible decisions. They will work collaboratively to answer questions prompting their thinking about time management, how decisions can have positive and negative consequences, and how to make responsible decisions. Students will then create a calendar to help Paul from the case study to organize time to accomplish the goals he has for himself. They will then create goals for themselves with steps to help them achieve those goals. |