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Unit
Description
The
unit focuses on reading and responding to science fiction and modern fantasy
set in the past, the present, and the distant future. The characteristics of
fantasy and science fiction are defined and described. Also, a study of story
elements is included. Students are given the opportunity to respond in both
written and oral forms.. Skills and concepts addressed throughout the unit
include foreshadowing and flashback, setting and mood, irony,
characterization, conflict, and point of view, cause and effect, and
inferential comprehension. Persuasion
in advertising and media is also explored.
Students
view, analyze, and create their own persuasive products.
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Enduring
Understandings
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Societies
consider the welfare of the individual as well as the welfare of the group.
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Societies
make rules to regulate individuals.
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I
am accountable to my community and its members.
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Essential
Questions
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Why
are there societies? How is living in a society an advantage to me?
Disadvantage?
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Why
do cultures regulate the behavior of individuals? How does society regulate
behavior of individuals? How does balancing the need of society versus the
need of individuals create dilemmas?
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How
can I influence the policies of my society? Why should I be concerned about
members of my community?
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How
can I respect the values of my community when my needs are in conflict?
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