Heidi+Butalla+&+Spring+Irving+-+Non-Fiction

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 * Names of all team members and schools: Spring Irving & Heidi Butalla, New Berlin Eisenhower
 * Project Subject Area: English
 * Grade level(s): 7th grade
 * Description of Unit: Students will research non-fiction regarding the upcoming novel, //Chinese Cinderella//, using technology to enhance this learning experience.

=Unit Plan Template = Click on any descriptive text, then type your own.
 * **Unit Author ** ||
 * First and Last Name |||||| Heidi Butalla & Spring Irving ||
 * School District |||||| School District of New Berlin ||
 * School Name |||||| New Berlin Eisenhower ||
 * School City, State |||||| New Berlin, WI ||
 * **Unit Overview ** ||
 * **Unit Title ** ||
 * Non-Fiction: Chinese Cinderella ||
 * **Unit Summary ** ||
 * Students will examine non-fiction as it ties into the novel study. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Subject Area ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in 0pt;">English ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Grade Level ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in 0pt;">7 ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Approximate Time Needed ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in 0pt;">One Quarter (9 weeks) ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Unit Foundation ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Targeted Content Standards and Benchmarks ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students should use reading strategies effectively for increased comprehension and for information.

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students should read literature to increase knowledge of and identify literary terms.

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students should identify, be familiar with, and use vocabulary in-context as well as identify connotative meaning, denotative meaning, and Greek/Latin prefixes/roots/suffixes.

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students should write and organized, structured paragraph.

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students should use transitions effectively and without repetition within a paragraph.

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">A.12.4 Students will read to acquire information. · <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Draw on and integrate information from multiple sources when acquiring knowledge and developing a position on a topic of interest

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Technology Standards

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">1. Creativity and Innovation <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">d. identify trends.

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">2. Communication and Collaboration <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">3. Research and Information Fluency <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students: <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">b. locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">c. evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">c. collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">d. use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">5. Digital Citizenship <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">6. Technology Operations and Concepts <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">a. understand and use technology systems. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">b. select and use applications effectively and productively. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">c. troubleshoot systems and applications. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

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<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">To enable students to: <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Use context clues while reading non-fiction for information <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Identify the main idea and supporting details <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Identify and explain differences in cultures <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Become familiar with vocabulary used in non-fiction ||  || What establishes diversity? How do we overcome adversity? Why is diversity important in our lives? ||  || What is the culture and family structure of China today? How is adversity present in all cultures? ||  || To what expectations are Chinese family members held? How does perspective influence bias? ||  || Informal Understanding of Chinese Culture Wiki Discussion Participation Weekly Blog Postings || Graphic Organizers Online Article Readings (at lexile level) Comprehension and Analyses Quizzes of Novel and Non-Fiction Wiki Discussion Participation Weekly Blog Postings Digital Photo Story Peer Review of Essay || Final Essay Rubric Photo Story Rubric Participation Self-Analysis of Blog/Wiki Discussion ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Curriculum-Framing Questions ** ||  ||
 * || **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Essential Question ** |||||| How is diversity present in our lives?
 * || **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Unit Questions ** |||||| How is Chinese culture different from American culture?
 * || **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Content Questions ** |||||| How do family expectations shape individuals?
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Assessment Plan ** ||  ||
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 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Before project work begins ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Students work on projects and complete tasks ** || **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">After project work is completed ** ||
 * Chinese Webquest
 * Chinese Webquest
 * Chinese Webquest

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Times New Roman; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">- Webquest <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Times New Roman; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">- Articles (non-fiction) related to past and current events in China <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: Times New Roman; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">- Non-fiction reading strategies for lifelong learning
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Assessment Summary ** ||  ||
 * We will use a combination of graphic organizers; small-group, large-group, and wiki discussions; weekly individual blogs; digital scrapbooks; traditional quizzes; essays; and multi-media productions. ||  ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Unit Details ** ||  ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Prerequisite Skills ** ||  ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Instructional Procedures ** ||  ||
 * **<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Intro to ****<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Non-Fiction and Chinese Culture **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Instructional Procedures ** ||  ||
 * **<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Intro to ****<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Non-Fiction and Chinese Culture **

**<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Media Presentation of the Diverse Cultures ** <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students will identify and analyze different cultures across the globe and create a PPT or Photo Story/iMovie. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">With a partner or in small groups, students will research the other cultures via approved online resources. o Examples:

o <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Gale Virtual Reference Library o <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">BadgerLink

<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students have the choice to present a digital photo story or PowerPoint presentation. Regardless of the medium, the media presentation must include an audio or video component. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Library Media Specialist will provide instruction on digital Photo Story and PowerPoint presentation specifically focusing on digital copyright laws. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students will follow the rubric to ensure an exemplary end product.

**<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Application of ****<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Chinese Culture ****<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">to Reading ** <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students will continue exploring the Chinese Culture by reading the autobiography //Chinese Cinderella//. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students will "think-pair-share" their work from completing a PPT or Photo Story to come up with how the culture shows through in the autobiography. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">After students are done, instructor will bring the discussion back to the whole group. Volunteers will provide the information to complete the Chinese Culture graphic organizer as the teacher types responses on the SMARTBoard so all students may see identification. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">As students read, through wiki discussions, graphic organizers, small group, and large group discussion, they will reflect upon various aspects of the autobiography (topics TBD).

**<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Applications of the ****<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Chinese Culture ****<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> to Writing ** <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students will analyze their assigned autobiography through the paying close attention to the culture that is introduced. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Topics may include but are not limited to: <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">What can be learned from the way the Chinese live their lives in comparison to Americans? <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">What major differences are there in the holidays or celebrations of that of Chinese and Americans? <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students will write in the established IKE MS essay format or OEA HS essay format. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Student will follow the writing process in building the essay: prewriting, writing, revising, editing, and publishing. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students will utilize Microsoft Word editing tools and/or Google Docs to conduct peer review in class. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Via email, students will have essays edited by an outside source.

**<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Application of ****<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Different Cultures ****<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> to ****<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Multi-Sensory or Multi-Media ****<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';"> Projects ** <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students will create a presentation for audiences to find out about different cultures. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">This will be completed with a partner or in small groups. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Library Media Specialist will provide instruction on Movie Maker or iMovie specifically focusing on digital copyright laws. Students will incorporate their online research and in addition to digital media, they will also have a physical artifact to go along with the culture. <span style="color: windowtext; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">Students will follow the rubric to ensure an exemplary end product. ||  ||  · Struggling readers will be given guided notes to aid comprehension and additional reading assistance with a teacher in the English Lab · During the writing process extra assistance will be provided and the elements of the IKE paragraph will be reduced depending upon the individual abilities. ||  ||  · Students will be matched with stronger students in the classroom · Additional opportunities for editing will be provided via the English Lab ||   || · Leadership opportunities will exist within the classroom/ group setting · Additional opportunities to facilitate discussions via the Wiki with higher achieving students ||   || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Computer(s) <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Digital Camera <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">DVD Player <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in 0pt;">Internet Connection || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Laser Disk <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Printer <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Projection System <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Scanner <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in 0pt;">Television |||| <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">VCR <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Video Camera <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Video Conferencing Equip. <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Other || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Desktop Publishing <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">E-mail Software <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in 0pt;">Encyclopedia on CD-ROM || <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Image Processing <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Internet Web Browser <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Multimedia |||| <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Web Page Development <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 3pt 0in;">Word Processing <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Other ||
 * **<span style="color: #c0504d; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction ** ||  ||
 * |||| **<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Special Needs Students ** |||||| · Requirements for digital media presentations will be lessened
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