E Pluribus Unum - Identity ELA 10th Grade

Journal Look up the term “e pluribus unum.” Write down the translation in your notebook. What does this term mean to you?

Agenda “Identity SHORT FILM” Excerpts #1-4 Jigsaw Groups Narrative Techniques Closure Reflection Learning Objective: Students will identify, analyze, and generate a generalized set of narrative techniques that authors use to convey the influences of culture, society, adversity, and identity. Time for Welcome, Agenda, and Learning Objective - 1:10

“Identity SHORT FILM” You will actively deconstruct and annotate a video (“Identity SHORT FILM” by Kalhil KJ Adames) in order to determine what the video says about identity, culture, adversity, and society. Watch the video together as a whole class (no sound) Discuss in pairs your reactions to the video: What did you notice? Time for explanation, discussion, and 2 views of film clip - 10ish minutes

“Identity SHORT FILM” Watch the video again and annotate and deconstruct together as a class.

“Identity SHORT FILM” At your table, give a 1-4 word summary that represents what the video might say about identity, culture, adversity, and/or society. Metacognition: Why film/video as text? Thinking and whip around - 1:30 After whip around, 10 second regroup and transition to Jonathan

Name Excerpts #1-4 Assign excerpts Group read aloud Individually annotate the excerpt As a group, complete the note catcher Decide on a summary and technique Choose two speakers Intro to activity - 2:10 Group read aloud and independent annotation - 3:00 Group discussion / notecatcher fill-in 5:00 Take 2:30 to summarize findings as a group, elect representative

Jigsaw Groups Two members from each team: Speaker #1: Presents a summary of the text Speaker #2: Presents one or two examples of what was annotated Group completes list of generalized techniques used to effectively communicate society, culture, adversity, and identity in narrative writing. Explain jigsaw rotation - 1:00 Jonathan - 2:00 explanation of final graphic organizer

Closure Choose one of the techniques you generated in your notes; and create a personal experience that reflects your identity, culture, society, or an adversity you have faced. 2 minutes

Reflection What did you learn? How might your learning relate to the real world? How did you incorporate aspects of your own identity, culture, society, or experiences with adversity into your own writing? What did you learn about your group members through this activity? How did the jigsaw protocol affect your learning experience? 5 min