1. Informational Essay
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2. Teaching Point & Essential Questions
Research writers study technology-based genres to identify a technology-based product appropriate for their research findings and audience.
How can I inform myself about issues that impact the daily lives of Americans?
What is at stake if Americans forget our American ideas and our American character?
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3. Create Project to Inform an Audience
What is the power of an individual in a democratic society?
What is at stake if Americans forget our American ideals and our American character?
After reading seminal US documents and related readings, do shared research to examine one aspect of these complex questions. Design, plan, write, and develop a digital product that identifies the impact and power of an individual in a democratic society.
What conclusions can you draw?
Support your discussion with evidence from secondary, primary research, and/or personal experience.
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4. Multi-Media Presentation Options
Build your own webpage using Weebly at
Create a digital presentation using Prezi at
Create a digital presentation using Animoto at
Or select another teacher approved multi-media tool
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5. Post-Assessment Independent Practice
Create a plan for your product development.
Create a checklist to develop a plan and to identify the characteristics of the product, the ways the product conveys information and the things you will need to gather to create an effective multimedia product.
Submit your plan with your project.
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6. Post Assessment