1. To contextualize prior knowledge To Analyze the skills necessary for success in the unit Highlight important words on page 4 Add unknown words to vocab journal [subcultures, diction, syntax, imagery, symbol, tone] Answer questions 1-3 on page 5 Unpack EA 1.1 [page 24] identifying skills and knowledge needed for assessment. Unit 1 Activity 1.1 Previewing the Unit

2. To examine culture as a thematic concept To analyze poem and generate response to literature Pages 6-9 Unit 1 Activity 1.2 quilting Metacognitive Markers *Interesting image ?Puzzling/question !Personal connection

3. Games CricketJai alaiCurlingSoccerRugby Faith IslamHinduChristianityJudaismMecca Food SushiBorschtPoiCroissantFlautas Clothing Blue jeansKimonoSariDashikiHijib Music SitarJembeTangoDiggery-dooUkulele Government DemocracyRepublicCommunismMonarchySocialism Language PortugueseFrenchJapaneseTagalogSwahili

4. Funny in Farsi Underline areas were the writer’s voice conveys aspects of culture clearly. Highlight where the diction (choice of words/language/terms), syntax (order of words into phrases/sentences), and imagery (descriptions that play to the senses) help shape the author’s voice. How does the author feel about women’s rights/gender equality in Iran?

5. To identify components of effective communication Unit 1 Activity 1.5 Effective Communication Sender Receiver Message Page 14 Face the back of your partner and get them to replicate the image on the yellow card I give you. Don’t peek. Use only your voice.

6. To examine and respond to the unit’s essential question To analyze and apply academic vocabulary Page 16 Complete graph with items shown by Rigs. Answer essential question Complete brainstorm Bring in 5 items in a bag for Monday 9/30 Unit 1 Activity 1.6 Contributions to our perceptions of the world 1Buddha 2Ring necklace 3Lisa Simpson 4Surfboard 5Color beads

7. To apply practice of close reading to a visual image. To analyze the stylistic elements of a visual medium. Page 17 Unit 1 Activity 1.7 Culture and Art

8. To analyze a poem for theme and author’s craft To create poetic emulation incorporating theme and style Pages 18-20 T one: attitude about subject W ord Choice: specific words, connotations I magery: senses (sight, sound, smell, etc) S tyle: Use of language, poetic devices T heme: insight about life, big picture Thesis Statement: Unit 1 Activity 1.9 Circles of influence

9. Family: sayings, relatives, foods, music, art, mementos, rituals Neighborhood: parks, schools, landmarks, businesses School: friends, classmates, teachers, teams City: major streets, unique buildings, stadiums State: capital, state parks, tourist destinations Country: national identity and pride Page 21

10. To explore and categorize the influences on personal culture To analyze imagery, structure, and technique of poem. Pages 21-23 Added to journal: images, connotation, denotation, diction, voice, symbol, eloquent, subculture, anaphora Write poem at bottom of 23: Imagery (sight, sound, touch, smell, etc) Metaphor Anaphora T.W.I.S.T. your own poem Unit 1 Activity 1.9 Culture and Literature

11. Poetry Assignment due _____: Typed copy of Where I’m From poem due Include TWIST strategy for poem.

12. pg 25 Review Rubric: pg 26-27 highlighted differences between Exemplary, Proficient, Emerging Pick one symbol –for mobile Unpack Embedded Assessment 1.2: pg 49 EA 1.1 Embedded Assessment

13. Embedded Assessment 1.1: pg 25 Review Rubric: pg 26-27 highlighted differences between Exemplary, Proficient, Emerging Pick symbol –for mobile Unpack Embedded Assessment 1.2: pg 49