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Teach students about nonfiction texts with a topic they can relate to: Students are spending a lot of time on their screens. Help them explore the issues around screen time while teaching students how to read and analyze informational texts. This unit will allow your students to explore and discuss their relationship with technology with non-fiction, informational texts. The resource provides you with several options that will engage your students as they read, view, think, discuss and write.
Option One: This is the quickest option. Introduce the topic of excessive screen time with a writing prompt, some reading, and a class discussion. After the initial prompt, students will read a non fiction, magazine-style article (available in handout or digital versions) and view a TED talk. They will follow this with some discussion and further written reflection.
Option Two: After completing the tasks for option one, you can extend the exercise by using nonfiction mentor passages. I have provided passages that are focused on different aspects of the topic of screen time, and that illustrate some of the common elements of strong writing. These passages are meant to serve two purposes: each one explores ideas that students can consider on the topic, and they provide models for students to emulate in the writing they will do later. (Included: a handout that explains how to use the mentor passages and slides to teach your students what to do with them).
Option Three: Extend the exercise further with a writing assignment based on the topic. There are instructions and an assessment checklist for a piece of expository or opinion writing. All of these are editable.
Included:
- A slideshow to guide your discussion and instruction
- A magazine-style nonfiction article that introduces the topic in teen-friendly language
- Questions that focus on audience, purpose, organization, idea development, etc.
- Mentor passages
- Links to relevant articles and videos that the students can use if you choose to give them the writing assignment
- Answer keys
- Editable assignments and checklists
If you'd like to see how I use this in my classroom, read this blog post.
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Description
Teach students about nonfiction texts with a topic they can relate to: Students are spending a lot of time on their screens. Help them explore the issues around screen time while teaching students how to read and analyze informational texts. This unit will allow your students to explore and discuss their relationship with technology with non-fiction, informational texts. The resource provides you with several options that will engage your students as they read, view, think, discuss and write.
Option One: This is the quickest option. Introduce the topic of excessive screen time with a writing prompt, some reading, and a class discussion. After the initial prompt, students will read a non fiction, magazine-style article (available in handout or digital versions) and view a TED talk. They will follow this with some discussion and further written reflection.
Option Two: After completing the tasks for option one, you can extend the exercise by using nonfiction mentor passages. I have provided passages that are focused on different aspects of the topic of screen time, and that illustrate some of the common elements of strong writing. These passages are meant to serve two purposes: each one explores ideas that students can consider on the topic, and they provide models for students to emulate in the writing they will do later. (Included: a handout that explains how to use the mentor passages and slides to teach your students what to do with them).
Option Three: Extend the exercise further with a writing assignment based on the topic. There are instructions and an assessment checklist for a piece of expository or opinion writing. All of these are editable.
Included:
- A slideshow to guide your discussion and instruction
- A magazine-style nonfiction article that introduces the topic in teen-friendly language
- Questions that focus on audience, purpose, organization, idea development, etc.
- Mentor passages
- Links to relevant articles and videos that the students can use if you choose to give them the writing assignment
- Answer keys
- Editable assignments and checklists
If you'd like to see how I use this in my classroom, read this blog post.
___________________________________
Get tips, strategies, and freebies:
Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and products:
• Look for the green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower. You will then receive customized email updates about this store.
___________________________________
Copyright © ROOM 213
Permission to copy for single classroom use only.
Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.
