Description
Teach students about nonfiction texts with a topic they can relate to:
"Ok, Boomer, what is a snowflake anyway?" The battle of the generations is alive and well and the perfect topic to engage your students as they build important ELA skills. Invite your students to explore and discuss this issue through non-fiction, informational texts. The resource provides you with several options that will engage your students as they read, view, think, discuss and write - and hopefully become more empathetic to others.
Option One: This is the quickest option. Introduce the topic with class discussion and a short reading. Students will read a magazine-style nonfiction article (available in handout or digital versions) and view one or more TED Talks. They will follow this with some discussion and further written reflection (adapted for online version).
Option Two: After completing the tasks for option one, you can extend the exercise by using mentor passages. I have provided passages that are focused on different aspects of the topic, 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 or presentation based on the topic. There are instructions and an assessment checklist all of which are editable.
Included:
- A slideshow to guide your discussion and instruction (there is a separate one for distance learning)
- A magazine-style nonfiction article that introduces the topic in teen-friendly language
- Mentor passages
- Links to relevant videos
- A Google Doc with all of the links you will need to share with students
- 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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Informational Text: Generation Wars - mentor texts, activities, & assessments
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Description
Teach students about nonfiction texts with a topic they can relate to:
"Ok, Boomer, what is a snowflake anyway?" The battle of the generations is alive and well and the perfect topic to engage your students as they build important ELA skills. Invite your students to explore and discuss this issue through non-fiction, informational texts. The resource provides you with several options that will engage your students as they read, view, think, discuss and write - and hopefully become more empathetic to others.
Option One: This is the quickest option. Introduce the topic with class discussion and a short reading. Students will read a magazine-style nonfiction article (available in handout or digital versions) and view one or more TED Talks. They will follow this with some discussion and further written reflection (adapted for online version).
Option Two: After completing the tasks for option one, you can extend the exercise by using mentor passages. I have provided passages that are focused on different aspects of the topic, 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 or presentation based on the topic. There are instructions and an assessment checklist all of which are editable.
Included:
- A slideshow to guide your discussion and instruction (there is a separate one for distance learning)
- A magazine-style nonfiction article that introduces the topic in teen-friendly language
- Mentor passages
- Links to relevant videos
- A Google Doc with all of the links you will need to share with students
- 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.
