May 30, 2024 - LESSON #17 Children Changing the World

  • May 30, 2024 - LESSON #17 Children Changing the World

    Specific Expectations:

    • explain the purpose and uses of information paragraphs (e.g., to outline safety procedures; to
      describe the requirements of a job; to give information about new equipment; to report on
      own progress);
    • construct clear, complete information paragraphs, some with graphic elements, for a variety
      of purposes, using correct paragraph structure
    • use appropriate strategies to make inferences about and interpret different types of texts,
      including:Informational texts
    • use appropriate strategies to locate information in different types of texts, including:
      Informational texts

    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to

    • read and summarize an informational text
    • Write an informational text


    • Video- My simple invention, designed to keep my grandfather safe Assignment

      Instructions: Take notes as you watch the video below.  As you watch create some WH Questions ( Who , What, When , Where, How, and Why).  Use the answers to the questions to write a short summary of the video. 

      Then answer the following question: Do you think this is a good invention?

      https://www.ted.com/talks/kenneth_shinozuka_my_simple_invention_designed_to_keep_my_grandfather_safe

      You will be asked to share either your summary or your opinion with the class.

    • Reading- Children Changing the World File

      Your teacher will assign one of the five young people featured in this article . As you read, annotate and take notes on the important ideas and vocabulary found in the reading.


      Respond to the following questions, and post them in your assignment.

      • What important thing (s) has this person done or invented?
      • Where did this idea come from?
      • What are your thoughts on this young person and their accomplishments?

    • Informational Writing Assignment

      Now it's your turn to write about an inspiring teen!

      Instructions: Choose a young person ( under 21) who has done something that can be considered extraordinary, or has made a big impact on their community. 

      Write a short ( 1-page) informational text, describing the person and their accomplishments. Include biographical information ( name, age, nationality) as well as details about how and why this person has done (whatever they did).  Be sure to include an image of the person and any of the graphic details that will make the article easier to read. 


      Review what you know about information texts before you begin writing. Be sure not to copy sentences from the internet. Use your own words to write your article. 



    • Homework: YOUR PORTFOLIO Mid-term Assessment Assignment

      Please download on Moodle what you consider to be your two (2) best entries on your Portfolio.

      If you are handwriting your Portfolio take photos of your chosen work and submit that.

      The submission deadline is Sunday at 12 noon (Canada time). No extensions!!!