Jan 16 Double Block - 1st Half - Poetry Creation & Current Events & - History of the Exclamation Mark! (R8). History of Oil - Climate Change

Silent Read 20 min. 

1st Half - Silent Read - to settle - 20 min. 

Current Events - Sources - how do we assess online sources for validity? 

Reading/Viewing (15 minutes)

  1. Review BBC article to an online news story about the LA fires.
  2. Instruct students to read the article & watch the associated video 
  3. While reading/watching, have students highlight or jot down:
    • Causes of the fires.
    • Impacts on people, wildlife, and the environment.
    • Responses from the community and emergency services.

3. Group Discussion (15 minutes)

  1. Lead a class discussion using the following questions:
    • What did you learn about the causes and effects of the LA fires?
    • How can we tell this source is a valid news source? Hint - where do the images provided come from? 
    • How are people and communities responding?
    • Why do you think it’s important to talk about events like this in class?
  2. Connect the discussion to broader themes:
    • How do natural disasters affect communities and bring people together?
    • What role does the media play in informing the public during events like this?

4. Writing Activity (15 minutes)

  1. Prompt: “Write a reflection on the LA fires. How does this event make you think about the environment, the role of community, or the importance of resilience?” You can write about all three elements or select just one e.g. Environment. 
    • Encourage students to include personal thoughts and connections to their own experiences. USE TRANSITION WORDS! 

5. Conclusion (5 minutes)

  1. Invite a few students to share their reflections.
  2. Summarize key points from the lesson.
    • Emphasize the importance of staying informed via valid sources and remaining empathetic during challenging times.
2nd Half:

History of - The Exclamation Mark

Explained - Netflix - Ep. 11

Lesson: 

  • Brainstorm Activity:
    Question: When do you use an exclamation mark in your writing?
    • Write responses on the board 

2. Video Viewing (15 Minutes)

  • Watch Explained: The History of the Exclamation Mark (Netflix, Ep. 11).
    • Ask students to focus on these key points while watching:
      1. Where and how did the exclamation mark originate?
      2. Why did people start using it?
      3. How has its meaning or use changed over time?
3. Viewing Viewing - 24 min - Explained - History of Oil - Climate Change Season 3 - Ep 14

Host class discussion prior and post viewing.

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