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This unit focuses on social justice issues, language examination, and argumentative writing.
In what ways does gang violence impact the gang members themselves?
Goals Objectives
Students will be able to analyze the meaning of the song lyrics.
Students will be able to identify and interpret figurative language based on the text.
Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the
text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a
text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other
repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story
or drama.
Assessments Informal Formative Summative
Thumbs up, thumbs down Free-write (on a Google Doc)
Is there a connection
between love and violence?
Language Language Function Vocabulary Syntax/Discourse
Supports Students will interpret the song The vocabulary for this lesson The discourse for this lesson is
and how it relates to social is figurative language. working in small groups.
injustice.
Lastly, have students go back to their seats and share out some
ideas that they may have about what they will be reading.
30 Minutes Carousel: Analysis of figurative Students will look into instances of figurative language usage
language seen in the song lyrics. throughout the song.
For homework:
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Accommodation
After you review various data (collected through your own observations, discussions with your cooperating teacher, student conferences, etc.), how will you adjust
instructional materials, activities, and sequencing given what you have learned about students academic skills, attitudes, and needs?
Learning Needs IEPs/504s Striving Readers ELL Support Gifted
The students with Students with IEPs Striving readers will English language
individualized and 504 plans will be be given the supports learners will be given
learning needs will be given the necessary and materials additional supports
accommodated modifications and necessitated by their throughout the lesson
throughout the lesson. accommodations personalized plans. If and outside of class
dictated by their plans individual meetings should the need arise.
of study and based are deemed necessary One-on-one time with
upon the yearly by teacher(s), student, the learner and the
meetings. and parent(s), a teacher will be
meeting will be designated outside of
arranged. class time in order for
ELL students to
receive time needed
to complete activities.
Appendix --
Written by George Jr Pajon, Justin Timberlake, Michael Fratantuno, Printz Board, Allan Pineda,
Will Adams, Jaime Gomez Copyright Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music
Publishing Group, Tuono Music % South Hudson Music, BMG Rights Management US, LLC