Teacher Guide for an "Inquiry Leading to Understanding" Project

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"How have people from the past or present positively influenced or changed the growth, culture, and/or people of the United States?"
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Reflecting on Influence/Change

Instructional Time: 20 minutes

Process:
Day 14
1) Journal Entry: Throughout the past three days, you have been exposed to numerous individuals who have influenced/changed the United States in various ways. What could you do in your own life to create influence/change?
2) Optional journal sharing

Wisconsin Model Academic Standards
English Language Arts
Grade 8
Standard B (Writing)
ELA.B.8.1. Create or produce writing to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
ELA.B.8.1.8. Write for a variety of readers, including peers, teachers, and other adults, adapting content, style, and structure to audience and situation.
Standard D (Language)
ELA.D.8.1. Develop their vocabulary and ability to use words, phrases, idioms, and various grammatical structures as a means of improving communication.
ELA.D.8.1.3. Choose words purposefully and evaluate the use of words in communications designed to inform, explain, and persuade.
ELA.D.8.2. Recognize and interpret various uses and adaptations of language in social, cultural, regional, and professional situations, and learn to be flexible and responsive in their use of English.
ELA.D.8.2.2. Make appropriate choices when speaking and writing, such as formal or informal language, considering the purpose and context of the communication.

Method of Checking for Understanding:
Written Reflection