Students define the traits of sports heroes and villains, exploring how narrative archetypes are applied to real-world athletes to create compelling stories.
This lesson explores the ethical and legal implications of using social media in hiring decisions. Students will analyze a professional text, summarize its key points, and develop a structured argument regarding whether employers should screen candidates' online presence.
A intensive reteach lesson for standard RI.6.3, focusing on how authors introduce, illustrate, and elaborate on key elements in a text using Civil Rights, Social Media, and Scientific Innovation topics.
The culminating project where students research a controversial sports figure and produce a persuasive investigative podcast script and recording.