Justice Journey Lesson Plan
A detailed 5-day lesson plan for the 'Justice Journey: March On!' unit, outlining daily objectives, activities, and standards for 6th-grade ELA students.
March On Unit Slides
A comprehensive 7-slide presentation deck covering the entire 'Justice Journey' unit, including Emmett Till's story, rhetorical appeals, letter writing, and presentation tips.
Day 1 Warm Up What Moves You
A reflective warm-up activity for Day 1 where students analyze an image of young John Lewis to infer his emotions and thoughts.
Day 1 Reading Story of Emmett Till
A historical reading passage about the story of Emmett Till, designed to provide context for John Lewis's activism in 'March: Book One.'
Day 1 Activity Letter to Emmett Till
A reflective writing activity for students to draft a personal letter to Emmett Till, connecting historical injustice to John Lewis's activism.
Day 1 Script Letter to Emmett Till
A comprehensive teaching script for Day 1, including speaking prompts, timing, and instructional guidance for the Emmett Till lesson.
Day 2 Warm Up Words of Power
A reflective warm-up activity for Day 2 focusing on John Lewis's quote about meeting hate with love.
Day 2 Worksheet Appeals in March
A student worksheet for Day 2 focused on identifying and analyzing Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in excerpts from 'March: Book One.'
Day 2 Answer Key Appeals in March
A comprehensive teacher answer key for the 'Appeals in March' worksheet, providing example explanations for rhetorical analysis.
Day 2 Script Analyzing Appeals
A detailed teaching script for Day 2, focusing on defining and identifying Ethos, Pathos, and Logos within the context of 'March: Book One.'
Day 3 Warm Up Activating Your Voice
A reflective warm-up activity for Day 3 focusing on the methods and messages of peaceful protest and community activism.
Day 3 Reading Nonviolence in Action
An informational reading passage for Day 3 explaining the philosophy, purpose, and tactics of nonviolence as presented in 'March: Book One.'
Day 3 Script Building the Letter
A teaching script for Day 3, guiding students through the structural requirements of a persuasive letter and the selection of an appropriate audience.
Day 4 Warm Up Revision Rhythm
A reflective warm-up for Day 4 where students consider the personal value and process of revision in creative work.
Day 4 Project Guide Letter for Justice
A comprehensive project guide for the 'Letter for Justice' performance task, outlining the 5-step process from brainstorming to final presentation.
Letter for Justice Rubric
A detailed scoring rubric for the 'Letter for Justice' project, evaluating students on topic selection, rhetorical appeals, connections to history, structure, and presentation.
Day 4 Activity Peer Review and Revision
A structured peer review activity for Day 4, guiding students through self-revision and the exchange of constructive feedback on their 'Letter for Justice' drafts.
Day 4 Script Revision Rhythm
A teaching script for Day 4, guiding students through the process of intentional revision and effective peer feedback strategies for their 'Letter for Justice.'
Day 5 Warm Up Share Your Voice
A reflective warm-up for Day 5 focusing on student feelings and self-confidence before presenting their 'Letter for Justice.'
Day 5 Activity Presentations and Reflection
A comprehensive reflection and assessment document for the final day of the unit, including a listening log and deep-reflection questions on activism and personal voice.
Day 5 Script Presentation and Reflection
The final teaching script of the unit, providing guidance for student presentations, active listening, and post-project reflection.