Gr.+9,+11,+12+English+-+Heros

Group Members: Carrie Speck, John Raso, Jason Burton, Joanna Yiokaris Decode the Puzzle (Joanna) Jason's Critique the Piece Carrie Rework the Piece John - Judge the better or best

exercise to introduce the hero concept.  ** Title of the Critical Challenge: ** Intended Grade and Topic: English Grades 9-12 Students will learn that they too can be heroes.

What makes a hero?
 * Critical Questions & Summative Task (Assessment of Learning)**

Critique the Piece- (Jason) Judge the Better or Best- (John) -who's a better hero? (any possible candidates?) Rework the Piece- (Carrie) Decode the Puzzle- (Joanna) Design to Specs-(Group) Perform to Specs- (Group? Optional) presentation where student comes in as a hero (props, each explained/symbolism of each) Culminating ideas: design a hero -use that hero in a comic strip (demonstrating what makes them heroic) -use Comic Life
 * Assessment for Learning– Formative Assessment**

**Overview**

In a short paragraph clearly outline how the challenge is developed in terms of content and skill through the Critical Thinking challenge(s). Establish the authentic context that will serve as the mental hook or hook for the students.

Key Learning/ "Big Idea" Identify the enduring understanding that should result from the critical challenge. Written as a statement of understanding that students will walk away with.
 * Objectives**

Overall Expectations Evaluated Identify the relevant and pertinent overall expectations assessed by the critical challenge

Specific Expectations Addressed Identify the specific expectations that will be addressed by completing the critical challenge.


 * Requisite Tools **

Background Knowledge Outline what content and skills students will need to be able to learn to be successful. Criteria for Judgement Identify the criteria students will need to use to make a decision about the question being asked of them. Identify the criteria students will use to develop an effective product. (If summatively assessed) Critical Thinking Vocabulary Identify the critical thinking vocabulary most crucial for students to understand in order to be successful in the critical challenge. (e.g. criteria, bias, judgement, perspective)

Thinking Strategies List the key thinking strategies students will use to sift through background information, apply criteria and make a decision. (e.g. rating scale, report card, graphic organizer)

Habits of Mind Identify 1 or 2 habits of mind that are most crucial for students to develop and practice to be successful. They will receive explicit focus in this challenge.


 * Suggested Activities**

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