Jason's+Critique+the+Piece

Gr. 9, 11, 12 English - Heroes Title of the Critical Challenge: What a Piece of...Heroism! **


 * Intended Grade and Topic**: Grade 9 - 12 English


 * Critical Questions & Summative Task (Assessment of Learning):** What Makes a Hero?
 * From previous discussions and the building of criteria detailing the making of a hero ("What Makes a Hero" Chart), students then use this criteria and critique the individual/character through song lyrics and assess how the individual does or does not demonstrates such heroic traits. [[file:Hero Lyrics.wpd]]

Critical question(s) and/or task (s) students will grapple with in this Challenge**.**

itemize your enabling tasks
 * 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.


 * Objectives**

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


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

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


 * Requisite Tools: **

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.
 * Background Knowledge:**

Criteria students will use to develop an effective product. (If summatively assessed)
 * Identify the criteria**

**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)

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)
 * Thinking Strategies:**

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.
 * Habits of Mind:**


 * Suggested Activities:

Pre-planning:** __  **__ Session 3: __** Title (Blackline Masters # - #)
 * Session 1:** __ [[file:What Makes a Hero_Criteria Chart.wpd]]
 * __ Session 2: __**

__**Session 4:**__ Title (Blackline Masters # - #)