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The Outsiders

A discovery learning project. The Outsiders. Why are we completing this project?. Enduring Understanding: Every author has a message he/she tries to share through his/ her writing. Essential Questions: How do I know what message the author is trying to share?

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The Outsiders

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  1. A discovery learning project. The Outsiders

  2. Why are we completing this project? Enduring Understanding: • Every author has a message he/she tries to share through his/ her writing. Essential Questions: • How do I know what message the author is trying to share? • Why is it important for me to understand the author’s message? Learning Targets: • I can explain what theme is, and apply that knowledge to determine the theme of our class novel. • I can work collaboratively with my group to accomplish a task. • I can use technology to assist in my research, and to share my ideas. • I can think critically, problem solve, and direct my own learning.

  3. Challenge Your challenge: Create a unique project that shows your understanding of the theme of The Outsiders. We will display all projects in a showcase of learning at the end of the project.

  4. Where should I start? 1. As a group, define theme and come up with some examples of common themes in literature. If you need help, visit the following website. http://www.diigo.com/list/mrsbrown103/theme 2. Post a message to our class blog titled “Theme”- read the prompt carefully. 3. Next, as a group, decide what you think the theme of The Outsiders is. Come to a consensus- all group members must agree. 4. Plan a project to show your understanding of the theme of the novel. 5. Create your project. 6. Evaluate your project using the scoring rubric. 7. Share your project in our showcase of learning.

  5. Ideas for Projects Create a: • Digital Scrapbook at glogster.com • Short movie of images at animoto.com • Poster at bighugelabs.com • Word display at wordle.net • PowerPoint • Write an essay • Movie using Flip cameras • What else can you think of?? Ask me for help with login and saving!

  6. Project Evaluation Make sure to use the rubric as your guide for meeting the project requirements! Good Luck!

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