October 17-21, 2016

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International Peace

Students will strengthen English language skills as they study and analyze issues of xenophobia and international peace. 

Students will:

• learn new vocabulary
• apply reading/listening skills through current events articles
• engage in grammar skills practice
• interpret a quote
• enhance speaking skills through oral presentations and/or videoconferencing
• collaboratively discuss international with a class in a foreign country 

ELP Standards:
Standard 1: Social and Instructional Language
Standard 2: Language of Language Arts
Standard 5: Language of Social Studies

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Appetizer (Vocabulary):
Choose one of the three stories for your entree and create a Quizlet study set of the list of words.
When finished, please share the link to the Quizlet study card with Mrs. Gonzalez.

• NOTE: All students must include "xenophobia" as one of their vocabulary words.

Entree: (Reading/Listening):
Login to listenwise.com and select one of the following stories.
NOTE: Listen to the transcript as you read on screen or paper.

• "Reflecting on Tony Morrison"
• "China: A Peaceful Empire?"
• "Child Soldiers in Uganda"

Sides (Grammar & Writing):

1.  Grammar.
Based on the results of the diagnostic quiz taken on Monday, grammar assignments are listed below. Students should complete the practice and the quiz.

• Samuel:  Basic Adverbs
• Aaron, Jonathan and Rosa:  Basic Adjectives
• Maria and Allen: Comparative & Superlative Adjectives

2.  Writing.  Choose one of the following prompts and write a blog post.

• "You must be the change you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Ghandi
• What does this quote mean to you? 
• How does it apply to everyday life (yours or anyone else's).
• Write a blog post that will answer these questions.
• NOTE: Be sure to include the quote in your post.  
• How can you spread the mission of peace of earth?
• What can you do TODAY to begin accomplishing this mission?
• How can you bring peace to  your community?
• Write a blog post that will answer these questions.

Dessert:
Create a Buncee that will reflect your views on International Peace.