Unit 4: Surviving and Conquering
Overview: Survivors never give up, no matter what difficulties they find themselves facing. The word “survival” literally means “to live” but also implies the triumph of the spirit and the body over formidable obstacles. As individuals and as groups, people face physical, emotional, and social difficulties that force them to survive and, indeed, conquer. They must draw on their inner resources and overcome the obstacles. In their attempt to survive, they often learn a great deal about themselves and others.
Possible Questions for Deeper Understanding
What does it take to survive on planet Earth and in our society?
What kinds of survival challenges have others faced?
What decisions do people have to make to survive?
How can we help one another survive?
Why is it important to do more than just survive?
Summative Evaluations:
Lesson 1 Thank You Maam.docxMain Idea & Detail
Main Idea and Detail Practice-- using the Google Main Idea and Detail practice sheet, practice your READING STRATEGY. Remember:
- Step 1- Read the entire text.
- Step 2- "Chunk It"-- break the text down into smaller parts.
- Step 3- Main Idea-- what is this article MOSTLY about? (Should be at least three main ideas for each article). This should be a sentence that is put into your own words.
- Step 4- Details-- what makes your main idea true? Practice putting details into your own words.
Copy of Main Idea and Details Graphic Organizeravalanche-education-14588-False.pdfTallest peak or tallest pigsty Nepal struggles with trash on Everest.pdfAfter Deadly Avalanche, Nepal's sherpa guides think twice about their jobs.pdfInquiry Project
Writing Assignment #1
Descriptive Writing.docxFinal Assessments
Watch the movie Everest and write down notes on "how to survive and conquer Mount Everest". Then, read through rest of the information below (powerpoint, Outside Magazine article, and story) and do additional research to write an expository essay on "How to Survive and Conquer Mount Everest".
Persuasive Writing Assignment.docxInto Thin Air.pptxOutside Magazine Article.docmyintothinaireasiest.pdfInto Thin Air Expository essay PROMPTS.docITA Final Essay Rubric.docxMLAQuickCitationGuide.pdf