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LP 1 Weeks 5-6
Topic: Autobiographical Incident in Nature
Guiding Questions: How can you start to feel more in tune with nature?
Instructions: Complete the assignments listed for ALL STUDENTS and then select one of the options from the columns below.
Week 5
Week 5
From Collections 12, Collection 6: Finding Ourselves in Nature, read the short story, "The Hermit's Story" by Rick Bass and complete Literary Response Chart
Brainstorm ideas for an Autobiographical Incident or Personal Narrative about a moment when you discovered nature. Review and complete the Structure and Outline of an Autobiographical Incident.
Watch the videos linked below and write a summary of each one.
Week 6
Week 6
From Collections Performance Assessment Grade 12, read the student model essay, "Money Isn't Everything" by Lidia George p. 6 and complete the workbook activities.
Using your ABI outline as a guide, write a multi-paragraph Autobiographical Incident which describes a time that you spent in nature.
Complete the ABI Self-Evaluation.
Option 1
Option 1
Choose one of the following:
Keep a journal for one week which captures details of nature around you. Write a summary of your findings and conclude with your own observations about nature and a reflection of yourself in nature.
Read the article, "Nature writing is booming – but must a walk in the woods always be meaningful? by Zoe Gilbert. Summarize her argument and explain whether or not you agree with her.
Option 2
Option 2
Choose one of the following:
Visit a state park, go for a hike, or a walk on the beach. Create a slideshow in Google Slides or AdobeSpark or video similar to Californiathroughmylens.com which include facts of the area, highlights, and personal notes.
Create a self-portrait or other artistic representation of yourself in nature.
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