True Crime
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Warning: If you are easily spooked and/or triggered by stories about crime/violence, this is NOT the studio for you. Please have a conversation about this studio with your mentor and make an educated decision.
Entry Event
Before you start the Entry Event, watch this quick intro video!
Before you start the Entry Event, watch this quick intro video!
Task 01: Entry Event
Task 01: Entry Event
Step 1: Make a copy of the Entry Event.
Step 2: Read the article "Why Are We So Interested in Crime Stories?" (linked above)
Step 3: Fill in the first part of the Entry Event with details from the article and the video above, then fill out the bottom half using the studio info.
Step 4: Submit your Entry Event to Beacon when complete.
Competencies and Skills Defined
What will I be able to do after this studio?
English Competencies
Reading Critically
Reading Critically
1.1 Choose and Apply Reading Strategies
1.2 Evaluate the main idea or theme
1.3 Analyze context and point of view
1.4 Analyze craft
Informative Writing
3.1 Introduce the topic
3.2 Develop the main idea with key points
3.3 Use words and transitions to create cohesion
3.4 Use a formal style, objective tone, and precise language
3.5 Provide a concluding statement supporting my main idea and key points
3.6 Strengthen writing through revision
English Competencies
Collaborative Discussion
5.1 Demonstrate preparedness and responsibility
5.2 Pose and respond to questions
5.3 Reflect on new learning
Conducting Research
6.1 Construct a research question
6.2 Identify and select credible, diverse sources to gather evidence
6.3 Use systems to gather and organize information
6.4 Evaluate and synthesize findings
Optional NextGen Competencies
Presentation
PR 1.1 Introduce presentation
PR 1.2 Present findings and supporting evidence
PR 1.3 Customize the presentation for the specific purpose, context, and audience
PR 1.4 Use presentation aids
PR 1.5 Use language and body movement effectively
PR 1.6 Give an effective conclusion
What is my performance task?
What is my performance task?
Option #1: Using the articles you read as inspiration, write an informative essay about a true crime. Feel free to be creative about your research question and have fun with it. You do not have to choose one of the stories provided as a resource unless you want to.
Option #2: Writing an argument essay is available as well. Here are some suggested topics to argue:
Are serial killers born with certain tendencies or are they created from life experience?
Because serial killers are repeat offenders, should they have the opportunity for rehabilitation, or should they be considered "past the point of no return?"
Argument outlines are in the studio warehouse >> English >> Individual Competencies.
Option #3: One-Pager
You can write a "One-Pager" instead of a formal paper. This task does need to meet all of the competencies listed in the ELA 2s.
Below are some examples of One-pagers.
If you have another idea, discuss it with your mentor or ELA Specialist.
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