Posted by wcanaan | Posted in 7 Extended | Posted on December 14, 2022
Dear Parents and Caregivers:
We are starting a new unit in Littératie en action 7 called Des causes à défendre.
Students will explore the unit question “What would you change in the world today?” They will view images and read a variety of texts that explore social issues and the notion of persuasion. Students will also read poems, editorials, and a short story based on the unit topic.
Learning goals for the unit include
Reading
Students will practise and apply the comprehension strategies: ask questions, infer, find clues, and synthesize. They will also learn how to interpret data.
Writing
Students will learn about the text form called an editorial. They will write their own editorial.
Oral Communication
Students will practise debating skills and strategies.
Media Literacy
Students will analyze editorial cartoons. They will analyze the point of view of the cartoonist, as well as the different persuasive techniques used. At the end of unit study, students will show what they have learned by creating a public awareness campaign to raise awareness of a social issue of their choice.
They will use reading, writing, oral, and media skills and strategies to complete the task.
You can support the learning goals for this unit at home by discussing the unit topic, as well as the unit skills and strategies.
Sincerely,
Wanda Canaan
