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Unit: Ancient Greek Philosophers - English/Language Arts
Unifying Theme: The theme for this unit is using technology (internet, Microsoft Word, email)
to explore the most influential ancient Greek Philosophers, their philosophies,
and their impact on Western Civilization today. This unit is designed to promote critical
and creative thinking skills through a meaningful and insightful Language Arts experience.
Grade Level: Grades 6.
Objectives:
Students will be able to:
1. Use the internet to find information
2. Be involved in creative writing
3. Assume the roles of different ancient Greek philosophers
4. Become familiar with Microsoft Word
5. Compare and contrast philosophers and their thoughts
6. Share their research with others online
7. Express their opinions through e-mail
8. Further develop writing skills
| Assumptions: | |||
| It is assumed students will be able to write short stories, | |||
| create presentations and have had minimal use on a computer. | |||
| It is assumed that they are able to transmit their beliefs and ideas. | |||
Tentative Timeline:
The total unit will take about two weeks with
approximately 6 lessons of 40 - 45 minutes each.
However, for students that have computers at home,
there will be opportunities for them to work outside of class.
* Lesson 1: Brief History Lesson
* Lesson 2: Data Base Lesson Plan (compare and contrast philosophers)
* Lesson 3: Thinking Like A Philosopher (student compares oneself to a philosopher they agree with)
* Lesson 4: What Would You Have Voted? (Socrates' death)
* Lesson 5: Internet Lesson Plan (philosophy in the world)
* Lesson 6: Snail Mail (lesson closure)
Standard One- Reading and Responding
Overarching Idea: Students read, comprehend and respond in individual, literal, critical and evaluative ways to literary, informational and persuasive texts in multimedia formats.
Guiding Question: How do we understand what we read?
Component Statements:
· 1.1 Students use appropriate strategies before, during and after reading in order to construct meaning.
· 1.2 Students interpret, analyze and evaluate text in order to extend understanding and appreciation.
· 1.4 Students communicate with others to create interpretations of written, oral and visual texts.
Standard Two- Exploring and Responding to Literature
Overarching Idea: Students read and respond to classical and contemporary texts from many cultures and literary periods.
Guiding Question: How does literature enrich our lives?
Component Statements:
· 2.3 Students recognize and appreciate that contemporary and classical literature has shaped human thought.
· 2.4 Students recognize that readers and authors are influenced by individual, social, cultural and historical contexts.
Component Statements:
3.1 Students use descriptive, narrative, expository, persuasive and poetic modes.
3.2 Students prepare, publish and/or present work appropriate to audience, purpose and task.
Overarching Idea: Students apply the conventions of standard English in oral, written and visual communication.
Component Statements:
4.1 Students use knowledge of their language and culture to improve competency in English.
4.2 Students speak and write using standard language structures and diction appropriate to audience and task.
4.3 Students use standard English for composing and revising written text.
For more information about the English/L.A. CT Framework
(or any other discipline's framework) please follow the link provided.
http://www.state.ct.us/sde/dtl/curriculum/index.htm
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