Assignment:
The development of the following unit of study to be mainly within the English classroom, can be greatly augmented by supporting activities in the other classes; for example, the math teacher could discuss the concept of cost of living to bolster the conversion from 1930s economy to contemporary finances, and the social studies teacher could discuss the Great Depression, World War II, and the court system, all of which are included to some degree within the English teacher's unit plan.
Includes Unit topics, print materials and internet resources needed, standards, understandings, essential questions, knowledge and skills addressed, context of use, and several performance tasks in teaching a piece of literature.
Stage 1: Identify Desired Results
Stage 2: Determine Acceptable Evidence