Teacher: Lardieri Course: English II Start Date: 08/29 End Date:09/09

Stage 1Identify Desired Results

Established Goals I want students to be aware of the human impact on the environment as well as the
and Standards impact of current environmental issues. I want students to see that these larger
environmental issues have an effect not just on the induvial immediately impacted
by them but on our survival as a species. I want students to connect to the plight of
those whose lives are deeply impacted by the changing environment from
Bangladesh to their own communities in the United States.

I want students to develop note effective taking skills and to be able to conduct
research independently and in small groups.

I want students to be able to synthesize information from multiple non-fiction

sources in order to create a more whole understanding of environmentalism.

Transfer Students will be able to independently use their learning to ...

Further educate themselves on any topic they find of interest by being able to
conduct thorough and accurate research.
Take effective notes for the purpose of research.
Make better choices reflecting a mindfulness or awareness of their personal
impact on the environment.

Meaning Understandings/Big Ideas Essential Questions

Students will understand that ... Students will keep considering

Their everyday decisions can have a great and
sometimes negative impact on their home and What effect
future. humans have had
Endlessly highlighting is not an effective note on the
taking method, and when done properly note environment and
taking can be extremely beneficial when it comes how this will
time to begin writing. impact our
Synthesizing from multiple sources requires the futures.
student to connect each of the sources to one What we can do as
another in a meaningful way. a society to limit
our negative
impact on the
earth.
Acquisition Know (Content) Students will know:

What environmentalism is as well as a number of environmental issues that

impact our world.
What makes a source trustworthy and how using multiple trustworthy
sources make an author appear more authoritative.
 Do (Skills)

CONTENT SKILLS

Determining validity and reliability of a source. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-

10.8)
Citing Sources using MLA format. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2)
Synthesizing information from multiple sources to create a comprehensive
piece of explanatory writing. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7)

LITERACY SKILLS

Reading:

Reading an informational text for a specific task and purpose. (CCSS.ELA-

LITERACY.RI.9-10.10)
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the
course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. (CCSS.ELA-
LITERACY.RI.9-10.2)
Extract valid and reliable textual evidence in support of a writing task.
(CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.1)
Writing:
Active note taking and annotation. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.10)
Using multiple sources to support a thesis. (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2.B)

Stage 2Plan Learning Experiences, Instruction, and Assessment of Skills

Unit Texts and List any texts, media, or other materials that you will be using during this Unit.
Materials Websites:
http://baltimorewaterfront.com/healthy-harbor/report-card/
http://baltimorewaterfront.com/healthy-harbor/report-card/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv7OHfpIRfU
https://www3.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/basics/
http://nationalgeographic.org/media/how-hydraulic-fracturing-works/
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/12/fuel-for-debate-examining-the-natural-
gas-fracking-controversy/

Articles:
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/
http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/25/health/meth-fish-baltimore/index.html
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/baltimore-student-destiny-watford-takes-on-
government-saves-town-from-more-pollution/
 Formative pre-assessment:
Assessment
Quick Write: In what ways have humans impacted the environment? In two paragraphs explain how
Tasks
humans have had a negative impact on the environment. Use your own personal experiences as
evidence to support your explanation.

Formative mid-assessment(s)
Students will complete a note taking worksheet for each source (video, website, article etc). These
worksheets will require students to identify arguments and examples of strong supportive evidence.
Each worksheet will close by asking the student to explain how this specific article/video/excerpt
educates the reader on the specific environmental issue and its impact on humanity.

Summative/unit assessment
Explanatory Essay: How have humans impacted the environment? Write a 5 paragraph essay detailing
a few of the key environmental issues of our time. Your essay should discuss the immediate
consequences as well as the long term effects on humanity if these issues remain unresolved. Use
evidence from multiple sources to support your explanation.

Formative Note taking worksheets.

Learning Tasks
Annotated copies of articles.
Group note taking and analysis assignments (four corners, gallery walk etc.)

Rubrics What rubrics will you be using for the Pre-Assessment, Mid-Assessment, Summative
Assessments, and Formative Learning Tasks? Please attach all rubrics to this Unit.

LDC Informational/Explanatory Essay Rubric