Plan
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Day 2
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Day 3
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Day 4
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Day 5
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Day 6
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Day 7
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Project Introduction and Music Exploration - Engage students with a listening session of iconic civil rights era music. Discuss its significance and connection to the themes in 'One Crazy Summer'. Introduce the Reflection Wall for students to post initial thoughts and questions. (30 min)
Novel Overview and Essential Questions - Introduce the novel 'One Crazy Summer' and essential questions for the project. Discuss the civil rights movement's influence on young people and music as a tool for social change. (30 min)
Workshop with Local Musician - Participate in a workshop conducted by a local musician to learn about the role of music in social change and create initial musical ideas inspired by the civil rights era. (30 min)
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Reading Session - Begin reading 'One Crazy Summer' focusing on the historical context and characters. Discuss initial impressions and connections to the civil rights movement. (30 min)
Research Introduction - Guide students in starting research on the civil rights movement, including key figures and events. Discuss how this research will inform their multimedia presentations. (30 min)
Reflection Journal - Introduce daily reflection journals for students to document learning experiences and challenges. Encourage students to use these reflections to refine their understanding and project ideas. (30 min)
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Deep Dive into Civil Rights Figures - Research and select a civil rights figure for individual projects. Begin gathering information and plan how to present their influence and impact. (30 min)
Music as a Social Tool - Analyze a specific song from the civil rights era, discussing its lyrics and social impact. Reflect on how music influenced the movement and consider parallels today. (30 min)
Reflection and Collaboration - Share research findings and music analysis with peers, offering feedback and discussing how these insights shape their projects. Update the Reflection Wall with new questions and ideas. (30 min)
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Reading and Analysis - Continue reading 'One Crazy Summer,' identifying key passages that relate to historical events and social changes. Discuss themes in small groups. (30 min)
Peer Workshop - Collaboratively develop ideas for multimedia presentations, integrating research, reflections, and creative expressions. Use peer feedback to refine ideas. (30 min)
Independent Research - Conduct additional research on chosen civil rights figures, focusing on how they used communication and empathy to drive change. Document findings in journals. (30 min)
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Music Creation Session - Develop original music or poetry inspired by the civil rights movement and 'One Crazy Summer'. Use insights from musician workshops to guide creation. (30 min)
Collaborative Timeline Planning - Begin planning a collaborative timeline project that integrates key civil rights events, novel passages, and influential music. Assign roles and responsibilities. (30 min)
Reflection and Feedback - Reflect on progress and challenges in journals. Share insights with peers and use feedback to make adjustments to projects. Update the Reflection Wall. (30 min)
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Final Reading and Discussion - Complete reading 'One Crazy Summer'. Discuss the novel's ending and its reflection on the civil rights movement. Identify key themes for presentations. (30 min)
Multimedia Presentation Development - Work on developing multimedia presentations, incorporating historical research, reflections, and creative elements. Use peer and teacher feedback to refine work. (30 min)
Playlist Creation - Create a playlist that reflects the social movement of the civil rights era, connecting songs to themes in the novel. Research musicians from the era and document their impact. (30 min)
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Final Presentation Preparation - Finalize multimedia presentations and prepare for exhibition. Practice presenting and receive final feedback from peers and teachers. (30 min)
Collaborative Timeline Assembly - Finalize and assemble the collaborative timeline project, ensuring integration of historical events, music, and novel passages. Prepare for exhibition. (30 min)
Reflection and Celebration - Reflect on the learning journey and celebrate accomplishments. Share final thoughts on the Reflection Wall and discuss how skills learned can be applied to create positive change in the community. (30 min)
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| Deliverables |
1. Playlist reflecting social movement of the civil rights era.
2. Individual report on a civil rights figure, including historical research and personal reflections. 3. Draft of multimedia presentation combining research, music, and reflections. 4. Collaborative timeline of civil rights events with connections to 'One Crazy Summer.' 5. Daily reflection journals documenting learning experiences and challenges. |
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| Preparation |
1. Arrange for a local musician to conduct a workshop on Day 1.
2. Prepare audio equipment and music selections from the civil rights era. 3. Gather copies of 'One Crazy Summer' and select chapters for reading. 4. Create Reflection Wall space in the classroom for student interactions. 5. Provide research materials on civil rights figures and events. 6. Set up multimedia presentation tools and software. 7. Organize materials for creating a collaborative timeline. |
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