Dandridge
Humanities 801/802
Rationale: The purpose of this unit is to facilitate students in strengthening their literacy skills by
employing various literacy strategies, such as; Readers Notebook Entries (RNEs), close readings, and
annotating. In developing their literacy skills, students will be better prepared to engage complex texts
throughout the school year. In tandem with their literacy development, students will research, read, write,
discuss, and debate the current controversy of immigration and various aspects therein. Exploring the
notion that America is a "Nation of Immigrants" beginning with the arrival of the Puritans in the 17th
century, striving to attain what can be considered their notion of the "American Dream," a key concept
that students will define and investigate throughout the school year.
Summative Assessment
Formative Assessments
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RNEs # 1-7
Journals # 1-5
Graphic Organizers
Argument Organizer
Survey of Sentiments
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