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Understanding Challenges
aCTIvITy 1.2
Learning Target
• Analyze quotes and identify connections between the concepts of challenges and heroism.
• Collaborate to discuss and orally present an explanation of the meaning of text.
Independent Reading Plan
1. Create an INDEPENDENT READING PLAN for the text you have chosen.
• I have chosen to read
by
because
• I will create time to read by
• I should finish this text by
The Concept of Challenge
2. When you hear the word challenges, what comes to mind? Is the word positive or negative? How can challenges be helpful to an individual? How can they be harmful?
3. Your teacher will assign quotes from the graphic organizer on the next page. Read your assigned quote and diffuse the text by identifying and defining unfamiliar words. In the graphic organizer, paraphrase the quote and brainstorm examples from life or literature that support the speaker’s idea about challenges.
4. Categorize the quote based on how the speaker defines challenge: as an obstacle, a difficult task, or an opportunity. Circle or highlight the appropriate category in the third column.
5. Be able to discuss how the speaker’s definition of challenge connects to the concept of heroism.
my Notes
Unit 1 • The Challenge of Heroism 5
LearNING STraTeGIeS:
Diffusing, Paraphrasing, Graphic Organizer, Brainstorming, Note-taking, Sketching
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