LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will COMMUNICATE reading, listening, and viewing experiences.

Objective 5.03

Describe, support an opinion, and/or persuade an audience using a variety of media formats (print, graphical, audio, video, multimedia).

Resources aligned to this objective

The case of the disappearing pitcher plants
This lesson addresses the cause and effect relationship between human interaction and a North Carolina endangered plant species. A role-playing scenario allows students to view the situation from a variety of positions and to collectively arrive at a solution to the problem.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Science)
By Eddie Hamblin.

Resources on the web

Would you have helped out?
Students will investigate the dangers faced by escaping slaves and their helpers on the Underground Railroad. Students consider whether they would have helped the escaping slaves. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts, Guidance, Information Skills, and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic