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Class Discussion:

In today’s reading Connor seriously misjudged someone.

  1. Can you think of a time that your perception of someone was wrong?
  2. Did you judge them too quickly?
  3. Did this change the way you judged others?

Contract Learning:

Consider using one of the options on our CL Choice Chart as a tool to allow students to respond through conversation, presentation, or writing.

Chapter Audio Link

Instruction Lesson: 15

Read Pages: 210-226

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Let’s Discuss. . .

Share your Thinking

In my opinion…

It occurred to me that…

In my experience

Build on an Idea

Something I would add is….

To build on your idea….

To take your point a step further….

Ask a Question

What do you think about…?

I wonder why……..

RP

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rueful pg. 213

predatory pg. 214

diabolical pg. 219

impertinent pg. 222

retroactive pg. 223

Read Pages: 210-226

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Terms to Know

VOC

Adjective

reprimand pg. 212

culprit pg. 218

espionage pg. 220

Noun

Instruction Lesson: 15

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Literary Device

Research and discuss the meanings of sympathetic and unsympathetic characters with a partner.

Make a list of sympathetic and unsympathetic characters in Unwind. Describe the difference between the two characters.

Be prepared to present to the class.

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Create a Poster

With a partner or on your own create a poster which lists the reasons why the Admiral might have picked Connor out from the rest of the Graveyard Unwinds. List at least 5 reasons. Be prepared to present to the class.

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Ethics Exercise

In the novel, unwinding becomes big business, as there’s a lot of money to be made from ill people and accident victims requiring fresh organs, and the population looks the other way, not considering the source.

Are there any present-day situations you can think of where ethics have been compromised because of money, or because it's easier not to think about it? On your own or with a partner, come up with some situations where ethics has been crushed by greed. Be prepared to present to the class.

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Read Pages: 210-226

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Choice & Voice Activity

UDL

Instruction Lesson: 15

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“Hayden once said that Connor has integrity. That same integrity locks him firmly on the Admiral’s side.” Remember the essential question...What is the price of integrity?

  1. Is there a price to pay for Connor aligning himself to the Admiral? Do you think this is a mistake? Why or why not.

Language Supports

  • In my opinion___________.

  • The first reason__________.

  • An additional reason is______.

  • For the reasons presented_______________.

Read Pages: 210-226

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Character Journal Prompt

Directions: Respond to the following question.

C

Character Focus: Integrity

Instruction Lesson: 15