Here is what we are currently focusing on:

Essential Question for this assignment:

Learning Outcomes for this week: Make meaningful contributions and actively listen in a small group discussion.

Essential Questions for this week: How do participate in a group discussion effectively?

The following things should be completed in the Learning Center this week:

Task/Activity	Supporting Documents	Comments
Small-Group Discussion Practice	Use the CNBC and The Guardian articles to prepare for this discussion. Articles linked here. Template linked here.	Discussion Questions: What are your initial thoughts on Vaccine Passports? What potential issues do you see?
Small Group Discussion	Use a minimum of three texts (at least two from the optional list) to prepare for the discussion. Texts linked here. Template linked here.	Discussion Question: Should people be required to get Vaccine passports in order to travel, eat in restaurants, etc?
Vaccine Passport Investigation	Read/Watch/Listen to at least two texts from the optional list linked here. Identify 4 W's Identify Claims Identify Argument Position (For, Against, Neutral)	Complete this during our independent study time or during your own study periods. Taking notes will be helpful later on in the unit

The following resources/notes will be used during our lesson time together this week:

Day/Lesson	Task/Activity	Assignment
Monday - Lesson E: How to participate in a Small Group Discussion	Using your preparation from last class participate in a small group discussion Share your thoughts and opinions about the topic Actively listen to your peers and build on their ideas Work to reach a conclusion	Small-Group Discussion Practice
Thursday - Lesson F: Conferencing/Work Period	Re-read/Watch/Listen to the three texts you have chosen from the list here Read the Discussion Question Identify 2 Quotes for each article to support your answers to the discussion questions (Evidence) Explain why your quotes support your opinions (Reasoning) *For those attempting a level 4 please refer to the rubrics and lesson slides	Small-Group Discussion - Preparation Due by the end of the day Deadline for this assignment is prior to the beginning of our next scheduled class (Will receive a grade of zero)
Friday - Lesson G: Small-Group Discussion Video Mini-Lesson: Claim, Evidence, and Explanation	Using your preparation from last class participate in a small group discussion Share your thoughts and opinions about the topic Actively listen to your peers and build on their ideas Work to reach a conclusion Work Period Watch Video Mini-Lesson Begin Planning your rough draft of the Short Argument Essay Make a claim and counterclaim Choose strong evidence Explain how that evidence supports/proves the claim or counterclaim	Small-Group Discussion Short Argumentative Essay - Rough Draft