Students are ready to express their understanding of the unit concept question through discussion and wrap-up activities and to take the Unit 2 Benchmark Test.
What are smart ways that problems are solved?
Unit Poetry
Use the poetry on pp. 272–275 to help students appreciate poetry and further explore their understanding of the unit theme, Smart Solutions. It is suggested that you
read the poems aloud
discuss and interpret the poems with students
have students read the poems for fluency practice
have students write interpretive responses
Unit Wrap-Up
Use the Unit Wrap-Up on pp. 276–277 to discuss the unit theme, Smart Solutions, and to have students show their understanding of the theme through cross-curricular activities.
Unit Project
On p. 149, you assigned students a unit-long inquiry project, creating a Giant Book of Solutions. Students have investigated, analyzed, and synthesized information during the course of the unit as they prepared their books. Schedule time for students to present their projects. The project rubric can be found to the right.
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Book of Solutions shows variety. Examples included are relevant to inquiry question.
Book of Solutions is creative and well-organized.
Book of Solutions shows variety. Most examples included are relevant to inquiry question.
Book of Solutions is attractive but includes minor inconsistencies in organization.
Book of Solutions shows little variety. Some items included are not relevant to inquiry question.
Book of Solutions lacks creativity and organization.
Book of Solutions shows few examples relevant to inquiry question.
Book of Solutions is incomplete, lacks creativity, and is disorganized.
