Lesson 2: Cluster 1 - The World is in their hands Vocabulary
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Determine the meaning of words and phrases
Use new words in writing
What influences a person’s choices?
How can you explain each vocabulary word in your own words?
affect
conflict
contribute
disrespect
generation
motivation
privilege
responsible
9.12.8 determine the meaning of words and phrases in oral presentations and literary and informational text.
Reading for comprehension
Writing for comprehension
Understanding and applying vocabulary
DOK 3
Students will be able to compare vocab words and formulate the definition in their own words.
Redefining "Volunteerism" Through a Collectivist Lens
Many ESOL students come from collectivist cultures where helping neighbors, extended family, and the community is woven into daily survival and tradition.
"The children are not the future": An ESOL student might take this literally and think the author is being pessimistic or negative about children. They may miss the rhetorical twist—that youth are the present leaders.
"Gotten sort of a negative rap”:: Even with the "In Other Words" sidebar, the word "rap" is heavily associated with music for teens. Students might confuse this with negative music lyrics rather than understanding it means having a bad reputation.
"Out in force": This military/police idiom might cause students to think youth volunteers are acting as an aggressive or armed group rather than simply turning out in large numbers.
Reading for comprehension
Writing for comprehension
Understanding and applying vocabulary
Classwork
Participation
Exit ticket