Title - A Woman Called Moses
By - Gail Easter
Primary Subject - Language Arts
Secondary Subjects - Multidisciplinary
Grade Level - 8-12
This is an interesting lesson that challenges students to think at the last three levels of Blooms Taxamony. It is also in line with the Tennessee Standards. You will need to obtain a copy of the video "A Woman Called Moses". The video can be purchased online for about $14.00 through Xebon Home Video. I have also included the Rubric that I developed to use with my students.
Objectives:
TLW: identify and use correct punctuation
TLW: draw conclusions
TLW: make inferences
Standards:
English/Language Arts
#2-Students should be able to derive literal, implied and personal meaning from different kinds of texts and presentations (literary, informative, and technical).
#3-Students should be able to access, organize, evaluate and use information obtained by listening, reading, and viewing a variety of texts.
The Arts
#2-Students should be able to apply principles of artistic organization and function to "everyday" issues.
3 Point Rubric/Assessment
3 Points-Excellent Achievement
The student:
*Presents a clear well organized and clear understanding of the information
*Exhibits an excellent understanding of the ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate information
*Displays correct grammar and punctuation
*Displays a clear understanding between the presentation and real like
2 Points-Adequate Achievement
The student:
*Presents an adequate understanding of the information presented
*Exhibits an adequate understanding of the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information
*Displays adequate grasp of correct grammar and punctuation
*Displays adequate understanding between the presentation and real life
1 Point-Limited Achievement
The student:
*Presents a limited grasp of the information
*Exhibits a limited understanding of the ability to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information
*Displays limited grasp of correct grammar and punctuation
*Displays limited understanding between the presentation and real life
Student Directions:
Answer each of the following questions in paragraph form. All paragraphs must contain at least five sentences. Refer to scenes from the movie, "A Woman Called Moses" when answering all of the questions with the exception of #2. Place your report and drawing on a poster board. Use the intranet to find an article with some background information about Harriett Tubman. Your report must be typed using Microsoft Word.
Analysis-
1. What conclusions can you draw about the movie, "A Woman Called Moses"?
Synthesis-
2. Suppose you could go back to when Blacks were slaves, what would you do to help free the slaves?
Evaluation-
3. Compare two characters from the movie, "A woman Called Moses".
4. Draw a picture depicting your most memorable scene from the movie and tell what impact it had on you and what choice or choices you would have made.
Conclusion:
After students have finished each part of the unit, allow them to share their presentations with the class.
Math
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Science
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P.E. & Health
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Multi-Disciplinary
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