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examining literature to understand how choices
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What is right? CONCEPT CLARIFIER Decision Making
FRAME Expository Paragraph Decision Making
Research Persuasive Paragraph Poetry TRIMS
Routine Element of Poetry Poetry Analysis
Poetry Anthology Narrative Paragraph Viewing
TRIMS Routine Movie Critique 5 Paragraph
Essay Character Comparison FRAME Unit exam
by defining and explaining
by examining issues involving
what is right
the right thing in society
by identifying and using
by examining
the right thing for an individual
the decision making process
1. What process do individuals and groups go
through in order to make a decision?. 2. How do
individuals and their societies define the word
right? 3. What is the difference between
situational ethics and moral ethics? 4. How can
choices made by individuals have a lasting effect
on their society? 5. How can elements of poetry
help to conveying a message? 6. What elements of
drama help it conveying a message? 7. How can
drama be used as an effective tool in exploring
issues in our society and lead to possible
solutions?
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Compare/Contrast Cause/Effect Problem/Solution Dec
ision/Consequence
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examining literature to understand how choices
made have an effect on the past , present, and
future
by examining issues involving
by defining and explaining
the right thing in society
what is right
by identifying and using
by examining
the right thing for an individual
the decision making process
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NEW UNIT SELF-TEST QUESTIONS
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examining literature to understand how choices
made have an effect on the past , present, and
future
by examining issues involving
by defining and explaining
the right thing in society
what is right
by identifying and using
by examining

• meets needs of many
• follows beliefs of majority
• considers differences
• tolerance
• allows growth of individuals
• allows for flexibility
• .
• .

• to do justice
• fair to all involved
• not always equal
• follow social teaching
• follow faith teachings
• follow moral teachings
• follow legal teachings

the right thing for an individual
the decision making process

• define the problem
• gather information
• develop alternatives
• weigh alternatives
• select the best alternative
• implement the solution
• monitor progress
• review and learn from the experience

• meets needs
• follows own beliefs
• works for self in society
• does not harm others
• promotes individuals growth
• .
• .

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1. Do right and wrong exist in our society? How do
   we know?
2. Does every decision we make have a consequence on
   ourselves or our society?
3. Why are different forms of writing used in
   various situations to help convey meaning?

NEW UNIT SELF-TEST QUESTIONS
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DOING THE RIGHT THING
Examining literature to understand how choices
made have an effect on the past , present, and
future.
By identifying and explaining
By examining issues
What is right?
The right thing in society
By exploring and clarifying
By explaining

• Defining right with a concept clarifier.
• Newspaper article issues evaluation sheet.
• Persuasive paragraph dealing with issue
• Narrative paragraph on what is right for you.

The decision making Process
The right thing for an individual to do and say

• Poetry as a social commentary If you think
  how feel i do Remember
• Critique of Pay it Forward
• Toronto at Dreamers Rock
• Elements of drama
• Audio Production of the play
• Character Comparison Frame Comprehension
  Questions
• Dramatic performance of an excerpt.

• Steps in the decision making process.
• Situation worksheet on process.
• Expository paragraph on the decision making
  process.

• Poetry terms and elements
• TPCASST analysis
• Introduction to Poetry (imagery)
• School Report Heidi With Blue Hair In Praise
  of Zig Zags (Voice, Pt. of View)
• Anthologies (Format Poetry)
• Oral Presentation of a poem

1. Do right and wrong exist in our society? How do
   we know?
2. Does every decision we make have a consequence on
   ourselves or our society?
3. Why are different forms of writing used in
   various situations to help convey meaning?