Compare and Contrast Anthem Novel to Apple's 1984 Video

Writing Activity


For this essay assignment students will compare and contrast the novel "Anthem" to the 1984 Apple Commercial. 

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Kindergarten Looks Very Different Today

While days spent cutting out shapes and playing dress up 
may still be a part of Kindergarten in America, many five and six year olds are required to put away toys in favor of learning more sooner. Much of what Kindergarteners learn today was once saved for first grade. 

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Lesson Plan for Untraditional Argumentative Essay

To do this activity it is already assumed that you have taught students the steps necessary to write an argumentative essay.

Objective: 
Use videos from the TV program "Dateline NBC" to write argumentative essays

Purpose: "Dateline NBC"  is a program that presents criminal cases. It offers students the opportunity to evaluate evidence presented from both the defense and the prosecution.  

Step 1 
Watch the  Video " The Mystery on Bridle Path 

Step 2 
Group Work 
Students evaluate evidence for or against

Step 3
Students write their own argumentative essays