Author:
Blended Learning Teacher Practice Network
Subject:
Education, English Language Arts
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Level:
Middle School
Grade:
7, 8
Tags:
  • Argumentative Writing
  • Blended Learning
  • Debate
  • School Calendar
  • License:
    Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial
    Language:
    English
    Media Formats:
    Downloadable docs, Video

    School Calendars

    School Calendars

    Overview

     

    In this problem-based learning module, students will research the benefits/disadvantages of moving to a year-round school calendar vs the traditional 9-month school calendar. For their final product they will create an argumentative essay and communicate their findings through a video report (like a nightly news story, etc) and/or participate in a classroom debate over the topic.

    Section 1

     

    In this problem-based learning module, students will research the benefits/disadvantages of moving to a year-round school calendar vs the traditional 9-month school calendar. For their final product they will create an argumentative essay and communicate their findings through a video report (like a nightly news story, etc) and/or participate in a classroom debate over the topic.