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Activity Two
BiG QUESTION:
How can empathizing with characters, help cultivate empathy off the page?
Empathizing with Characters (Windows, Mirrors, Sliding Glass Doors, Prisms).
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Select one person from your group to read The Breaking News to your table.
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Table debrief: what did you notice about the book? What stood out to you? What parts might students respond to?
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Together, as a group, create a #sixwordstory to summarize The Breaking News. Share here.
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Whole Group Debrief: vote up your favorite. What makes one example stand out?
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Individually: choose your character here.
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Once you've selected your character, add a #sixwordstory to this resource, creating a story that a) captures the criteria for a great #sixwordstory and b) is told from the point of view of your character.
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Whole group debrief: How did the technology improve this activity? What other tools could have been used?
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Shared Notes
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