Mahalak's+UPages

After looking at several of the unit plans, I was really interested in the ones that provided insight for the "real world." I think many of them talked about who you are as a student and what you want to do with your life to make it meaningful. With that being said, I took immediate notice to three in particular because I feel as a teacher we should be focusing on what our students are about to enter after high school. I enjoyed "Who am I, and why does it matter?," "Identity coming to know one's self through Literature," and "I will speak up! For myself, for my friends, and for what I believe in!" Not only do these three have common goals, but their themes are ones that they can carry with them as they go on in life.

Out of all three of the unit plans I have chosen, I find the "Who am I, and why does it matter" to be the most meaningful. This unit plan talked about the meaning of life and how we should appreciate what we have. I think the most important thing in one's life is to be thankful for what you have! This unit plan is very clear and to the point which eases the students with mindful expectations.

I think because I enjoyed the idea of this unit plan, I wanted more out of it! The "Who am I, and why does it matter" unit plan was very effective but did not have that much content. I think if the teacher had more content it would have been an all around perfect unit plan.

All of the unit plans were very descriptive and explained their reasoning very well. For the most part, they included some texts and then lessons that followed. One thing I really liked in particular was that the "I will speak up! For myself, for my friends, and for what I believe in!" unit plan consisted of a creative outline. Each day included the objectives and assignments which were placed in a table. All three unit plans included everything a successful teacher would need!

Each unit plan link together with many similarities and differences. However, the best explanation for these specific changes might be because of the school district and/or the teacher's own personal structure for a unit plan.

Materials: texts the students can relate to and texts that meet the standards Organization: clarity, clear objectives, and cohesiveness

The aptitude of these unit plans is pretty simple. I think they all ask for the student to question them self and ask, who am I really? Putting aside friends, technology, and hobbies, who am I and what do I stand for? These lessons expand the students' horizons and embrace literature in the best way possible. This is exactly why I chose these three unit plans because using literature should inspire our young students.

As a prospective teacher, I believe it is crucial to understand that there is more than just the books in a classroom. These units address exactly what a teacher should touch upon in a child's high school career. It is best to connect with students about the diverse world we live in and how we should interact with each other. The best thing a teacher could do is listen to their students and get to know them for who they are as a person. Lastly, I think the themes and activities that go along with these unit plans are all beneficial and provide great insight for a students' future.