Unit Learning Objectives: SWBAT

1. Understand that words are a powerful tool because of how they

affect an audience. (Cognitive)
A. Words can inspire an audience. (Day 1, 2, 9)
B. Inspiring words are short, powerful, and frequently accompanied by images. (Day 1, 2, 9)
C. Words can be powerful by energizing their audience. (Day 3, 4, 9)
D. Energizing words use images to lift up their audience. (Day 3, 4, 9)
E. Words can be powerful by illuminating objects, ideas and emotions for their audience.
(Day 5, 6, 9)
F. Words can be powerful by informing their audience. (Day 7, 8, 9)
G. Informative words use descriptions to show things to their audience. (Day 7, 8, 9)
H. Sharing words with an audience shares their power (Day 9)

2. Value bravery, kindness, and respect.

A. Be brave by writing down their ideas and expressing themselves. (Day 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9)
B. Be brave by sharing their ideas with an audience. (Day 3, 9)
C. Be kind and respectful when others share their ideas with them. (Day 3, 9)

3. Write and reflect on the power of their words to influence a

specific audience.
A. Identify the intended audience of a written work. (Day 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
B. Write an inspirational message for a someone in need. (Day 1, 2, 9)
C. Create an illustration based on an energizing image. (Day 3, 4, 9)
D. Write an illuminating poem for a specific audience. (Day 5, 6, 9)
E. Write an informative descriptive essay for a specific audience. (Day 7, 8, 9)
F. Share personal writing with an audience. (Day 9)

Standards

VSOLs:
7.1 The student will participate in and contribute to conversations, group discussions, and oral
presentations.
 d) Use language and style appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose.
7.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy.
e) Craft and publish audience-specific media messages.

CCSSs:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English
when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 7 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific
expectations.)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

IRA/NCTE:
4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style,
vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.