Unit 1.1.3

Unit 1.1.3

Bell Ringer

Unit 1 Inquiry Question

In what ways has technology simultaneously caused humanity's downfall and success?

Today’s Plan

Knowledge Check Reminder

Baseline Writing Sample

Knowledge Check

Make Sure You Complete Your Knowledge Check!

• It will not hurt your grade UNLESS you do not complete it!

Baseline Writing Sample

baseline writing samples are a writing activity that help you... 1. understand your current writing skills 2. form a reference point to compare your writing progress throughout the school year 3. improve critical thinking and creativity

Baseline Writing Sample Steps

You will either open a Word document or grab paper and a writing utensil.

Step 1

Step 2

You will be given a prompt to write about.

Step 3

I will set a 3-minute timer (do not begin writing until I say so)

Step 4

After the 3 minutes are up, you will stop writing

Step 5

I will then set another timer for 7 minutes and you will begin writing when I say say so

Step 6

Once you are finished, you may read your answer out loud or submit it in chat!

Prompt

Should video games be used in education? Why or why not?

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