how does understanding context affect our appreciation of a topic?

Tommy: the story, the amazing journey. That's what they say, anyway. But what was this journey? We're going to see a production of Tommy at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts this week, but before we go, we're going to delve into its context a bit to gain a broader understanding before we see this one-of-a-kind play.

Module summary:

• watch documentary on The Who
• research topics related to Tommy
• see production of Tommy at DCPA
• write up reaction to production

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essential questions

• How do we synthesize multiple sources to present an argument?
• How can we use online tools to present information in dynamic, engaging ways?

goals

• Students will understand that using a variety of sources allows us to get a clear picture of an issue through multiple perspectives.
• Students will understand that online tools can be effective because they allow us to combine text, images, and video to balance eye-catching imagery with depth of information.

activities

Curious [Monday/Tuesday]

• warm-up: write as many questions (about anything) you can in 4 minutes
  • categorize as best you can using the Bloom's Taxonomy thinking levels
  • discuss questions and categorizations
• review syllabus and expectations for the week

Expose [Monday]

• review effective question writing - Bloom's Taxonomy
• what do you need to know to grow your understanding of The Who? create a list of questions you want answered
• watch Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
  • look out for answers to your questions, take notes

Practice [Tuesday/Wednesday]

• write an application or analysis question that you want to know more about after finishing the documentary (use notes document)
  • research until you can construct an answer
  • share your newfound knowledge with the group
• attend performance of Tommy at DCPA

Create [Thursday]

• respond to reflection questions - one paragraph each
  • describe your process of learning this week - how did you learn what you did?
  • what did you think of the DCPA production of Tommy? how did it compare with your expectations
  • how did building an understanding of the context affect your appreciation of Tommy?
  • what advice would you give other students about how to write effective questions?

Reflect [Thursday/Friday]

• conference with Christine about reflection responses
• revise/edit as needed (if more substance or clearer explanations needed)​

c-tachs

Writing

• Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research
  

Reading

• Read and and comprehend complex literature and informational text independently, accurately, and for deep understanding
• Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media and formats in order to address a question or solve a problem

Speaking and listening

• Present information, findings and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective

documents

Tommy Syllabus
File Size:	60 kb
File Type:	pdf

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Who Documentary Notes
File Size:	31 kb
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Bloom's Taxonomy
File Size:	144 kb
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Question Stems
File Size:	47 kb
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