Class members choose an ad they want to analyze for their performance task. They then read specific text based on the ad they chose. The instructor guides learners through a Model Research Synthesis document in which they try to determine how advertisements use gender roles to sell products.

Concepts

paraphrasing, plagiarism, research writing

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Ensure an equal distribution of ads among the class

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson eight of 13 in Grade 7 ELA Module 2b, Unit 3
• Requires completing lessons in order
• Uses colored pencils and document camera

Pros

• Gives teacher notes with actions to take prior to the lesson
• Includes an annotated version of Model Research Synthesis for teacher reference

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.7.7 W.7.8 W.7.9.b