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Nature vs Nurture
Genes or Environment?
What makes you, you?
Student Name:
Learning Outcomes:
Reading and writing for knowledge
Reading and writing for self-expression
Oracy for self-expression
Success Criteria:
I can create a brainstorm about
myself.
I can participate in class
discussion.
I can write a 200word explanation.
What are the five most important things that make up who you are, your
identity? Write down one thing per sticky note and then stick on the white
board.
Read aloud what each of your classmates has identified.
What categories can these sticky notes be placed into?
What has influenced you to be the person you are today? Fill out the table
below and on the next page.
People
Family/Relatives
Friends
Teachers/Coaches
Other
Special Places
Holidays
Other
Places
Home
Stories
Books
Television
Movies
Family Stories
Wild Animals
Insects
Other
Entertainment
Music
Other
Animals
Pets
Leisure
Games
Task 2:
Use the outline below to create a visual representation of what you have identified in
task 1. Alternatively, you may like to write a 200word explanation that summarises
task 1.
Study the key words below. Do you know the meaning of these words? Could
you use each of these in a sentence?
II.
Choose 10 of the key terms and use these words in a sentence to show your
understanding.
Key Term
Sentence
Watch the film trailer provided and make a prediction of what you believe the
film is about.
(http://twinstersmovie.com/our-story/#our-story-1)
Twinsters
Learning Intention: SWBAT analyse and respond to the film
Twinsters.
Success Criteria:
I can read a written article.
I can get my knowledge ready about
the film.
I can watch the film.
I can write my own questions and
answers.
I can create character profiles.
I can complete a Venn diagram
I can write a personal response.
Samantha Futerman grew up like many other American girls: happy, fun-loving,
content. Born Korean, Sam was adopted as a baby by a mother and father who
desperately wanted her. Adoption was not a hushed topic like it might be in some
families, neither was it regular fodder for conversation. It was simply a fact. The
grass is green, the sky is blue, Im adopted, says Samantha of her upbringing.
With inborn wanderlust, by the time Sam entered college she became more
interested in her heritage. Given an opportunity to travel to Korea with her mother, it
seemed like the right time to explore her roots. This was the real beginning of
serendipity stepping in to reunite Samantha with her identical twin sister, Anais.
Anais was also adopted at birth. She was raised by loving parents who have been
every bit as wonderful as Samanthas mom and dad. Through a series of events
which are documented in the film, Twinsters, Anais and Samantha were reunited.
Sam is quick to point out that every reunion is unique. For some, it may be a slowmotion, dramatic, heart-warming event that brings tears to everyones eyes; for
others it may be a nerve-wracking, tension-filled meeting. When Samantha met Anais
for the first time, her nerves got the best of her and she broke out in a laughing fit.
However the big event plays out, Sam has noted that in most cases its important to
remember that reunification is not a one-time meeting. It is the beginning of a
relationship. And relationships take time and effort. Very often the relationships
begun with reunification reach beyond adoptee and birth family . . . adoptive families
join into the mix and, in positive situations, the family just continues to grow as birth
and adoptive lines get blurred. In the case of Sam and Anais, their mothers have
become almost as close as the twins.
Surprising to Samantha, who has always believed that nurture is stronger than
nature, she and Anais are remarkably similar. They were raised half a world apart, in
completely different cultures, yet they both hate bell peppers and cooked carrots,
and their likes are so similar its uncanny. As the two have explored their roots while
building their relationship, theyve come to learn that heritage really is part of what
makes us each who we are.
For both girls, gratitude for loving families who have been supportive in the
reunification process abounds. They recognize the great blessing of adoption in their
lives, and hope that by sharing their stories they can help others to learn that family
and love may reach further than we think. Speaking of Twinsters, Samantha said, I
hope that it sheds a light on adoption. We are only two adoptees and only two
stories. However I believe it can help plant the seed and start the larger conversation
on adoption, love and family. After my experience, I truly believe that family has no
boundary.
Source:https://adoption.com/twinsters-interview-new-documentary-shows-biologicaltwins-discovering-meeting
II.
III.
Whilst watching the film Twinsters make a list of at least 5 questions you have
about the film or topic. You will research the answers to these questions at a later
date.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Task 4: People
Profiles
Step 2: Plan
Use your brainstorm to plan your piece of writing. What
are you main points? Do you need to conduct some research for supporting
evidence?
Step 3: Draft
Write your first draft of your speech. Make sure you have an introduction, at least
3 main points supported with examples and a conclusion. Use the drafting
templates on the Weebly to help you.
Step 4: Edit
Once you draft is completed, ask another student in the class to give you some peer
feedback on your writing. Make sure you also over to read their draft and make
suggestions for improvement.
Edit the suggested changes you have received.
Additional Resources
You can find all the class resources, templates and videos at the following website:
shsvcalliteracy.weebly.com
Oral Presentation
Learning Intention: SWBAT prepare
and present a personal response to
the class.
Success Criteria:
I
I
I
I
can
can
can
can
plan my presentation.
practice my presentation.
deliver my presentation to the class.
peer and self assess.
Task:
For this oral presentation you are expected to share
with the class at least one of your writing pieces and should be at least 3 minutes in
length.
Oral
Tips:
Presentation
Assessment Criteria:
Learning Outcome: Reading for Knowledge
Senior
Purpose
Comprehensi
on
Comprehensi
on
Application
Critique
Differentiate
between
information and
interpretation in the
text.
Extract information
relevant to given
research task.
Compare and
contrast with other
texts.
Analyse the
conclusions
reached.
Intermediate
Purpose
Comprehensi
on
Comprehensi
on
Application
Critique
Compare or contrast
with other texts.
Express an opinion
on the effectiveness
of the text.
Senior
Writing
process
Purpose
Structur
e
Length/comple
xity
Length/comple
xity
Mechanic
s
Use the
processes of
planning,
drafting and
editing to
produce written
texts.
Use language
and tone
appropriate
to text
purpose and
audience.
Sequence
and structure
information
and ideas
logically to
suit purpose.
Present a range of
abstract concepts
and/or technical
facts within a
specialist field.
Present information
accurately, clearly
and concisely.
Spell,
punctuate and
use grammar
with
considerable
accuracy.
Intermediate
Writing
process
Purpose
Structure
Length/comple
xity
Mechanics
Sequence and
structure
information and
ideas logically to
suit purpose.
Relate several
separate pieces of
factual information
within a text rather
than treating them as
separate units and
reach a conclusion.
Senior
Writing
process
Purpose
Structur
e
Length/comple
xity
Length/comple
xity
Mechanic
s
Use the
processes of
planning,
drafting and
Use language
and tone
appropriate
to text
Organise
ideas and
information
to suit
Incorporate a range
of topics, beliefs,
issues or
experiences.
Spell,
punctuate and
use grammar
with
editing to
produce written
texts.
purpose and
audience.
purpose.
considerable
accuracy.
Intermediate
Writing
process
Purpose
Structure
Length/comple
xity
Mechanics
Sequence and
structure
information, ideas
and events to suit
purpose.
Senior
Purpose
Comprehensi
on
Application
Critique
Identify the
fundamental point
of view shaping the
text and the devices
used to present that
point of view (for
example,
characters).
Intermediate
Purpose
Comprehensi
on
Comprehensi
on
Application
Critique
Compare or contrast
with other texts.
Express an opinion
on the effectiveness
of the text.
Senior
Present or participate in a
sustained narrative,
discussion, recount or
anecdote.
Intermediate
Share a narrative, recount or
anecdote.
Final Assessment:
Competent
Incompetent
Teacher Comment:
Task
The Best Part of Me
- descriptive poem and photo
What has made me who I am?
- 200 word explanation
Twinsters
- Five Questions & Answers
- Venn diagram
- Personal response
Oral Presentation
- presentation of 1 written task
- self assessment
Complete
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Class booklet