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| Objectives for Gattaca Unit with 12th Grade English TEKS Links: The students will: - Identify and analyze differences between a futuristic society and our own [TEKS (b)(11)(D) and (b)(12)(F)] - Think critically about technology and the ethical issues it can create [TEKS (b)(11)(D) and (b)(12)(F)] - Think critically about different types of discrimination - their origins, the effects they have on society and individuals, and the ethical issues they raise [TEKS (b)(11)(D) and (b)(12)(F)] - Take meaningful notes on a film as they watch [TEKS (b)(8)(H) and (b)(15)(A & B) |
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| - Identify themes in a movie [TEKS (b)(8)(G)] - Participate in class discussions (listening, thinking, and speaking) [TEKS (b)(15)(A - E)] - Brainstorm as a class [TEKS (b)(2)(A)] - Write creative or analytical essays about or inspired by the film [TEKS (b)(1)(A) and (b)(4)(H)] - Read and comment constructively on their peers' papers [TEKS (b)(6)(A)] - Consider their peers' comments and write an assessment regarding the questions and suggestions they received, and explaining which suggestions they'd consider, in part or in whole [TEKS (b)(6)(C)] |
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