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Independent Unit 1 - Non-fiction media type="custom" key="8681892"


 * Purpose** - this is the first in a set of units that are meant to enrich your understanding of key concepts in class.


 * About this unit** - This unit is designed to build on practices you've already learned in class, and add some challenging activities to what you already know. There are two required activities and one activity that offers you some choice about how you want to complete this unit. The rubrics will be posted with each activity, and there will be "teacher checkpoints" along the way where you will need to show me your progress and we will meet to discuss how your learning is improving.


 * Due dates** - Due dates are somewhat flexible because this is an independent unit, however you will see a time frame posted with each activity. Assignments should be completed within the given time frame. At the end of each time frame is when you'll be expected to check in with me to look over your progress.


 * Late and unsatisfactory work** - There is no such thing as late work, since you are given a time frame that allows for the occasional absence or loss of a day due to other reasons. Work submitted past the time frame will not be counted. Within one unit, you have one chance to fix unsatisfactory work. After that, the grade that is assigned will stand. For example, if your first assignment is unsatisfactory, you will be given the opportunity to redo or fix it without penalty, however my expectation is that you learn from that mistake and hand in satisfactory work from that point on.


 * Digital citizenship** - I expect you to uphold the technology guidelines set forth in class at the beginning of the year. Practicing good digital citizenship means using etiquette in discussion rooms, abiding by copyright laws, and demonstrating proper use of educational technology.