Y1 Unit 7.1: Learning Objectives and Overview
Learning Objectives:
- Implement the goals of the Open Curriculum Project Equity Statement in your chapter draft.
- Analyze inclusive language choices.
- Apply strategies for specificity, prevision, accountability and humanity in your writing.
- Identify opportunities to increase student understanding by using plain language.
Overview
In the previous unit we wrapped up our Textbook Accelerator and introduced strategies for effective chapter drafting. Your About This Book document is complete and out for peer review. Congratulations on reaching the first milestone in this project!
Now we’re changing gears and moving into units that are monthly (or longer). Unit 7 uses the pause while you wait for reviewer feedback to make significant progress on your chapter draft. This month is all for writing!
The goal of Unit 7 is to write more than half of your chapter draft. That’s because in Unit 8, you’ll juggle {Course #} About This Book revision and completing your first chapter draft with openers, closers, spotlights, and figures. Stick to your timeline so that you’re ready to submit an entire chapter draft for developmental edit at the end of Unit 8.
Task List with Time Estimates
The table below provides an overview of the tasks for this unit, along with how long we expect each task to take.
| Year 1 Unit 7 Tasks (Unit Duration: 4 Weeks) | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Read Unit 7 | 30 minutes |
| Optional: make changes to your own copy of your {Course #} About This Book document while it’s out for review | 1-2 hours |
| Stick to your timeline to get more than halfway through your chapter draft, with attention to the inclusive writing strategies explained in this unit. | 8-10 hours |
| Estimated total for all tasks over 4 weeks | 14-16 hours |
Licenses and Attributions for Learning Objectives and Overview
“Learning Objectives and Overview” by Open Oregon Educational Resources is licensed under CC BY 4.0.
