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Subject: Language ArtsLesson Title: Barry SandersGoals/Objectives:• Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questionsand by posing problems. They gather, evaluate and synthesize data from a variety ofsources (e.g., print and nonprint displays and artifacts) to communicate theirdiscoveries.• Students use a variety of technological and informational resources (e.g., video,displays, databases) to gather and synthesize information and to create andcommunicate knowledge.• Students develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use,patterns and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions and socialroles.• Students use spoken, written and visual language to accomplish their own purposes(e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion and exchange of information).National Standards met: Language Arts – 7I, 8I, 9I, 12JMethods/Procedures:• Students will read the biographical sketch on Barry Sanders (pp. 34-35) as a classand discuss his role in history and the history of pro football.• Students will compile a list of questions that they would ask Barry Sanders if he wereto make a surprise visit to your school.• If each student were allowed to ask three questions from their list, which three wouldthey ask? Students should star those three questions.• Students would be given an assignment to research any Lions’ player to gather five toten facts or bits of information on them to share with the class. Students would beencouraged to access the Lions’ official website: detroitlions.com.• Students will write up their information in paragraph form and present any new fact orbits of information that they discovered.LANGUAGE ARTSMaterials:• Barry Sanders biography• Access to the Internet• Access to Lions’ website at detroitlions.comAssessment:• Students will submit the informational essay/report on their chosen Buccaneers’player.• Students will deliver a formal presentation on their chosen player that will demonstratea clear and distinctive perspective on the subject chosen and conveys relevantinformation and descriptive details.Detroit Lions Edition 33 Pro Football Hall of Fame Educational Outreach Program