English Language Arts9-12+
Defining 'Appleness' Through Decay
By Ms. C.
This 1-page activity uses a visual prompt of a fresh vs. decaying apple to spark philosophical thinking about essence and qualities. It's designed for 11th grade+ students to explore concepts of identity and change through guided questioning.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 15-minute do-now activity to introduce abstract concepts.
- Discussion question: How does the idea of 'apple-ness' relate to our own identities?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Focus on the concrete visual comparison before delving into abstract terms.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students apply the same line of questioning to another object or concept (e.g., 'chair-ness,' 'justice').
- Estimated time: 15 minutes.
English Language Arts9-12+
Defining 'Appleness' Through Decay
By Ms. C.
This 1-page activity uses a visual prompt of a fresh vs. decaying apple to spark philosophical thinking about essence and qualities. It's designed for 11th grade+ students to explore concepts of identity and change through guided questioning.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 15-minute do-now activity to introduce abstract concepts.
- Discussion question: How does the idea of 'apple-ness' relate to our own identities?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Focus on the concrete visual comparison before delving into abstract terms.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students apply the same line of questioning to another object or concept (e.g., 'chair-ness,' 'justice').
- Estimated time: 15 minutes.