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Shooting an Elephant

Shooting an Elephant
General Description: This unit plan for high school level is designed to give students practice with the following decision topics and English skills:
  • Head and heart in decision-making
  • Steps in the decision process
  • Decision traps
  • Personal essay writing

Depending on the background of the students, teachers can use this unit as an introduction OR review of essential principles that govern good decision making. The culminating exercise is a personal essay that students can use for their college applications.