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 Language Arts
Carpe diem means, “seize the day”. Have students research the lyrics from popular songs like “My, My, Hey, Hey (Out of the Blue)” by Neil Young, "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas, "Sing for the Moment" by Eminem, and "Gravedigger" by the Dave Matthews Band and discuss how these songs embody the sentiment of carpe diem.

 
Library skills
Use the library’s catalog and the online databases provided by OhioLINK to research some facts about Leukemia, including causes and treatment.
 
Geography
Using the book, “1000 Places to Visit Before You Die” as a jumping off point, have students write down and discuss the top 10 places they would like to see in their lifetimes and then chart their destinations on a world map.
 
Social Studies
A Socratic Circle opens with a question either posed by a leader or solicited from participants. An opening question has no right answer; instead, it reflects a genuine curiosity on the part of the questioner. A good opening question leads participants back to the text as they speculate, evaluate, define, and clarify the issues involved. Responses to the opening question generate new questions from the leader and participants, leading to new responses. In this way, the line of inquiry in a Socratic Circle evolves on the spot rather than being pre-determined by the leader. Create a Socratic Circle for Deadline and open the discussion with a question from the previous section.
 
Cited Resources:
Harper Collins Content Guide  for Deadline by Chris Crutcher; LitTunes “Fragility of Life” Lesson Plan by Dr. Christian Z. Goering
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