This integrated program of reading, writing, speaking, listening and language usage is based upon a core selection of contemporary and classical literature. Instructional activities incorporate vocabulary development, reading comprehension and analysis, composition, grammar and punctuation skills, and oral language.
Essential Questions: How do the choices characters make impact themselves and the community and what are the long term effects of those choices? How am I growing as an analytical thinker and effective communicator?
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Quarter 1 Unit 1 and 2 Examining Writer’s Choices Narrative Writing Fiction and Nonfiction |
Quarter 2 Unit 3 and 4 Interpreting Choices Expository Writing Fiction and Nonfiction |
Quarter 3 Unit 5 Understanding Choices Research Writing |
Quarter 4 Unit 6 The Lasting Impact of Choices Fiction and Nonfiction |
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Focus of the Story |
Are you curious about the secret ingredients that shape a character's decisions and actions? In this exciting journey, we delve deep into the minds of fictional characters and uncover the factors that influence their choices. From their upbringing and background to their values and beliefs, every character is shaped by a unique set of experiences and circumstances that drive their decision-making. And just like real people, these characters face tough choices and have to deal with the consequences of their actions. Wealso draw connections between the characters we've read about and the people we encounter in our daily lives. Are you ready to uncover the mysteries of character development and explore the fascinating world of literature? Let's get ready to discover the power of storytelling together! |
Have you ever wondered how the choices we make can shape our lives? In this formidable journey, we investigate the causes and effects of different events and situations to gain a deeper understanding of how our choices impact us. And we won't just stop at analysis - we also use our writing skills to communicate our insights and conclusions in a compelling way. But that's not all - we also explore the fascinating world of literature and discover the common themes and literary elements that tie different texts together. Are you ready to join me on this exciting journey of exploration and discovery? Let's jump in and see how our choices can shape our world! |
Are you curious about how writing can show us what people in a society believe? Well, the written word is like a mirror that reflects the values and ideas of the people who create it. Each choice has a specific purpose. In this unit, we practice using the written word to reflect the things we feel strongly about and persuade others to listen to our thoughts. We practice reviewing our writing, getting feedback, and altering our choices to accomplish our purpose for writing. |
As we end the year, we'll get to investigate how the choices people make have lasting effects through what we see in books, articles, and even movies. By exploring these different forms of storytelling, we can learn about the impact that our own beliefs and choices have on the world around us. So get ready to learn about the world of literature and media, and let's discover how the stories we read and watch can help us understand our society better! |
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Transfer Goals |
Write: Plan, draft, edit, revise and publish one’s writing for a purpose, task, or audience. Read: Read, comprehend, and analyze texts in order to construct meaning about the world and themselves. |
Language: Explore the connections among letters, sounds, word parts, and vocabulary to understand the power of language that an author uses to express an idea. Communicate: Communicate through speaking and listening to share ideas and explain my thinking. |
Research and Evaluate: Engage in research and inquiry to analyze, evaluate source credibility, and become more knowledgeable about a given topic. Communicate: Communicate through speaking and listening to share ideas and explain my thinking. |
Language: Explore the connections among letters, sounds, word parts, and vocabulary to understand the power of language that an author uses to express an idea. Read: Read, comprehend, and analyze texts in order to construct meaning about the world and themselves. |
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Learning Targets |
I will utilize the writing process to compose a narrative about a real-life person. I will examine the external factors that influence an author's choices by reading and responding to various forms of literature. |
I will explore the relationship between cause and effect and will acquire inferencing skills. Through collaboration, I will examine how choices can change lives by reading and responding to stories, essays, poems and nonfiction through thematically paired selections. |
Using credible sources, I will write a persuasive essay taking a position on a topic, writing a thesis, supporting the position with reasons and explanations, including a convincing conclusion. I will apply what I have learned to real life in order to send a message to a specific audience. |
Through collaboration, I will examine how choices can change lives by reading and responding to stories, essays, poems and nonfiction through thematically paired selections. |
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