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| OBJECTIVE |
RESOURCE/ ACTIVITY |
ASSESSMENT |
Standard Goals |
Frameworks |
Graduation
Goals |
| 1a. Analyze and evaluate
literary devices and techniques 1b. Analyze the elements of fiction and
nonfiction, including setting, plot, character, theme, purpose points of
view, style and tone. |
It’s a Wonderful Life |
Scoring guide |
CA2, CA3 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 |
CA III2,3 |
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| 2a. Plan and design methods to
collect reliable data for particular purposes and audiences 2b. Conduct
searches using a variety of technologies and resources
2c. Select applicable primary and secondary resources from print and
non-print materials
2d. Access community resources to locate and gather information |
Media Center |
Worksheet |
CA2, CA3 1.4, 1.8, 2.7 |
CA III 1
CA II
2 |
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| 3a. Select useful ways to
organize materials 3b. Draw conclusion, summarize, and paraphrase
information presented in a variety of communications
3c. Evaluate materials: Identify biases, propaganda, similarities,
differences, repetition and inaccuracies |
Research paper, note cards,
outlines |
Scoring guides |
CA2, CA3, CA6 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 |
Ca IV 1 |
2 |
| 4a. Compare and contrast a
variety of genres and texts 4b. Read, view, listen to and respond to
literature, film and other texts from diverse cultures and eras
4c. Explore how the English language changes as a result of historical
events and cultural connections
4d. Create communications that reflect cultural, historical or current
perspectives on a topic/issue |
My Brother Sam is Dead,
High Noon, J. Partridge Day video: U Railroad, journals, Lincoln was Shot
Civil War Unit, research paper, class discussions, oral responses |
Scoring guides for research
paper, journals and Venn Diagram |
CA2, 1.9, 1.10, 2.5 |
CA I 7e
CA I
2 |
3 |
| 5a. Predict meanings of new
words and concepts from context 5b. Predict outcomes, anticipate
consequences, make judgments, and adjust personal opinions based on new
knowledge |
SRA Weekly assignments |
Individual assessment |
CA2, CA3, CA4 1.6, 1.10, 2.3 |
CA I 6 |
5 |
| 6a. Analyze and evaluate through
their writing and speaking the cause and effect relationships found in
fiction and nonfiction |
Book reviews, journal responses |
Checklist/scoring guide for
reviews and journals |
CA2, CA3, CA4 2.1, 2.4 |
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7,10 |
| 7a. Formulate and support a
thesis or hypothesis 7b. Demonstrate use of a growing vocabulary
7c. Select and present information using appropriate available
technologies |
Writing activities, spelling and
vocabulary, It’s a Wonderful Life presentations, scanner and internet use |
Thesis statement, scoring guide,
spelling and vocabulary test |
CA1, CA4, CA6 2.1, 2.4 |
CA I 6 |
6,7,8,10 |
| 8a. Plan and compose a variety
of communications 8b. Evaluate and revise communications after considering
audience feedback
8c. Edit and proofread their own communications to meet conventional
standards |
Research paper, autobiography
report, peer editing, sharing papers, scanners |
Scoring guides |
CA1, CA4, CA6 2.1, 2.4 |
CA II 2 |
6,7,8,10 |
| 9a. Respond appropriately to
others’ point of view 9b. Summarize or paraphrase the main points of the
discussion |
Teacher modeling, group projects |
Oral responses |
CA6 2.1, 2.3 |
CA II 4 |
6,7,8,9,10 |
| 10a. Demonstrate fluency and
accuracy in written and spoken communications 10b. Consult sources to
increase accuracy in spelling usage, punctuation and mechanics
10c. Identify and use in you writing figurative language and literacy
techniques in effective communication |
Writing class, research paper,
class discussions |
Scoring guide |
CA1 2.1, 2.2 |
CA II 3,4, |
7,10 |
| 11a. Evaluate the reliability of
information 11b. Listen attentively and contribute to group discussions |
Group projects, research paper,
class discussions |
Oral responses, scoring guide |
CA5, CA7 3.1, 3.4, 3.6 |
CA I 4 |
7,10,12 |
| 12a. Infer and describe problems
faced by a variety of characters 12b. Compare, contrast, and evaluate how
characters solve problems
12c. Analyze problems and predict solutions by recalling similar
situations in literature and life |
Cliffhanger Unit, My Brother
Sam is Dead, Underground Railroad |
Journal responses, scoring
guide, Venn Diagram |
CA2, CA3 2.3, 3.3 |
CA III 2 |
7,9,12 |
| 13a. Analyze and evaluate the
appropriateness of an author or speaker’s language for audience and purpose
13b. Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of video techniques (lighting,
camera angles and shots) in television and film |
Civil War Unit, Twilight Zone,
High Noon |
Oral responses, scoring guides |
CA3, CA4 2.1, 2.3, 4.1 |
CA II 2 |
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| 14a. Participate actively in
discussions 14b. Listen to and consider the ideas and opinions of others
14c. Analyze events, information and experiences to communicate decisions
14d. Analyze and evaluate the role of communication skills in making
important decisions in history, current events, and science |
Literature Units, Fantasy Unit,
It’s a Wonderful Life, My Brother Sam is Dead, High Noon |
Tests, oral responses, scoring
guides |
CA3, CA4 2.1, 2.3, 4.1 |
CA II
4
CA IV
2 |
11 |
| 15a. Analyze decisions and
decision-making processes of literacy characters and historical figures
15b. Analyze cause/effect events in literature, history to discern
consequences of decisions |
My Brother Sam is Dead
Holocaust Literature unit
High Noon, Cliffhanger Unit |
Oral responses Scoring guides |
CA6 1.6, 2.2, 4.4 |
CA IV 1, 2 |
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| 16a. Analyze appropriateness of
communications for various audiences and purpose 16b. Create accurate and
aesthetically pleasing communications |
Daily work, writing class |
Scoring guide |
CA6 2.2, 4.1, 4.4 |
CA IV 1,3 |
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