text to draw conclusions and make inferences. (B3) Explain how character and plot development are used in a selection to support a central conflict or story line. (B2) Identify the main idea. (B4) Identify and summarize supporting details. (B4,B5) Identify and analyze the author’s use of figurative language. (B4) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern. (B4) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3) details. (B2) i) Compare and contrast information about one topic, which may be contained in different selections. (B5) j) Identify the author’s organizational pattern. (B2) k) Identify cause and effect relationships. (B2) l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3) 6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product. (B1, B5) b) Evaluate the validity and authenticity of texts. (B3) 6.9b specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, databases, internet resources, bias, primary and secondary sources, reputable, plagiarism, opinion, fact, validity, encyclopedias, and authenticity. Writing/Grammar – Descriptive Essay Unit 1 WRITING/GRAMMAR – Narrative Essay Units 1 and 2 6.7 The student will write narration, description, exposition, and persuasion 6.7 Identify, Prewriting, Graphic Organizers, Central Idea, Organize, Compose, Write, 6.1 The student will participate in and contribute to 6.1a pose & respond, relate & retell, restate, imply, summarize, rethink, infer, assimilate, evaluate, criticize SOL #
verb tense across paragraphs. (B3) e) Eliminate double negatives. (B3) f) Use quotation marks with dialogue. (B3) g) Choose adverbs to describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. (B1, B5) h) Use correct spelling for frequently used words. (B3) Spelling/Vocabulary Spelling/Vocabulary 6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts. Identify word origins and derivations. Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to expand vocabulary. d) Identify and analyze figurative language. f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. 6.4a, b, d, f affixes, cognates, prefix, suffix, roots, antonyms, synonyms, inflection, context, context clues, word relationships, figurative language, word reference materials, similes, hyperboles, metaphor, dictionary, glossary, thesaurus capitalization, punctuation, paraphrase, graphic organizer, subject-verb agreement, sentence diagram, phrase, clause, pronoun- antecedent agreement, indefinite 6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts. Identify word origins and derivations. Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to expand vocabulary. e) Use materials. f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. 6.4a, b, e, f affixes, cognates, prefix, suffix, roots, antonyms, synonyms, inflection, context, context clues, word relationships, figurative language, word reference materials, similes, hyperboles, metaphor, dictionary, glossary, thesaurus SOL # SOL #
fact and opinion. (B2) Compare and contrast viewpoints. (B5) e) e) Use language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. (B3) 6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. (B2) a) Compare and contrast auditory, visual, and written media messages. (B4) b) Identify the characteristics and effectiveness of a variety of media messages. (B1) 6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product. (B1, B5) a) Collect information from multiple sources including online, print, and media. (B3) c) Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information. 6.3a, b 6.9a, c Media literacy, auditory, effectiveness, audience-specific, public service announcements, formats, coherent, layout, camera angles, long-shot, medium shot specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, databases, internet resources, bias, primary and secondary sources, reputable, plagiarism, opinion, fact, validity, encyclopedias, and authenticity summarize what is heard. (B2) e) e) Use language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. (B3) 6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. (B2) a) Compare and contrast auditory, visual, and written media messages. (B4) b) Identify the characteristics and effectiveness of a variety of media messages. (B1) 6.7 The student will write narration, description, exposition, and persuasion essays. a) Identify audience and purpose. (B1) b) Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas. (B6) c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic. (B4) 6.3a, b 6.7a, b, c, d, g Media literacy, auditory, effectiveness, audience-specific, public service announcements, formats, coherent, layout, camera angles, long-shot, medium shot Identify, Prewriting, Graphic Organizers, Central Idea, Organize, Compose, Write, Multi-paragraph compositions, Revise, Plan, Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish Writing
in a selection to support a central conflict or story line. (B2) h) Identify the main idea. (B4) i) Identify and summarize supporting details. (B4,B5) j) Identify and analyze the author’s use of figurative language. (B4) k) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern. (B4) l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3) 6.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts. (B1, B2) a) Use text structures such as type, headings, and graphics to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts. (B3, B2, B4) c) Identify questions to be answered. f) Differentiate between fact and opinion. (B2) g) Identify main idea. (B1) h) Summarize 6.6a, c, f, g, h, i, l fact, opinion, main idea, supporting details, prediction, conclusion, inference, generalization, organizational patterns, definitions, signal words, synonyms, antonyms, direct explanation, problem-solution, cause-effect, chronological order, text structure, prior knowledge, heading, subheadings, bold, italics, sequential order (B1) Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning. (B3) Use information in the text to draw conclusions and make inferences. (B3) Explain how character and plot development are used in a selection to support a central conflict or story line. (B2) Identify the main idea. (B4) Identify and summarize supporting details. (B4,B5) Identify and analyze the author’s use of figurative language. (B4) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern. (B4) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3) 6.6 The student will 6.6
supporting details. (B2) i) Compare and contrast information about one topic, which may be contained in different selections. (B5) l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3) read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts. (B1, B2) a) Use text structures such as type, headings, and graphics to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts. (B3, B2, B4) b) Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. (B3) c) Identify questions to be answered. (B2) d) Make, confirm, or revise predictions. (B6) e) Draw conclusions and make inferences based on explicit and implied information. (B2) f) Differentiate between fact and opinion. (B2) g) Identify main idea. (B1) h) Summarize supporting details. (B2) fact, opinion, main idea, supporting details, prediction, conclusion, inference, generalization, organizational patterns, definitions, signal words, synonyms, antonyms, direct explanation, problem-solution, chronological order, text structure, prior knowledge, heading, subheadings, bold, italics, sequential order
i) Compare and contrast information about one topic, which may be contained in different selections. (B5) j) Identify the author’s organizational pattern. (B2) k) Identify cause and effect relationships. (B2) l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3) Essay Unit 3 Writing/Grammar Units 4 and 5
e) Compose a topic sentence or thesis statement if appropriate. (B6) f) Write compositions with elaboration and unity. (B1) g) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice. (B4, B6) h) Expand and embed ideas by using modifiers, standard coordination, and subordination in complete sentences. (B2) i) Revise sentences for clarity of content including specific vocabulary and information. (B6) j) Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing (B6) 6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. (B3) 6.8h capitalization, punctuation, paraphrase, graphic organizer, subject-verb agreement, sentence diagram, phrase, clause, pronoun- antecedent agreement, indefinite publish writing (B6) 6.1 The student will participate in and contribute to small-group activities. a) Communicate as leader and contributor. (B1) 6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral presentations. Compare and contrast viewpoints. (B5) 6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. (B3) a) Use a variety of graphic organizers, including sentence diagrams, to analyze and improve sentence formation and paragraph structure. (B3, B4, and B5) b) Use subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases and clauses. (B3) c) Use agreement to include indefinite pronouns. (B3) 6.1a 6.2b 6.8 argument, audience, delivery, examples, fact, information, logical reasoning, main idea, opinion, topic, purpose, statistics, summarize, viewpoint capitalization, punctuation, paraphrase, graphic organizer, subject-verb agreement, sentence diagram, phrase, clause, pronoun- antecedent agreement, indefinite pronouns, verb tense, double negatives, quotation marks, dialogue, verb, adjective, adverb, comma splice, fused sentences, conjunction, first person pronouns, proper nouns, apostrophe, contractions, possessives
h) ) Use correct spelling for frequently used words. (B3) pronouns, verb tense, double negatives, quotation marks, dialogue, verb, adjective, adverb, comma splice, fused sentences, conjunction, first person pronouns, proper nouns, apostrophe, contractions, possessives d) Maintain consistent verb tense across paragraphs. (B3) e) Eliminate double negatives. (B3) f) Use quotation marks with dialogue. (B3) g) Choose adverbs to describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. (B1, B5) h) Use correct spelling for frequently used words. (B3) Spelling/Vocabulary Spelling/Vocabulary
6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts. Identify word origins and derivations. Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to expand vocabulary. Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words. Identify and analyze figurative language. e) Use materials. f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. 6.4 a, b, c, d, e, f 6.8h affixes, cognates, prefix, suffix, roots, antonyms, synonyms, inflection, context, context clues, word relationships, figurative language, word reference materials, similes, hyperboles, metaphor, dictionary, glossary, thesaurus 6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts. Identify word origins and derivations. Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to expand vocabulary. f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing. 6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. (B3) h) Use correct spelling for frequently used words. (B3) 6.4 a, b, f 6.8h affixes, cognates, prefix, suffix, roots, antonyms, synonyms, inflection, context, context clues, word relationships, figurative language, word reference materials, similes, hyperboles, metaphor, dictionary, glossary, thesaurus capitalization, punctuation, paraphrase, graphic organizer, subject-verb agreement, sentence diagram, phrase, clause, pronoun- antecedent agreement, indefinite pronouns, verb tense, double negatives, quotation marks, dialogue, verb, adjective, adverb, comma splice, fused sentences, conjunction, first person pronouns, proper nouns, apostrophe, contractions, possessives
6.1 The student will participate in and contribute to activities. Communicate as leader and contributor. (B1) Evaluate own contributions to discussions. (B5) Summarize and evaluate activities. (B5) Analyze the effectiveness of participant interactions. (B4) 6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral presentations. d) Paraphrase and summarize what is heard. (B2) e) e) Use language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. (B3) 6.7 The student will write narration, description, exposition, and persuasion essays. 6.1 6.2 d, e 6.7 pose & respond, relate & retell, restate, imply, summarize, rethink, infer, assimilate, evaluate, criticize argument, audience, delivery, examples, fact, information, logical reasoning, main idea, opinion, topic, purpose, statistics, summarize, viewpoint Identify, Prewriting, Graphic Organizers, Central Idea, Organize, Compose, Write, Multi-paragraph compositions, Revise, Plan, Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish Writing 6.1 The student will participate in and contribute to activities. a) Communicate as leader and contributor. (B1) 6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral presentations. Distinguish between fact and opinion. (B2) Compare and contrast viewpoints. (B5) Present a convincing argument. (B2) Paraphrase and summarize what is heard. (B2) e) e) Use language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. (B3) 6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. (B2) a) Compare and contrast auditory, visual, and written media messages. (B4) 6.1a 6.2 a, b, c, d, e 6.3 a, b pose & respond, relate & retell, restate, imply, summarize, rethink, infer, assimilate, evaluate, criticize argument, audience, delivery, examples, fact, information, logical reasoning, main idea, opinion, topic, purpose, statistics, summarize, viewpoint Media literacy, auditory, effectiveness, audience-specific, public service announcements, formats, coherent, layout, camera angles, long-shot, medium shot