Semester 1 Lesson/Activity Materials/Resources First Six Weeks/Fourth Six Weeks **NOTE: every Friday there is a short assessment of the skills we are working on. ONGOING: **Test Prep PDF folder—fiction/non-fiction passages with m/c & written response. ***Book: English Brainstormers **Entire Semester Weekly Grammar Quizzes *****Shmoop Videos ****STAAR Student Review Folder on Google Drive TEKS 1.1B analyze textual context (within a sentence and in larger sections of text) to distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of words Students will practice spiraled skills application through a variety of materials including those to the right STAAR Boot Camp Reading Passages Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Passages STAAR Boot Camp # 2 Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Practice & Review 1.1E use a dictionary, a glossary, or a thesaurus (printed or electronic) to determine or confirm the meanings of words and phrases, including their connotations and denotations, and their etymology Students will practice spiraled skills application through a variety of materials including those to the right STAAR Boot Camp Reading Passages Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Passages STAAR Boot Camp # 2 Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Practice & Review 1.5B analyze how authors develop complex yet believable characters in works of fiction through a range of literary devices, including character foils Students will practice spiraled skills application through a variety of materials including those to the right STAAR Boot Camp Reading Passages Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Passages STAAR Boot Camp # 2 Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Practice & Review
1.13B structure ideas in a sustained and persuasive way (e.g., using outlines, note taking, graphic organizers, lists) and develop drafts in timed and open-ended situations that include transitions and the rhetorical devices used to convey meaning Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student confidence and skills over a period of time. “Essay Apprentice” Unit 1.13C revise drafts to improve style, word choice, figurative language, sentence variety, and subtlety of meaning after rethinking how well questions of purpose, audience, and genre have been addressed Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student confidence and skills over a period of time. “Essay Apprentice” Unit 1.13D edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student confidence and skills over a period of time. “Essay Apprentice” Unit 1.14A write an engaging story with a well-developed conflict and resolution, interesting and believable characters, and a range of literary strategies (e.g., dialogue, suspense) and Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student confidence and skills over a period of time. “Essay Apprentice” Unit
strengthen understanding of capitalization rules. 1.19A Students spell correctly. Students are expected to spell correctly, including using various resources to determine and check correct spellings. Students will participate in and complete a variety of the activities to the right- in order to strengthen understanding of spelling rules. Shmoop Videos, editing practice passages focusing on spelling; reviews of spelling rules; reviews of dictionary usage; English Brainstormers Activities Real-Life Grammar Mistakes PowerPoint E.1Fig19B make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support understanding. Students will practice spiraled skills application through a variety of materials including those to the right STAAR Boot Camp Reading Passages Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Passages STAAR Boot Camp # 2 Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Practice & Review Second Six Weeks/ Fifth Six Weeks **NOTE: every Friday there is a short assessment of the skills we are working on. **Test Prep PDF folder—fiction/non-fiction passages with m/c & written response. ***Book: English Brainstormers **Entire Semester Weekly Grammar Quizzes
****STAAR Student Review Folder on Google Drive *****Shmoop Videos 1.Fig19B make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support understanding. Students will practice spiraled skills application through a variety of materials including those to the right STAAR Boot Camp Reading Passages Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Passages STAAR Boot Camp # 2 Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Practice & Review 1.1B analyze textual context (within a sentence and in larger sections of text) to distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of words Students will practice spiraled skills application through a variety of materials including those to the right STAAR Boot Camp Reading Passages Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Passages STAAR Boot Camp # 2 Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Practice & Review 1.5B analyze how authors develop complex yet believable characters in works of fiction through a range of literary devices, including character foils Students will practice spiraled skills application through a variety of materials including those to the right STAAR Boot Camp Reading Passages Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Passages STAAR Boot Camp # 2 Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Practice & Review 1.13A plan a first draft by selecting the correct genre for conveying the intended meaning to multiple audiences, determining appropriate topics through a range of strategies (e.g., discussion, background reading, personal Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student confidence and skills over a period of time. “Essay Apprentice” Unit
well questions of purpose, audience, and genre have been addressed 1.13D edit drafts for grammar, mechanics, and spelling Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student confidence and skills over a period of time. “Essay Apprentice” Unit 1.Fig19B make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support understanding. Students will practice spiraled skills application through a variety of materials including those to the right STAAR Boot Camp Reading Passages Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Passages STAAR Boot Camp # 2 Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Practice & Review Third Six Weeks/Sixth Six Weeks **NOTE: every Friday there is a short assessment of the skills we are working on. **Test Prep PDF folder—fiction/non-fiction passages with m/c & written response. ***Book: English Brainstormers **Entire Semester Weekly Grammar Quizzes ****STAAR Student Review Folder on Google Drive *****Shmoop Videos 1.1B analyze textual context (within a sentence and in larger sections of text) to distinguish between the denotative and connotative meanings of words Students will practice spiraled skills application through a variety of materials including those to the right STAAR Boot Camp Reading Passages Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Passages STAAR Boot Camp # 2 Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Practice & Review 1.8A use conventions of capitalization Students will participate in and
complete a variety of the activities to the right- in order to strengthen understanding of capitalization rules. Shmoop Videos, editing practice passages focusing on capitalization English Brainstormers Activities Real-Life Grammar Mistakes PowerPoint 1.9A summarize text and distinguish between a summary that captures the main ideas and elements of a text and a critique that takes a position and expresses an opinion Students will practice spiraled skills application through a variety of materials including those to the right STAAR Boot Camp Reading Passages Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Passages STAAR Boot Camp # 2 Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Practice & Review 1.9C make subtle inferences and draw complex conclusions about the ideas in text and their organizational patterns Students will practice spiraled skills application through a variety of materials including those to the right STAAR Boot Camp Reading Passages Fiction & Non-Fiction Reading Passages STAAR Boot Camp # 2 Reading Passages Reading Comprehension Practice & Review 1.13B structure ideas in a sustained and persuasive way (e.g., using outlines, note taking, graphic organizers, lists) and develop drafts in timed and open-ended situations that include transitions and the rhetorical devices used to convey meaning Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student confidence and skills over a period of time. “Essay Apprentice” Unit 1.13C revise drafts to improve style, word choice, figurative language, Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student “Essay Apprentice” Unit
accurately conveyed information 1.15Bii write procedural or work-related documents (e.g., instructions, e-mails, correspondence, memos, project plans) that include: formatting techniques Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student confidence and skills over a period of time. “Essay Apprentice” Unit 1.17C use a variety of correctly structured sentences (e.g., compound, complex, compound-complex) Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student confidence and skills over a period of time. “Essay Apprentice” Unit 1.18Bii comma placement in nonrestrictive phrases, clauses, and contrasting expressions Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student confidence and skills over a period of time. “Essay Apprentice” Unit 1.Fig19B make complex inferences about text and use textual evidence to support understanding. Using “Essay Apprentice” program, build student confidence and skills over a period of time. “Essay Apprentice” Unit