Month/Unit August (4 Types of texts)

Reading Informational

Reading Literature

Writing Std 3 Std 2

Language

Speaking/ Listening

Subject Narratives *Descriptive Informational/Expository Cite strong & thorough evidence to support analysis of explicit and make inferences (MORD) Language Choices/Editing 5 steps writing process Demonstrating command of conventions & grammar use Product/publishing Evaluating POV (speech) for fallacious arguments Word meanings, figurative lang, connations, technical meanings, cumulative impact, word relationships, nuances Persuasive Analyze/Compare US Historical documents Evaluating validity and evidence of argument Analyzing Text structure (sent, para, section, chapter) Speak effectively Formal/Informal POV authors style/content/technique Central Idea/theme /supporting ideas/summarizing Examine strategy for points, organization, development of text, etc. Citing textual evidence to support conclusions & inferences Two different mediums analyses emphasis & absent & Why artist chose/ didnt chose Same subject represented two different ways Central idea/ development /how it is shaped/ obj summary Analyze complexity of text (ie. Characters, events, conflicts, etc.) Assess how POV or purpose shapes content/style of text cultural experiences/non US text Compare two text of sim themes/authors approach Analyze authors choices of plot, order of events,

Std 1 Sept Std 5 Std 2 Std 4 October (Music Unit) (Persuasive Unit) Std 9 Std 8 Std 5 Std 6 Std 2 Std 3 Std 1 (Holocaust Intro Unit) February (Night Unit) Std 7 Std 7 Std 2 Std 8 Std 6 Std 3 Std 4 Std 4 Std 1 Std 5 Std 3

November (Speech Unit) December (Sci-Fi /Nuclear) January

Std 3

Std 6

March

Std 9 Std 5

manipulations of time, tension. April (Research Paper) Std 7 Std 8 Conduct research, evaluating credibility of sources, etc. Assessing credibility & accuracy of sources, integrating meaningful sources, ID plagiarism, citations, etc. Draw evidence from Lit or Info sources to support analysis, reflection, and research. Using tech to publish findings. Std 5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express info and enhance understanding. Presenting info to listeners, awareness of audience, appropriateness and clarity of presentation Integrating multiple sources of media or formats , evaluating sources for credibility. Read and comprehend LIT NF at high end of grade 9 range w/scaffolding. Std 10 Read & comprehend LIT stories, dramas, poems, at high end grade 9 range with scaffolding.

Std 9

Std 6

Std 4

May (Presenting Info) Std 10

Std 2

ONGOING Std 6 Use of academic and domain specific words and phrases for reading, writing, speak & listening. Writing routinely: journaling, publishes writings, reflections, summary frames. Std 4 ID word meanings, phrases, analyze words for meanings, parts of speech, use of reference materials. (STEMS) Recognizing and using parallel structure, clauses & phrases. Std 1 Working collaboratively in diverse groups/partners

Std 10

Std 1