Fundamental Resources

Be able to draw inferences from and cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of a text, determine two or more themes of a text, analyze the development of a theme using details, and summarize the text Analyzing Topics & Themes - Hurston and Hughes: Analyzing Topics and Themes Part 1 Analyzing Topics & Themes - Hurston and Hughes: Analyzing Topics and Themes Part 2 Purpose and rhetoric Drawing evidence from a text Explicit evidence & implicit meaning Central message, lesson or moral, Identifying the main topic and key ideas, Identifying the author’s point of view Identifying main topics & summarize Inferencing

Initiate and participate effectively in collaborative discussions involving researching materials, propelling conversation with questions, reasoning, and evidence, and responding thoughtfully to others Effective questionsStandards explaining + activity ideasDiscussions

Determine the central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of a text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. Khan Academy: Section 1-10 LearningFarm Main Idea Worksheets

Determine how the central idea of a text emerges and is shaped by details, analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text and contribute to the theme CPALMS - President Ronald Reagan Speaks to the "Enemy" CPALMS - The Cost of Indifference: Determining the Central Idea CPALMS - Analyzing President Wilson's War Message to Congress

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. LearningFarm: Figuritive Language PBS Learning: Figuritive Language - Discussion Material and Teaching Tips LearningFarm: Connotative Meanings TeachersPayTeachers: Tone Reading Passages PBS Learning: Tone and Mood PBS Learning: Symbolism PBS Learning: Imagery

Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (visuall, quantitatively, orally, etc.) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating source credibility and noting discrepancies Informed decision making Multiple sources

Analyze how particular lines or incidents influence the reader’s understanding of a story/article, reveal aspects of a character/author’s point of view, or are helpful in developing the story/author’s opinion (fiction/nonfiction respectively). PBS Learning: Author's Purpose PBS Learning: Effective Paragraphs PBS Learning: Main Idea PBS Learning: Determining Details PBS Learning: Extra Activities

Present information, findings, and supporting evidence that conveys a clear and distinct perspective so that the audience can follow the line of reasoning, opposing perspectives are addressed, and organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks Debating:Expanding conversations:Presentation 1 Presentation 2 Presentation 3

Analyze how an author’s choices in the structure of the text create mystery, tension, and surprise. Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. Analyze a how the author’s point of view is reflected in a work of literature. CPALMS - Letter to My Daughter: How Ideas Are Developed CPALMS - Rhetoric and Point of View in "The Solitude of Self" CPALMS - Metaphors and Imagery in E.B. White's "Once More to the Lake"

Evaluate an author’s argument and claims and decide whether their reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient. Be able to identify when irrelevant evidence is introduced. Tutorified: Evaluating an Argument AnnenbergClassroom: Misleading Information

Be able to determine figurative, connotative, and technical meanings of words used in a text and describe how these choices develop the text. Determining figurative, connotative, and technical meanings (from textbook with answer analysis) includes explanation and practice: Words with multiple meanings Part 1 Words with multiple meanings Part 2Vocabulary Strategies

Be able to write arguments that introduce claims, support those claims with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, organize the evidence well and address counterclaims, and conclude the argument sufficiently. PBS Learning: Argumentative Writing PBS Learning: Building A Better Argument Note: This is an extremely important skill applicable in every aspect of life. Example: When you’re applying for a job, you make an argument for why you’re the best for the job.

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. a. introduce claims and distinguish them from opposing claims; b. develop both claims and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each; c. use words, phrases, and clauses to link major sections of text; d. establish and maintain appropriate style; and e. Provide a concluding statement or section that supports argument presented CPALMS - Planning Argument Writing: E-Waste (Part 1 of 4) CPALMS - Introductions in Argument Writing: E-Waste (Part 2 of 4) CPALMS - Body Paragraphs in Argument Writing: E-Waste (Part 3 of 4) CPALMS - Conclusions in Argument Writing: E-Waste (Part 4 of 4)

Write arguments to support claims in analysis of topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant evidence by (a) introducing and establishing the significance of knowledgeable claims, (b) logically organizing an argument using reasoning and evidence and addressing counterclaims, (c) using varied syntax and wording and clarifying relationship between reasoning and evidence, and (d) providing a concluding statement Defining an Argument Argumentative Essay 1 Argumentative Essay 2 Argumentative Examples + Analysis Argumentative Prompts Evidence Claim-Reasoning-Evidence Explanation

Be able to introduce an informative/explanatory topic and organize ideas, concepts, and information. Support the explanation with facts, definitions, details, quotes, and other information. Use appropriate transitions and provide a concluding statement that follows the presented information. Cpalms: Prompts and Guides

Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and evidence is relevant and sufficient. Identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. CPALMS - Our Mothers’ Gardens: An Account in Two Mediums CPALMS - Claims, Reasons, and Evidence: Examining Fair Arguments CPALMS - Analyzing Related Concepts in Historical U.S. Documents

Be able to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of structure used by the author. Common informational text structures (table with definition, example, and signal words) Questions to consider when analyzing a text: A Guide for Analyzing Style and Language Evaluate an author’s argument Part 1 Evaluate an author’s argument Part 2 Evaluate an author’s argument Part 3 Text structure (interactive student tutorial) Analyzing

Be able to write a narrative that develops real or imagined experiences that establishes a context and point of view and organizes events logically. Be able to use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language. Cpalms: Writing Narratives ReadingRockets: Transition Words Note: Practicing narrative techniques allows one to develop writing dialogue, pacing stories, description, and reflection.

Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through effective selection, organization, and analysis of a context. Practice: (a) introducing a topic and organizing elements that build on each other to create a unified understanding of a concept (b) developing topics by selecting relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other appropriate information (c) establishing and maintaining a formal style and objective tone (d) providing a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information presented

Write informative and explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information a. Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas; make important connections and distinctions. b. Develop the topic with well chosen facts, concrete details, and appropriate examples c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion d. Establish and maintain an appropriate style and objective tone. E. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information presented. CPALMS - Expository Writing: Eyes in the Sky (Part 3 of 4) CPALMS - Expository Writing: Eyes in the Sky (Part 4 of 4)

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting up a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; b. Use narrative techniques, such a dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and plot lines; c. use a variety of techniques to sequence events so they build; d. Convey vivid pictures of experiences, events, setting, and/or characters; and e. Provide a conclusion that reflects on the narrative CPALMS - Penning a Narrative Sharemylesson - Write narratives to explain event sequences.

Write narratives to develop real or imagines experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. Structuring a narrative Success in Narration (2 story videos that could make an engaging discussion) Organizing a Narrative Descriptive language (analyze these together good reminder of figurative language and how it enhances a story)

Be able to gather relevant information about an idea using multiple sources to answer specific questions (including self generated questions). USG: Internet Skills PBS Learning: Collecting and Organizing Facts PBS Learning: Organizing Notes

Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking by being able to form and use verbs in both passive and active voice, recognize inappropriate shifts in verb voice or mood, and form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. Study.com: Verbs, Tenses, and Agreement

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. CPALMS - It's Not Magic: Distinguishing Between Passive and Active Voice CPALMS - Expository Writing: Eyes in the Sky (Part 3 of 4) CPALMS - Planning Argument Writing: E-Waste (Part 1 of 4)

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience Clear and concise writing tips Exploring writing styles Audience, purpose, & context

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach focusing on addressing a specific purpose. Revising, editing, & proofreading Revising & editing (has a lot of information that could be applied to other standards) Activities to implement to strengthen writing The writing process

Be able to use punctuation correctly and use commas, ellipses, and dashes to indicate a pause or break. TeachersPayTeachers: Editing Passages Butte: Punctuation Study.com: Capitalization Rules and More

Conduct research projects to answer a question or solve a problem, synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. CPALMS - A Poem in 2 Voices: Jekyll and Hyde CPALMS - Avoiding Plagiarism: It's Not Magic CPALMS - Careful Choices: Integrating Information and Selecting for Style

Be able determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multi-meaning words or phrases by using context or affixes/roots as clues or consulting reference materials. PBS Learning: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Vocabulary.com

Initiate and participate in collaborative discussions building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. Prepare for discussions, use evidence to support claims, and propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate to the discussion. Evaluate and/or reflect on another speaker’s point of view and reasoning. Collaborative discussions tips Speaking and Listening Modules: Speaking and Listening 2.2 Speaking and Listening 2.4 Speaking and Listening 3.1 Speaking and Listening 3.2 Reading Nonfiction 4.1 Activity idea

Present information and supporting evidence clearly and logically so that listeners follow the line of reasoning. Make strategic use of graphs and images to enhance findings and reasoning Reading graphs Graphs in excel Engaging Presentations Line of reasoning

Be able to spell correctly and accurately use words and phrases. SchoolSpeciality: Book 6 Vocab Practice SchoolSpeciality: Book 7 Vocab Practice SchoolSpeciality: Book 8 Vocab Practice

Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Also apply the understanding that usage is a matter of convention, can change over time, and is sometimes contested

PBS Learning: Skills On Demand PBS Learning: Career Hacks - Non-Verbal Communication

Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Use parallel structure. b. Use various types of phrases to convey specific meanings. Parallel structures 1 Parallel structures 2 Phrases Use patterns of word changes

Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts and how it can be used to create meaning when reading or listening Reading Vocabulary

Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. Context

Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words through strategies such as: using context, identifying word change patterns, and consulting reference materials. Word patterns Identify meaning of words practice 1 Identify meaning of words practice 2 Context

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. Nuances, Relationships, & Meanings Figurative Language Word relationships

Be able to describe and analyze the author's point of view. Simple explanation (definition + clues) of author’s point of view More in depth explanations + examples and short activities to understand POV Determining POV (student tutorial interactive video)

Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression Evaluating word choice in nonfiction text

Conduct short research projects to answer a question or solve a problem by gathering relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources and integrating information Strengths and weaknesses of a source In depth source for conducting research