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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
Explicit evidence & implicit meaning
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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).
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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
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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"
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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.
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Be able to determine figurative, connotative, and technical meanings of words used in a text and describe how these choices develop the text.
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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.
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.
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
Note: Practicing narrative techniques allows one to develop writing dialogue, pacing stories, description, and reflection.
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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
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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.
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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
Sharemylesson - Write narratives to explain event sequences.
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Write narratives to develop real or imagines experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Success in Narration (2 story videos that could make an engaging discussion)
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Be able to gather relevant information about an idea using multiple sources to answer specific questions (including self generated questions).
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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.
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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
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Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
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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)
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Be able to use punctuation correctly and use commas, ellipses, and dashes to indicate a pause or break.
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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Be able to spell correctly and accurately use words and phrases.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
Identify meaning of words practice 1
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Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Nuances, Relationships, & Meanings
Figurative Language
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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
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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
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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
