Can You Summarize?
Students will work with partners, as well as independently, to create and evaluate summaries of expository text.
Explain the Influence of the Setting on Plot Development in Literary Text/Fiction (English 7 Reading)
You will learn how the setting in a story can influence the development of the plot.
Analyze the Development of Plot through Characters in Literary Texts/Fiction (English 7 Reading)
You will learn how the internal and external responses of characters, including their motivations and conflicts, contribute to the development of the story’s plot.
Analyze Point of View in Literary Texts/Fiction (English 7 Reading)
You will learn how to analyze different points of view, including first person, third-person omniscient, and third-person limited.
Understanding Drama (English 7 Reading)
You will learn how to explain a playwright’s use of dialogue and stage directions.
Understand New Vocabulary Within Context (English 7 Reading)
You will learn how to determine or clarify the meaning of words using context within a sentence and in larger sections of text.
Understanding Poetry (English 7 Reading)
You will learn the importance of graphical elements (e.g., capital letters, line length, word position) in the meaning of a poem.
Imagery and Figurative Language (English 7 Reading)
You will be able to identify figurative language and understand how it creates imagery, appeals to the senses, and suggests mood.
Make Connections Between and Across Literary Texts (English 7 Reading)
You will learn how to make connections between and across texts, including other media (e.g., film, play), and provide textual evidence.
Strengthening Introduction, Thesis Statement, and Organization (English III Research)
You will learn revision strategies you can use to strengthen your introduction and body of your paper.
Identifying a Speaker’s Position and Supporting Evidence (English III Listening)
You will be able to identify a speaker’s position in an argument and identify supporting evidence.
Becoming a Critical Listener (English III Listening)
You will learn the skills needed to listen to a speaker and identify the parts of a speech and their importance.
Learning Skills Needed in Interview and Group Discussion Communications (English III Speaking)
You will learn the skills needed in other types of communication, i.e., interview and group discussion.
Determining Validity and Reliability of Sources (English III Research)
You will learn how to review your sources, determine which are valid and reliable, and choose the ones you want to use in your research.
Narrowing a Research Topic into a Thesis Statement and Introduction (English III Research)
You will learn how to narrow your research topic into a thesis and write your introduction.
Organizing Major Points and Supporting Information in an Outline (English III Research)
You will organize your major points and supporting information into an outline.
Generating Ideas and Questions About a Research Topic (English III Research)
You will learn strategies to help you generate questions and ideas about a topic to research.
Exploring a Research Topic and Identifying Relevant Sources (English III Research)
You will learn how to identify primary and secondary sources as you explore your research topic.
Using Databases, Electronic Sources, and Print Sources (English III Research)
You will learn how to access electronic sources and databases in addition to print sources and list all in a working bibliography.
Developing a Research Plan and Timeline (English III Research)
You will learn how to narrow your topic and develop a realistic schedule for completing your research project.