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1 Reading 8 August - May Teen Newsweek Define unknown words through context clues and the author s use of comparison, contrast and cause and effect. Apply knowledge of connotation and denotation to determine the meaning of words. Identify the relationships of pairs of words in analogical statements (e.g., synonyms and antonyms) and infer word meanings from these relationships. Infer the literal and figurative meaning of words and phrases and discuss the function of figurative language, including metaphors, similes and idioms. Examine and discuss the ways that different events (e.g., cultural, political, social, technological, and scientific events) impact and change the English language. Use knowledge of Greek, Latin and Anglo-Saxon roots, prefixes and suffixes to understand complex words and new subject-area vocabulary (e.g., unknown words in science, mathematics and social studies). Determine the meanings and pronunciations of unknown words by using dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, technology and textual features, such as definitional footnotes or sidebars. Apply reading comprehension strategies, including making Answer literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing questions to Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres, or recommendations from others). Compare and contrast text features, including format and headers of various informational texts in terms of their structure and purpose. Identify and use the organizational structure of a text, such as chronological, compare-contrast, cause-effect, problem-solution, and evaluate its effectiveness. Compare and contrast the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from different sources on the same topic. Analyze information found in maps, charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, 8/19/2004 1

2 cutaways and overlays. Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., bandwagon, testimonial and emotional word repetition) and examples of bias and stereotyping. Identify the author's purpose and intended audience for the text. Analyze an author's argument, perspective or viewpoint and explain the development of key points. Recognize how writers cite facts, draw inferences and present opinion in informational text. Distinguish the characteristics of consumer materials (e.g., warranties, product information, instructional materials), functional or workplace documents (e.g., job-related materials, memoranda, instructions) and public documents (e.g., speeches or newspaper editorials). Reading 8 August - May Technical Reading Compare and contrast text features, including format and headers of various informational texts in terms of their structure and purpose. Identify and use the organizational structure of a text, such as chronological, compare-contrast, cause-effect, problem-solution, and evaluate its effectiveness. Compare and contrast the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from different sources on the same topic. Analyze information found in maps, charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, cutaways and overlays. Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., bandwagon, testimonial and emotional word repetition) and examples of bias and stereotyping. Recognize how writers cite facts, draw inferences and present opinion in informational text. Distinguish the characteristics of consumer materials (e.g., warranties, product information, instructional materials), functional or workplace documents (e.g., job-related materials, memoranda, instructions) and public documents (e.g., speeches or newspaper editorials). 8/19/2004 2

3 Reading 8 August - September Short Stories (Plot/Character) Define unknown words through context clues and the author s use of comparison, contrast and cause and effect. Infer the literal and figurative meaning of words and phrases and discuss the function of figurative language, including metaphors, similes and idioms. Determine the meanings and pronunciations of unknown words by using dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, technology and textual features, such as definitional footnotes or sidebars. Apply knowledge of connotation and denotation to determine the meaning of words. Identify the relationships of pairs of words in analogical statements (e.g., synonyms and antonyms) and infer word meanings from these relationships. Infer the literal and figurative meaning of words and phrases and discuss the function of figurative language, including metaphors, similes and idioms. Determine the meanings and pronunciations of unknown words by using dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, technology and textual features, such as definitional footnotes or sidebars. Explain how authors pace action and use subplots, parallel episodes Prentice Hall Literature: -Rain, Rain Go Away -If Cornered, Scream -Account Settled -Christmas Day in the Morning -Adventure of the Speckled Band -A Retrieved Reformation -The Rule of Names -Charles -Raymond s Run -The Day I Got Lost 8/19/2004 3

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5 Reading 8 October - November Novels (Literature Circles - 8 pack) Define unknown words through context clues and the author s use of comparison, contrast and cause and effect. Identify the relationships of pairs of words in analogical statements (e.g., synonyms and antonyms) and infer word meanings from these relationships. Infer the literal and figurative meaning of words and phrases and discuss the function of figurative language, including metaphors, similes and idioms. Determine the meanings and pronunciations of unknown words by using dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, technology and textual features, such as definitional footnotes or sidebars. Apply reading comprehension strategies, including making Answer literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing questions to Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres, or recommendations from others). Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task). Identify and explain various types of characters (e.g., flat, round Analyze the influence of setting in relation to other literary elements. Explain how authors pace action and use subplots, parallel episodes Compare and contrast different points of view (e.g., first person and Identify and explain universal themes across different works by the Identify examples of foreshadowing and flashback in a literary text. Explain ways in which the author conveys mood and tone through word choice, figurative language, and syntax. Examine symbols used in literary texts. I Am the Cheese Lord of the Flies Summer of My German Solder The Cay Dragonwings Walk Two Moons Watsons Go to Birmingham The Pearl 8/19/2004 5

6 Reading 8 October - November Poetry Define unknown words through context clues and the author s use of comparison, contrast and cause and effect. Apply knowledge of connotation and denotation to determine the meaning of words. Infer the literal and figurative meaning of words and phrases and discuss the function of figurative language, including metaphors, similes and idioms. Explain ways in which the author conveys mood and tone through word choice, figurative language, and syntax. Explain how an author's choice of genre affects the expression of Examine symbols used in literary texts. 8/19/2004 6

7 Reading 8 October - November Myths, Legends and Folktales Examine and discuss the ways that different events (e.g., cultural, political, social, technological, and scientific events) impact and change the English language. Explain how authors pace action and use subplots, parallel episodes Explain how an author's choice of genre affects the expression of Explain ways in which the author conveys mood and tone through word choice, figurative language, and syntax. Examine symbols used in literary texts. 8/19/2004 7

8 Reading 8 December No Promises in the Wind (Novel) Explain how authors pace action and use subplots, parallel episodes Explain how an author's choice of genre affects the expression of No Promises in the Wind 8/19/2004 8

9 Reading 8 December Nonfiction (Autobiography / Biography) Define unknown words through context clues and the author s use of comparison, contrast and cause and effect. Determine the meanings and pronunciations of unknown words by using dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, technology and textual features, such as definitional footnotes or sidebars. Apply reading comprehension strategies, including making Answer literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing questions to Monitor own comprehension by adjusting speed to fit the purpose, or Use criteria to choose independent reading materials (e.g., personal interest, knowledge of authors and genres, or recommendations from others). Analyze information found in maps, charts, tables, graphs, diagrams, cutaways and overlays. Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., bandwagon, testimonial and emotional word repetition) and examples of bias and stereotyping. Identify the author's purpose and intended audience for the text. Analyze an author's argument, perspective or viewpoint and explain the development of key points. Recognize how writers cite facts, draw inferences and present opinion in informational text. Distinguish the characteristics of consumer materials (e.g., warranties, product information, instructional materials), functional or workplace documents (e.g., job-related materials, memoranda, instructions) and public documents (e.g., speeches or newspaper editorials). Explain ways in which the author conveys mood and tone through word choice, figurative language, and syntax. 8/19/2004 9

10 Reading 8 January - February Nonfiction (Essay / Newspaper / Magazine) Compare and contrast the treatment, scope and organization of ideas from different sources on the same topic. Assess the adequacy, accuracy and appropriateness of an author's details, identifying persuasive techniques (e.g., bandwagon, testimonial and emotional word repetition) and examples of bias and stereotyping. Identify the author's purpose and intended audience for the text. Analyze an author's argument, perspective or viewpoint and explain the development of key points. Recognize how writers cite facts, draw inferences and present opinion in informational text. Essays (Prentice Hall): -Narrative - Sancho, Debbie -Descriptive - Forest Fire -Persuasive - The Trouble With TV, The American Dreams -Informative - Board vs. Brown of Education Newspaper and Magazine (Information and Opinion Page) Reading 8 February Call of the Wild (Novel) Explain how authors pace action and use subplots, parallel episodes Explain how an author's choice of genre affects the expression of Call of the Wild 8/19/

11 Reading 8 March The Giver (Novel) Explain how authors pace action and use subplots, parallel episodes Explain how an author's choice of genre affects the expression of The Giver 8/19/

12 Reading 8 March Drama Apply reading comprehension strategies, including making Answer literal, inferential, evaluative and synthesizing questions to Independently read books for various purposes (e.g., for enjoyment, for literary experience, to gain information or to perform a task). Identify and explain various types of characters (e.g., flat, round Analyze the influence of setting in relation to other literary elements. Explain how authors pace action and use subplots, parallel episodes Compare and contrast different points of view (e.g., first person and Identify and explain universal themes across different works by the Explain how an author's choice of genre affects the expression of Identify examples of foreshadowing and flashback in a literary text. Explain ways in which the author conveys mood and tone through word choice, figurative language, and syntax. Examine symbols used in literary texts. Prentice Hall: Diary of Ann Frank (p.740) 8/19/

13 Reading 8 May Short Stories (Setting / Theme) Explain how an author's choice of genre affects the expression of Explain ways in which the author conveys mood and tone through word choice, figurative language, and syntax. Define unknown words through context clues and the author s use of comparison, contrast and cause and effect. Infer the literal and figurative meaning of words and phrases and discuss the function of figurative language, including metaphors, similes and idioms. Prentice Hall: -The Land and the Water -Grass Fire -Crime on Mars -The Tell-Tale Heart -Six Rows of Pompons -Thunk You, Ma am -Flowers for Algernon Reading 8 May Lottery Rose (Novel) Explain how authors pace action and use subplots, parallel episodes Explain ways in which the author conveys mood and tone through word choice, figurative language, and syntax. Examine symbols used in literary texts. Lottery Rose 8/19/