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3. Student Learning Map
- Topic:11: Science Fiction
- Subject(s):English Language Arts
- Days:10
- Grade(s):5
Key Learning:
Science fiction blends scientific principles with literary elements to cause the reader to speculate on other possibilities of our known world.
Unit Essential Question(s):
Concept: Themes in Science Fiction
Concept: Blending Science and Fiction to Write a Science Fiction Story
Lesson Essential Question(s):How does science fiction compare and contrast to other types of fiction as well as scientific principals?
(A)Lesson Essential Question(s):What common themes occur in science fiction?
(ET)How do readers use details from the text to explain an author's use of symbolism in science fiction?
(A)How does an author use the genre of science fiction to voice his/her opinion on issues in society?
(ET)Lesson Essential Question(s):How can writers use informational text to collect background on new discoveries in science and technology to weave into a story?
(A)How do writers write a narrative piece of writing using a science fiction format?
(A)How can writers create interest in science fiction by expressing ideas vividly through language techniques?
(A)How do readers write a science fiction book review using details from the text?
(ET)Lesson Essential Question(s):What are differences among subjective, objective, and demonstrative pronouns?
(A)How do I properly use subjective pronouns?
(A)How do I properly use objective pronouns?
(A)How do I properly use demonstrative pronouns?
(A)Lesson Essential Question(s):Lesson Essential Question(s):
Additional Information:
Polk County Schools
Curriculum Map/Monthly Focus Calendar
Reading Comprehension Skill Sequence
August: Compare/Contrast
September: Author's Purpose
October: Main Idea
November: Text Elements
(literary elements, text features, plot, etc.)
December: Sequence
January: Cause/Effect
February: Inference
March: Fact/Opinion
Embedded throughout the year:
*Reference and Research
*Vocabulary
*Summarizing
Harcourt Trophies
Week 35, May 17 - 21, 2010, Distant Voyages: A Changing Planet - "The Case of the Flying Saucer People" by Seymour Simon
Week 36, May 24 - 28, 2010, Distant Voyages: School Rules - "The Fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov
Week 37, June 1 - 4, 2010, Teacher Discretion: Trade books or stories for previewing 6th grade concepts, skills and vocabulary
Week 38, June 7 - 9, 2010, Teacher Discretion: Trade books or stories for previewing 6th grade concepts, skills and vocabulary
Resources:
Acquisition Lesson:
1. What are the characteristics of a science fiction story?Extending Thinking Lesson: