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3. Student Learning Map
- Topic:Narrative Techniques
- Subject(s):English Language Arts
- Days:160
- Grade(s):8
Key Learning:
Understanding the characteristics of narrative text and proper application of reading strategies contribute to our comprehension and enjoyment of stories.
Unit Essential Question(s):
Concept: Characteristics of Narrative Text
Concept: Author's Purpose and Perspective
Concept: Purposeful Reading Lesson Essential Question(s):How are the characteristics of narrative text critical in creating an effective story?
-Inrtoduce in the first month of school
(A)Lesson Essential Question(s):Lesson Essential Question(s):What tools can the reader use to determine the meaning and pronounciation of new vocabulary?
-Ongoing
(A)How are prefixes, suffixes and root words used to determine meaning of words or phrases?
*Discussion with 7th Grade
(A)What current words/phrases are derived from Anglo-Saxon, Greek, and Latin mythology?
*Discussion with 7th Grade
(A)How does the reader use inference, paraphrasing, and summarizing to determine main idea of narrative text?
-Ongoing
(A)What strategies help the reader make and confirm predictions about his reading? (inductive reasoning)
-Ongoing
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Additional Information:
The 9-12 ELA Model Curriculum currently reflects the highest expectations. Lesson Essential Questions and the literature selected for use in teaching the curriculum should be adapted based on the level of course, level of students, and district/school/teacher choice of literary works to use in instruction. The ELA Model Curriculum will include standards driven ELA courses by December 2008.
Resources:
Culminating Activity:
1. Untitled Culminating ActivityAcquisition Lesson:
1. How are the characteristics of narrative text critical in creating an effective story?-Inrtoduce in the first month of school3. How does the author's purpose affect how he writes a narrative?-Ongoing4. How does word choice affect the meaning and impact of a narrative?-Ongoing5. What tools can the reader use to determine the meaning and pronounciation of new vocabulary?-Ongoing8. How does the reader use inference, paraphrasing, and summarizing to determine main idea of narrative text?-OngoingExtending Thinking Lesson:
1. How do literary elements compare in different texts? (compare/contrast)-Introduce in October2. What strategies help the reader make and confirm predictions about his reading? (inductive reasoning)-Ongoing