Units of Study
Reading & Writing
Unit 1: Reading Strategies/Genre Review
Essential Questions:
How can we show that we understand the theme or central idea of a text?
How should we explain what we think or feel about a text?
How do we communicate clearly in writing?
Key Skills and Concepts:
Cite text evidence
Determine theme or central idea
Summarize
ELP only: Analyze point of view
Write clear informative text
Vocabulary & Word Study
On-Going
Essential Question:
How do we determine the meaning of new or unfamiliar words?
Key Skills and Concepts:
Academic vocabulary
Multiple-meaning words
Greek and Latin roots and affixes
Consult reference materials (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus)
Use context clues
Determine the most appropriate strategy to identify or infer the meaning of a new or unfamiliar word
Grammar & Mechanics
On-Going
Essential Question:
How do grammar, mechanics, and the conventions of English affect our comprehension of what we read and the meaning of what we write?
Key Skills and Concepts:
Parts of speech
Sentence structure
Recognize and follow the rules and conventions of standard English: spelling, grammar, capitalization, and punctuation
Edit and proofread written work