Third 9 Weeks: 

• • Reading- Informational, News Articles

  • Writing- Argumentative

  • Communication- Collaboration

Current Reading Standards:

• RI.7.1 Integrate information presented in different media or formats to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue. 

• RI.8.2 Identify text features and structures that support an author’s ideas or claim.

• RI.11.1 Identify text features and structures that support an author’s idea or claim.

• RI.11.2 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not supported.

I can provide information in different formats that supports my topic.

I can identify text features and structures that support the claim.

I can trace the argument and claims.

I can find the reasons and evidence to support the claim.

Current Writing Standards:

Standard 1: W.1.1 Write arguments that:

• W.1.1a Introduce a focused claim and organize reasons and evidence clearly;

• W.1.1.b Use information from multiple print and multimedia sources;

• W.1.1c Support claims with clear reasons & relevant evidence, using credible sources & demonstrating an understanding of the topic/ text;

• W.1.1g Establish and maintain a formal style; and

• W.1.1h Provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the argument.

I can write an argumentative email or paper.

I can introduce a focused claim to my argument.

I can organize reasons and evidence clearly to support my argument.

I can use information from more than one source.

I can support my claims with reasons and evidence.

I can share the information on my sources.

I can provide a conclusion that supports my argument.

Current Communication Standards:

• C.1.3 Apply effective communication techniques and the use of formal or informal voice based on audience and setting.

• C.2.1 Gather information from print and multimedia sources to articulate claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details that support themes or central ideas to express perspectives clearly.

• C.2.2 Distinguish between credible and non-credible sources of information.

• C.2.3 Quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.

• C.2.4 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using standard English when indicated or appropriate.

• C.3.1 Analyze the impact of selected media and formats on meaning.

• C.3.2 Utilize multimedia to enrich presentations.

• C.4.1 Determine the effectiveness of a speaker’s argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

• C.4.2 Identify the speaker’s use of chronological, cause/effect, problem/solution, and compare/contrast relationships to convey messages.

• C.4.3 Determine how the speaker articulates a clear message; monitors audience awareness; addresses possible misconceptions or objections; chooses appropriate media; and uses an appropriate style for the audience.

• C.5.1 Consider the audience when selecting presentation types.

• C.5.2 Select and integrate craft techniques to impact the audience.