Critical Thinking
How do I use the research process to answer a question?
How do I think critically about information?
Reading - Reading multiple fiction examples of American writing in order to read for author purpose, including identifying and analyzing various literary methods in order to find thematic development.
Writing - Writing about the reading pieces effectively, including developing arguments to explain how an author purposefully creates aspects of a writing piece in order to convey messages and ideas to the reader.
Speaking and Listening - Working collaboratively to unpack and defend understandings and analyses of authors' intentions and messages, including defending a point of view
Grammar and Vocabulary - Developing an understanding of grade-appropriate grammar in order to both express oneself clearly, but also to recognize patterns and purposeful distinctions made by authors in their writing.
L2 Editing and proofreading
SL2 Multiple source eval in various media
W8 Research question evidence sources
W7 research subject to question
W5 Plan, revise, edit
W4 Written style appropriate to task
W2 Write informative/explanatory texts
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