Unit 2 Small Group Texts
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Revenge of the Geeks
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
marginalize
pariah
bigotry
Skill Vocabulary
argument
claim
evidence
variety
credibility
relevance
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Reasoning & Evidence
Standard(s)
🔍 9-10.R.13 Delineate and evaluate an argument and specific claims in a text, assessing the validity or fallacy of key statements by examining whether the supporting evidence is relevant and sufficient. Recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
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Sharing Perspectives Discussion Prompts
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Denotation & Connotation
Standard(s)
9-10.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
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Author's Style
Author's Style
Focus: Parallel Structure
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⏳Speaking & Listening
⏳Speaking & Listening
Focus: Multimedia Presentation
Standard(s)
9-10.SL.3 Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts.
a. Convey a clear perspective by concisely presenting and citing information, findings, and supporting evidence so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning.
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Encountering the Other: The Challenge for the 21st Century
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
doctrine
totalitarian
ideologies
Skill Vocabulary
lecture
introduction
rhetorical question
discussion
repetition
conclusion
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Literary Nonfiction
Standard(s)
9-10.RI.6 When reading texts, including those from diverse cultures, determine two or more main ideas, analyze the main ideas’ relationship to supporting ideas, and provide an objective summary that includes textual evidence.
🔍 9-10.R.10 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structures an author uses in an exposition, argument, or narrative, including whether the structure makes points or events clear, effective, convincing, or engaging.
Support/Resources
Sharing Perspectives Discussion Prompts
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Greek Root: -log-
Standard(s)
9-10.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
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Conventions
Conventions
Focus: Types of Phrases
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*key words: infinitive, inifinitive phrase
⏳Research
⏳Research
Focus: Digital Presentation
Standard(s)
9-10.SL.3 Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts.
a. Convey a clear perspective by concisely presenting and citing information, findings, and supporting evidence so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning.
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Supplementary Text
Poetry Collection
Poetry Collection
Vocabulary
perspective
entitled
interactions
Activities
Analyze Craft & Structure: Poetic Form
Word Study: Latin Prefix: en-
Author's Style: Poetic Form
Speaking & Listening: Poetry Reading
Standard(s)
9-10.R.10 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structures an author uses in an exposition, argument, or narrative, including whether the structure makes points or events clear, effective, convincing, or engaging.
9-10.R.14 Analyze two or more works of fiction with similar themes or topics, drawing on patterns of events, characters types, and stylistic choices.
9-10.SL.3 Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts.
a. Convey a clear perspective by concisely presenting and citing information, findings, and supporting evidence so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning.
Collaborative Performance Task: Argument
Collaborative Performance Task: Argument
💡Teacher Tip: This is a great discussion question, but for pacing considerations, perhaps a presentation is not necessary. Instead, you could arrange an informal discussion/debate or Socratic Seminar.
Focus: Multimedia Presentation
Prompt: You have read selections that deal with the idea of what it means to belong and what it means to be an outsider. Work with your group to develop a position on the following questions:
Is difference a weaknes? Is sameness a strength?
Then, create a multimedia presentation in which you use text, audio, and visuals to clearly state and defend your position.
Academic Vocabulary
contradict
negate
objection
verify
advocate
💡 It is essential to have students use these words throughout the unit, particularly in their performance tasks/assessments.
Standard(s)
9-10.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of complex topics or texts using logical reasoning and relevant evidence, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the argument presented.
9-10.SL.3 Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts.
a. Convey a clear perspective by concisely presenting and citing information, findings, and supporting evidence so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning.
Support/Resources
Collaborative Group Project Social Contract
Facilitating Socratic Seminars
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