Unit 3
February 27 - May 19

Reading Informational

9-10.R.5 Cite relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as what inferences can be drawn from the text, including identifying where the text implies ambiguity.

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.11 Analyze how an author’s geographic location, identity or background, culture, and time period affect the perspective, point of view, purpose, and implicit/explicit messages of a text.

9-10.R.12 Compare a text to another text in a different medium analyzing the portrayal of the subject, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using the different mediums, and explain how and why the content stays faithful to or departs from the text or script.

9-10.RI.14 Analyze how two or more texts about the same topic shape their presentations by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts; identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation.

Writing

9-10.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey related ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. 

a. Introduce a topic; organize related ideas and information to make important connections and distinctions; utilize formatting, graphics, and multimedia to show relationships. 

b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, and examples. 

c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among related ideas. 

d. Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to clarify the relationships of the ideas. 

e. Use appropriate conventions and style for the audience, purpose, and task

9-10.W.4 Conduct more sustained research projects to craft an argument, answer a question, or provide an analysis. 

a. Gather, assess, and synthesize information from credible sources on the topic. 

b. Reflect on the evidence and generate ideas to demonstrate understanding of the topic and purpose. 

c. Avoid plagiarism by quoting, paraphrasing, and citing, using a standard format for citation of evidence. 

d. Interact and collaborate with others throughout the writing process.

attribute

hierarchy

demarcate

fundamental

democracy       

💡 It is essential to have students use these words throughout the unit, particularly in their performance tasks/assessments.