Unit 4
March 27 - May 12

Reading Informational

11-12.R.5 Cite relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including analyzing where the text implies ambiguity.

11-12.RI.7 Analyze how the author develops a text through an analysis or argument, including the sequence, the introduction and development and connections of ideas. 

11-12.R.10 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of structures across multiple texts about similar topics/themes, including whether the structures make points or events clear, effective, convincing, or engaging.

11-12.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 collective body of work. 

Writing

11-12.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex 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 complex ideas and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unified whole; utilize formatting, graphics, and multimedia to illustrate complexities. 

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

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

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

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

11-12.W.4 Conduct 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. Evaluate 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.

migrate

modify

requisite

reiterate

implication       

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