English

Students will be able to cite evidence.

Students will be able to write an objective summary, determine theme(s) of a text, and write a thematic statement.

Students will analyze dialogue and how it propels action or shows character.

Students will be able to determine the author’s point of view, perspective, and purpose.

Students will become familiar with different mediums, including technology, and be able to publish their work.

Students will write original narratives.

Students will write explanatory/informational texts to examine or compare topics.

Students will cite strong evidence to support a claim.

Students will be able to write succinct summaries and determine the theme of texts.

Students will be able to determine the meanings of words.

Students will be able to analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots, nonlinear plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise