Milestone 1: Reading Critically

Stepping Stone #1: What tools can I use to determine meaning of an unknown word?

Inferences # M1A1

Open the worksheet to the right and make a copy.
Watch the video below the worksheet called "Inference Video." As you watch, complete the worksheet you made a copy of in the previous step.
After completing the note-catcher read the poem "For My People" that is linked on the worksheet.
After you have read the poem continue to finish the remainder of the worksheet which asks you to find and define unknown words from the "For My People" poem.
Once you have completed the worksheet turn this in through Slate.

Inference Note Catcher

Stepping stone 2: How do I determine the main idea of a text?

Main Idea#M1A2

Step 1: Open and make a copy of the worksheet to the right.

Step 2: Watch the video to the right titled "Central Idea Power Point". As you watch complete the worksheet you opened in the previous step.

Step 2: As you continue to work on the worksheet you will use the skills from the video to create a better understanding of the poem "For My People" from the previous assignment.

Step 3: Submit to Slate once completed

Text Coding to Determine the Main Idea of a Text

Content Specific Words #M1A3

Step 1: Open and complete Google slide located to the right.

Step 2: Once you have finished turn in slide and worksheet from Assignment 2A into SLATE.

Content Specific Words

Performance Task #M1PT1 ELA: Reading Strategies & Central Idea (1.1 & 1.2)

Performance Task #M1PT1

Step 1: Open the Google slide.

Step 2: Make a copy and complete the required slides. Remember to use your notes and last two assignments to help you complete this performance task.

Step 3: Turn into Slate.

Step 4: Once you are given scores write them on your credit slip.

*Remember the performance task is the opportunity to show what you know and demonstrate you have mastered the content. Take your time and turn in your BEST work.

PT 1 (1.1, 1.2)

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ELA 1.2 SF Competency.png

Stepping Stone 3: Determine purpose. How do I figure out what the author is trying to teach me?

Purpose#M1A4

Step 1: Watch the video located on the right. As you watch take notes on the note catcher provided below.

Step 2. Open the Google slides, make a copy and complete the required slides.

Step 3. Turn both the notes and the completed slides in through Slate.

Purpose notes

1.3 How to Purpose

Character development #M1A5

Step 1: Watch and listen to the story Horton Hears a Who.

Step 2: Select 1 character to complete the worksheet located below.

Step 3. Once finished turn in the assignment in through SLATE.

Character development

Performance Task #M1PT2: Purpose ( ELA 1.3)

Performance Task #M1PT2

Step 1: Open the Google slide.

Step 2: Make a copy and complete the required slides. Remember to use your notes and last assignment to help you complete this performance task.

Step 3: Turn into Slate.

Step 4: Once you are given scores write them on your credit slip.

*Remember the performance task is the opportunity to show what you know and demonstrate you have mastered the content. Take your time and turn in your BEST work.

ELA 1.3

Stop

Before moving onto the next Milestone complete the following steps:

Open the Competency Dashboard in Slate.
Get your ELA credit slip.
Using the scores in the Competency Dashboard to fill in your credit slip.
Conference with your teacher about your score and how that translates into a percentage.
If you are happy with your grade move onto the next Milestone. If you are unhappy revise a Performance task and resubmit. Once you are satisfied with your grade move onto the next Milestone.

Milestone 1: Reading Critically

Stepping Stone #1: What tools can I use to determine meaning of an unknown word?

Inferences # M1A1

Open the worksheet to the right and make a copy.

After completing the note-catcher read the poem "For My People" that is linked on the worksheet.

After you have read the poem continue to finish the remainder of the worksheet which asks you to find and define unknown words from the "For My People" poem.

Once you have completed the worksheet turn this in through Slate.

Stepping stone 2: How do I determine the main idea of a text?

Main Idea#M1A2

Step 1: Open and make a copy of the worksheet to the right.

Step 2: Watch the video to the right titled "Central Idea Power Point". As you watch complete the worksheet you opened in the previous step.

Step 2: As you continue to work on the worksheet you will use the skills from the video to create a better understanding of the poem "For My People" from the previous assignment.

Step 3: Submit to Slate once completed

Performance Task #M1PT1 ELA: Reading Strategies & Central Idea (1.1 & 1.2)

Performance Task #M1PT1

Step 1: Open the Google slide.

Step 2: Make a copy and complete the required slides. Remember to use your notes and last two assignments to help you complete this performance task.

Step 3: Turn into Slate.

Step 4: Once you are given scores write them on your credit slip.

Stepping Stone 3: Determine purpose. How do I figure out what the author is trying to teach me?

Purpose#M1A4

Step 1: Watch the video located on the right. As you watch take notes on the note catcher provided below.

Step 2. Open the Google slides, make a copy and complete the required slides.

Step 3. Turn both the notes and the completed slides in through Slate.

Performance Task #M1PT2: Purpose ( ELA 1.3)

Performance Task #M1PT2

Step 1: Open the Google slide.

Step 2: Make a copy and complete the required slides. Remember to use your notes and last assignment to help you complete this performance task.

Step 3: Turn into Slate.

Step 4: Once you are given scores write them on your credit slip.

Stop

Move onto Milestone 2