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Learning Target Unit Sheet Course_Eng. IV_____

Chapter ____ / Unit_Heroes – then and now
Day # / Common Core/QualityCore Standard (s)
Days 5 thru 10 / Reading
Key Ideas and Details
RL/RI 11-12.1Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
RL/RI.11-12.2 Determine two or more central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text, including how they interact and build on one another to provide a complex analysis; provide an objective summary of the text.
Craft and Structure
RL.11-12.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RL/RI 11-12.7 Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry); evaluating how each version interprets the source text.
Writing -- Text Type and Purposes
W.11-12.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
b. Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most significant and relevant facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic.
Language
Knowledge of language
L.11-12.3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
L.11-12.6. Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Learning Targets (I Can’s)
Reading
I can give examples from the texts to explain and support what it is saying (reasoning)
I can interpret how the themes/central ideas of the texts Beowulf and Sir Gawainexpress the ideals and values of the societies during which they were written (reasoning)
I can define and find examples of kenning , alliteration and appositives in Beowulf (knowledge)
I can compare and contrasts these ideals/values with those of today’s society (reasoning)
I can determine the meaning of figurative language in Beowulf and Sir Gawain and express connotative meaning from the texts (reasoning)
I can compare and contrast the written text of Beowulf with the modern movie version, explaining how societal values contribute to the different interpretations. (reasoning)
Writing
I can organize complex ideas and information in my writing, citing examples from the texts, to make connections between the stories of heroes from our text with those of modern stories of heroic people (reasoning and product)
Language
I can understand denotative meanings of words to comprehend more fully when I am reading (knowledge and reasoning)