Reading skills across units:
SWBAT identify Main Idea
SWBAT identify supporting details
SWBAT identify extraneous information
SWBAT summarize the main ideas
SWBAT make text to text connections
SWBAT make text to world connections
SWBAT make text to self connections
SWBAT evaluate the text
SWBAT make inferences/generalizations/conclusions
SWBAT determine validity of conclusions
SWBAT visualize
SWBAT identify sensory details
SWBAT identify figurative language
SWBAT understand cause and effect
SWBAT understand sequence
SWBAT identify types of conflict
SWBAT make inferences about character traits
SWBAT identify mood
SWBAT identify tone
SWBAT determine the meaning of vocabulary in context
SWBAT figure out meaning of multiple meaning words in context
SWBAT determine meaning of phrases (Language usage) using context clues
SWBAT understand the organization of piece
SWBAT create an outline of the text
SWBAT use graphic organizers to organize information in texts
SWBAT understand the difference between Fact and opinion:
SWBAT identify the genre or place to locate more information on a set topic
SWBAT classify different literary works by genre
SWBAT question the text
SWBAT identify similarities and differences between two things
SWBAT compare and contrast two things
SWBAT identify the setting
SWBAT identify the theme
SWBAT identify symbols in the text
SWBAT identify the author’s purpose
SWBAT identify point of view
SWBAT make predictions
SWBAT clarify meaning
SWBAT locate information in the text (right there)
SWBAT identify the different parts of the plot
SWBAT identify the angle/slant of the argument
SWBAT identify text features
Writing skills across units:
SWBAT write a title that captures the main idea
SWBAT write a topic sentence
SWBAT write a lead sentence
SWBAT write a thesis sentence
SWBAT write supporting details (SWBAT quote and cite sources** higher level writing skill)
SWBAT analyze the supporting details/ explain why the details are significant
SWBAT use transitions between sentences and paragraphs
SWBAT write concluding sentences
SWBAT write an introduction
SWBAT write a conclusion
SWBAT write a five paragraph essay
SWBAT write a 5-7 sentence paragraph with analysis
SWBAT write a conclusion
SWBAT write figurative language
SWBAT write descriptively (sensory details)
SWBAT show not tell
SWBAT compare and contrast
SWBAT write poetry ** only poetry unit
SWBAT edit piece for grammar
SWBAT revise piece to clarify meaning
Grammar skills:
SWBAT vary sentence structure
SWBAT use editing marks
SWBAT use punctuation correctly
SWBAT use correct tense of verbs
SWBAT write sentences with parallel structure
SWBAT identify parts of a sentence
SWBAT identify the different parts of speech
SWBAT follow subject-verb agreement
SWBAT use comparatives and superlatives correctly
SWBAT use articles correctly
SWBAT modify a verb correctly
Listening skills across units:
SWBAT identify the important information and main idea
SWBAT take notes
SWBAT make a Harvard outline
SWBAT determine which graphic organizer is most appropriate to the type/genre of piece
SWBAT organize the information into a graphic organizer
SWBAT organize information to display sequence of events