4th Quarter Essentials
I Can….
I Will…
I can evaluate a variety of media I will identify the similarities
and text.
and differences between
written and performed
literature.
I can infer the meaning of words I will use context clues,
and phrases as they are used in dictionary, a thesaurus or
text.
online resource to understand
the meaning of words and
phrases as used in text.
I will use a high yield strategy
to determine the meaning of
words and phrases.
I can interpret figurative
language in text.
I will identify different kinds of
figurative language a text.
I will examine the figurative
meaning of w word or phrase
and its affect on a text.
I can read text at the 8th grade
level.
I will use appropriate strategies
to ensure comprehension.
I can identify the sub genres of
information text.
I will read and understand
complex text on my own.
4th Quarter Essentials
As the year progresses, I can
show growth in confidence to
evaluate text.
I will show growth in:
I can critique the choices made
by the director or actors to stay
faithful to or depart from the
original text or script.
I will examine the choice made
by directors or actors to stay
faithful to or depart from the
original text or script.
 Making connections
 Finding textual evidence
 Determining text strength
I will explain the effects of the
director’s or actor’s choices to
stay faithful to or depart from
the original text or script.
I can evaluate the
advantage/disadvantage of
different presentation types.
I will know the benefits and
problems of all presentation
types.
I will identify the appropriate
audience for each presentation.
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I can determine the appropriate
tone/word choice for my
audience.
I will choose the language and
formality appropriate for my
audience.