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Unit 3 Goals:
Unit 3: Self-Image
Major Text: A Separate Peace
Upon completion of Unit 3, each of the following objectives must be mastered:
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WEEK 1:
L.9-10.4.: Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grades 9-10
reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies..
I can write a sentence using a vocabulary word
with the pattern of the word to demonstrate its
meaning.
I can write a grammatically correct sentence
using a vocabulary word and context clues.
I can determine the meaning of a word based on
its root.
WEEK 2:
L.9-10.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation and spelling when
writing. 1. Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
2. Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
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I can identify a colon and a semi-colon.
I can use a colon to introduce a list.
I can use a colon to introduce a quotation.
I can use a semi colon to combine two independent
clauses.
Week 3:
L. 9-10.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
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I can define a simple sentence
I can write a simple sentence
I can define a compound sentence.
I can write a compound sentence.
I can define a complex sentence.
I can write a complex sentence.
I can define a compound-complex sentence.
I can write a compound-complex sentence.
I can write different types of sentences and
implement them into my writing.
WEEK 4:
L. 9-10.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking:
1. Use parallel structure
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I can define parallel structure as the use of the
same pattern of words that show two or more
ideas have the same level of importance.
I can identify parallel structure in sentences
listing gerunds (attaching “-ing” to verbs, making
them nouns).
I can identify parallel structure in sentences
listing 2 or more verbs using –ly as an ending.
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I can define a noun phrase.
I can define a verb phrase.
I can define a noun clause.
I will recognize the difference between a noun phrase
and clause in writing.
I can use noun and verb phrases in my writing and/or
speech.
I will demonstrate understanding of different phrases
and clauses in highlighting usage in both literature and
in my own writing.
WEEK 5 and 6:
W. 9-10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information
clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, analysis of content.
I can write an informative claim that responds to a
prompt.
I can find relevant and appropriate textual
evidence that supports my claim.
I can write an interpretation/analysis of textual
evidence in order to explain how my evidence
proves my claim.
I can write a concluding statement or paragraph
that supports information and explanation
presented.
I can structure an essay using an introductory
paragraph, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.