Care Cycle (4 weeks)
Aug 24th – Sept 18th
Content Area Support
Sept 21st – Oct 16th
Content Area Support
Skill Focus
Citing Textual Evidence
Using Correct
Conventions
Science
Social Studies
Vocabulary
Text Structure
Science
Social Studies
Standards
RL/RI.1.1Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
L.1.1c Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar
and usage when writing or speaking - Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts
in pronoun number and person
L.1.2b Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English
capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing - Spell correctly
Assessment Tool
ELA Formative 5
Assessment Date
Sept 16th – 18th
In-house
Assessment
Oct 14th – 16th
RST.1.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts
RH.1.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary
sources.
R.2.4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining
technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices
shape meaning or tone.
R.2.5 Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and
larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other
and the whole.
RST 2.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to
grades 6–8 texts and topics.
RST.2.5 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major
sections contribute to the whole and to an understanding of the topic.
RH.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
RH.2.5 Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively,
causally).
Oct 19th – Nov 13th
Central/Main Idea and
Key Details
Evaluate Claims
Content Area Support
Science
Social Studies
Nov 16th – Dec 18th
Content Area Support
Jan 4th – Jan 29th
Drawing Inferences
Citing Textual Evidence
Science
Social Studies
Text Structure
Vocabulary
R.1.2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development;
summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
R.3.8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the
validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
In-house
Assessment
Nov 12th -13th
In-house
Assessment
Dec 16th -17th
In-house
Assessment
Jan 27th -29th
RST.1.2 Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
RST.3.8 Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and
speculation in a text.
RH.1.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source;
provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
RH.3.8 Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
R.1.1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical
inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support
conclusions drawn from the text.
RST.1.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts
RH.1.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary
sources.
R.2.4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining
technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices
shape meaning or tone.
R.2.5 Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and
larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other
and the whole.
Content Area Support
Science
Social Studies
Feb 1st – Feb 26th
Content Area Support
Central/Main Idea and
Details
Evaluate Claims
Science
Social Studies
Feb 29th – Apr 1st
Content Area Support
Drawing Inferences
Citing Textual Evidence
Science
Social Studies
RST 2.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific words
and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to
grades 6–8 texts and topics.
RST.2.5 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how the major
sections contribute to the whole and to an understanding of the topic.
RH.2.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
RH.2.5 Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively,
causally).
R.1.2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development;
summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
R.3.8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the
validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
RST.1.2 Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate
summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
RST.3.8 Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and
speculation in a text.
RH.1.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source;
provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
RH.3.8 Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
R.1.1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical
inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support
conclusions drawn from the text
RST.1.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts
RH.1.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary
sources.
In-house
Assessment
Feb 24th – 26th
In-house
Assessment
Mar 30th – Apr 1st