Zusak, Markus. (2007). Alfred A. Knopf. The Book Thief. London, Jack. The Call of the Wild Journals Graphic organizers books (See below) List of Technology Resources: graphic organizers at Collection of Voice of America Special English Short Stories (with audio) – (for movie selections) Audio books Read and Write Gold reading selections by type, theme, skill and level Graphic organizers at COMPREHENSION: INFORMATIONAL TEXT (CI) 4.R.CI.1 / 4.R.CI.2 / 4.R.CI.3 / 4.R.CI.4 / 4.R.CI.5 / 4.R.CI.6 / 4.R.CI.7 / 4.R.CI.8 4.R.CI.9 / 4.R.CI.10 / 4.R.CI.11 / 4.R.CI.12 / 4.R.CI.13 Essential Understandings: Effective summaries convey the theme or central ideas of the text and its • relationship to supporting ideas by citing textual evidence, drawing inferences, and predicting outcomes. Connections between individuals and events can be identified and analyzed in • text by applying appropriate reading strategies. Sentences, paragraphs, and chapters have specific in contributing to the • development of the overall idea. Figurative, connotative, and technical meaning impact the tone and precise • meaning of the text. The author’s point of view and purpose are revealed through analysis of • evidence, conflict, and view point. Integration of information from a variety of mediums (visual, textual, and digital) • leads to increased understanding. Analyzing how similar events are presented by different authors or in different • mediums deepens understanding of the Essential Questions:
Zusak, Markus. The Book Thief. (2007). Alfred A. Knopf. London, Jack. The Call of the Wild Journals Graphic organizers books (See below) List of Technology Resources: graphic organizers at – Collection of Voice of America Special English Short Stories (with audio) (for movie selections) Audio books Read and Write Gold reading selections by type, theme, skill and level Graphic organizers at COMPREHENSION: INFORMATIONAL TEXT (CI) 4.R.CI.1 / 4.R.CI.2 / 4.R.CI.3 / 4.R.CI.4 / 4.R.CI.5 / 4.R.CI.6 / 4.R.CI.7 / 4.R.CI.8 4.R.CI.9 / 4.R.CI.10 / 4.R.CI.11 / 4.R.CI.12 / 4.R.CI.13 Essential Understandings: • Effective summaries convey the theme or central ideas of the text and its relationship to supporting ideas by citing textual evidence, drawing inferences, and predicting outcomes. • Connections between individuals and events can be identified and analyzed in text by applying appropriate reading strategies. • Sentences, paragraphs, and chapters have specific in contributing to the development of the overall idea. • Figurative, connotative, and technical meaning impact the tone and precise meaning of the text. • The author’s point of view and purpose are revealed through analysis of evidence, conflict, and view point. • Integration of information from a variety of mediums (visual, textual, and digital) leads to increased understanding. • Analyzing how similar events are presented by different authors or in different mediums deepens understanding of the Essential Questions:
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