• Remain consistent in style • Adapt claim(s) and and tone counterclaims to audience’s knowledge level and concerns • Use transitions to create cohesion between claim(s) and reasons, reasons and evidence, and claim(s) and counterclaims. • Use objective tone • Attend to norms and conventions of the subject area in which they are writing • Provide a concluding section S & L 9-10.1 Initiate and Lang.9-10.5 Demonstrate SL9-10.2 Integrate multiple participate effectively in a range understanding of figurative sources of information presented of collaborative discussions language, word relationships, and in diverse media or formats (e.g., in groups, and nuances in word meanings. visually, quantitatively*, orally) with diverse partners on a. Interpret figures of evaluating the credibility and grades 9–10 topics, texts, and speech (e.g., euphemism, accuracy of each source. issues, building on others’ ideas oxymoron) in context and analyze and expressing their own clearly their role in the text. Activity: Research paper followed and persuasively. b. Analyze nuances in the by a formal presentation using meaning of words with similar PowerPoint, Prezi, or some other Activity: Ongoing. Students will denotations. form of digital presentation. work together throughout the year in order to increase Activity: Ongoing; however, I Can: understanding and achieve primarily focused on with reading • Understand information common goals. There will also be Julius Caesar and determining presented in various formats group presentations and debates. figurative language, etc. • Explain its value or I Can: I Can: purpose • Participate in one-on-one • Use figurative language discussions o Similes • Participate in group o Metaphors discussions o Personification
• Remain consistent in style and tone • Adapt claim(s) and counterclaims to audience’s knowledge level and concerns • Use transitions to create cohesion between claim(s) and reasons, reasons and evidence, and claim(s) and counterclaims. • Use objective tone • Attend to norms and conventions of the subject area in which they are writing • Provide a concluding section S & L 9-10.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions in groups, and with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. Activity: Ongoing. Students will work together throughout the year in order to increase understanding and achieve common goals. There will also be group presentations and debates. I Can: • Participate in one-on-one discussions • Participate in group discussions Lang.9-10.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text. b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. Activity: Ongoing; however, primarily focused on with reading Julius Caesar and determining figurative language, etc. I Can: • Use figurative language o Similes o Metaphors o Personification SL9-10.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively*, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. Activity: Research paper followed by a formal presentation using PowerPoint, Prezi, or some other form of digital presentation. I Can: • Understand information presented in various formats • Explain its value or purpose
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