to understand summarize while and adverbs evidenced in Theory of Middle School “Two “Maslow’s history. Consider reading. (positive, Kinds.” Motivation and Library/Computers agreement, how both may comparative, and Human Needs,” adjectives, complement one Draw conclusions by superlative) a formal infographic (p. 302) coordinate another. connecting argument in which adjectives, adverbs, important ideas to Identify personal you agree or 2-3 Poetry: adjectives, adverbs: Analyze how the come to a larger and possessive disagree with an Nobody, Who positive, “I’m text is organized. understanding. pronouns and author’s idea by Are You?” by Emily comparative, and Consider how compose stating a claim, Dickenson (OLL) superlative headings contribute grammatically providing reasons to text structure. correct sentences. supported with *”The Railway Modern Language Recognize to correct examples, by Emily Dickinson Association (MLA) Identify an author’s the use of vague organizing ideas (p. 315) for crediting sources claim and consider pronouns. logically, and Primary sources which information ending with a Rider,” by Secondary sources “The or evidence Classify the four conclusion. Naomi Shihab Nye supports this claim. functions of a (p. 332) sentence: *Compare and Differentiate declarative, contrast a fictional Cynthia Sylvia “Sarah between various interrogative, portrayal of a time, Stout Would Not methods of imperative, and place, or character Take the Garbage persuasion. exclamatory. and a historical Out,” by Shel Consider how or account of the Silverstein (p. 356) why an author Analyze sentence same period as a chooses one method structure to means or Suggesting reading: over another. differentiate understanding how Leveled Complexity between simple, authors of fiction Who Am I Without Analyze the role of compound, use or alter history. Him? By Sharon figurative language complex, and Flake/650L in expressing ideas. compound-complex Create a literary sentences. sociogram graphic by On My Honor, organizer Marion Dane Identify representing the Bauer/750L and independent relationships among clauses. Use characters. Write a Roll of Thunder, Hear commas and brief description of my Cry by Mildred D. semicolons
to understand history. Consider how both may complement one another. Analyze how the text is organized. Consider how headings contribute to text structure. Identify an author’s claim and consider which information or evidence supports this claim. Differentiate between various methods of persuasion. Consider how or why an author chooses one method over another. Analyze the role of figurative language in expressing ideas. summarize while reading. Draw conclusions by connecting important ideas to come to a larger understanding. and adverbs (positive, comparative, and superlative) Identify personal and possessive pronouns and compose grammatically correct sentences. Recognize to correct the use of vague pronouns. Classify the four functions of a sentence: declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory. Analyze sentence structure to differentiate between simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. Identify and independent clauses. Use commas and semicolons evidenced in “Two Kinds.” a formal argument in which you agree or disagree with an author’s idea by stating a claim, providing reasons supported with examples, organizing ideas logically, and ending with a conclusion. *Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period as a means or understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history. Create a literary sociogram graphic organizer representing the relationships among characters. Write a brief description of “Maslow’s Theory of Motivation and Human Needs,” infographic (p. 302) 2-3 Poetry: “I’m Nobody, Who Are You?” by Emily Dickenson (OLL) *”The Railway by Emily Dickinson (p. 315) “The Rider,” by Naomi Shihab Nye (p. 332) “Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out,” by Shel Silverstein (p. 356) Suggesting reading: Leveled Complexity Who Am I Without Him? By Sharon Flake/650L On My Honor, by Marion Dane Bauer/750L Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry by Mildred D. Middle School Library/Computers agreement, adjectives, coordinate adjectives, adverbs, adjectives, adverbs: positive, comparative, and superlative Modern Language Association (MLA) for crediting sources Primary sources Secondary sources
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