11^th grade

6 lessons

This unit focuses on making connections using stimulus materials which feature problem/solution and human suffering.

Students practice persuasive writing techniques, using text features, and presentation skills

This unit consists of six lessons. Students work on making text to self, text to world and text to text connections, analysis and evaluation of problem-solving and persuasive skills, analysis of literary elements, locating and interpreting text features and text elements, and honing presentation skills.

Handouts including graphic organizers

Formative and Summative Assessment

Glossary

Lessons One, Three, Four and Six represent one 50-minute class period. Lessons Two and Five represent two 50-minute class periods. The Summative Assessment is estimated to last two 50-minute periods.

Background Knowledge and Making Connections	Word	HTML (with links to documents)
Problem/Solution	Word	HTML (with links to documents)
Comparing and Contrasting Fiction and Nonfiction Using Graphic Organizers	Word	HTML (with links to documents)
Author's Style	Word	HTML (with links to documents)
Persuasive Elements	Word	HTML (with links to documents)
Writing Process - Revision and Editing	Word	HTML (with links to documents)

Why are connections between text and self and text and text important for students?

What can students learn by analyzing connections between literature and its historical period and culture?

How can effective presentation skills aid students after formal education?

Why is evaluating problem/solution important?

How does author's style and use of complex literary techniques affect the reader?

Why is it important for students to be able to locate, interpret and apply fiction and nonfiction text elements and text features?

How does following the writing process improve student writing?

How does improving persuasive abilities enhance speaking performance?

How does the ability to create appropriate graphic organizers aid student performance in other areas?

PREVIOUS LEARNING

TARGETED LEARNING

FUTURE LEARNING

At previous levels, students compare, contrast, analyze and evaluate connections between information and relationships in fiction and nonfiction works, text ideas and self, and text ideas and the world.

At previous levels, students analyze point of view, mood, theme, setting, plot and characterization.

At previous levels, students identify and evaluate problem-solving processes of characters in text.

Throughout earlier grades, students evaluate accuracy of evidence, and analyze use of details, word choice, and organization.

Students at previous grade levels use appropriate body language, incorporate media or technology, and respond to questions in presentations and discussions.

Students in earlier grades create graphic organizers to provide a structure for information.

Students at previous levels follow the writing process to write effectively in various forms of writing.

Students at previous levels locate, interpret, and apply information in title, table of contents and glossary; and recognize text features of fiction, poetry and drama in grade-level text.

R1I Compare, contrast, analyze and evaluate connections between information and relationships in various fiction and nonfiction works, text ideas and own experiences, and text ideas and the world by analyzing and evaluating the relationship between literature and its historical period and culture.

R2C Analyze character, plot, setting, point of view, and development of theme across genres. Evaluate the effect of author’s style and complex literary techniques.Evaluate proposed solutions in a given text.

R3C Identify, analyze, and evaluate logic, reasonableness and audience appeal of arguments in texts; faulty reasoning and unfounded inferences; accuracy and adequacy of evidence; and author’s use of information and logic to express his ideas.

LS2A Create concise presentations incorporating media and technology in which the speaker responds to feedback, defends ideas, and demonstrates poise and self-control.

W1A Create a variety of appropriate graphic organizers. Follow the writing process to create a persuasive letter.

R2A Locate, interpret and apply information in title, table of contents, glossary, and recognize the text features of fiction, poetry and drama in grade-level text.

In the workplace, higher education, and in daily life, people must evaluate connections between written text, the world, and themselves.

Analysis is an important skill for success in the workplace and academic life.

To be successful in the workplace, college, and life, students must be able to make good decisions after evaluating the possible solutions.

Future success depends on the students’ abilities to analyze and evaluate arguments.

Workplace and academic success are enhanced by mastery of presentation skills.

Organizing information in graphic form leads to enhanced organizational skills.

To be successful in the workplace, college and life, students must be able to follow a multi-step process and effectively use persuasion.

Successfully navigating and interpreting nonfiction text is an important life skill.