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Yellow Highlight Indicates A DESE Priority Standard
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QA-Indicates a standard that is tested on the Quarterly Assessment
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OngoingPLC Questions I: The goal of this unit is for students to analyze, discuss and write about works of literary nonfiction.


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StrandWriting
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District Grammar Matrix8.W.3.A.cc.Conventions of standard English and usage: Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including spelling and punctuation.2DMDM
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Unit 1: Blended Writing/FictionThe goal of this unit is for students to improve the communication of their personal stories by applying revision strategies to their writing.

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Essential Question:How do essential components of the writing process and of texts guide writers in the communication of ideas in narrative form? 3rd4th
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StrandReading Literature
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11-12.RL.1.BDetermine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials.4M
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11-12.RL.2.BAnalyze a case in which recognizing point of view requires distinguishing what is directly stated in a text from what is implied.
(e.g., satire, sarcasm, irony, or understatement)."		4M
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11-12.RL.2.CEvaluate how the author's word choices and use of syntax contribute to a text's overall meaning, tone, and aesthetic impact.4M
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StrandWriting
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11-12.W.2.AFollow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience; self-select and blend (when appropriate) previously learned narrative, expository, and argumentative writing techniques.6DMM
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11-12.W.3.A.aa. Organization and content: Introduce the topic, maintain a clear focus throughout the text, and provide a conclusion that follows from the text. Achieve the writer's purpose and enhance the reader's understanding of and experience with the text by "making choices regarding organization and content."3DMM
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11-12.W.3.A.bb. Word choice, syntax, and style: Choose precise language and make syntactical choices to reflect an understanding of how language functions in different contexts and enhance the reader's understanding of the text.3M
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11-12.W.3.A.cc.Conventions of standard English and usage: Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including spelling and punctuation.3DMDM
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11-12.W.3.A.dd.Use a variety of appropriate transitions to clarify "relationships, connect ideas and
claims, and signal time shifts." 		3DMM
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Unit 2: Critical Reading/NovelThe goal of this unit is for students to read, evaluate, and demonstrate their understanding of the texts.

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Essential Question:How do readers make meaning from complex texts?3rd4th
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StrandReading Literary Text
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11-12.RL.1.ADraw conclusions, infer, and analyze by citing relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including where the text leaves matters uncertain. QA4M
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11-12.RL.1.CInterpret visual elements of a text and draw conclusions from them (when applicable).2M
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11-12.RL.1.DUsing appropriate text, determine two or more themes in a text, analyze their development throughout the text, and relate the themes to human nature and the world; provide an objective and concise summary of the text. QA4M
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11-12.RL.3.AAnalyze the representation of a subject in two different artistic mediums (e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry), including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment.4M
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11-12.RL.3.DRead and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, independently and proficiently. QA2M
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StrandReading Informational Text
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11-12.RI.1.ADraw conclusions, infer, and analyze by citing relevant and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including where the text leaves matters uncertain.4DMM
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11-12.RI.2.BAnalyze a text in which the author's point of view is not obvious and requires distinguishing what is directly stated from what is implied.4M
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11-12.RI.2.CEvaluate how the author's word choice and use of syntax contribute to a text's overall meaning and tone.5M
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11-12.RI.3.DRead and comprehend informational text independently and proficiently.2DMM
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StrandSpeaking and Listening
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11-12.SL.1.AWork with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed.5M
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