Reading/Language ARts: 4th 9 Weeks

Please note that the pacing and order of these objectives is subject to change.

April/May

Reading – Traditional Lit (Myths – Part 2)/Media Literacy/Research

Writing – Research

 

Reading:

Students are expected to:

· Describe the phenomena explained in origin myths from various cultures 3B

· explain how messages conveyed in various forms of media are presented differently (e.g., documentaries, online information, televised news); consider the difference in techniques used in media (e.g., commercials, documentaries, news); identify the point of view of media presentations; and analyze various digital media venues for levels of formality and informality. 14 ABCD

 

Writing:

Students are expected to:

·  brainstorm, consult with others, decide upon a topic, and formulate open-ended questions to address the major research topic; and  generate a research plan for gathering relevant information about the major research question. 23 AB

· follow the research plan to collect data from a range of print and electronic resources (e.g., reference texts, periodicals, web pages, online sources) and data from experts;  differentiate between primary and secondary sources;  record data, utilizing available technology (e.g., word processors) in order to see the relationships between ideas, and convert graphic/visual data (e.g., charts, diagrams, timelines) into written notes;  identify the source of notes (e.g., author, title, page number) and record bibliographic information concerning those sources according to a standard format; and  differentiate between paraphrasing and plagiarism and identify the importance of citing valid and reliable sources. 24 ABCDE

· refine the major research question, if necessary, guided by the answers to a secondary set of questions; and  evaluate the relevance, validity, and reliability of sources for the research. 25 AB

· compile important information from multiple sources;  develops a topic sentence, summarizes findings, and uses evidence to support conclusions;  presents the findings in a consistent format; and  uses quotations to support ideas and an appropriate form of documentation to acknowledge sources (e.g., bibliography, works cited). 26ABCD