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Unit 2: Choices Time
Frame: 9 Weeks |
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ELA > English I > Unit 2 |
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Unit Description This unit focuses
on reading and responding to nonfiction literature and applying a variety of
reading and comprehension strategies. In addition, the writing activities
require analysis and application of different aspects of nonfiction
literature and an examination of its relationship to real-life experiences.
The ongoing activities addressed in Unit 1 will continue. In this thematic unit on the
connections between the past, present, and future, the students will
understand how past events and actions bring people to where they are today
and how purposeful actions taken in the present can influence the future.
They will also connect non-fiction literature with their personal
experiences, resulting in a better understanding of their own reality and the
human condition. The primary focus will be using graphic organizers to
analyze the past and plan for the future, reviewing sentences and paragraph
development, along with developing a multi-paragraph composition. |
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Using the past as a resource, I can make more informed choices in the
present and influence my future. ·
Hard work does not always guarantee success. ·
Past challenges can be opportunities for growth. |
Essential Questions ·
How is the present shaped by past experiences and future
possibilities? ·
How is the future shaped by the past and present? ·
How can I improve my chances of accomplishing a goal? ·
What are some outside factors I should consider when establishing
goals and planning for the future? ·
How can my reflections on past successes and failures influence goal
setting for the future? |
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GLEs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9a, 9e, 10a, 10c, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 24, 25, 36, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43 |
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