SAS - Curriculum Framework (Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening / 6-8 Band)

Big Idea
Comprehension requires and enhances critical thinking and is constructed through the intentional interaction between reader and text Comprehension requires and enhances critical thinking and is constructed through the intentional interaction between reader and text Comprehension requires and enhances critical thinking and is constructed through the intentional interaction between reader and text Listening provides the opportunity to learn, reflect, and respond Effective speaking and listening are essential for productive communication. Listening provides the opportunity to learn, reflect, and respond Effective speaking and listening are essential for productive communication. Listening provides the opportunity to learn, reflect, and respond
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Essential Questions How does interaction with text provoke thinking and response? How does a writer create narrative, informational and persuasive pieces that respond to topic, purpose and audience?

Concepts Essential content, literary elements and devices inform meaning

Standards / Eligible Content Identify and evaluate essential 1.2.7.C, 1.2.7.E, 1.2.8.A, content between and among 1.2.8.D, 1.2.9.A, 1.2.9.D, various text types 1.2.10.A, 1.2.10.D, 1.2.11.A, 1.2.11.D, 1.2.12.A, 1.2.12.D, 1.2.L.D, L.N.2.5.3, R6.B.3.1.1, R7.B.1.1.1, R7.B.1.2.1 Competencies Use and cite evidence from texts to make assertions, inferences, generalizations, and to draw conclusions 1.2.5.E, 1.2.6.E, 1.2.7.D, 1.2.7.E, 1.2.8.E, 1.2.9.E, 1.2.10.E, 1.2.11.E, 1.2.12.E, R5.A.1.3.1, R5.A.1.3.2, R5.A.2.3.1, R5.A.2.3.2, R6.A.1.3.1, R6.A.1.3.2, R6.A.2.3.1, R6.A.2.3.2, R7.A.1.3.1, R7.A.1.3.2, R7.A.2.3.1, R7.A.2.3.2, R8.A.1.3.1, R11.A.1.3.1, R11.A.1.3.2 1.3.7.C, 1.3.7.D, 1.3.8.D, 1.3.L.D, R7.B.2.1.1, R7.B.2.1.2, R8.B.2.1.1, R8.B.2.1.2

Essential content, literary elements and devices inform meaning

Essential content, literary elements and devices inform meaning

Interpret and analyze the effect of literary devices within and among texts (e.g. personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, symbolism, imagery, and hyperbole)

Effective speaking and listening are essential for productive communication. Information to gain or expand knowledge can be acquired through a variety of sources. Information to gain or expand knowledge can be acquired through a variety of sources. Information to gain or expand knowledge can be acquired through a variety of sources. Effective speaking and listening are essential for productive communication. Effective speaking and listening are essential for productive communication. Effective speaking and listening are essential for productive communication. Writing is a means of documenting thinking Writing is a recursive process that conveys ideas, thoughts and feelings Purpose, topic and audience guide types of writing Writing is a means of documenting thinking
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Identify and explain the use of literary elements within and among texts

1.3.7.C, 1.3.8.C, R6.B.1.2.1, R7.B.1.1.1

Identify and explain the use of conflict, theme, and/or point of view within and among texts Summarize and synthesize information from a variety of mediums

1.3.7.C, 1.3.8.C, R7.B.2.2.1, R7.B.2.2.2

1.1.7.D, 1.2.8.E, R7.A.1.4.1, R7.A.1.5.1, R7.A.2.4.1, R7.A.2.5.1

Question, reflect on, and interpret essential content across texts and subject areas

1.2.7.A, 1.2.7.D, 1.2.7.E, 1.2.8.A, 1.2.8.D, R7.A.2.4.1, R7.A.2.5.1, R7.B.3.2.1, R8.B.3.2.1 1.2.7.A, 1.2.8.A, 1.2.8.D

Verify the relevance and reliability of information presented in texts

Identify stated facts, reasoned judgments, and opinions across texts

1.2.7.C, R7.B.3.1.1

Writing is a recursive process that conveys ideas, thoughts and feelings Purpose, topic and audience guide types of writing Writing is a means of documenting thinking Writing is a recursive process that conveys ideas, thoughts and feelings Purpose, topic and audience guide types of writing Language is used to communicate and to deepen understanding. Spoken language can be represented in print. Effective use of vocabulary builds social and academic knowledge Language is used to communicate and to deepen understanding. Spoken language can be represented in print. Effective use of vocabulary builds social and academic knowledge Language is used to communicate and to deepen understanding.
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devices inform meaning Essential content, literary elements and devices inform meaning Essential content, literary elements and devices inform meaning Textual features and organization inform meaning Evaluate the presentation of essential and non-essential information in texts. 1.2.7.A, 1.2.7.C, 1.2.7.D, 1.2.7.E, 1.2.8.D, R7.B.3.2.1, R8.B.3.2.1

Recognize the inclusion and exclusion of information in persuasive text

Identify and analyze the characteristics of various genre (e.g. poetry, drama, fiction) to determine the appropriateness of chosen form for authors purpose Analyze organizational features of text (e.g. sequence, question/answer, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution) as related to content to clarify and enhance meaning

1.2.6.B, 1.3.6.A, 1.3.6.B, 1.3.7.B, R6.A.1.6.1, R6.A.1.6.2, R6.A.2.6.1, R6.A.2.6.2, R7.A.1.6.1, R7.A.1.6.2, R7.A.2.6.1, R7.A.2.6.2 1.2.5.B, 1.2.7.A, 1.2.8.B, 1.2.L.B, R5.B.1.2.1, R5.B.3.3.1, R7.B.1.2.1, R7.B.3.3.1

Textual features and organization inform meaning

Textual features Analyze and explain the use and of graphics in text to clarify

1.2.7.B, R7.B.3.3.2, R7.B.3.3.3

Spoken language can be represented in print. Effective use of vocabulary builds social and academic knowledge
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organization and enhance meaning inform meaning Acquiring and applying a robust vocabulary assists in constructing meaning Acquiring and applying a robust vocabulary assists in constructing meaning Acquiring and applying a robust vocabulary assists in constructing meaning Acquiring and applying a robust vocabulary assists in constructing Generate connections between and among words based on meaning, content, and context 1.1.5.C, 1.1.6.C, 1.1.7.C, R5.A.1.1.2, R5.A.2.1.2, R6.A.1.1.2, R6.A.2.1.2, R7.A.1.1.2, R7.A.2.1.2

Identify the literal, figurative, and idiomatic meaning of vocabulary

1.1.7.C, R7.A.1.1.1, R7.A.1.2.2, R7.A.2.1.1, R7.B.2.1.2

Apply academic vocabulary across disciplines

1.1.3.C, 1.1.4.C, 1.1.5.C, 1.1.6.C, 1.1.7.C, 1.1.8.C, R4.A.1.1.1, R5.A.1.1.1, R6.A.1.1.1, R7.A.1.1.1, R8.A.1.1.1

Use grade appropriate resources to confirm and extend meaning of vocabulary

1.1.4.C, 1.1.6.C, 1.1.7.C, 1.2.3.C, R3.B.1.1.1, R3.B.1.2.1, R4.A.1.1.1, R6.A.1.1.1

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