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8th Grade

Text Analysis - Identifying and Understanding Types of Informative Texts

Text Analysis - Identifying and Understanding Types of Informative Texts

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Text Analysis - Identifying and Understanding Types of Informative Texts

8th Grade

English

Explore different types of informative texts, including descriptive, sequential, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and problem-solution texts. Gain insights into identifying these text types and their purposes, enhancing analytical reading skills. Focus on understanding the subject matter, achieving learning goals, and engaging in a streamlined reading process.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Creative Writing - Vivid Description - Storytelling

Creative Writing - Vivid Description - Storytelling

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Creative Writing - Vivid Description - Storytelling

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Engage in creative writing by crafting detailed stories using vivid descriptions and narratives inspired by imagery and personal personality traits. Enhance the ability to express oneself and develop storytelling techniques.

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8th Grade - 9th Grade

Understanding Informational Texts - Text Features & Author's Purpose

Understanding Informational Texts - Text Features & Author's Purpose

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Understanding Informational Texts - Text Features & Author's Purpose

8th Grade - 9th Grade

English

Explore various aspects of informational texts, focusing on identifying text features and understanding the author's intent. Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction texts, enhancing skills in locating information and using visual aids in instructional writings.

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6th Grade - 12th Grade

Understanding Sources - Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources - Investigating Historical Perspectives

Understanding Sources - Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources - Investigating Historical Perspectives

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Understanding Sources - Analyzing Primary and Secondary Sources - Investigating Historical Perspectives

6th Grade - 12th Grade

Social Studies

Students will develop the ability to distinguish between primary and secondary sources in historical studies, gaining skills in identifying, analyzing, and applying source types. This enhances their ability to conduct historical inquiries and strengthens their reasoning capabilities.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Summarizing Techniques - Fiction Texts - Reading Comprehension Skills

Summarizing Techniques - Fiction Texts - Reading Comprehension Skills

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Summarizing Techniques - Fiction Texts - Reading Comprehension Skills

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Explores effective strategies for summarizing fiction texts by focusing on identifying main ideas and essential details. Develop skills to differentiate between summarizing and retelling, and apply techniques like SWBST for effective summarization.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Text Structures - Identifying Organizational Patterns - Reading Comprehension Practice

Text Structures - Identifying Organizational Patterns - Reading Comprehension Practice

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Text Structures - Identifying Organizational Patterns - Reading Comprehension Practice

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Students develop the ability to identify and understand various text structures, including description, sequence, cause and effect, compare and contrast, and problem and solution. By examining diverse examples, learners enhance their reading comprehension and their ability to recognize and analyze organizational patterns within texts.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Review Skills - Informational Text Features - Understanding Text Structures

Review Skills - Informational Text Features - Understanding Text Structures

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Review Skills - Informational Text Features - Understanding Text Structures

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Explore the essential components of informational texts, with a focus on understanding the significance of titles, headings, and images. Develop the ability to identify and interpret text structures, enhancing comprehension and analytical skills.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Understanding Nonfiction Text Features - Constituents and Applications

Understanding Nonfiction Text Features - Constituents and Applications

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Understanding Nonfiction Text Features - Constituents and Applications

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Explore key features of nonfiction texts to enhance comprehension and analytical skills. Focus on identifying, understanding, and applying nonfiction text features to improve reading and interpretive abilities.

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6th Grade - 12th Grade

Capitalization Skills - Proper Nouns & Sentence Structure - English Language Rules

Capitalization Skills - Proper Nouns & Sentence Structure - English Language Rules

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Capitalization Skills - Proper Nouns & Sentence Structure - English Language Rules

6th Grade - 12th Grade

English

Explore the essential rules of capitalization, focusing on proper nouns, sentence structures, and the role of capitalization in written English. Learners will deepen their understanding of these rules, enabling effective application in writing and communication.

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7th Grade - 8th Grade

Understanding Inference - Text Evidence - Reading Comprehension

Understanding Inference - Text Evidence - Reading Comprehension

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Understanding Inference - Text Evidence - Reading Comprehension

7th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Enhance reading comprehension skills by identifying critical details and drawing logical conclusions from textual clues, focusing on making inferences and recognizing text evidence through various scenarios and examples.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Understanding Text Structures - Identifying and Analyzing Writing Styles - Literary Techniques

Understanding Text Structures - Identifying and Analyzing Writing Styles - Literary Techniques

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Understanding Text Structures - Identifying and Analyzing Writing Styles - Literary Techniques

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Understanding Nonfiction - Text Features - Informative Writing

Understanding Nonfiction - Text Features - Informative Writing

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Understanding Nonfiction - Text Features - Informative Writing

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Focus on key nonfiction text features and learn to convey research findings effectively. Strengthen informative writing skills to engage and inform audiences through well-structured content and purposeful communication.

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7th Grade

[Analyzing Author's Techniques - Historical Context in Literature - Understanding Juxtaposition in Texts]

[Analyzing Author's Techniques - Historical Context in Literature - Understanding Juxtaposition in Texts]

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[Analyzing Author's Techniques - Historical Context in Literature - Understanding Juxtaposition in Texts]

7th Grade

English

Explore how authors like Linda Sue Park integrate historical events into storytelling, with a focus on the Lost Children of Sudan as depicted in "A Long Walk to Water." Develop skills in text analysis, understanding historical context, and utilizing comparison and contrast to enhance literary comprehension.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Comparative Analysis - Connections Across Texts

Comparative Analysis - Connections Across Texts

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Comparative Analysis - Connections Across Texts

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Explore the skill of comparing and contrasting through engaging content that connects diverse texts and the intriguing history of pizza. Develop critical thinking and analytical skills, gain insights into text interpretation, and apply these strategies to enhance comprehension.

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4th Grade - 6th Grade

Comparative Reading - Classifying and Contrasting Texts - Reading Comprehension

Comparative Reading - Classifying and Contrasting Texts - Reading Comprehension

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Comparative Reading - Classifying and Contrasting Texts - Reading Comprehension

4th Grade - 6th Grade

English

Focus on developing foundational skills in comparative reading by classifying and contrasting texts. Enhance the ability to identify text structures and classify information, gaining insights into how various texts approach similar themes and topics.

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6th Grade - 7th Grade

Identifying Fiction Genres - Literary Analysis - Introduction to Literature

Identifying Fiction Genres - Literary Analysis - Introduction to Literature

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Identifying Fiction Genres - Literary Analysis - Introduction to Literature

6th Grade - 7th Grade

English

Encouraging students to explore various fiction genres fosters enhanced understanding of literary genres and develops analytical skills for identifying and categorizing different literary works.

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7th Grade - 8th Grade

MLA In-Text Citation Techniques - Essential Citation Elements - Understanding Citation Formats

MLA In-Text Citation Techniques - Essential Citation Elements - Understanding Citation Formats

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MLA In-Text Citation Techniques - Essential Citation Elements - Understanding Citation Formats

7th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Explore techniques for effective MLA in-text citation with a focus on identifying and applying essential elements such as author names, titles, and page numbers. Develop the ability to accurately format citations to enhance research and writing capabilities.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Text Comprehension - Understanding Text Features - Informational Literature

Text Comprehension - Understanding Text Features - Informational Literature

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Text Comprehension - Understanding Text Features - Informational Literature

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Explore the complexities of informational literature by focusing on text features and structures. Gain the ability to identify various text structures and understand how these elements enhance comprehension and engagement.

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6th Grade - 8th Grade

Understanding Text Structures - Informational Analysis in Reading Comprehension

Understanding Text Structures - Informational Analysis in Reading Comprehension

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Understanding Text Structures - Informational Analysis in Reading Comprehension

6th Grade - 8th Grade

English

Explores and analyzes informational text structures—such as cause-effect and problem-solution—enhancing reading comprehension skills. Learners will identify and differentiate between these structures to improve understanding and engagement with textual content.

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7th Grade - 10th Grade

Understanding Text Structures - Identification and Application

Understanding Text Structures - Identification and Application

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Understanding Text Structures - Identification and Application

7th Grade - 10th Grade

English

Explore various text structures, including cause and effect, chronological order, and problem and solution, to identify their key elements. Enhance skills in recognizing different text structures and applying this knowledge to analyze and organize written information effectively.

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