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10th Grade
Comparative Analysis - Mythology - Literature Studies
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Comparative Analysis - Mythology - Literature Studies
10th Grade
Ela
Engagement in comparative reading within mythology using key excerpts fosters skills in interpretation and genre classification. Learners will enhance their critical analysis and comparative literature abilities, focusing on understanding diverse mythological narratives and their cultural contexts.
10th Grade
[Figurative Language - Literary Devices - Language Arts]
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[Figurative Language - Literary Devices - Language Arts]
10th Grade
Ela
Investigate figurative language and its impact on writing, with a focus on metaphors, similes, and personification. Aim to master the ability to identify and interpret these literary devices, enhancing both comprehension and expression in written communication.
4th Grade - University
Effective Topic Sentences - Revising Informational Text - Writing Skills
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Effective Topic Sentences - Revising Informational Text - Writing Skills
4th Grade - University
Ela
Learn to craft engaging topic sentences and enhance paragraph coherence in informational text. Develop writing skills and improve sentence structure for clearer communication.
9th Grade - 12th Grade
Text Analysis Skills - Identifying Features - Informational Text Types
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Text Analysis Skills - Identifying Features - Informational Text Types
9th Grade - 12th Grade
Ela
Techniques for analyzing informational text structures and features will be explored. Learners will enhance their skills in identifying tone, assessing credibility, and understanding text organization.
5th Grade - University
Main Idea Identification - Nonfiction Texts - Understanding the Transcontinental Railroad
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Main Idea Identification - Nonfiction Texts - Understanding the Transcontinental Railroad
5th Grade - University
Ela
Develop critical reading skills and enhance comprehension by exploring nonfiction passages to identify main ideas and summarize key points about the Transcontinental Railroad.
9th Grade
Interpretation and Evaluation - Analyzing Literary Devices - Language and Text Analysis
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Interpretation and Evaluation - Analyzing Literary Devices - Language and Text Analysis
9th Grade
Ela
Engage in the critical analysis of literary devices and enhance skills in evaluating narrative elements to decipher textual nuances effectively.
10th Grade
Figurative Language - Understanding Similes and Metaphors - Literary Devices
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Figurative Language - Understanding Similes and Metaphors - Literary Devices
10th Grade
Ela
Explore key literary devices with a focus on similes and metaphors to develop skills in analyzing and connecting figurative language with broader themes, enhancing overall comprehension.
7th Grade - 10th Grade
Main Idea Analysis - Reading Comprehension - Interactive Quiz
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Main Idea Analysis - Reading Comprehension - Interactive Quiz
7th Grade - 10th Grade
Ela
Analyze Maya's story to infer main ideas and enhance reading skills. Practice analyzing the text and understanding character motivations.
12th Grade
Analyzing Informational Texts - Patterns and Purposes - Non-Fiction Reading Skills
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Analyzing Informational Texts - Patterns and Purposes - Non-Fiction Reading Skills
12th Grade
Ela
Identify central concepts and structural frameworks in non-fiction texts to enhance critical reading capabilities. Develop skills to evaluate the tone and discern the author's intent effectively, focusing on the content, expected outcomes, and learning processes.
12th Grade
Psychological Analysis - Growth Mindset and Error Awareness - Study by Hans Schroder
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Psychological Analysis - Growth Mindset and Error Awareness - Study by Hans Schroder
12th Grade
Ela
Explore how adopting a growth mindset affects learning by analyzing the role of mistakes. Understand mindset theories and enhance strategies for dealing with errors.
9th Grade
Analyzing Text Structure - Understanding Different Perspectives in Writing
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Analyzing Text Structure - Understanding Different Perspectives in Writing
9th Grade
Ela
Investigate how different text structures influence the goals of the author and the viewpoints within narratives. Develop the ability to discern and employ different textual objectives and perspectives effectively through analysis and application. Focus on enhancing understanding of narrative techniques and authorial strategies to better interpret and create written works.
6th Grade - University
Understanding Text Structures - Signal Words & Text Features - Reading Comprehension
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Understanding Text Structures - Signal Words & Text Features - Reading Comprehension
6th Grade - University
Ela
Focus on key text structures and signal words to boost reading comprehension. Identify writing patterns and enhance skills in analyzing informational texts.
9th Grade - 12th Grade
Textual Analysis - Themes and Imagery - Langston Hughes' "I, Too"
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Textual Analysis - Themes and Imagery - Langston Hughes' "I, Too"
9th Grade - 12th Grade
Ela
Explore the thematic contrasts and imagery in Langston Hughes' "I, Too" by analyzing the speaker's perspective and the poem's messages of resilience and hope. Focus on understanding the juxtaposition of themes and how imagery supports the narrative of overcoming adversity. Through analysis, enhance skills in literary analysis and critical thinking as learners interpret the nuances of the poem.
10th Grade
Data Analysis - Food Waste - Environmental Impact
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Data Analysis - Food Waste - Environmental Impact
10th Grade
Ela
Analyze the issue of food waste in American schools and its environmental consequences. Improve your understanding of waste management and explore strategies for sustainability by examining the implications of waste and identifying effective solutions.
9th Grade
Text Structure Analysis - Graphic Organizers & Giraffe Anatomy
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Text Structure Analysis - Graphic Organizers & Giraffe Anatomy
9th Grade
Ela
Examine text structures in informational content through the use of graphic organizers while studying giraffe anatomy. Develop skills in organizing information and gain knowledge about the unique physical traits of giraffes.
6th Grade - University
Comparison and Contrast - Decision Making - Career Exploration
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Comparison and Contrast - Decision Making - Career Exploration
6th Grade - University
Ela
Explore how to make informed decisions when choosing between summer jobs, such as volunteering at an aquarium or starting a dog-walking business. Develop skills in assessing various career-related opportunities, considering factors like personal interests, potential benefits, and long-term goals.
10th Grade
Character Analysis - Literary Techniques - "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
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Character Analysis - Literary Techniques - "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
10th Grade
Ela
Analyze character development and literary techniques in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" to enhance analytical skills and understand the impact of traditional themes.
12th Grade
Understanding Satire - Elements of Gulliver's Travels - British Literature Exploration
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Understanding Satire - Elements of Gulliver's Travels - British Literature Exploration
12th Grade
Ela
Engage with the historical period, religious context, and literary elements of Gulliver's Travels, focusing on its role in British literature satire. Analyze the historical influences shaping the narrative and examine thematic techniques used to convey satire. Develop critical understanding of how these elements reflect and critique the societal norms and beliefs of the time. Enhance skills in literary analysis, historical contextualization, and thematic interpretation.
9th Grade - 12th Grade
Analyzing Text Structures - Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast
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Analyzing Text Structures - Cause and Effect, Compare and Contrast
9th Grade - 12th Grade
Ela
Analyze the structure of texts using contrast and cause-and-effect as applied to urban growth and renewable energy. Focus on developing a deeper understanding and enhancing skills in critical evaluation and comprehension.
10th Grade
Rhetorical Analysis - Emotional and Logical Appeals - Chief Seattle's Speech
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Rhetorical Analysis - Emotional and Logical Appeals - Chief Seattle's Speech
10th Grade
Ela
Analyze the rhetorical strategies in Chief Seattle's speech with a focus on emotional and logical appeals. Gain insights into cultural context and enhance critical analysis skills. Emphasize understanding emotional impact and rational arguments within a historical and cultural framework.
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