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COLLECTION 2-PERCEPTION & REALITY (32 DAYS)
1. Overview
In this collection, students will read about how things in life are not always how we perceive them to be. This collection topic will be
explored through 2 informational selections and 5 literary selections from the student edition and the Close Reader. At the conclusion
of this collection, the student will demonstrate mastery of the standards through culminating collection assessments, which may
include a collection performance task, a performance assessment, and/or the collection test.
REMINDERS
LA STUDENT
STANDARDS*
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Reading:
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*See Appendix for complete
explanation of standards.
Late Take-In for Students (08/24/16)
Labor Day Holiday (09/05/16 )
Late Take-In for Students (09/28/16)
State assessment (04/03/16)
RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.5, RL.7, RL.10; RI.1, RI.2, RI.4, RI.5, RI.10
Language:
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L.1a, L.2b, L.3, L.4a, L.4b, L.4c, L.4d, L.5b, L.6
Writing:
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W.2 a-f, W.4, W.5, W.6 , W.8, W.9, W.10
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COLLECTION 2 – PERCEPTION AND REALITY (32 DAYS)
2. Selections
“The People Could Fly” – (approximately 8 days, pp. 63-70)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Summarize Text
Analyze Story Elements: Folk Tales
Vocabulary: Latin Suffixes
Informative Writing
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Stream to Start: Collection 2 Overview
Audio: “The People Could Fly”
Audio: “Heartbeat”
Close Read Screencasts
Performance Assessment workbook (pp. 36-42)Informative Writing
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Heartbeat” (pp. 25-30)
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“The Song of Wandering Aengus” and“Sonnet 43,” – (approximately 5 days, pp. 71-76)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Impact of Rhyme
Analyze a Sonnet
Comparison of Two or More Poems
Figurative Language
Informative Writing
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “The Song of Wandering Aengus”
Biography Channel Video: “William Shakespeare”
Audio: “Sonnet 43”
Interactive Whiteboard Lesson: Analyze Form
Performance Assessment workbook (pp. 44-54)-Informative
Writing
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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N/A
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“Magic & the Brain” – (approximately 6 days, pp. 77-88)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Text Structures
Summarize Text
Analyze Meaning of Words and Phrases
Vocabulary: Greek prefix neuroLanguage Conventions: Adverb Clauses
Informative Writing
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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History Channel Video: “Steve Cohen’s Lost Magic”
Audio: “Magic and the Brain”
Audio: “Saving the Lost”
Performance Assessment workbook (pp. 56-66)Informative Writing
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Saving the Lost” (pp. 31-34)
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“Another Place, Another Time” – (approximately 4 days, pp. 93-110)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Story Elements: Character
Meaning of Words & Phrases
Inferences
Vocabulary Strategy: Reference Aids
Language Conventions: Spell Correctly
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Another Place, Another Time”
Level Up Tutorial: Methods of Characterization
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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N/A
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“Sorry, Wrong Number” – (approximately 6 days, pp. 111-126)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Analyze Form: Drama
Meaning of Unknown Words or Phrases
Comparing Two or More Texts
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Sorry, Wrong Number”
Audio: “A Christmas Carol”
Close Read Screencasts
Level Up Tutorial: “Elements of Drama”
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“A Christmas Carol” (pp. 35-42)
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COLLECTION 2 – PERCEPTION AND REALITY (32 DAYS)
3. Culminating Collection Assessments (approximately 3 days)
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EXTERNAL
RESOURCES /
ENRICHMENT
Collection Test (printable or online)
Performance Task B-Give a Summary Presentation (pp. 131-134)
i-Ready Teacher Toolbox Resources
Ready Book: Unit 2, Lesson 8, 6; Unit 4, Lesson 13, 14
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COLLECTION 3 – NATURE AT WORK (30 DAYS)
1. Overview
In this collection, students will read about the beauty, power, and mystery of nature. This collection topic will be explored through 4
informational selections and 4 literary selections from the student edition and the Close Reader. At the conclusion of this collection, the
student will demonstrate mastery of the standards through culminating collection assessments, which may include a collection
performance task, a performance assessment, and/or the collection test.
REMINDERS
LA STUDENT
STANDARDS*
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Reading:
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*See Appendix for complete
explanation of standards.
Late Take-In for Students (09/28/16)
Student/Employee Holiday (10/10/16)
Teacher Professional Development/Parent Conferences (11/01/16)
Benchmark I (11/02/16-11/09/16)
Student Employee Holiday (11/08/16)
State Assessment (04/03/17)
RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.5, RL.6, RL.9, RL.10; RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6, RI.10
Language:
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L.1a, L.1b, L.2, L.3a, L.4b, L.4c, L.5a, L.6
Writing:
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W.2, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.8, W.9, W.10
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COLLECTION 3 – NATURE AT WORK (30 DAYS)
2. Selections
“from Mississippi Solo” – (approximately 5 days, pp. 137-144)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Figurative Language
Text Types: Memoirs
Vocabulary Strategy: Figures of Speech
Language Conventions: Precise Language
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Stream to Start: Collection 3 Overview
Audio: “from Mississippi Solo”
Audio: “from Polar Dream”
Close Read Screencasts
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“from Polar Dream” (pp.45-50)
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“from The Tempest” – (approximately 4 days, pp. 145-148)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Determining Meanings
Analyzing Form
Literary Analysis Writing
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “from The Tempest”
BIO Video: Biography-William Shakespeare
Performance Assessment workbook (pp.70-74)-Literary
Analysis
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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N/A
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COLLECTION 3 – NATURE AT WORK (22/31 DAYS) **9/31 days were covered during the first 45 days of instruction
1. Overview
In this collection, students will read about the beauty, power, and mystery of nature. This collection topic will be explored through
4 informational selections and 4 literary selections from the student edition and the Close Reader. At the conclusion of this
collection, the student will demonstrate mastery of the standards through culminating collection assessments, which may include a
collection performance task, a performance assessment, and/or the collection test.
REMINDERS
LA STUDENT
STANDARDS*
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Late take-in for students (10/26/16)
Teacher Professional Development/Parent Conferences (11/01/16)
Benchmark I (11/02/16-11/09/16)
Student Employee Holiday (11/08/16)
State Assessment (04/03/17)
Reading:
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*See Appendix for complete
explanation of standards.
RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.5, RL.6, RL.9, RL.10; RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6,
RI.10
Language:
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L.1a, L.1b, L.2, L.3a, L.4b, L.4c, L.5a, L.6
Writing:
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W.2, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.8, W.9, W.10
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COLLECTION 3 – NATURE AT WORK (22/31 DAYS) **9/31 days were covered during the first 45 days of instruction
2. Selections
“Allied with Green” – (approximately 6 days, pp. 149-156)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Figurative Language
Theme
Vocabulary Strategy: Using a Glossary
Language Conventions: Sentence Structure
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Allied with Green”
HISTORY Channel: “Greening Lower Manhattan”
Interactive Whiteboard Lesson: Point of View
Level Up Tutorial: Determine Theme
Performance Assessment workbook (pp.76-86)-Literary
Analysis
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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N/A
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“Big Rocks’ Balancing Act” – (approximately 8 days, pp. 157-168)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Text Structure
Essay Structure
Vocabulary Strategy: Latin Roots
Language Conventions: Prepositional Phrases
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Big Rocks’ Balancing Act”
Audio: “The Hidden Southwest: The Arch Hunters”
Level Up Tutorial: Chronological order
Performance Assessment workbook (pp. 87-96)-Literary
Analysis
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“The Hidden Southwest: The Arch Hunters” (pp. 51-54)
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“Ode to enchanted light” and “Sleeping in the Forest” – (approximately 5 days, pp. 169-174)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Analyze Form: Ode and Lyrical Poetry
Figurative Language
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Ode to enchanted light”
Audio: “Sleeping in the Forest”
Audio: Poems About Nature
HISTORY Video: “Science of a Hurricane”
Close Read Screencasts
Interactive Whiteboard Lesson: Theme
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Poems about Nature” (pp. 56-60)
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COLLECTION 3 – NATURE AT WORK (22/31 DAYS) **9/31 days were covered during the first 45 days of instruction
3. Culminating Collection Assessments (approximately 3 days)
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EXTERNAL
RESOURCES /
ENRICHMENT
Collection 3 Test (printable or online)
Performance Task B: Write a Poetry Analysis (pp. 179-182)
i-Ready Teacher Toolbox Resources
 Ready Book: Unit 2, Lesson 7; Unit 3, Lesson 10;
Language Handbook: Unit 3, Lesson 12, 15
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COLLECTION 4 – RISK AND EXPLORATION (23 DAYS)
1. Overview
In this collection, students will read about individuals who must confront a compelling question: How far is too far? This collection
topic will be explored through 5 informational selections and 1 literary selection from the student edition and the Close Reader. At
the conclusion of this collection, the student will demonstrate mastery of the standards through culminating collection
assessments, which may include a collection performance task, a performance assessment, and/or the collection test.
REMINDERS
LA STUDENT
STANDARDS*
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Reading:
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*See Appendix for complete
explanation of standards.
Thanksgiving Break Student/Employee Holiday (11/21/16-11/25/16)
Middle School Exams (12/19/16-12/21/16)
Winter Break Student/Employee Holiday (12/22/16-01/02/17)
Professional Development Day/Records Day (01/03/17)
Martin Luther King Day Student/Employee Holiday (01/16/17)
State Assessment (04/03/17)
RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.5, RL.10; RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.6, RI.7, RI.8,
Language:
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L.1a, L.1c, L.2, L.3, L.4, L.4a, L.4b, L.4c, L.4d, , L.5, L.6
Writing:
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W.1 a-f, W.4, W.5, W.8, W.9, W.10
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2. Selections
“from Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center” –
(approximately 7 days, pp. 185-192)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Trace and Evaluate an Argument
Vocabulary Strategy: Using Context Clues
Language Conventions: Capitalization
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Stream to Start: Collection 4 Overview
Audio: “Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace
Medical Health Center”
Audio: “Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost?”
Video: History: “JFK’s New Frontier”
Video: History: “The Last Mission”
Close Read Screencasts
Level Up Tutorial: Elements of An Argument
Performance Assessment workbook (pp. 3-8)Argumentative Writing
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost?” (pp. 63-66)
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“Why Exploring the Ocean is Mankind’s Next Giant Leap” – (approximately 7 days, pp. 193200)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Sound Reasoning
Determine Meanings
Vocabulary Strategy: Prefixes
Language Conventions: Adjective Clauses
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Why Exploring the Ocean is Mankind’s Next Giant
Leap”
Level Up Tutorial: Tone
Performance Assessment workbook pp. 9-20Argumentative Writing
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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N/A
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“from Living in the Dark” and “Your World” – (approximately 6 days, pp. 201-214)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Central Ideas and Details
Text Structure
Vocabulary Strategy: Greek Roots
Language Conventions: Verbal Phrases
Determine Technical Meanings
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “from Living in the Dark”
Audio: “Your World”
Audio: “Stinging Tentacles Offer Hint of Ocean’s Decline”
Performance Assessment workbook (pp. 21-32)
Argumentative Writing
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Stinging Tentacles Offer Hint of Ocean’s Decline”
(pp.67-74)
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COLLECTION 4: RISK AND EXPLORATION (23 DAYS)
3. Culminating Collection Assessments (approximately 3 days)
SUGGESTIONS
EXTERNAL
RESOURCES /
ENRICHMENT
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Collection 4 Test (printable or online)
Performance Task A: Present an Argument (pp. 215-218)
i-Ready Teacher Toolbox Resources
 Ready Book: Unit 5, Lesson 17; Unit 1, Lesson 1, 3
Language Handbook: Unit 3, Lesson 11, 12
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COLLECTION 1 – BOLD ACTIONS (36 DAYS)
1. Overview
In this collection, students will read about what it means to face challenges fearlessly, even if means failing in the attempt. This
collection topic will be explored through 3 informational selections and 5 literary selections from the student edition and the Close
Reader. At the conclusion of this collection, students will demonstrate mastery of the standards through culminating collection
assessments, which may include a collection performance task, a performance assessment, and/or the collection test.
REMINDERS
LA STUDENT
STANDARDS*
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Student/Employee Holiday (01/16/17)
Late Take-In Day for Students (01/25/17)
Professional Development/Parent Conference Student Holiday (02/20/17)
Mardi Gras Student/Employee Holiday (02/27/17-03/03/17)
State Assessment (04/03/17)
Reading:
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*See Appendix for complete
explanation of standards.
RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.5, RL.6, RL.10; RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.6, RI.7, RI.8, RI.9,
RL.10
Language:
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L.1b, L.2a, L.2b, L.3, L.4a, L.4b, L.4c, L.5c, L.6
Writing:
W.3, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.7, W.9, W.10
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COLLECTION 1 – BOLD ACTIONS (36 DAYS)
2. Selections
“Rogue Wave” – (approximately 8 days, pp. 3-18)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Analyze Story Elements: Plot and Conflict
Analyze Story Elements: Plot and Setting
Making Inferences
Latin Roots
Language Conventions: Sentence Structure
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Stream to Start: Collection 1 Overview
Audio: “Rogue Wave”
Audio: “Big Things Come in Small Packages”
Interactive Whiteboard Lesson: Plot and Conflict
Level Up Tutorial: Setting: Effect on Plot
Close Read Screencasts
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Big Things Come in Small Packages” (pp. 3-12)
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“Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby Sunderlund Accused of Risking Her Life,” “Ship
of Fools,” and “Was Abby Too Young to Sail?” – (approximately 9 days, pp. 19-30)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Analyze Structure
Trace & Evaluate an Argument
Analyze the Media
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Parents of Rescued Teenage Sailor Abby
Sunderland Accused of Risking Her Life”
Audio: “Ship of Fools”
Audio: “Finding Your Everest”
Interactive Lesson: Producing and Publishing with
Technology
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Finding Your Everest” (pp. 13-16)
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“The Flight of Icarus” – (approximately 6 days, pp. 31-38)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
T he m e
Analyze Story Elements: Myth
Vocabulary Strategy: Noun Suffixes: -ty & -ity
Language Conventions: Commas and Coordinate Adjectives
Analyze Story Elements: Characterization
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “The Flight of Icarus”
History Channel Video: “Greek Gods”
History Channel Video: “Spartans Deconstructed”
Audio: “Arachne”
Close Read Screencast
Interactive Whiteboard Lesson: Characterization
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Arachne” (pp. 17-22)
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“Icarus’ Flight” – (approximately 5 days, pp. 39-42)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Analyze Form: Poetry
Determining the Meaning of Words & Phrases: Alliteration
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Icarus’ Flight”
Interactive Whiteboard Lesson: Poetry
Level Up Tutorial: Rhythm
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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N/A
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“Women in Aviation” – (approximately 5 days, pp. 43-52)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Author’s Purpose
Analyze the Meanings of Words and Phrases: Tone
Citing Evidence & Drawing Conclusions
Vocabulary Strategy: Connotations & Denotations
Language Conventions: Subordinate Clauses
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Women in Aviation”
History Channel Video: “Bessie Coleman”
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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N/A
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COLLECTION 1 – BOLD ACTIONS (36 DAYS)
3. Culminating Collection Assessments (approximately 3 days)
Collections
EXTERNAL
RESOURCES /
ENRICHMENT
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Collection 1 Test (printable or online)
Performance Task A: Write a Fictional Narrative (pp. 53-56)
i-Ready Teacher Toolbox Resources**
 Ready Book: Unit 2, Lesson 6, 7; Unit 5, Lesson 18; Unit 3, 14;
Language Handbook: Unit 3, Lesson 12, 17
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COLLECTION 5 – THE STUFF OF CONSUMER CULTURE (9/28 DAYS) 9/28 days will be covered during the 3 rd Nine Weeks with
the remaining 19/28 days to be covered during the 4th Nine Weeks.
1. Overview
In this collection, students will read about our consumer culture and consider the question, How much is enough? This collection topic
will be explored through 4 informational selections and 2 literary selections from the student edition and the Close Reader. At the
conclusion of this collection, students will demonstrate mastery of the standards through culminating collection assessments, which
may include a collection performance task, a performance assessment, and/or the collection test.
REMINDERS
LA STUDENT
STANDARDS*
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Reading:
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*See Appendix for complete
explanation of standards.
Mardi Gras Holiday Break Student/Employee Holiday (02/27/17-03/03/17)
State Assessment begins (04/03/17)
Spring Break Student Employee/Holiday (04/10/17-04/17/17)
RL.1, RL. 2, RL.3, RL.4; RL.5, RL.10; RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.8, RL.10
Language:
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L.1a, L.2b, L.3a, L.4a, L.4d, L.5b, L.6
Writing:
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W.1, W.2, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.7, W.8, W.9, W.10
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COLLECTION 5-THE STUFF OF CONSUMER CULTURE (9/28 DAYS)
2. Selections
“from Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century” – (approximately 7 days, pp. 221-232)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Determine Central Ideas
Cite Evidence
Analyze Structure: Cause and Effect
Vocabulary Strategy: Domain Specific Words
Language Conventions: Eliminate Redundancy
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Stream to Start: Collection 5 Overview
Audio: “from Life at Home in the Twenty-First Century”
Audio: “Teenagers and New Technology”
Video: History: “The Story of US: The Rise of Television”
Close Read Screencasts
Level Up Tutorial: Reading Graphic Aids
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT

Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Teenagers and New Technology” (pp. 77-82)
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“Always Wanting More” – (approximately 2/8 days, pp. 233-240) *the remaining 6/8 days will be covered
during the 4th Nine Weeks.
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Making Inferences
Determining Meaning: Voice
Determine Central Idea
Vocabulary Strategy: Synonyms and Antonyms
Language Conventions: Noun Clauses
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “I Want That”
Audio: “Labels and Illusions”
Interactive Whiteboard: Determine Central Ideas and
Details
Performance Assessment workbook: Argumentative Writing
(pp. 100-108)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Labels and Illusions” (pp. 83-86)
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COLLECTION 5 – THE STUFF OF CONSUMER CULTURE (19/28 DAYS) 9/28 days were covered during the 3 rd Nine Weeks.
*Note: Because we don’t know the exact days, nor the number of days, the standardized test (on the computer) will actually
take, you may not be able to complete all of the instructional guidance.
1. Overview
In this collection, students will read about our consumer culture and consider the question, How much is enough? This collection topic
will be explored through 4 informational selections and 2 literary selections from the student edition and the Close Reader. At the
conclusion of this collection, the student will demonstrate mastery of the standards through culminating collection assessments, which
may include a collection performance task, a performance assessment, and/or the collection test.
REMINDERS
LA STUDENT
STANDARDS*
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Reading:
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*See Appendix for complete
explanation of standards.
State Assessment (04/03/17-05/05/17)
Spring Break Student/Employee Holiday (04/10/17-04/17/17)
Middle/High Exams (05/24/17-05/26/17)
Last Day of School for Students (05/26/17)
RL.1, RL. 2, RL.3, RL.4; RL.5, RL.10; RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.4, RI.5, RI.8, RL.10
Language:
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L.1a, L.2b, L.4d, L.3a, L.4a, L.4d, L.5b, L.6
Writing:
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W.1, W.2a-f, W.4, W.5, W.6, W.7, W.8, W.10
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COLLECTION 5-THE STUFF OF CONSUMER CULTURE (19/28 DAYS)
2. Selections
“Always Wanting More” – (approximately 6/8 days, pp. 233-240) *2/8 days were covered during the 3rd
Nine Weeks.
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Making Inferences
Determining Meaning: Voice
Determine Central Idea
Vocabulary Strategy: Synonyms and Antonyms
Language Conventions: Noun Clauses
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “I Want That”
Audio: “Labels and Illusions”
Interactive Whiteboard: Determine Central Ideas and
Details
Performance Assessment workbook: Argumentative Writing
(pp. 100-108)
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Labels and Illusions” (pp. 83-86)
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“Dump” and “How Things Work” – (approximately 4 days, pp. 241-248)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Analyze Poetry
Determine Meanings of Words and Phrases-Tone
Determine Theme
Compare Forms in Poetry
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Dump’
Audio: “How Things Work”
Performance Assessment workbook (pp. 109-120)Informative Writing
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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N/A
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“Earth: A Gift Shop” – (approximately 6 days, pp. 249-258)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Analyze Stories: Science Fiction
Theme
Vocabulary Strategy: Verifying Meaning
Language Conventions: Spelling
SELECTION RESOURCES
Media:
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Audio: “Earth: A Gift Shop”
Audio: “He—y Come on Ou—t!”
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT

Selection Test (printable or online)
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“He—y Come on Ou—t!” (pp. 87-92)
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COLLECTION 5 – THE STUFF OF CONSUMER CULTURE (28 DAYS)
3. Culminating Collection Assessments (approximately 3 days)
Collections
EXTERNAL
RESOURCES /
ENRICHMENT
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Collection 5 Test (printable or online)
Performance Task A: Multi-media Presentation (pp. 259-262)
i-Ready Teacher Toolbox Resources
Ready Book: Unit 3, Lesson 10; Unit 1, Lesson 3; Unit 2, Lesson 7
COLLECTION 6 – GUIDED BY A CAUSE (31 DAYS)
1. Overview
In this collection, students will read about what inspires people to take action to improve their world. This collection topic will be
explored through 3 informational selections and 2 literary selections from the student edition and the Close Reader. At the
conclusion of this collection, the student will demonstrate mastery of the standards through culminating collection assessments,
which may include a collection performance task, a performance assessment, and/or the collection test.
REMINDERS
LA STUDENT
STANDARDS*



Reading:

*See Appendix for complete
explanation of standards.
State Assessment (04/03/17-05/05/17)
Middle School Exams (05/24/17-05/26/17)
Student Final Day of School (05/26/17)
RL.1, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.5, RL.6, RL.8, RL.9; RI.1, RI.2, RI.3, RI.5, RI.6, RI.8, RI.9
Language:
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L.1a, L.1c, L.2, L.4, L.4a, L.4b, L.4c, L.4d, L.5, L.5b, L.6
Writing:
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W.2a-f, W.4, W.5, W.9, W.10
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COLLECTION 6 – GUIDED BY A CAUSE (31 DAYS)
2. Selections
“from Flesh & Blood So Cheap: The Triangle Fire and Its Legacy” &“The Triangle Factory
Fire” – (approximately 9 days, pp. 265-282)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Determine Central Ideas and Details
Analyze Presentations of Information: Interpretation
Primary and Secondary Sources
Analyze Structure: Chronological Order
Vocabulary Strategy: Latin Roots
Language Conventions: Capitalization
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Stream to Start: Collection 6 Overview
Audio: “from Flesh and Blood: So Cheap”
Audio: “from The Story of the Triangle Factory Fire”
Video: History “America The Story of US: The Triangle
Shirtwaist Fire”
Close Read Screencasts
Interactive Whiteboard Lesson: Primary and Secondary
Sources
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT

Selection Test (printable or online)
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“The Most Daring of [Our] Leaders” & “Speech from the
Democratic National Convention” (pp. 95-101)
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“from Uprising” – (approximately 7 days, pp. 283-306)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Compare and Contrast: Genres
Analyze Story Elements
Analyze Point of View
Analyze Figurative Language
Vocabulary Strategies: Analogies
Language Conventions: Phrases
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “from Uprising”
Audio: “from Doris is Coming”
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT
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Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Doris Coming” (pp. 103-106)
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“Craig Kielburger Reflects on Working toward Peace” – (approximately 7 days, pp. 307-316)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Analyze Text: Personal Essay
Determine Author’s Point of View
Analyze Graphics
Vocabulary Strategy: Multiple Meanings
Language Conventions: Dangling Modifiers
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Craig Kilburger Reflects on Working Toward
Peace”
Audio; “Difference Maker: John Bergmann and Popcorn
Park”
Video: History “The Fight to End Child Labor”
Close Read Screencasts
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT

Selection Test (printable or online)
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“Difference Maker: John Bergmann and Popcorn Park
(pp. 107-112)
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“Train Time” – (approximately 5 days, pp. 327-336)
KEY SKILLS ADDRESSED
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Critical Vocabulary
Analyze Stories: Character Development
Analyze Stories: Flashback
Vocabulary Strategy: Using a Dictionary
Language Conventions: Misplaced Modifiers
SELECTION RESOURCES
Close Reader:
Media:
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Audio: “Train Time”
Interactive Whiteboard Lesson: “Analyze Story Elements:
Setting”
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N/A
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELECTION ASSESSMENT

Selection Test (printable or online)
COLLECTION 6 – GUIDED BY A CAUSE (31 DAYS)
3. Culminating Collection Assessments (approximately 3 days)
Collections
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Collection 6 Test (printable or online)
Performance Task B: Participate in a Panel Discussion (pp.341-344)
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RESOURCES /
ENRICHMENT
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i-Ready Teacher Toolbox Resources
 Ready Book: Unit 1, Lesson 1, 4; Unit 3, Lesson 11; Unit 6, Lesson 19; Unit 4, Lesson 13, 14,
16;
Language Handbook: Unit 3, Lesson 12, 13, 16