Text Knowledge
Genre - fiction and nonfiction: drama, poetry,
interview, informational text (elements, organizational
patterns and features or textbooks, essay, documents,
newspaper editorial, instructions), media, literary
criticism, music, art
Literary Periods - Contemporary, Magical Realism,
Postmodernism
Literary Elements - story elements (different genre)-plot,
setting, conflict (rising and falling action), theme; character
development, mood, author’s purpose, elements and structure of
drama
Expository Elements - thesis, supporting ideas, statistical
evidence, chronology, author’s tone, persuasive techniques
Literary Devices - imagery/figurative language, allusions,
symbolism, narration/point of view, foreshadowing, author’s use of
time, suspense, satire, situational and dramatic irony
Visual Elements: photography shots i.e. close-up
Generative Text Skills:
Writing, Speaking, and Visually Representing Personal
College Admissions Essay/Resume - create/share essays/resume
using knowledge of purpose and forms and features
Personal Narrative - create/present personal narratives using knowledge
of writing process: brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing/proofreading,
publishing
Essay Writing - create/present comparative, reflective, and
persuasive essays using knowledge of purpose and form/organizational
patterns and elements taking a critical stance
Literary Analysis-themes in a real word context – write a response
to text, for example, analyze poetry, art, and music taking a critical stance
Genre/Anchor:
12.1 – The Power of Story:
Inspiring passion, purpose, and leadership potential
Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston
Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe
12.2 – Shared Leadership: The responsibility of the electorate
Animal Farm and 1984, George Orwell
12.3 – Balance of Power: Leadership for the American Dream:
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald and
The Grapes of Wrath, John Steinbeck
12.4 – Maintaining Balance and Integrity:
The responsibility of the individual
Antigone, Sophocles
Receptive Text Skills:
Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Comprehension Strategies:
asking questions, visualizing, making
connections, determining importance,
inferring, synthesizing, monitoring comprehension
(Burke and Harvey)
thinking metaphorically
Close and Critical Reading: answer questions - What does the text say,
Disposition: Leadership Qualities
Focus: Diverse Perspectives
Big Ideas:
how does it say it, what does it mean and so what? Consider
historical, cultural, gender, and political perspectives. Use think aloud
strategies, annotate texts, and take notes.
Word Study/Vocabulary: context, roots/affixes/origins,
classify/compare terms, appropriate language for audience, academic
vocabulary, strong verbs, effective adjectives, transition words,
different language patterns and dialects (Standard English, Black
dialect), multiple meanings, connotation
Grammar Skills: sentence structure; proofreading marks,
mechanics; correct use of parts of speech, punctuation – commas,
semicolons, dialogue
Power of Story
Leadership potential
Innovation
Shared Leadership
Active participation
Rights and responsibilities of the individual
The American Dream
Social mobility
Influence of class
Responsibility
Balance
Integrity
Equality
Academic/Presentation
Research Report - Create a PowerPoint presentation,
Podcast, or video, etc. based on research. Extend
understanding of the Deep Web/Invisible Web, Scholarship
procurement, American Dream, Social Entrepreneurship.
Recitation/Oration - Write and participate in speaking exhibiting
fluency, prosody, intonation, rate
Focused Questions - Respond to texts/questions using focused
questions.
Reflective
Analytic Response to Literature Respond to literature analytically
considering purpose and forms and features. Determine level of
relevance, assess statements and arguments, consider potential for
bias, and validity of evidence and facts.
Self-Assessment/Portfolios - Self-assess using rubrics, anchor
models, checklists, protocols, continuum of skill development.
Summary/Note Taking - Take notes and summarize showing
knowledge of purpose and forms and features; types--Cornell, Mind
Maps, etc.
Reflective/Synthesis Essay/Response - Create reflective essays
with analysis, tone and connections
Oral Response to Literature - Respond orally to literature in
discussion groups, book talks, literature circles, using rubrics/
protocols and group norms.
Macomb Intermediate School District, 2008