Jeff Miller FRIT 7734 Fall 2013

Reading Enrichment Unit

Title of Exploring Science Unit Fiction Curriculum Reading/Science Area

Content Standards:
CCGPS Standards Addressed:

Grade 5th Level Time 3 Weeks Frame

Stage 1 Identify Desired Results

ELACC5RL9: Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics. ELACC5RF4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. ELACC5W9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

AASL Standards: 2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real- world situations, and further investigations. 2.1.5 Collaborate with others to exchange ideas, develop new understandings, make decisions, and solve problems. 3.1.3 Use writing and speaking skills to communicate new understandings effectively. 4.1.1 Read, view, and listen for pleasure and personal growth. 4.1.3 Respond to literature and creative expressions of ideas in various formats and genres. 4.2.4 Show an appreciation for literature by electing to read for pleasure and expressing an interest in various literary genres.
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Understandings
Students will understand that:
Different genres of writing have specific elements that make them part of a certain genre. One genre of writing can have a variety of characteristics and different themes.

Related Misconceptions:
All books from a similar genre (science fiction) have the exact same elements and characteristics.

Essential Questions
Overarching Questions:
What are some characteristics of science fiction? How can we persuade someone to read a book?

Topical Questions:
How are some science fiction books the same and how are some science fiction books different?

Knowledge and Skills Knowledge

Students will know:
Different characteristics of novels that help classify them as science fiction.

Skills
Students will be able to:
Write a summary of the novel they have read. Write a persuasive review of a novel.

Stage 2 Determine Acceptable Evidence

Title of Unit Exploring Science Fiction Grade Level 5th

Stage 1 Identify Desired Results

List the understandings of your unit:
Different genres of writing have specific elements that make them part of a certain genre. One genre of writing can have a variety of characteristics and different themes.

Essential Questions
Overarching Questions:
What are some characteristics of science fiction? How can we persuade someone to read a book?

Topical Questions:
How are some science fiction books the same and how are some science fiction books different?

Stage 2 Evidence Performance Task

Be sure to indicate: Goal: You will explore the genre of science fiction and help develop a comprehensive list of characteristics of science fiction novels. You will also read and try to persuade another student to read the book you chose. Role: You will act as a collaborator when discussing the characteristics of science fiction. Also you will use your writing piece to persuade another student to read your book. Audience: Audience would be people who are unfamiliar with the genre of science fiction and student who has yet to read a particular science fiction title. Situation: Your response to literature will retell the story you have read and offer a persuasive element to try to get a classmate to read the book you had chosen. Product Performance and Purpose: You will help create a list of characteristics of science fiction so that students unfamiliar with the genre will be able to identify a science fiction novel. You will also write a summary and a persuasive review in order to convince a fellow classmate to read the book you have just read. Standards and Criteria for Success: You should offer contributions to the discussion of the characteristics of science fiction. You will also provide a solid summary (not a complete retelling!) of the book which you have read as well as a compelling review of the book.

Performance Task(s) Rubric(s)

1 Point Summary
Brief summary of the book was included.

3 Points
Developed summary present. Many of the details included were unimportant to the main plot of the story. Review contained a few instances of specifics from the book. Few spelling and grammar mistakes. Did not distract the reader from the message.

5 Points
Summary is well thought out and to the point. Few extra details were included. Summary is to the point and includes the main ideas of the plot. Review tied in well to the book and gave specific examples and details. Little or no spelling and grammar mistakes found.

Persuasive Review Spelling/Grammar

Review included no specific evidence from the book. Many spelling and grammar mistakes. Took away from the meaning of the paper.

Other Evidence
(e.g. tests, quizzes, work samples, observations)
Students will take an AR test on the book in which they have read. (Explanation) Students will help provide characteristics of science fiction. (Interpretation) (Self Knowledge) Students connect characteristics of science fiction with the variety of titles read. (Application)

Student Self-Assessment and Reflection

Students will self-assess their written response to make sure it contains all the elements of a good summary and review of the book.

Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences

Week 1
Teacher will introduce the genre of science fiction. (H) Students will go on a science fiction web quest (found on http://discoversciencefiction.wikispaces.com/Read+SciFi%21)(E1) Students will take notes on the genre of science fiction. (W) As a class, students will create a list of characteristics of science fiction. (R) Students will choose a science fiction book to read. They can choose from the goodreads.com link (found on the wiki), one of the classic science fiction novels listed on the wiki, or pick a book of their own. (H), (T) Students begin to read their book.

Week 2

As students are reading their book, they will take notes on the characteristics of their particular book. (What makes their book fit into the genre of science fiction?) (O) Students will take AR test on their book as a test for comprehension and vocabulary. (R) Class will discuss the different books the students read. (E2) Class will revisit the list of science fiction characteristics. (W) Students and teacher will sort characteristics by book title and discuss possible new ones discovered. (E1) Students begin writing response to literature based on the book they read. (E2)

Week 3

Students will write a brief report on their book. (E2) Students report will contain a summary of the book as well as a recommendation to another student. (E1) Students will share reports and recommendations. (H)