Argosy Collegiate Grade 6 Global Literacy Scope and Sequence

Course:
Global Literacy 7
School Year: 2016-2017
6TH GRADE GLOBAL LITERACY

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
How does a regions geography, climate, and natural resources affect the way
people live and work?
JOSHUA M. MIRANDA
ARGOSY COLLEGIATE MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Course: Grade 6 Global Literacy
Table of Contents
OVERVIEW OF STANDARDS .......................................................................................................... 3

MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORK STANDARDS <COURSE GRADE/NAME> ......................................................... 3
CCSS READING FOR LITERACY IN GRADE 6 GLOBAL LITERACY .......................................................................... 5
CCSS WRITING IN GRADE 6 GLOBAL LITERACY ................................................................................................. 5
SNAPSHOT SCOPE AND SEQUENCE ............................................................................................... 6
SNAPSHOT SCOPE AND SEQUENCE TRIMESTER VIEW ............................................................... 10

TRIMESTER 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 11
UNIT 1: 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY ......................................................................................................... 12
UNIT 2: AFRICA ....................................................................................................................................... 13
UNIT 3: THE MIDDLE EAST ....................................................................................................................... 14

TRIMESTER 2 ................................................................................................................................................. 15
UNIT 4: CENTRAL AND SOUTH ASIA ........................................................................................................ 16
UNIT 5 SOUTHEAST ASIA AND OCEANIA .................................................................................................. 17
UNIT 6 NORTH AND EAST ASIA ................................................................................................................ 18

TRIMESTER 3 ................................................................................................................................................. 19
UNIT 7 EUROPE ....................................................................................................................................... 20
UNIT 8: SOUTH AMERICA ........................................................................................................................ 21
CAPSTONE PROJECT ................................................................................................................................ 22
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OVERVIEW OF STANDARDS
MASSACHUSETTS FRAMEWORK STANDARDS <COURSE GRADE/NAME>
A.1 On a map of the world, locate the continent of Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Great Rift Valley. On a map of Africa,
locate the northern, eastern, western, central, and southern regions of Africa, the Sahara Desert, the Nile River, Lake Victoria, Mount Kilimanjaro, and the Cape of Good
Hope. (G)
A.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in Africa. (G, E)
A.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies of major African regions and countries. (G, E)
A. absolute and relative locations
B. climate
C. major physical characteristics
D. major natural resources
E. population size
A.4 Identify when modern African countries became independent nations and explain how independence was achieved. (H, G)
WA.1 On a map of the world, locate Western Asia, or the Middle East. On a map of the Middle East, locate the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea, Red Sea, Indian
Ocean, Arabian Peninsula, and the Persian Gulf. (G)
WA.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in the Middle East. (G, E)
WA.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies of major Middle Eastern countries. (G, E)
B. climate
E. population size
WA.4 Identify when the countries in the Middle East became independent nations and explain how independence was achieved. (H, G)
CSA.1 On a map of the world, locate Central and South Asia. On a map of Central and South Asia, locate the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges
River, the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Northern Mountains, the Deccan Plateau, the Himalayan Mountains, and the Steppes. (G)
CSA.2 Use a map key to locate the countries and major cities in Central and South Asia. (G, E)
CSA.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies of major Central and South Asian countries. (G, E)
B. climate
E. population size
CSA.4 Identify when India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Central Asian republics first became independent countries and explain how
independence was achieved. Explain the relationship of the Central Asian republics to the former Soviet Union. (H, G)
SEAO.1 On a map of the world, locate Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, the major Pacific Islands, the Pacific Ocean, and the Coral
Sea. On a map of Southeast Asia and Oceania, locate the Bay of Bengal, the South China Sea, the Great Victoria Desert, and the Great Barrier Reef. (G)
SEAO.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in the various regions of Southeast Asia, Australia, and the major Pacific Islands. (G, E)
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SEAO.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies of major countries of Southeast Asia and Oceania. (G, E)
B. climate
E. population size
SEAO.4 Identify when countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania became independent countries and describe how independence was achieved. (G, H)
NEA.1 On a map of the world, locate North and East Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean. On a map of East Asia, locate the Sea of Japan, the Yellow Sea, the East
China Sea, the Gobi Desert, the Himalayas, and the Huang He (Yellow) and Chang Jiang (Yantgtze) Rivers. On a map of North Asia, locate Siberia and the Yenisey, Lena,
and Kolyma rivers. (G)
NEA.2 Use a map key to locate the countries and major cities in the various regions of East Asia. (G, E)
NEA.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies of major East Asian countries. (G, E)
B. climate
E. population size
NEA.4 Identify when North Korea, South Korea, and Mongolia became independent countries and describe how independence was achieved. (G, H)
E.1 On a map of the world, locate the continent of Europe. On a map of Europe, locate the Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Norwegian Sea, and Barents Sea. Locate the Volga,
Danube, Ural, Rhine, Elbe, Seine, Po, and Thames Rivers. Locate the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkan Mountains. Locate the countries in the northern, southern, central, eastern,
and western regions of Europe.
E.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in Europe. (G)
E.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies of major European countries. (G, E)
B. climate
E. population size
SAM.1 On a map of the world, locate South America and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. On a map of South America, locate the Amazon, the Andes Mountains, Cape
Horn, and the southern, northern, eastern, and western regions of South America. (G)
SAM.2 Use a map key to locate the countries and major cities of South America. (G, E)
SAM.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies of major South American countries. (G, E)
B. climate
E. population size
SAM.4 Identify when South American countries became independent nations and explain how independence was achieved. (H, G).
(H) History (G) Geography (E) Economics
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CCSS Reading for Literacy in Grade 6 Global Literacy
RH.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or
opinions
RH.3: Identify key steps in a texts description of a process related to history/social studies (e.g., how a bill becomes law, how interest rates are raised or lowered).
RH.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
RH.5: Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally).
RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
RH.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
RH.8:Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
RH.9: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
CCSS Writing in Grade 6 Global Literacy
WHST.1: Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and
evidence logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible
sources.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
WHST.2: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving
purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
WHST.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
WHST.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a
new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
WHST.6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
WHST.8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and
quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
WHST.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of
discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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Snapshot Scope and Sequence

UNIT NAME ESSENTIAL MASS FRAMEWORK CCSS STANDARDS
QUESTIONS
5 THEMES OF How can the five themes RH.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,
including vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.
GEOGRAPHY of geography help scholars RH.5: Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially,
comparatively, causally).
(4 weeks) understand the world? RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or
purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
RH.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs,
videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and
distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and
organize the reasons and evidence logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant,
accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding
of the topic or text, using credible sources.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and
clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims,
reasons, and evidence.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from
and supports the argument presented.
AFRICA How does the continent of A.1 On a map of the world, locate the continent of Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, the
Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Great Rift Valley. On a map of
RH.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and
secondary sources.
(4 weeks) Africas geography, Africa, locate the northern, eastern, western, central, and southern regions of RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary
Africa, the Sahara Desert, the Nile River, Lake Victoria, Mount Kilimanjaro, and source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior
climate, and natural the Cape of Good Hope. (G) knowledge or opinions
RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or
resources affect the way A.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in Africa. (G, E)
purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
A.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the
people live and work economies of major African regions and countries. (G, E) WHST.2: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of
throughout the various A. absolute and relative locations historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
B. climate a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow;
countries and regions? C. major physical characteristics organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader
D. major natural resources categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include
E. population size formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and
A.4 Identify when modern African countries became independent nations and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
explain how independence was achieved. (H, G) b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts,
O1 Describe the general level of education in selected countries in Africa and its definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information
relationship to the economy. (G, H, E) and examples.
O2 Describe major ethnic and religious groups in various countries in Africa. (G, c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and
clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
H, E)
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to
O3 Describe the major obstacles to economic development in many African
inform about or explain the topic.
nations, including linguistic, tribal, and religious diversity; corrupt government; e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
the lack of widespread education; and the political boundaries established in the
19th century by European nations and the legacy of their rule. (G, H, C, E)
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THE MIDDLE How does the Middle WA.1 On a map of the world, locate Western Asia, or the Middle East. RH.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary
and secondary sources.
On a map of the Middle East, locate the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea,
EAST Easts geography, climate, Caspian Sea, Red Sea, Indian Ocean, Arabian Peninsula, and the RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or
(4 weeks) and natural resources Persian Gulf. (G) secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source
WA.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in the Middle distinct from prior knowledge or opinions
affect the way people live RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of
East. (G, E)
and work throughout its WA.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced
view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of
particular facts).
various countries? settlement and the economies of major Middle Eastern countries. (G, E) RH.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs,
A. absolute and relative locations photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and
B. climate digital texts.
D. major natural resources WHST.1: Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
E. population size a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue,
WA.4 Identify when the countries in the Middle East became acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from
independent nations and explain how independence was achieved. (H, alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons
G) and evidence logically.
O1 Describe the political and social status of women in selected b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant,
countries in Western Asia. accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an
(G, H, E) understanding of the topic or text, using credible
O2 Describe major ethnic and religious groups in various countries in sources.
Western Asia. (G, H, E) c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion
and clarify the relationships among claim(s),
O3 Compare the form and structure of government for Turkey, Saudi
counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, and Israel. (C) d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that
follows from and supports the argument presented.
CENTRAL AND How does Central and CSA.1 On a map of the world, locate Central and South Asia. On a map of
Central and South Asia, locate the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of
secondary sources.
SOUTH ASIA South Asias geography, Bengal, the Ganges River, the Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Northern Mountains, RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or
secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct
(4 weeks) climate, and natural the Deccan Plateau, the Himalayan Mountains, and the Steppes. (G)
from prior knowledge or opinions
CSA.2 Use a map key to locate the countries and major cities in Central and
resources affect the way South Asia. (G, E) RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or
purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular
people live and work CSA.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement
facts).
and the economies of major Central and South Asian countries. (G, E)
throughout the various A. absolute and relative locations WHST.2: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration
countries and regions? B. climate of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical
C. major physical characteristics processes.
D. major natural resources a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow;
E. population size organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader
CSA.4 Identify when India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include
and the Central Asian republics first became independent countries and formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables),
explain how independence was achieved. Explain the relationship of the and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
Central Asian republics to the former Soviet Union. (H, G) b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts,
O1 Identify the historical factors that created a stable democratic definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other
government in India and the role of Mohandes Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, information and examples.
and Indira Gandhi in its development. (H, C) c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion
and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
O2 Describe the political, cultural, and religious differences between the
countries in South Asia and the Central Asian Republics inform about or explain the topic.
O3 Describe the general level of education in selected countries in Central e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
and South Asia and its relationship to the economy.
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SOUTHEAST ASIA How does Southeast Asia SEAO.1 On a map of the world, locate Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean,
Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica, the major Pacific Islands, the Pacific
secondary sources.
AND OCEANIA and Oceanias geography, Ocean, and the Coral Sea. On a map of Southeast Asia and Oceania, locate RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or
(4 weeks) climate, and natural the Bay of Bengal, the South China Sea, the Great Victoria Desert, and the
from prior knowledge or opinions
Great Barrier Reef. (G)
resources affect the way SEAO.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in the various RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or
purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular
people live and work regions of Southeast Asia, Australia, and the major Pacific Islands. (G, E)
facts).
SEAO.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement
throughout the various and the economies of major countries of Southeast Asia and Oceania. (G, E) WHST.2: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration
countries? A. absolute and relative locations of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical
B. climate processes.
C. major physical characteristics a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow;
D. major natural resources organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader
E. population size categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include
SEAO.4 Identify when countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania became formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables),
independent countries and describe how independence was achieved. (G, H) and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
O1 Explain how levels of education and work traditions contributed to the b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts,
post-World War II growth of East Asian and Southeast Asian economies definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other
(e.g., South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore). (G, E) information and examples.
O2 Identify the refugees who left Southeast Asia over the past several c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion
and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
decades, the countries they came from, and why they are refugees. (G, H)
O3 Explain how Australias and New Zealands population size and location inform about or explain the topic.
affect their capacity to engage in international trade. (G, E) e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
NORTH AND EAST How does North and East NEA.1 On a map of the world, locate North and East Asia, the Pacific RH.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and
secondary sources.
Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean. On a map of East Asia, locate the Sea of
ASIA Asias geography, climate, Japan, the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, the Gobi Desert, the RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or
(4 weeks) and natural resources Himalayas, and the Huang He (Yellow) and Chang Jiang (Yantgtze) from prior knowledge or opinions
affect the way people live Rivers. On a map of North Asia, locate Siberia and the Yenisey, Lena, RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or
and Kolyma rivers. (G) purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular
and work throughout the NEA.2 Use a map key to locate the countries and major cities in the facts).
various countries? various regions of East Asia. (G, E)
NEA.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced WHST.2: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration
settlement and the economies of major East Asian countries. (G, E) of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical
processes.
A. absolute and relative locations a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow;
B. climate organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader
C. major physical characteristics categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include
D. major natural resources formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables),
E. population size and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
NEA.4 Identify when North Korea, South Korea, and Mongolia became b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts,
independent countries and describe how independence was achieved. definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other
information and examples.
(G, H) c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion
O1 Explain why Chinas geographical boundaries served to limit its and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
interactions with other regions and cultures for many centuries. (G, H) d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to
O2 Locate Tibet on a map and explain why its location may have inform about or explain the topic.
influenced Chinas decision to take over and colonize it. (G, H) e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
O3 Explain how location has made the Korean peninsula both a
battleground and a cultural bridge between China and Japan. (G, H)
O4 Describe and explain the status of Taiwan. (H, G)

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EUROPE How does the continent of E.1 On a map of the world, locate the continent of Europe. On a RH.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary
(4 weeks) Europes geography, map of Europe, locate the Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean,
RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or
Norwegian Sea, and Barents Sea. Locate the Volga, Danube,
climate, and natural Ural, Rhine, Elbe, Seine, Po, and Thames Rivers. Locate the
secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source
distinct from prior knowledge or opinions
resources affect the way Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkan Mountains. Locate the countries in RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of
people live and work the northern, southern, central, eastern, and western regions of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of
Europe. particular facts).
throughout its countries? RH.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs,
E.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and
Europe. (G) digital texts.
E.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced
settlement and the economies of major European countries. (G, WHST.1: Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
E) a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue,
acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from
A. absolute and relative locations alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons
B. climate and evidence logically.
C. major physical characteristics b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant,
D. major natural resources accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an
E. population size understanding of the topic or text, using credible
sources.
O1 Describe the political and social status of women in selected c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion
countries in Europe. (G, H, E) and clarify the relationships among claim(s),
O2 Explain why Europe has a highly developed network of counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
highways, waterways, railroads, and airline linkages. (G, H, E) d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
O3 Describe the purposes and achievements of the European e. Provide a concluding statement or section that
Union. (H, E)
SOUTH AMERICA How does the continent of SAM.1 On a map of the world, locate South America and the Atlantic and
Pacific Oceans. On a map of South America, locate the Amazon, the Andes
RH.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary
(4 weeks) Europes geography, Mountains, Cape Horn, and the southern, northern, eastern, and western RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or
climate, and natural regions of South America. (G) secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source
SAM.2 Use a map key to locate the countries and major cities of South distinct from prior knowledge or opinions
resources affect the way America. (G, E) RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of
people live and work SAM.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of
and the economies of major South American countries. (G, E) particular facts).
throughout its countries? A. absolute and relative locations RH.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs,
B. climate photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and
C. major physical characteristics digital texts.
E. population size WHST.1: Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
SAM.4 Identify when South American countries became independent a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and
nations and explain how independence was achieved. (H, G). distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and
O1 Describe major ethnic and religious groups in selected countries in South organize the reasons and evidence logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant,
America. (G, H, E) accurate data and evidence that demonstrate an understanding
O2 Describe the major obstacles to economic development in many South of the topic or text, using credible sources.
American nations, including the political influence of the military, corrupt c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and
government, the lack of widespread education, and the absence of stable clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims,
governments. (G, H, C, E) reasons, and evidence.
O3 Describe the general level of education in selected South American d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from
countries and its relationship to the economy. (G, H, E)
and supports the argument presented.
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Course: Global Literacy 7
Snapshot Scope and Sequence TRIMESTER VIEW

TRIMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTER 3
5 THEMES OF CENTRAL AND EUROPE

GEOGRAPHY SOUTH ASIA
SOUTH AMERICA
AFRICA SOUTHEAST ASIA
AND OCEANIA CAPSTONE PROJECT
MIDDLE EAST
NORTH AND EAST
ASIA
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TRIMESTER 1
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UNIT 1: 5 Themes of Geography

Unit 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY
Essential Question(s) How can the five themes of geography help scholars understand the world?
Time 4 weeks
Standards Assessments Student Work Instructional Materials
RH.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they SUMMATIVE 5 Themes Packet Pearson MyWorld
are used in a text, including vocabulary specific to domains
related to history/social studies.
RH.5: Describe how a text presents information (e.g., 5 Themes Test Long/Latt MiniProject The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
sequentially, comparatively, causally).
RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point
of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or 5 Themes Project Class Notes Class Notes
avoidance of particular facts).
RH.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs,
FORMATIVE Reading Comprehension
photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in
print and digital texts.
Checks for Maps
WHST.1: Write arguments focused on discipline-specific
content.
Understanding
a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue,
acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from Argumentative
alternate or opposing claims, and organize the
reasons and evidence logically. Paragraph
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and
relevant, accurate data and evidence that
demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text,
using credible sources.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create
cohesion and clarify the relationships among
claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that
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UNIT 2: AFRICA
Unit AFRICA
Essential Question(s) How does the continent of Africas geography, climate, and natural resources affect the way people live and work throughout
the various countries and regions?
Time 4 Weeks
Standards Assessments Student Work Instructional
Materials
A.1 On a map of the world, locate the continent of Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the
Mediterranean Sea, and the Great Rift Valley. On a map of Africa, locate the northern, eastern, western,
SUMMATIVE Africa Packet Pearson MyWorld
central, and southern regions of Africa, the Sahara Desert, the Nile River, Lake Victoria, Mount
Kilimanjaro, and the Cape of Good Hope. (G)
A.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in Africa. (G, E)
Africa Unit Test Africa Map Sheets Africa Not a
A.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies of major African Country by Margy
regions and countries. (G, E)
Africa Map Quiz Class Notes Burns Knight
B. climate
D. major natural resources African Culture Reading Comprehension Class Notes
E. population size Project
A.4 Identify when modern African countries became independent nations and explain how independence
was achieved. (H, G) Cultural Case Studies Culture Case
O1 Describe the general level of education in selected countries in Africa and its relationship to the FORMATIVE Studies
economy. (G, H, E)
O2 Describe major ethnic and religious groups in various countries in Africa. (G, H, E)
O3 Describe the major obstacles to economic development in many African nations, including linguistic, Checks for Documentaries
tribal, and religious diversity; corrupt government; the lack of widespread education; and the political
boundaries established in the 19th century by European nations and the legacy of their rule. (G, H, C, E) Understanding
RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions Informative
RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language,
inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
Paragraph
WHST.2: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific
procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and
information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g.,
headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or
other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among
ideas and concepts.
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UNIT 3: The Middle East

Unit THE MIDDLE EAST
Essential Question(s) How does the Middle Easts geography, climate, and natural resources affect the way people live and work throughout its
various countries?
Time 4 Weeks
Standards Assessments Student Work Instructional Materials
WA.1 On a map of the world, locate Western Asia, or the Middle East. On a map of the
Middle East, locate the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Caspian Sea, Red Sea, Indian Ocean,
SUMMATIVE Middle East Packet Pearson MyWorld
Arabian Peninsula, and the Persian Gulf. (G)
WA.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in the Middle East. (G, E)
WA.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies
Middle East Middle East Map Class Notes
of major Middle Eastern countries. (G, E) Unit Test Sheets
B. climate
Culture Case Studies
C. major physical characteristics Middle East Class Notes
E. population size Map Quiz Documentaries
WA.4 Identify when the countries in the Middle East became independent nations and Reading
explain how independence was achieved. (H, G)
O1 Describe the political and social status of women in selected countries in Western Asia. Middle East Comprehension
(G, H, E) Project
O2 Describe major ethnic and religious groups in various countries in Western Asia. (G, H,
E) Cultural Case
O3 Compare the form and structure of government for Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, FORMATIVE Studies
Iran, and Israel. (C)
RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide Checks for
an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions
RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded Understanding
language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
RH.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps)

with other information in print and digital texts. Argumentative
a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the
Paragraph
claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence
logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and
evidence that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible
sources.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships
among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the
argument presented.
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UNIT 4: Central and South Asia

Unit CENTRAL AND SOUTH ASIA
Essential Question(s) How does Central and South Asias geography, climate, and natural resources affect the way people live and work
throughout the various countries and regions?
Time 4 weeks
Materials
CSA.1 On a map of the world, locate Central and South Asia. On a map of Central and South
Asia, locate the Indian Ocean, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges River, the
SUMMATIVE Central and South Pearson MyWorld
Indo-Gangetic Plain, the Northern Mountains, the Deccan Plateau, the Himalayan Mountains, Asia Packet
and the Steppes. (G)
CSA.2 Use a map key to locate the countries and major cities in Central and South Asia. (G,
Central and South Asia Class Notes
E) Unit Test Central and South
CSA.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies
of major Central and South Asian countries. (G, E)
Asia Map Sheets Culture Case Studies
A. absolute and relative locations Central and South Asia
B. climate
C. major physical characteristics Map Quiz Class Notes Documentaries
E. population size
CSA.4 Identify when India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and the Central Central and South Asia Reading
Asian republics first became independent countries and explain how independence was Project Comprehension
achieved. Explain the relationship of the Central Asian republics to the former Soviet Union.
(H, G)
O1 Identify the historical factors that created a stable democratic government in India and the FORMATIVE Cultural Case Studies
role of Mohandes Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Indira Gandhi in its development. (H, C)
O2 Describe the political, cultural, and religious differences between the countries in South
Asia and the Central Asian Republics Checks for
O3 Describe the general level of education in selected countries in Central and South Asia
and its relationship to the economy. Understanding
RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide

an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions Informative Paragraph
RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded
WHST.2: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events,
scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information
into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings),
graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas
and concepts.
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UNIT 5 Southeast Asia and Oceania

Unit SOUTHEAST ASIA AND OCEANIA
Essential Question(s) How does Southeast Asia and Oceanias geography, climate, and natural resources affect the way people live and work
throughout the various countries?
Time 4 weeks
Materials
SEAO.1 On a map of the world, locate Southeast Asia, the Indian Ocean, Australia, New
Zealand, Antarctica, the major Pacific Islands, the Pacific Ocean, and the Coral Sea. On a
SUMMATIVE Southeast Asia and Pearson MyWorld
map of Southeast Asia and Oceania, locate the Bay of Bengal, the South China Sea, the Great Oceania Packet
Victoria Desert, and the Great Barrier Reef. (G)
SEAO.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in the various regions of
Southeast Asia and Class Notes
Southeast Asia, Australia, and the major Pacific Islands. (G, E) Oceania Unit Test Southeast Asia and
SEAO.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the
economies of major countries of Southeast Asia and Oceania. (G, E)
Oceania Map Sheets Culture Case Studies
A. absolute and relative locations Southeast Asia and
B. climate
C. major physical characteristics Oceania Map Quiz Class Notes Documentaries
E. population size
SEAO.4 Identify when countries in Southeast Asia and Oceania became independent Southeast Asia and Reading Comprehension
countries and describe how independence was achieved. (G, H) Oceania Project
O1 Explain how levels of education and work traditions contributed to the post-World War II
growth of East Asian and Southeast Asian economies (e.g., South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Cultural Case Studies
Hong Kong, and Singapore). (G, E) FORMATIVE
O2 Identify the refugees who left Southeast Asia over the past several decades, the countries
they came from, and why they are refugees. (G, H)
O3 Explain how Australias and New Zealands population size and location affect their Checks for
capacity to engage in international trade. (G, E)
RH.1: Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources. Understanding
RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide
an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions

RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded Informative
WHST.2: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events,
Paragraph
scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information
into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings),
graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas
and concepts.
e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective
tone
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UNIT 6 North and East Asia

Unit NORTH AND EAST ASIA
Essential Question(s) How does North and East Asias geography, climate, and natural resources affect the way people live and work
throughout the various countries?
Time 4 weeks
Materials
NEA.1 On a map of the world, locate North and East Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and the Arctic
Ocean. On a map of East Asia, locate the Sea of Japan, the Yellow Sea, the East China Sea, the
SUMMATIVE North and East Asia Pearson MyWorld
Gobi Desert, the Himalayas, and the Huang He (Yellow) and Chang Jiang (Yantgtze) Rivers. Packet
On a map of North Asia, locate Siberia and the Yenisey, Lena, and Kolyma rivers. (G)
NEA.2 Use a map key to locate the countries and major cities in the various regions of East
North and East Asia Class Notes
Asia. (G, E) Unit Test North and East Asia
NEA.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies
of major East Asian countries. (G, E)
Map Sheets Culture Case Studies
A. absolute and relative locations North and East Asia
B. climate
C. major physical characteristics Map Quiz Class Notes Documentaries
E. population size
NEA.4 Identify when North Korea, South Korea, and Mongolia became independent countries North and East Asia Reading
and describe how independence was achieved. (G, H) Project Comprehension
O1 Explain why Chinas geographical boundaries served to limit its interactions with other
regions and cultures for many centuries. (G, H)
O2 Locate Tibet on a map and explain why its location may have influenced Chinas decision FORMATIVE Cultural Case Studies
to take over and colonize it. (G, H)
O3 Explain how location has made the Korean peninsula both a battleground and a cultural
bridge between China and Japan. (G, H) Checks for
O4 Describe and explain the status of Taiwan. (H, G)
RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate
summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions
RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language,
inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
Informative
WHST.2: Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific Paragraph
procedures/ experiments, or technical processes.
a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and
information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting
(e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding
comprehension.
b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations,
or other information and examples.
c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among
ideas and concepts.
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UNIT 7 EUROPE
Unit EUROPE
Essential Question(s) How does the continent of Europes geography, climate, and natural resources affect the way people live and work
throughout its countries?

Time 4 weeks
Materials
E.1 On a map of the world, locate the continent of Europe. On a map of Europe, locate the
Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Norwegian Sea, and Barents Sea. Locate the Volga, Danube,
SUMMATIVE Europe Packet Pearson MyWorld
Ural, Rhine, Elbe, Seine, Po, and Thames Rivers. Locate the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkan
Mountains. Locate the countries in the northern, southern, central, eastern, and western regions
of Europe.
Europe Unit Test Europe Map Sheets Class Notes
E.2 Use a map key to locate countries and major cities in Europe. (G)
E.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies of
major European countries. (G, E)
Europe Map Quiz Class Notes Culture Case Studies
B. climate
C. major physical characteristics Europe Project Reading Documentaries
D. major natural resources Comprehension
E. population size
O1 Describe the political and social status of women in selected countries in Europe. (G, H, E) FORMATIVE
O2 Explain why Europe has a highly developed network of highways, waterways, railroads, Cultural Case Studies
and airline linkages. (G, H, E)
O3 Describe the purposes and achievements of the European Union. (H, E) Checks for
RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an
accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions
RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded Informative
RH.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with Paragraph
other information in print and digital texts.
a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the
claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence
logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence
that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.
argument presented.
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Course: Global Literacy 7
UNIT 8: SOUTH AMERICA

Unit SOUTH AMERICA
Essential Question(s) How does the continent of Europes geography, climate, and natural resources affect the way people live and work
throughout its countries?
Time 4 weeks
Materials
SAM.1 On a map of the world, locate South America and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. On a
map of South America, locate the Amazon, the Andes Mountains, Cape Horn, and the southern,
SUMMATIVE South America Pearson MyWorld
northern, eastern, and western regions of South America. (G) Packet
SAM.2 Use a map key to locate the countries and major cities of South America. (G, E)
SAM.3 Explain how the following five factors have influenced settlement and the economies of
South America Unit Class Notes
major South American countries. (G, E) Test South America Map
B. climate
Sheets Culture Case Studies
C. major physical characteristics South America Map
E. population size Quiz Class Notes Documentaries
SAM.4 Identify when South American countries became independent nations and explain how
independence was achieved. (H, G).
O1 Describe major ethnic and religious groups in selected countries in South America. (G, H, E) South America Reading
O2 Describe the major obstacles to economic development in many South American nations, Project Comprehension
including the political influence of the military, corrupt government, the lack of widespread
education, and the absence of stable governments. (G, H, C, E)
O3 Describe the general level of education in selected South American countries and its FORMATIVE Cultural Case Studies
relationship to the economy. (G, H, E)
RH.2: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an Checks for
accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions
RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded Understanding
RH.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with

other information in print and digital texts. Argumentative
a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s)
Paragraph
from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence
that demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources.
argument presented.
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CAPSTONE PROJECT
Unit Research Paper
Essential Question(s) How does a regions geography, climate, and natural resources affect the way people live and work?
Time 3 Weeks
Materials
WHST.1: Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content. (Summative)
a. Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue, acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from
alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. Brainstorm Work Writing
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant, accurate data and evidence that Writing Portfolio Process
demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using credible sources. Research PowerPoint
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among
claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
Research Paper Documents
d. Establish and maintain a formal style. Graphic
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument (Formative) Notecards Organizers
presented.
WHST.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are
appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Graphic Organizers Paragraph Graphic Research
WHST.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as Organizers PowerPoint
needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well Writing Process Steps
purpose and audience have been addressed.
WHST.6: Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the Rough Draft
relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
WHST.7: Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question),
drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for Final Draft
multiple avenues of exploration.
WHST.8: Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms
effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and
conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
WHST.9: Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
RH.5: Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally).
RH.6: Identify aspects of a text that reveal an authors point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded
RH.7: Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other
information in print and digital texts.
RH.8:Distinguish among fact, opinion, and reasoned judgment in a text.
RH.9: Analyze the relationship between a primary and secondary source on the same topic.
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5 THEMES OF CENTRAL AND EUROPE

UNIT 1: 5 Themes of Geography

UNIT 3: The Middle East

UNIT 4: Central and South Asia

UNIT 5 Southeast Asia and Oceania

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