Unit/ Learning Segment Planner with edTPA - ENGLISH

Central Focus: the students will to learn how to analyze thematic overtones and then present
an argument of a theme in relation to characterization and apply that understanding to a aspect
of today’s society. As sort of an undercurrent focus, I will foster an opportunity for students to
conduct ethical self-analyses to create culturally competent citizens who are aware of
themselves and can actively exercise their consciousness to help others.
Standards Addressed by unit:
CCR-11/12 Conventions of Standard English: 1 “Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.”
CCR-11/12 Conventions of Standard English: 2 “Demonstrate command of the conventions of
standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.”
CCR-11/12 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: 5 “Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings [...] a. Interpret figures of speech
(e.g., hyperbole, paradox) in context and analyze their role in the text.”
Summative Assessment: The end-of-unit summative assessment will be comprised of a
writing and a speaking section. This summative assessment will test for the five tenets of the
unit: theme, characterization, evidence-based analysis, literary devices, and cultural
competence.
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5

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Common Core (CCSE)

Daily Standard(s)

Language Function Recall, Discuss, Define, Annotat Evaluate

Language functions are the verb examine, create, exemplify, e, ,
you want students to do as a self- characteri discuss, produce, generate
result of the lesson. Handbook analyze,e ze, analyze describe, describe ,
lists these: analyze, interpret, xplain, explain
explain, argue, describe, justify,
identify
evaluate, synthesize. If you
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verb list from the h
internet:http://www.cme.hsc.usf.
edu/latestdocs/06-
BloomsTaxonomy.pdf

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confuse students: e.g. meter, zation, previous
accent, symbol, foil, etc.
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Discourse mechanics; usage; Journal Graphic Cue Close Contract

grammar; writing process; Entry novel card/word reading writing
genres; textual forms Free- bank
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Readings/Homework CHP 1 CHP 2 CHP 3 CHP 4 CHP 5-6

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