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I. Objective/NCTE Standards

  1. Students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment. Among these texts are fiction and nonfiction, classic and contemporary works.
  2. Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aesthetic) of human experience.
  3. Students apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts. They draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features (e.g., sound-letter correspondence, sentence structure, context, graphics).
  4. Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
  5. Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
  6. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and non-print texts.
  7. Students use a variety of technological and information resources (e.g., libraries, databases, computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and communicate knowledge.
  8. Students develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns, and dialects across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions, and social roles.
  9. Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.
  10. Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information). 

II. Anticipatory Set/Before Reading Activities

Students will using an LCD projector or individual computers, to read background information on the life of Christopher Columbus (Wikipedia link), have students to read taking notes about information they found interesting, confusing or surprising.

Students will create a KWL chart about Christopher Columbus and his explorations. 

III. During Reading Activities

Students will complete the L column of their KWL chart after reading each chapter.  

IV. After Reading Activities

 

Students will choose two chapters and analysis whether or not the chapter title was a good choice for the contents of the specific chapter.

Students will choose one chapter and rename it. Use information from the chapter to support their new chapter.

V. Assessment

 

Review the assignments students turn in and grade accordingly.

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