Progressing 2

SWBAT demonstrate a wide range of strategies to determine central ideas or themes through various mediums by analyzing from sources with complex sentences.

SWBAT summarize the central idea or theme of a complex text through key points by citing evidence.

SWBAT effectively ask questions to probe the reasoning/ claims made by others.

SWBAT construct an effective claim and distinguish it from a counterclaim while providing logically ordered and relevant reasons to support and refute viewpoints. Students will incorporate transitional words or phrases.

SWBAT create a conclusion summarizing the argument presented.

SWBAT complete short or more sustained research projects by gathering and synthesizing information from multiple sources while integrating new information and citing credible sources accurately.

SWBAT gather and synthesize information from multiple print and digital sources, using advanced search terms effectively.

SWBAT analyze and evaluate reasons and discourse used in persuasive texts or speeches by determining whether the evidence completely supports the claim using adverbs.

SWBAT use both informal and formal register in speaking and writing tasks.

SWBAT adapt my language choices based on purpose of task to include a variety of complex academic vocabulary using a variety of complex general academic and content-specific words and phrases.

SWBAT determine the meaning -- including connotative and denotative -- of new words, idioms and figurative language using more complex resources and strategies.

SWBAT retell a complex sequence of events or process by using an effective chronological structure which clarifies relationships among events and ideas.

SWBAT create and expand simple, compound and complex sentences to intentionally communicate in an active or passive voice.

SWBAT deliver informative content on a variety of topics incorporating fully developed details, concepts and examples through writing or speaking.

SWBAT use specific and relevant textual evidence or research to support my ideas using modals and other high level questions.