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One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar...Helen A. Keller

 

NON-FICTION UNIT
Mrs. Marusa and Ms. Schweikert
7th Grade
Language Arts
Project Expectations and Interdisciplinary Connections


 

GOAL:

To learn how to discern important and interesting information when reading non-fiction in order to give an effective oral presentation.

OBJECTIVES:

Students will:

  • discuss the difference between reading fiction and non-fiction
  • use keywords to explain/expound on the topic
  • use strategies for reading non-fiction
  • choose a topic that includes enough information to research (either individually, in pairs or groups of 3)
  • review proper presentation skills including, but not limited to dress, eye contact, posture, projecting voice.
  • LANGUAGE ARTS:

    1. Students use appropriate strategies before, during, and after reading in order to construct meaning. (7.1.A)

    2. Students interpret, analyze, and evaluate text in order to extend understanding and appreciation. (7.1.B)

    3. Students select and apply strategies to facilitate word recognition and develop vocabulary in order to comprehend text. (7.1.C)

    4. Identify and analyze the differences between the structures of fiction and non-fiction (7.2.a.2)

    5. Use the appropriate features of persuasive, narrative, expository, or poetric writing. (7.3.A.3)

    6. Students prepare, publish and/or present work appropriate to audience, purpose, and task. (7.3.B)

    7. Revise texts for organization, elaboration, fluency, and clarity. (&.3.B.)

    8. Students use Standard English for composing text and revising written text. (7.4.C)

    9. Demonstrate proficient use of proper mechanics, usage, and spelling skills (7.4.C.2)

    TECHNOLOGY:
    1. create presentation using Powerpoint
    2. enhance presentation using different fonts, styles, colors, and graphics
    3. locate graphics and/or clipart to match the topic
    4. save graphics as a .jpeg under Student Work in folder designated by teacher
    5. insert graphics into the presentation
    6. utilize animation schemes and slide transitions to create final presentation
    7. save the file as a presentation in the designed "Student Work" folder and individual folders
    8. save the file as a "Powerpoint Show" in the designed "Student Work" folder and individual folders for automatic automatic viewing

     


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