BACKWARD DESIGN WEEK 3

                                                    WEEK 3-1 BACKWARD DESIGN 

ESTABLISHED GOALS : RI.63. Analyse in details how a key individual, event or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text. RI.6.4. Determine the including figurative, connotative and technical meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative and technical meaning. RI.6.6. Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. RI.6.7. Integrate information presented in different media or formats as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
UNDERSTANDINGS  Students will understand that The main character/ event/ idea is what the story is about. Words and   phrases take a different meaning when used within a text. Writers use various writing styles to either capture/ suspense or both to their readers	ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS What are the elements of a short story? What is Context Clue?   What are the various figurative devices? What is connotation? How would the writer develop his story?
STUDENTS WILL KNOW   The elements of a short story. The techniques used by various writers         That the meaning of words and phrases can change due to how they are used within a sentence or paragraph.         They can use these methods in their writing.	STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO Identify the main character/event/issue in printed materials.          Identify Context Clues, Figurative devices and    connotation.          Explain the meaning of text using the        information they are given.          Use context clues, figurative devices and connotations within their writing styles.      Read novels and easily the purpose for the writer mentioning certain facts within their stories.      Share how they would have introduced various characters.      Explain how they would have concluded stories read.

                                                  WEEK 3 – 2 BACKWARD DESIGN

ESTABLISHED GOAL: w.6.2.-Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts and information through the selection, organization and analysis of relevant texts.
UNDERSTANDING Students will understand that            Informative/ explanatory texts are based on factual information.           Their introduction is essential for the body of their text.             They can use linking devices to link paragraphs.	ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS          What is informative/ explanatory text?         What are the types of informative/explanatory texts?                   How do I write an informative/ explanatory      text?               What can I use to link my paragraphs?
STUDENTS WILL KNOW          Informative /explanatory texts needs an              introduction.                                                                Information and ideas must be clear.         How to compare/contrast, define, classify or state cause and effect.         That appropriate words and phrases are used to clarify the relationship among ideas.	STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO          Write introductory paragraphs.          Convey ideas and information clearly          Organize ideas using strategies such as cause      and effect, compare and contrast, classifying      etc.          Use appropriate words and phrases to clarify      the relationship among ideas.