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Lessons for Units
th
4
Unit Concept:
Theme in Short
Stories
Grade LA
Unit Goal:
SWBAT describe the theme and elements of a
theme in a short story.
A&I
SWBAT define theme as it relates to Short Stories
A&I
SWBAT identify how aspects of setting contribute to theme.
A&I
SWBAT explain how a character’s actions contribute to theme.
A&I
SWBAT relate the plot of a story to its theme.
A&I
SWBAT describe common themes & thematic elements in short
stories.
Traditional Test
th
4
Grade LA
Unit Concept:
Theme in Short
Stories
Unit Goal:
SWBAT describe the theme and elements of a
theme in a short story.
E&R
SWBAT create a story based off of a given
theme.
E&R
SWBAT relate story elements from various
stories to theme.
UKM
SWBAT describe the theme of a short story by
illustrating the theme of a chosen story.
7th Grade US History (up to 1865)
Unit Concept:
The Civil War – A
House Divided
Unit Goal:
SWBAT analyze President Lincoln’s actions and
their impact on preserving the Union.
A&I
SWBAT describe the causes of the birth of the Confederacy.
A&I
SWBAT compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of
the Union and Confederacy
A&I
SWBAT analyze the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation.
A&I
SWBAT analyze the causes of General Lee’s surrender.
Traditional Test
7th Grade US History (up to 1865)
Unit Concept:
The Civil War – A
House Divided
Unit Goal:
SWBAT analyze President Lincoln’s actions and
their impact on preserving the Union.
E&R
SWBAT compare the Civil War’s impact on
men, women, and African Americans.
E&R
SWBAT analyze primary and secondary sources
to explain the causes and effects of President
Lincoln’s assassination.
UKM
SWBAT predict President Lincoln’s response to
Maryland’s potential secession.
HS Physics
Unit Concept:
Wave Properties &
Uses
Unit Goal:
SWBAT use mathematical relationships to describe the
relationship among wave characteristics.
A&I
SWBAT analyze properties of different wave types.
A&I
SWBAT conduct an investigation to determine a mathematical
relationship among frequency, wavelength, and speed of waves.
A&I
SWBAT analyze the effects of reflection, refraction, and
diffraction on wave propagation..
Traditional Test
HS Physics
Unit Concept:
Wave Properties &
Uses
Unit Goal:
SWBAT use mathematical relationships to describe the
relationship among wave characteristics.
E&R
SWBAT analyze the effects of constructive and
destructive interference on wave properties.
E&R
SWBAT evaluate the advantages and
disadvantages of digital transmission and
storage of information given criteria.
UKM
SWBAT analyze problems with customers’ cell
phones using concepts of waves and wave
interactions.
Lessons that
help
students
acquire &
integrate
new core
knowledge
Traditional
Test
Lessons that
help
students
extend,
refine & use
knowledge
Holistic
Performance
Assessment
Logical progression of lesson plan objectives that increase in
critical thinking levels