ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ELA2021] (9) -6 :

R2. Read and comprehend a variety of literary texts to develop a literal and figurative understanding as appropriate to the type of text, purpose, and situation.

Examples: short and long prose texts, poetry, dramas

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R3. Utilize active listening skills in formal and informal conversations, following predetermined norms.

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R4. Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

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10. Present research findings to a peer audience, either formally or informally, conveying credible, accurate information from multiple sources, including diverse media.

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27. Utilize responsible and ethical research practices to present clear, coherent products with a command of language suitable for a particular target audience and purpose.

[ELA2021] (10) -6 :

R2. Read and comprehend a variety of literary texts to develop a literal and figurative understanding as appropriate to the type of text, purpose, and situation.

Examples: short and long prose texts, poetry, dramas

[ELA2021] (10) -5 :

R3. Utilize active listening skills in formal and informal conversations, following predetermined norms.

[ELA2021] (10) -4 :

R4. Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

[ELA2021] (10) 10 :

10. Present research findings to peers, either formally or informally, integrating credible, accurate information from multiple sources, including diverse media.

[ELA2021] (10) 27 :

27. Utilize responsible and ethical research practices to present clear, coherent products with a command of language suitable for a target audience and purpose.

[ELA2021] (11) -6 :

R2. Read and comprehend a variety of literary texts to develop a literal and figurative understanding as appropriate to the type of text, purpose, and situation.

Examples: short and long prose texts, poetry, dramas

[ELA2021] (11) -5 :

R3. Utilize active listening skills in formal and informal conversations, following predetermined norms.

[ELA2021] (11) -4 :

R4. Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

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30. Synthesize research using responsible and ethical practices to create and orally present clear, coherent products demonstrating command of language that is suitable for the target audience and purpose.

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R2. Read and comprehend a variety of literary texts to develop a literal and figurative understanding as appropriate to the type of text, purpose, and situation.

Examples: short and long prose texts, poetry, dramas

[ELA2021] (12) -3 :

R3. Utilize active listening skills in formal and informal conversations, following predetermined norms.

[ELA2021] (12) -4 :

R4. Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

[ELA2021] (12) 30 :

30. Synthesize research using responsible and ethical practices to create and orally present clear, coherent products demonstrating command of language that is suitable for the target audience and purpose.

The graphic novel Persepolis is set in Iran during the Islamic Revolution. Most students are unaware of the changes associated with the events during that time, but the repercussions of the revolution are still being felt throughout the world. Students in the United States, therefore, need to gain background information on Iran in order to appreciate more fully the experiences of Marjane, the main character of Persepolis. In this unit, students work in small groups to research a specific topic related to Iran, using a WebQuest to focus their research on relevant and reliable information. After the research is complete, students present their information to the class through a technology-enhanced presentation.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ELA2021] (9) -6 :

R2. Read and comprehend a variety of literary texts to develop a literal and figurative understanding as appropriate to the type of text, purpose, and situation.

Examples: short and long prose texts, poetry, dramas

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R4. Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

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5. Analyze the impact of context and organizational structures on theme, tone, and the meaning of the work as a whole.

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10. Present research findings to a peer audience, either formally or informally, conveying credible, accurate information from multiple sources, including diverse media.

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12. Interpret digital texts to determine their subject, occasion, audience, purpose, tone, and credibility.

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14. Create and edit digital texts that are suitable in purpose and tone for their intended audience and occasion.

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22. Use a variety of search tools and research strategies.

Examples: library databases, search engines; keyword search, boolean search

[ELA2021] (10) -6 :

R2. Read and comprehend a variety of literary texts to develop a literal and figurative understanding as appropriate to the type of text, purpose, and situation.

Examples: short and long prose texts, poetry, dramas

[ELA2021] (10) -4 :

R4. Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

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5. Analyze context and organizational structures to determine theme, tone, and the meaning of the work as a whole.

[ELA2021] (10) 10 :

10. Present research findings to peers, either formally or informally, integrating credible, accurate information from multiple sources, including diverse media.

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14. Create and edit collaborative digital texts that are suitable in purpose and tone for their intended audience and occasion.

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22. Use a variety of search tools and research strategies to locate credible sources.

Examples: library databases, search engines; keyword search, boolean search

[ELA2021] (11) -6 :

R2. Read and comprehend a variety of literary texts to develop a literal and figurative understanding as appropriate to the type of text, purpose, and situation.

Examples: short and long prose texts, poetry, dramas

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R4. Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

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4. Analyze how an author uses characterization, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view to create and convey meaning.

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12. Collaborate on writing tasks in diverse groups, making necessary compromises to accomplish a goal, sharing responsibility for collaborative work, and showing respect for the individual contributions of each group member.

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15. Analyze digital texts and evaluate their effectiveness in terms of subject, occasion, audience, purpose, tone, and credibility.

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17. Use images, sound, animation, and other modes of expression to create or enhance individual or collaborative digital and multimodal texts that are suitable in purpose and tone for their intended audience and occasion.

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18. Create and deliver an oral presentation, created collaboratively from individual contributions, that is suitable in purpose and tone for its intended audience and occasion.

Examples: speaking to defend or explain a digital poster, multimedia presentation, or video in an area of interest related to college or career choices.

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25. Use a variety of search tools and research strategies to locate credible sources.

Examples: library databases, search engines; keyword search, boolean search

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R2. Read and comprehend a variety of literary texts to develop a literal and figurative understanding as appropriate to the type of text, purpose, and situation.

Examples: short and long prose texts, poetry, dramas

[ELA2021] (12) -4 :

R4. Use digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

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4. Evaluate an author's use of characterization, figurative language, literary elements, and point of view to create and convey meaning.

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15. Analyze digital texts and evaluate their effectiveness in terms of subject, occasion, audience, purpose, tone, and credibility.

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17. Use images, sound, animation, and other modes of expression to create or enhance individual or collaborative digital and multimodal texts that are suitable in purpose and tone for their intended audience and occasion.

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18. Create and deliver an oral presentation, created collaboratively from individual contributions, that is suitable in purpose and tone for its intended audience and occasion.

Examples: speaking to defend or explain a digital poster, multimedia presentation, or video in an area of interest related to college or career choices

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27. Synthesize research results, using responsible, ethical practices to gather information, and write clear, coherent products demonstrating command of language that is suitable for the target audience and purpose.

Students begin by evaluating the universal theme of betrayal from multiple perspectives. After reading time period scenarios as well as reflecting on personal experiences, students use critical thinking skills to explore and identify interventions for each betrayal scenario, including their personal examples. Students research Roman history, the setting of Shakespeare's drama, and The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Applying this research, students write their own critical perspective of a scenario depicting plausible betrayal scenes from Roman times. As the culminating project and assessment, students create comic strips with the student interactive Comic Creator.

The updated link for the Comic Creator resource can be found at https://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/comic-creator.