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| ELA.12.C.1.2: | Write complex narratives using appropriate techniques to establish multiple perspectives and convey universal themes. |
| ELA.12.C.1.3: | Write arguments to support claims based on an in-depth analysis of topics or texts using valid reasoning and credible evidence from sources, elaboration, and demonstrating a thorough understanding of the subject.Clarifications:
Clarification 1: See Writing Types and Elaborative Techniques.Clarification 2: These written works will take longer and are meant to reflect thorough research and analysis. |
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| ELA.12.C.1.4: | Write an in-depth analysis of complex texts using logical organization and appropriate tone and voice, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the subject. |
| ELA.12.C.1.5: | Improve writing by considering feedback from adults, peers, and/or online editing tools, revising to enhance purpose, clarity, structure, and style. |
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Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this topic.
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Description |
| Out of Order: Stories from the History of the Supreme Court: Supreme Opinions: | Students will read portions of Out of Order: Stories from the History of the Supreme Court and use what they learned about the process of writing summary opinions to write a narrative skit that displays the dialogue from their understanding in the Judge’s chambers.
There are three lessons that can be used to complement a study of Out of Order: Stories from the History of the Supreme Court and help students take a new perspective by merging ELA skills with civics knowledge.
This resource uses a book that is on the Florida Department of Education's reading list. This book is not provided with this resource. |
| Out of Order: Stories from the History of the Supreme Court: Wanted: Supreme Court Judges: | Students will read portions of Out of Order: Stories from the History of the Supreme Court by Sandra Day O'Connor. After having interactive discussions regarding the manner, in which the text described how judges were appointed, their tenure, and salaries, students will demonstrate their new knowledge by creating a “Supreme Jobs” job announcement.
There are three lessons that can be used to complement a study of Out of Order: Stories from the History of the Supreme Court and help students take a new perspective by merging ELA skills with civics knowledge.
This resource uses a book that is on the Florida Department of Education's reading list. This book is not provided with this resource. |
| The Declaration of Independence: Analyzing Changes Made by Congress: | In this lesson, students will listen to a mini-lecture by a history professor regarding two passages included in Thomas Jefferson's first draft of the Declaration of Independence but deleted from the final version. Students will then participate in an analysis of the two passages, then write an argumentative essay about the professor's argument. |
| Resumes Part 3: Writing My Resume: | Students will brainstorm and write the first draft of their resume in this lesson. |
| Resumes Part 2: Writing a Resume's Experience Section: | To practice resume writing, students will conduct research on a famous person and write the work/volunteer experience section of the person’s resume in this lesson. |
| Shakespearean Soliloquy Fluency: A Close Reading and Analysis of "To be or not to be": | In this lesson, students will perform multiple close readings of the well-known "To be or not to be" soliloquy from William Shakespeare's Tragedy of Hamlet. Students will then write two paragraphs to show their analysis of Shakespeare’s use of figurative language and its effect on the text. |
| Narrative of the Captivity Close Reading: | Students will read and analyze the "Narrative of the Captivity" for Rowlandson's use of allusion as it contributes to the meaning of her account. In addition, they will identify and analyze the central idea and supporting details as they contribute to meaning. |
| Poetry Analysis and Time Periods: | Students will analyze how Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson each used figurative language to develop a specific tone in relation to mortality. They will also consider how each poet reflected the time periods within which they wrote. |
| A.I. In Our World: | Using the case study, “What if I Used A.I. To Build My Site?” students will research the historical, legal, and ethical impacts of A.I. and write an argument for or against the use of A.I. in a competitive business situation. |
| Dealing with Grief: A Comparison of Tone and Theme: | In this four-part lesson series, students will delve into the topic of grief through analysis of poetic devices, form, and point of view in poems by Emily Dickinson and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. Students will connect theme to the poets’ viewpoints on the emotions, or the lack thereof, that one experiences during times of pain and loss. Students will read the poems multiple times to seek layers of meaning and write an in-depth analysis. |
| Possible Effects of Social Media Use on Careers: | Using the case study, “Digital Dangers: The Impact of Your Personal Digital Footprint in the Workplace," students will research rules and regulations on social media use by education professional responsible for minors. They will develop an outcome scenario that addresses a universal theme and the impact of social media posts on person’s career. |
| Resumes Part 4: Revising My Resume: | Students will revise the first draft of their resumes, complete a self-assessment, and evaluate two peers’ resumes in this lesson. |
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