English Unit Features

Unit Framework - The foundation of the Unit Framework is standard-based, and each lesson builds toward the unit outcome. Complete daily lesson plans provide a clear roadmap for educators to facilitate meaningful thinking and learning.

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Daily Slideshow - Slides for each day of instruction mirror the progression of the daily lesson plan, providing visuals and essential language, guiding the learning sequence, and promoting on-task behavior.

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Engaging Student Materials - Materials are designed to practice the thinking and skills required for success on the unit outcome. Activities support a variety of learning styles, foster collaboration, and ensure equitable participation.

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Pre- / Post-Assessments - Standards-based unit assessments are designed to measure student growth and are structured to build student testing capacity.

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Real-Life Connections - Enduring Understandings and Essential Questions keep the learning relevant and have lasting value beyond the classroom.

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And Much More - Our English units incorporate research-based and best practices to help mend the literacy epidemic. It is our goal to give teachers the luxury of focusing on delivery and student relationships, while we develop quality first instruction.

The Outsiders unit plan is designed to ensure a structured and comprehensive exploration of the novel's themes, characters, and social issues.

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Students explore the societal implications of wealth and poverty as a catalyst for the decisions the characters make.

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The unit outcome asks students to reflect on one character and justify his actions.