Unit IV Learner Tasks (same for all units) •
READING RESOURCE ➢
Student will read articles and identify key vocabulary and main idea of topic.
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Student will read articles to identify the structural rules of the English language
(grammar). This includes the structure of words, phrases, clauses, sentences,
paragraph, and whole texts.
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WRITING ➢
Student will create graphic organizer for topic information.
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Student will create graphic organizer for topic key vocabulary.
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Student will create sentences related to given topic (e.g., topic sentence, supporting
detail sentence, summary sentence).
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SPEAKING ➢
Student will work in small groups to discuss topic and share understanding of topic
with other group members.
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Student will present key vocabulary or main idea of topic to class.
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LISTENING ➢
Student will listen to video and identify main ideas and vocabulary.
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Student will participate in small groups to discuss topic and listen to other students’
understanding of topic.
Unit IV. EVOLUTION Topics 4.1 The History of Life on Earth 4.2
Darwinian Theory of Evolution
4.3
Speciation
4.4
Micro and Macro Evolution
4.1 Content Learning Objectives •
Student will be able to describe how fossils help us understand the past.
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Student will be able to describe the chemical evolution on Earth.
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Student will be able to list the first organisms on Earth.
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Student will be able to discuss how evidence from living species gives clues about evolution.
