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Westmoreland County Public Schools |
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High School Curriculum |
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Language Arts - Literature |
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Historical Context: Form, Style, View
The learner will be able to
explain the influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view of a work (9.3.f).
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Instructional Resources |
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A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck, Read all [Novel] |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Author Style: Literary Effect
The learner will be able to
describe the relationship between author's style and literary effect and explain how the author's style influences the response of the reader.( 9.3.d).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Call of the Wild, Jack London, Read all [Novel] |
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Simply Poetry, Public Television, Select as appropriate [Video] |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Structure/Identify
The learner will be able to
identify structural elements of drama (9.5.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Stage Directions
The learner will be able to
describe how stage directions aid in understanding a play's setting, mood, characters, plot, and theme (9.5.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Setting
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast the settings of a variety of types of plays (one act, full length) (9.5.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Read
The learner will be able to
read and respond d a variety of dramatic selections (9.5a-c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Plot
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast the plots and characters in a variety of types of plays (one act, full length) (9.5.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Character
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast the characters in a variety of types of plays (one act, full length) (9.5b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck, Read all [Novel] |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Analyze: Staging
The learner will be able to
analyze staging, stage directions, and their effect on the elements of drama (plot, setting, characters, etc.) (9.5.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Analyze: Variety/Genres/Traditions
The learner will be able to
read for enjoyment analyzing a variety of genres from a range of literary traditions (9.3a-f).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck, Read all [Novel] |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Rhythm: Poetry/Rhyme/Examine/Evaluate
The learner will be able to
examine and evaluate poetry for the purpose of identifying the application and effect of rhythm, rhyme, and sound pattern.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry
The learner will be able to
read and understand a poem.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Alliteration
The learner will be able to
analyze how poets use alliteration to inspire readers to share emotions.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Dramatic Structure/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the dramatic structure of a poem.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Figurative Language/Evaluate
The learner will be able to
evaluate the use of figurative language within a given poem.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Form/Ballad
The learner will be able to
recognize a ballad as a form of poetry.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Irony/Evaluate
The learner will be able to
evaluate the use of irony within a given poem.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Meter
The learner will be able to
understand how meter affects poetry.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Sound
The learner will be able to
interpret how the sounds of a poem support the poem's mood.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Sound/Mood
The learner will be able to
explain how sound devices support mood in a poem.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Style
The learner will be able to
identify poetic styles.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story: Terminology
The learner will be able to
identify and understand terminology relevant to the reading and writing of short stories.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story: Themes/Recognize
The learner will be able to
recognize themes in short stories from representative world authors, and relate to stories by American short story masters.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story: World Authors/Read
The learner will be able to
read a range of short stories that are representative of world authors, identifying universal themes and literary elements.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Modern Short Story: Character
The learner will be able to
analyze how theme is developed and communicated through subtle elements of style, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, and various techniques.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Modern Short Story: Read/Masters
The learner will be able to
read various selections by modern masters of the short story, analyzing how the author manipulates literary elements to relate his or her message.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story: Career/Decide
The learner will be able to
decide if careers described in short stories are appealing to him/her.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story
The learner will be able to
read and understand a short story.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story: Analyze Structure
The learner will be able to
analyze how a short story is organized or structured.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Predict Outcome
The learner will be able to
predict future events and outcomes, check to see if predictions came true, and change predictions due to new insights gained from rereading. (9.3a).
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as appropriate [Novel] |
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A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck, Read all [Novel] |
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Call of the Wild, Jack London, Read all [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Author: Mildred D. Taylor, Read all [Novel] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Earnest Hemingway, Read all [Novel] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as appropriate [Novel] |
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Strategies: Vocabulary
The learner will be able to
utilize reading strategies to expand vocabulary (9.4.e).
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as appropriate [Novel] |
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A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck, Read all [Novel] |
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Call of the Wild, Jack London, Read all [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Author: Mildred D. Taylor, Read all [Novel] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Earnest Hemingway, Read all [Novel] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as appropriate [Novel] |
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Purposes: Variety
The learner will be able to
select a variety of sources to read for different purposes (9.3).
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as appropriate [Novel] |
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A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck, Read all [Novel] |
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Call of the Wild, Jack London, Read all [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Author: Mildred D. Taylor, Read all [Novel] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Earnest Hemingway, Read all [Novel] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as appropriate [Novel] |
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Story Elements: Relationship
The learner will be able to
explain the relationship between literary elements such as setting, tone, plot, theme, characters, and point of view (9.3.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
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