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Established Goals:
CCSS
RL.10.1 - Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL. 10.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
RL.10.3 - Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
RL.10.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
RI.10.1 - Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RI.10.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
W.10.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
W.10.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
W.10.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
L.10.1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.10.2 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
SL.10.1 - Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
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Transfer
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Understandings
Students will understand…
- One needs to be determined to form a new nation
- History can be used to create a modern story by interpreting primary and secondary sources
- Language develops tone and reflects an individual’s personality
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Essential Questions
Students will keep considering…
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How does language and staging enhance meaning within a historically inspired work?
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How is Alexander Hamilton’s story relevant in the 21st century?
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How does an American identity form?
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Students will know…
- Elements of Hip-Hop
Stylistic/rhetorical devices
- Structure of an effective summary
- Cause and effect of the American Revolution
- Identity of the Founding Fathers
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Students will be skilled at…
- Analyzing character (foil), symbolism, diction, irony, and paradox
- Examining the effectiveness of juxtaposition
- Crafting evidence-based claims
- Supporting a summary’s main idea with key details
- Creating word choice to reflect character’s identity and tone
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