WEEK

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

ASSIGNMENTS

WEEK   1

Orientation

Introduce paragraph topic, main idea and summary

WEEK  2

Paragraph types, patterns, and signal words

WEEK   3

Vocabulary, context clues and word parts; techniques for learning vocabulary

WEEK  4

Details, supporting details, annotation

WEEK  5

Review and practice

WEEK   6

Recognizing authors purpose and attitude (tone)

WEEK  7

Midterm; Read  and respond to variety of selections: narratives, exposition, fiction, poetry, etc.

WEEK  8

Continue

WEEK   9

Interpreting inferences and conclusions

WEEK  10

Distinguish between fact and opinion

WEEK  11

Support for arguments

WEEK   12

Comprehension, efficiency and achievement of purpose

WEEK  13

Concept mapping and graphic organizers

WEEK   14

Review and final

WEEK  15

(if needed)