Sample Unit, Level B, Unit 2

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• Classic and Contemporary Literature includes short stories, myths and legends, poetry, and songs.
• Connect to Literature gives a brief introduction to each literary work.
• In the Teacher's Edition, scaffolding provides the teacher with suggestions on how to give students access to the readings.

• Literature Selections feature background information on authors.

• Explicit Writing Instruction: Step-by-step process writing features skills instruction, writing assignments, and a writing workshop. Authentic writing models and instructional support enable students to become skilled writers.
• Skills for Writing gives clear directions and models to guide learners through the writing process.

• Writing Assignment provides step-by-step directions and models.
• Traditional, Portfolio, and Performance Assessment suggestions can be found in the Teacher's Edition.

Objectives
• Prepare to Read
• Focus on Literature (from My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George)
• Review and Practice
• Connect to Content (Water and Living Things)
• Link the Readings
• Connect to Writing (Grammar, Skills for Writing, Writing Assignment)
• Check Your Knowledge

• Skills taught and practiced earlier in the unit are used to produce a final assignment in the Writing Workshop.

• Editing Checklists are specific to each writing assignment.