Professional Documents
Culture Documents
“2 DE MAYO” SCHOOL
2018-2019
CURRICULAR ANNUAL PLAN
1. INFORMATION DATA:
Area: FOREIGN LANGUAGE Subject: ENGLISH
Teacher: LCDA. IBEL ORELLANA
Grade: 3RD BGU Education Level B1.2
2. TIME
Weekly course load No. of Learning evaluation and unexpected issues Total class weeks Total periods
working
weeks
5 HOURS 40 WEEKS 4 WEEKS 36 WEEKS 180 HOURS
3. GENERAL OBJECTIVES
Objectives of the Area Objectives of the level/course
OG.EFL 1 Encounter socio-cultural aspects of their own and other countries in a O.EFL 5.1 Encounter socio-cultural aspects of their own and other countries in a thoughtful and
thoughtful and inquisitive manner, maturely, and openly experiencing other cultures inquisitive manner, maturely, and openly experiencing other cultures and languages from the secure
and languages from the secure standpoint of their own national and cultural identity. standpoint of their own national and cultural identity. O.EFL 5.2 Draw on this established propensity
OG.EFL 2 Draw on this established propensity for curiosity and tolerance towards for curiosity and tolerance towards different cultures to comprehend the role of diversity in building
different cultures to comprehend the role of diversity in building an intercultural and an intercultural and multinational society.
multinational society. O.EFL 5.3 Access greater flexibility of mind, creativity, enhanced linguistic intelligence, and critical
OG.EFL 3 Access greater flexibility of mind, creativity, enhanced linguistic intelligence, thinking skills through an appreciation of linguistic differences. Enjoy an enriched perspective of their
and critical thinking skills through an appreciation of linguistic differences. Enjoy an own L1 and of language use for communication and learning.
enriched perspective of their own L1 and of language use for communication and O.EFL 5.4 Deploy a range of learning strategies, thereby increasing disposition and ability to
learning. independently access further (language) learning and practice opportunities. Respect themselves and
OG.EFL 4 Deploy a range of learning strategies, thereby increasing disposition and ability others within the communication process, cultivating habits of honesty and integrity into responsible
to independently access further (language) learning and practice opportunities. Respect academic behavior.
themselves and others within the communication process, cultivating habits of honesty O.EFL 5.5 Directly access the main points and important details of up-todate English language texts,
and integrity into responsible academic behavior. such as those published on the web, for professional or general investigation, through the efficient
OG.EFL 5 Directly access the main points and important details of up-todate English use of ICT and reference tools where required. O.EFL 5.6 Through selected media, participate in
language texts, such as those published on the web, for professional or general reasonably extended spoken or written dialogue with peers from different L1 backgrounds on work,
investigation, through the efficient use of ICT and reference tools where required. study, or general topics of common interest, expressing ideas and opinions effectively and
appropriately.
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OG.EFL 6 Through selected media, participate in reasonably extended spoken or written O.EFL 5.7 Interact quite clearly, confidently, and appropriately in a range of formal and informal social
dialogue with peers from different L1 backgrounds on work, study, or general topics of situations with a limited but effective command of the spoken language (CEFR B1 level)
common interest, expressing ideas and opinions effectively and appropriately.
OG.EFL 7 Interact quite clearly, confidently, and appropriately in a range of formal and
informal social situations with a limited but effective command of the spoken language
(CEFR B1 level)
4. TRANSVERSAL AXES :
5. DEVELOPMENT OF PLANNING UNITS*
N. Name of the Specific objectives Skills and performance criteria/ Methodology Orientation Evaluation criteria and Time in
Unit of the Planning Contents indicators weeks
Unit.
1. Let’s Talk Students will be Communication and Cultural Awareness Communication and Cultural Awareness CE.EFL.5.3 Interpret cultural and 5 weeks
Movies able to: EFL 5.1.4 Identify and interpret how cultural • Participating in short role plays using a range of language patterns in English,
-talk about and language patterns in English are used verbal and nonverbal communication. including nonverbal
different types of when exchanging ideas on familiar topics • Talking in pairs about a video learners have communication, and apply them
movies and according to a B1.2 level. (Example: slang, watched using only English. in appropriate contexts.
describe a idioms, humor, levels of formality, etc.). • Demonstrating appropriate language use during I.EFL.5.3.1 Learners can
sequence of events class, group and pair discussions interpret cultural and language
in chronological • Watching a video and identifying desirable patterns in English, including
order. language use. nonverbal communication, and
- describe and • Comparing nonverbal and body language apply them in appropriate
differentiate between L1 and L2 cultures. contexts. (I.3, I.4, S.1, S.2)
between movie • Creating selfie videos for class assignments and
genres. sharing them on a class blog.
-talk about movies
you have seen. Oral Communication: (Listening and Oral Communication: (Listening and Speaking) CE.EFL.5.8 Interaction –
-ask and answer Speaking) • Showing a movie trailer and asking learners to Interpersonal: Respond to and
questions about EFL 5.2.11 Express opinions on abstract share their opinions in pairs and say whether they build on other people’s ideas in
different movies. topics, such as film and music, and concrete would go see that movie or not. extended conversations on
-make inferences. topics, such as personal experiences, while • Doing a mingle activity where learners ask and familiar social and academic
-write a film review describing one’s reactions to them and answer questions about things they have or topics by expressing opinions
and a mini others’ opinions. haven’t done, in order to extend the exchange. and feelings and clarifying
biography. EFL 5.2.14 Request and provide information • Establishing a clear expectation of English use for meaning.
and assistance orally for personal, social and classroom functions. Informal assessment could I.EFL.5.8.1 Learners can respond
academic purposes in order to clarify and involve personal notes from the teacher to to and build on other people’s
extend meaning in spoken interactions. learners who use L2 regularly. ideas in extended conversations
on familiar social and academic
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topics by expressing opinions
and feelings and clarifying
meaning. (I.3, I.4, S.1, J.3, J.4)
Reading Reading CE.EFL.5.11 Identify and apply a
EFL 5.3.2 Identify and use reading strategies Underlining interesting facts in a text and then range of reading strategies in
to make informative and narrative texts doing a little research on the topic. order to make texts meaningful
comprehensible and meaningful. (Example: • Using an interesting idea from a text to inspire and to select information within
skimming, scanning, previewing, reading for extra research on a topic. a text that might be of practical
main ideas and details, using structural and • Predicting main ideas by reading the title and use for one’s own academic
context clues, cognates, format, sequence, using other contextual clues (e.g., illustrations, needs.
etc.). subheadings, etc.). I.EFL.5.11.1 Learners can
• Skimming online reference web sites for ones Identify and apply a range of
that have the information needed for a research reading strategies in order to
project. make texts meaningful and to
• Scanning a text for the main characters. select information within
a text that might be of practical
use for one’s own academic
needs. (I.1, I.2, I.4, S.3)
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appropriate language, tone and
evidence. (I.2,
I.3, I.4, S.3, J.1)
Language through the Arts Language through the Arts CE.EFL.5.18 Use a range of
EFL 5.5.4 Read aloud with confidence, • Brainstorming features and conventions of a criteria to evaluate and
accuracy, fluency and expression to genre and then reading an example in order to recommend literary texts to
demonstrate understanding and to convey locate each one. others, and recognize how
an interpretation of meaning. • Discussing how visual presentation can change chosen criteria affects
your response to a literary text. evaluation.
I.EFL.5.18.1. Learners can use a
variety of criteria for evaluating
and recommending literary texts
to others, and recognize how
chosen criteria affects
evaluation. (S.1, S.4, J.2, J.4)
2. Professions! Students will be Communication and Cultural Awareness Communication and Cultural Awareness CE.EFL.5.4 Communicate 5
able to: EFL 5.1.11 Apply self-correcting and self- • Participating in short role plays using a range of effectively using a variety of
-talk about different monitoring strategies in social and classroom verbal and nonverbal communication. media and formats, including
professions, interactions by adjusting presentation and • Using a definition or example to explain a ICT, by saying things in
personality types language production to effectively express concept or word that one does not yet have the alternative ways and applying
and university opinions and make evaluations. (Example: exact language for. self-correcting and self-
degrees. asking questions, starting over, rephrasing, • Watching a video and identifying desirable monitoring strategies when
-describe and exploring alternative pronunciations, etc.). language use. needed.
differentiate • Comparing nonverbal and body language I.EFL.5.4.1 Learners can
professions. between L1 and L2 cultures. communicate effectively using a
-ask and answer • Responding to classroom activities and pair variety of media and formats,
questions about work through short expressions or emoticons. including ICT, by saying things in
different alternative ways and applying
personality types, self-correcting and self-
professions and monitoring strategies when
university degrees. needed. (I.1, I.3, J.4)
-write a text
comparing two Oral Communication: (Listening and Oral Communication: (Listening and Speaking) CE.EFL.5.8 Interaction –
professions. Speaking) Interpersonal: Respond to and
build on other people’s ideas in
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EFL 5.2.14 Request and provide information • Playing a conversation game, where learners extended conversations on
and assistance orally for personal, social and move their tokens around the board after familiar social and academic
academic purposes in order to clarify and choosing a card and answering the question. topics by expressing opinions
extend meaning in spoken interactions. • Working in pairs to complete an information and feelings and clarifying
gap activity. meaning.
• Doing a mingle activity where learners ask and I.EFL.5.8.1 Learners can respond
answer questions about things they have or to and build on other people’s
haven’t done, in order to extend the exchange. ideas in extended conversations
• Establishing a clear expectation of English use on familiar social and academic
for classroom functions. Informal assessment topics by expressing opinions
could involve personal notes from the teacher to and feelings and clarifying
learners who use L2 regularly. meaning. (I.3, I.4, S.1, J.3, J.4)
Language through the Arts Language through the Arts CE.EFL.5.19 Engage in
EFL 5.5.8 Contribute to team projects to • Writing a checklist in pairs to use to evaluate collaborative activities through a
produce original works and solve problems another group’sproject. variety of student groupings in
while effectively negotiating and managing • Searching the Internet for illustrations and order to solve problems and
interactions to accomplish social and examples of effective group collaborations and reflect on literary texts, and
classroom tasks. then sharing why they are effective. produce criteria for evaluating
• Comparing answers in pairs in order to help the effectiveness of the group.
each other understand errors or concepts. I.EFL.5.19.1 Learners can engage
in collaborative activities
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through a variety of student
groupings in order to solve
problems and reflect on literary
texts, and produce criteria for
evaluating the effectiveness of
the group. (I.1,
I.2, S.2, S.3, S.4, J.3, J.4)
3. Environment Students will be Communication and Cultural Awareness Communication and Cultural Awareness CE.EFL.5.2 Demonstrate an 5
ally able to: EFL 5.1.6 Demonstrate an ability to make • Recognizing instances of discrimination or ability to discuss culture by
friendly! -talk about informed choices about and take action on prejudice in one’s daily life and analyzing reasons analyzing cultural products and
environmental issues of prejudice and discrimination. for them in small groups. referents from Ecuador and
issues such as global • Inviting a guest speaker from another country to other countries while making
warming and class and asking and answering questions about informed choices about and
renewable sources his/her culture/country. taking action on issues of
of energy. • Researching through the Internet about other prejudice and discrimination.
-describe the cultures and ways of life and presenting them to I.EFL.5.2.1. Learners can exhibit
effects of global the class using digital tools. an ability to discuss culture by
warming. • Working in small groups to complete a cultural analyzing cultural products and
-describe different project. referents from Ecuador and
green products and other countries while making
talk about their informed choices about and
advantages and taking action on issues of
disadvantages. prejudice and discrimination.
-talk about the (I.1, I.2, S.2, J.1, J.3)
impact that green
and non-green Oral Communication: (Listening and Oral Communication: (Listening and Speaking) CE.EFL.5.8 Interaction –
products on the Speaking) • Researching a topic and preparing a Interpersonal: Respond to and
environment. EFL 5.2.15 Engage in an extended presentation for the class. build on other people’s ideas in
conversation on most general topics and • Recording a video about one’s opinion of a story extended conversations on
keep it going by expressing and responding read in class. familiar social and academic
to suggestions, opinions, attitudes, advice, • Sharing opinions in a way that encourages others topics by expressing opinions
feelings, etc. to perform a specific action. (Example: Convincing and feelings and clarifying
the class that you should always wear your helmet meaning.
when riding a bike, etc.) I.EFL.5.8.1. Learners can
• Using intonation to convince a partner to take respond to and build on other
action people’s ideas in extended
conversations on familiar social
and academic topics by
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expressing opinions and feelings
and clarifying meaning. (I.3, I.4,
S.1, J.3, J.4)
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and academic use. (I.1, I.2, S.3,
S.4)
Language through the Arts Language through the Arts CE.EFL.5.19 Engage in
EFL 5.5.9 Engage in collaborative activities • Analyzing three different rubrics and discussing collaborative activities through a
through a variety of student groupings to how each one might influence the way it is variety of student groupings in
share, reflect on, express and interpret evaluated. order to solve problems and
opinions and evaluations of a range of • Discussing how visual presentation can change reflect on literary texts, and
literary texts. (Example: small groups, your response to a literary text. produce criteria for evaluating
cooperative learning groups, literature • Creating a group presentation using the effectiveness of the group.
circles, process writing groups, etc.) biteslide.com. I.EFL.5.19.1. Learners can
• Finding a reliable source to back up a statement engage in collaborative activities
through a variety of student
groupings in order to solve
problems and reflect
on literary texts, and produce
criteria for evaluating the
effectiveness of the group. (I.1,
I.2, S.2, S.3, S.4, J.3, J.4)
4. Imagine Students will be Communication and Cultural Awareness Communication and Cultural Awareness CE.EFL.5.1 Display an 5
That! able to: EFL 5.1.2 Demonstrate mindfulness, • Writing a weekly journal entry about a cross- understanding of the integrity of
-talk about bad empathy, tolerance and an overall respect for cultural experience. different cultures by sharing
habits, imaginary the integrity of cultures in daily classroom • Reading a myth from another region/culture and experiences and by participating
situations and activities. sharing a similar experience. in class activities and discussions
wishes. • Reflecting on differences between people from in a way that shows empathy
-describe imaginary other countries and regions. and respect for others.
situations. • Comparing nonverbal and body language I.EFL.5.1.1 Learners can
-express wishes. between L1 and L2 cultures. demonstrate an understanding
• Watching a video or reading a text about of the integrity of different
different cultural practices and talking about cultures by sharing experiences
similarities and differences in small groups. and by participating in class
activities and discussions in a
way that shows empathy and
respect for others. (I.3, S.1,
S.2, J.1, J.3)
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Oral Communication: (Listening and Oral Communication: (Listening and Speaking) CE.EFL.5.7 Production –
Speaking) • Recording in-class conversations and dialogues Accuracy and Intelligibility: Use
EFL 5.2.12 Use appropriate vocabulary, in order to make note of correct and appropriate appropriate vocabulary and
expressions, language, routines and language usage and intelligibility. language in a variety of oral
interaction styles in formal and informal • Having learners make a selfie video to say what interactions for a range of
social or academic situations by asking they know about a topic before coming to class. audiences and level-appropriate
permission, thanking someone, apologizing Observing that they can say what they want purposes.
to friends, giving advice, making a without too many long pauses. I.EFL.5.7.1 Learners can
suggestion, etc. • Singing songs that practice helpful language. communicate clearly and
• Asking the learners to read a dialogue in pairs. effectively by using appropriate
Learners record themselves and then listen to the vocabulary and language in a
recording in order to assess variety of oral interactions for
clarity of sounds, production of phonemes, a range of audiences and level-
rhythm and intonation appropriate purposes. (I.2, I.3,
J.2)
Reading Reading CE.EFL.5.12 Engage with a
EFL 5.3.6 Display an appreciation of the • Read quickly looking for words each paragraph. variety of digital and print texts
language by interacting and engaging with a • To get familiar with the topic of a text, take a and resources by evaluating and
variety of digital and print texts and quick look at the vocabulary it contains. detecting complexities and
resources and by selecting and evaluating • Comparing and contrasting the opinions of two discrepancies in the information
these materials as a means to promote and experts on a topic of personal interest. in order to find the most
strengthen literacy skills and language • Identifying unreliable resources on the Internet. appropriate sources to support
acquisition. • Reading about a topic and then identifying an idea or argument.
reference materials and sources that could be I.EFL.5.12.1 Learners can engage
used to find out more information. with a variety of digital and print
texts and resources by
evaluating and detecting
complexities and discrepancies
in the information in order to
find the most appropriate
sources to support an idea or
argument. (I.2, I.4, J.3)
Language through the Arts Language through the Arts CE.EFL.5.16 Respond to and
EFL 5.5.1 Compare and present personal and • Taking pictures to tell a story using a digital interpret literary texts, including
formal responses to and interpretations of storyboard. original stories written by peers,
published literary texts and the works of • Producing short, creative texts using digital referring to details and literary
peers, referring to details and features of the storytelling. elements of the text.
text. • Converting a corner of the room into a writer’s I.EFL.5.16.1 Learners can
(Example: text structure, plot, ideas, events, workshop, where learners can access writing respond to and interpret literary
vocabulary, etc.) prompts and authentic texts which may help texts, including original stories
inspire their own creative writing. written by peers, referring to
• Using a checklist to mark off literary elements details and literary elements of
present in a text. the text. (S.1, S.4, J.2)
5. In The News Students will be Communication and Cultural Awareness Communication and Cultural Awareness CE.EFL.5.2 Demonstrate an 5
able to: EFL 5.1.6 Demonstrate an ability to make • Recognizing instances of discrimination or ability to discuss culture by
-report what was informed choices about and take action on prejudice in one’s daily life and analyzing reasons analyzing cultural products and
stated in issues of prejudice and discrimination. for them in small groups referents from Ecuador and
newspapers, on the • Researching through the Internet about other other countries while making
radio or television. cultures and ways of life and presenting them to informed choices about and
the class using digital tools. taking action on issues of
• Working in small groups to complete a cultural prejudice and discrimination.
project. (Example: different musical genres in I.EFL.5.2.1. Learners can exhibit
Ecuador, traditional food in Latin an ability to discuss culture by
America, etc.) analyzing cultural products
• Reading a list of actions people take and and referents from Ecuador and
evaluating and discussing the consequences on other countries while making
others (including on the environment). informed choices about and
• Simulating desirable social and cultural taking action on issues of
behaviors through role play prejudice and discrimination.
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activities (I.1, I.2, S.2, J.1, J.3)
Oral Communication: (Listening and Oral Communication: (Listening and Speaking) CE.EFL.5.9 Production – Fluency:
Speaking) • Researching a topic and preparing a Present information clearly and
EFL 5.2.7 Present information clearly and presentation for the class. influence an audience
effectively in a variety of oral forms for a • Recording a video about one’s opinion of a story effectively through well-
range of audiences and purposes. (Example: read in class. Sharing opinions in a way that developed arguments in
summarizing, paraphrasing, personal encourages others to perform a specific action. prepared presentations and
narratives, research reports, essays, articles, • Using a digital presentation to raise awareness other forms of oral
posters, charts and other graphics, etc.) about a local issue. communication.
I.EFL.5.9.1 Learners can present
information clearly and
influence an audience
effectively through well-
developed arguments in
prepared presentations and
other forms of oral
communication. (I.2, I.3, J.2)
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Writing Writing CE.EFL.5.15 Plan and produce
EFL 5.4.5 Justify and explain the rationale for • Finding a variety of online references to practice well-constructed informational
a position on an argument, using persuasive a grammar structure, then recommending the texts by applying the writing
language, tone, evidence and well- best one to the class. process and while
developed arguments through essays, • Using new words or information from a class demonstrating an ability to
editorials, movie and book reviews, position lesson and creating an online game to practice justify one’s position on an
papers and brochures. them, then sharing and playing the game with the argument through carefully
rest of the class. selected information and
• Reading a dialogue which serves as a model text, appropriate language, tone and
then writing a similar dialogue on a different topic evidence.
while implementing new words/expressions from I.EFL.5.15.1 Learners can plan
the unit. and produce well-constructed
• Writing new words and phrases and vocabulary informational texts by applying
in your notebook. the writing process and while
demonstrating an ability to
justify one’s position on an
argument through carefully
selected information and
appropriate language, tone and
evidence. (I.2, I.3, I.4, S.3, J.1)
Language through the Arts Language through the Arts CE.EFL.5.16 Respond to and
EFL 5.5.5 Create original, imaginative stories • Using a checklist to mark off literary elements interpret literary texts, including
using appropriate vocabulary and elements present in a text. (Example: setting, main original stories written by peers,
of the literature learners have read or heard. character, title, etc.) Referring to details and literary
• Explaining through pictures, physical expression elements of the text.
or charts (ICT) how a text makes the learner feel. I.EFL.5.16.1 Learners can
• Using ICT to research about a topic of learners’ respond to and interpret literary
choice and writing a short, creative story with the texts, including original stories
findings. written by peers, referring to
details and literary elements of
the text. (S.1, S.4, J.2)
6 Going Back Students will be Communication and Cultural Awareness Communication and Cultural Awareness CE.EFL.5.4 Communicate 5
In Time able to: EFL 5.1.11 Apply self-correcting and self- • Participating in short role plays using a range of effectively using a variety of
-talk about monitoring strategies in social and classroom verbal and nonverbal communication. media and formats, including
important interactions by adjusting presentation and • Talking in pairs about a video learners have ICT, by saying things in
inventions and language production to effectively express watched using only English. alternative ways and applying
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historic events from opinions and make evaluations. (Example: • Watching a video and identifying desirable self-correcting and self-
the 20th century. asking questions, starting over, rephrasing, language use. monitoring strategies when
-give basic details exploring alternative pronunciations, etc.) • Comparing nonverbal and body language needed.
about different EFL 5.1.9 Communicate information and between L1 and L2 cultures. I.EFL.5.4.1. Learners can
inventions and ideas effectively to diverse audiences using a • Creating selfie videos for class assignments and communicate effectively using a
. important events variety of media and formats. sharing them on a class blog. variety of media and formats,
from the past. • Paraphrasing an idea when a peer asks for including ICT, by saying things in
-speculate about clarification. alternative ways and applying
what would have *Using a definition or example to explain a self-correcting and self-
happened if things concept or word that one does not yet have the monitoring strategies when
had been different exact language for. needed. (I.1, I.3, J.4)
in the past.
Oral Communication: (Listening and Oral Communication: (Listening and Speaking) CE.EFL.5.9 Production – Fluency:
Speaking) • Researching a topic and preparing a Present information clearly and
EFL 5.2.7 Present information clearly and presentation for the class. influence an audience
effectively in a variety of oral forms for a • Recording a video about one’s opinion of a story effectively through well-
range of audiences and purposes. (Example: read in class. developed arguments in
summarizing, paraphrasing, personal • Sharing opinions in a way that encourages others prepared presentations and
narratives, research reports, essays, articles, to perform a specific action. other forms of oral
posters, charts and other graphics, etc.) • Using intonation to convince a partner to take communication.
action. I.EFL.5.9.1 Learners can present
• Summarizing a peer’s opinion about a video information clearly and
seen in class. influence an audience
effectively through well-
developed arguments in
prepared presentations and
other forms of oral
communication. (I.2, I.3, J.2)
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the writing process and while
demonstrating an ability to
justify one’s position on an
argument through carefully
selected information and
appropriate language, tone and
evidence. (I.2, I.3, I.4, S.3, J.1)
Language through the Arts Language through the Arts CE.EFL.5.17 Demonstrate and
EFL 5.5.2 Make predictions, inferences and • Identifying a literary tradition from another convey different levels of
deductions to demonstrate different levels of culture or time period and finding an example of it meaning in literary texts by
meaning of literary texts presented orally or to share with the class. (Example: haiku, blank identifying distinguishing
in digital form, including literal and implied verse, a couplet, etc.) features, interpreting implicit
meanings. (Example: summarizing, • Predicting the content of a story using the title and explicit messages and
explaining and identifying, word choice, and pictures. responding in a variety of ways.
symbols, points of view, etc.) • Summarizing the main idea of a song. I.EFL.5.17.1 Learners can
• Underlining the words in a text that influence demonstrate and convey
the reader. different levels of meaning in
literary texts by identifying
distinguishing features,
interpreting implicit and explicit
messages and responding in a
variety of ways. (I.3, I.4, J.3)
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