Structured Learning ELA Curriculum

6th-8th Grade

Course Purpose:

Students will build literacy skills through examining and analyzing texts and share information through collaborative writing and discussion.

Outcomes and Components:

*LA.68.3 Students will formulate questions and answers during collaborative discussions by analyzing details related to the main idea presented by a speaker.

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Component Code

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Standard(s)

  *LA.68.3.1 Prepare information to share in a collaborative discussion. EE.SL.6.1a
EE.SL.7.1a
EE.SL.8.1a
  *LA.68.3.2

Follow simple, agreed-upon rules for discussions and contribute information, with guidance and support.

EE.SL.6.1b
EE.SL.7.1b
EE.SL.8.1b
  *LA.68.3.3

Ask and answer questions specific to the topic, text, or issue under discussion and remain on the topic.

EE.SL.6.1c
EE.SL.7.1c
EE.SL.8.1c
  *LA.68.3.4

Restate key ideas and acknowledge new information expressed by others in a discussion.

EE.SL.6.1d
EE.SL.7.1d
EE.SL.8.1d
  *LA.68.3.5

Identify the reasons and evidence supporting the claims made by the speaker.

EE.SL.6.3
  *LA.68.3.6

Determine whether the claims made by the speaker are fact or opinion.

EE.SL.7.3
  *LA.68.3.7 Determine the argument made by a speaker on a topic. EE.SL.8.3