In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about our identities.

A genre focus on different kinds of stories provides students with opportunities to identify point of view and recognize figurative language in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter a photo essay and narrative poetry to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that our identities are shaped through our experiences, personal interests, and passions.

In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about the five senses.

A genre focus on informational text provides students with opportunities to identify central ideas, text and graphic features, and media techniques in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter a personal narrative and historical fiction to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that our senses are powerful tools that help us experience the world in exciting ways.

In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts that present them with examples of overcoming challenges.

A genre focus on historical fiction provides students with opportunities to synthesize ideas, identify plot elements, and identify themes in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter narrative nonfiction, autobiographical fiction, and a play to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that with personal courage and the support of family, friends, and community members, people can face any challenge.

In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts that present them with examples of what makes someone a hero.

A genre focus on fairy tales and myths provides students with opportunities to identify text and graphic features, point of view, and themes in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter narrative nonfiction to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that with personal courage and confidence, people can face any challenge.

In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about the arts.

A genre focus on biography provides students with opportunities to identify ideas and support, text structure, and figurative language in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter informational text and poetry to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that sharing our creative talents with the world can bring us closer together.

Explain how Gile's life has changed and whether or not you think he is happy? Argumentative

In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about traditional tales.

A genre focus on traditional stories provides students with opportunities to identify central ideas, figurative language, and media techniques in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter an informational text to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that traditional stories can teach many lessons about life and the world around us.

In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about nutrition.

A genre focus on informational/argumentative text provides students with opportunities to identify text and graphic features, ideas and support, and author’s purpose in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter realistic fiction and recipes to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that eating healthful, sustainable food is good for our bodies and our world.

In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about conservation.

A genre focus on persuasive text provides students with opportunities to identify ideas and support, text and graphic features, and author’s craft in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter a graphic novel, realistic fiction, and a biography to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that it is up to all of us to work together to preserve our planet and its natural resources.

and media that provide information about communication.

A genre focus on informational text provides students with opportunities to identify central ideas, text structure, and media techniques in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter narrative nonfiction and realistic fiction to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that throughout history, people have always found a way to communicate with each other.

His2. Primary and secondary sources can be used to create historical narratives.

3. Various groups of people have lived in Ohio over time including American Indians, migrating settlers and immigrants. Interactions among these groups have resulted in cooperation, conflict and compromise.

4. The 13 colonies came together around a common cause of liberty and justice, uniting to fight for independence during the American Revolution and to form a new nation.

5. The Northwest Ordinance incorporated democratic ideals into the territories. It provided a process for territories to become states and recognized them as equal to the other existing states.

9. A map scale and cardinal and intermediate directions can be used to describe the relative location of physical and human characteristics of Ohio and the United States.

Studies week 1, 2 and 3

11. The regions of the United States known as the North, South and West developed in the early 1800s largely based on their physical environments and economies.

14. Ohio’s location and its transportation systems continue to influence the movement of people, products and ideas in the United States

18. The U.S. Constitution establishes a system of limited government and protects citizens’ rights; five of these rights are addressed in the First Amendment.

• the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values;

• the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity;

• our appreciation of the aesthetic.

In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts that present them with information about Earth’s natural wonders.

A genre focus on informational text provides students with opportunities to identify text and graphic features, central ideas, and text structures in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will also encounter poetry and literary nonfiction to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn that our world is full of unique places with amazing wonders on land, in the ocean, and in the sky.

How does the author use similes and metaphors to describe the redwood forest poem? Informational

• rights, responsibilities and dignity of all

• pathways to just, peaceful and reimagined futures

• nature, complexity, coexistence and wisdom.

• periods, events and artefacts

• communities, heritage, culture and

environment

• natural and human drivers of movement,

adaptation, and transformation

• patterns, cycles, systems

• diverse practices, methods and tools

• discovery, design, innovation: possibilities and

impacts

• interactions within and between social and ecological systems

• approaches to livelihoods and trade practices: intended and unintended consequences

• representation, collaboration and decision-making

• inspiration, imagination, creativity

• personal, social and cultural modes and

practices of communication

• intentions, perceptions, interpretations and

responses

M4: Heroic Feats

M6: Marvels of Nature

M9: Global Guardians

M12: Genre Study, Fiction

October 22-December 19

January 5-March 13

March 16-March 28

5. The Northwest Ordinance incorporated democratic ideals into the territories. It provided a process for territories to become states and recognized them as equal to the other existing states

6. Ongoing conflicts on the Ohio frontier with American Indians and Great Britain contributed to the United States’ involvement in the War of 1812.

7. Following the War of 1812, Ohio continued to play a key role in national conflicts including the anti-slavery movement and the Underground Railroad.