1st Edition
Transformations in Stories and Arguments Integrated ELA Lessons for Gifted and Advanced Learners in Grades 2-4
248 Pages
by
Prufrock Press
248 Pages
by
Prufrock Press
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Transformations in Stories and Arguments explores essential questions, such as "How does the development of a character build the reader's understanding? How do the actions of others change the world? How do words and images impact our thinking?" This unit, developed by Vanderbilt University's Programs for Talented Youth, is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and features accelerated... Read more
Acknowledgements Introduction Pretest Pretest Rubric Lesson 1 Transformations in Our World Lesson 2 Transforming Writing Through Character Development Lesson 3 Developing and Transforming Characters and the Problems They Face Lesson 4 Transformations in Point of View and Perspective Lesson 5 Transformations in Structure and Organization Lesson 6 Transformations Using Word Choice and Imagery Lesson 7 Revealing Messages and Theme Through Transformations Lesson 8 Transformations in Narrative Writing Lesson 9 Transformations, Emotions, and Data Lesson 10 Transformations in Scientific Arguments Lesson 11 Transformations in Mathematics Lesson 12 Transformations of Space Lesson 13 Transforming My World Lesson 14 Culminating Project Posttest Posttest Rubric References Appendix A: Instructions for Using the Models Appendix B: Blank Models and Guides Appendix C: Rubrics About the Authors Common Core State Standards Alignment
Biography
Eric Fecht, Ed.D., is an educational consultant for Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth. He supports a number of programs and special projects, including the Reading Academy at Vanderbilt.
Kevin Finn is a middle grade gifted education specialist for Rutherford County Schools in Murfreesboro, TN.