Technology Applications 135 Research Applications 138 STAAR
®
- Compatible Formatted Assessment 141

Unit Three: Red, White, and Blue 191

Themed Passages 193 o The Lie (Literary) o America the Beautiful (Poetry) o Long Live the American Dream (Persuasive) o Letters Home (Expository) Big Ideas and Key Questions 216 Skills-Based Vocabulary 219 Suggested Literary Extensions 220 Listening and Speaking Applications 222 Technology Applications 224 Research Applications 228 STAAR
®
- Compatible Formatted Assessment 231

Unit Four: Moving Our Country Forward 287

Themed Passages 289 o Dr. Michael DeBakey (Expository) o Commentary: Social Networking (Expository) o Wind Farm Money Fuels Spending in West Texas Schools
(Expository) Big Ideas and Key Questions 301 Skills-Based Vocabulary 304 Suggested Literary Extensions 305 Listening and Speaking Applications 307 Technology Applications 309 Research Applications 313 STAAR
®
- Compatible Formatted Assessment 315

Appendices

Appendix A: Instructional Strategies and Tips 357

Differentiating for Diverse Learners 359 Adapting for Gifted Learners 363 Study-Skills Correlations 367 Activity and Project Extensions 370
Previous Page Next Page