Middle+School+Curriculum+for+ELLs

Outer-Space Theme by Jessica Johnson Informational lesson: Scott Kelly's Year in Space Narrative Lesson: There's Nothing To Do On Mars
 * 2016 **

This unit focuses on two lessons that build off of each-other. The first lesson introduces the students to Scott Kelly and his three year journey to and from the space station. The students read a brief article on this journey and then put important information into a pamphlet to share with the rest of the class and post in the library. The second lesson follows the story of a boy named Davey who moves to Mars with his family. Completely bored he sets out on an adventure and surprises himself on what he can do. The students learn about Mars and then write a fictional Narrative on what they would do if they were bored on Mars.

Targeted grade/subject: 6th Grade Science Content, Literacy, and Language Goals: Lesson one: Lesson two:
 * Language: The student will be able to determine and describe the central theme found within the text and use key details from text to support their claim.
 * Literacy: Students will be able identify and summarize central themes using key details.
 * Content: The student will be able to identify the central theme along with key details and summarize these in a pamphlet about Scott Kelly’s year space.
 * Language: Students will be able to use grade appropriate vocabulary learned during lesson to complete a short narrative.
 * Literacy:The student will be able to use evidence and details to support a claim made on a familiar topic.
 * Content: Student will be able to write a short narrative about being bored on Mars using vocabulary and knowledge learned from the text and photos provided.





** 2015 ** **// If the River Could Speak //** Stories of the Spokane River: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow //7th Grade Social Studies/History// The Spokane River existed long before the streets and businesses surrounding it did, and today it makes up an important part of the local scenery as it curls through town, under bridges and along side Centennial Trail. It is not always clear how the Spokane River informs our daily activity, but for many centuries, it has, and many generations have relied on this river for basic survival and societal growth. Through the readings and activities included in this unit, students will learn about this history and the nature of human interaction with the Spokane River over time. From this knowledge, students will move toward a response to the current state of the River, addressing both our responsible and problematic uses of the River today and creatively responding to the ways in which the health and longevity of the Spokane River depends on us.

// Overarching Unit Objectives //


 * Literacy Objective:**
 * Students will be able to identify various forms of written text by the purposes they serve, and
 * Students will be able to write a historical narrative from the perspective of the river.
 * Language Objective:**
 * Students will be able to define terms such as _
 * Content Objective:**
 * Students will be able to identify several ways in which humans interacted with the river throughout history, and
 * Students will be able to make predictions and goals about the future of the Spokane River.