Cycle Theme/Topic Learning Objectives Content Suggested Activities Resources Assessment/Evaluation

1 Introduction to Students should be

Expository Text able to:

-State the dictionary Fact-A fact is a Construct a fact and Editable T-Chart template Portfolio Task 1
meaning of ‘fact’ and statement that is opinion t-chart Students choose a social issue or personal
‘opinion’ true and can be based on a named experience for which they will edit a T-Chart
verified objectively, social issue or
or proven. In other personal experience Sample Heading
words, a fact is true for e.g., T Chart showing facts and opinions about
and correct no homeschooling reading
Accessing and matter what. during COVID-19
Interpreting -Identify facts and
Expository opinions in varied Opinion-An opinion
Texts texts refers to a personal 3 logical facts = 3 marks
belief. It relates to Grade 8 level passage 3 sensible opinions =3 marks
how someone feels Engage in a Total: 6 marks
about something. scavenger hunt for
Others may agree facts and opinions
or disagree with an in a given text.
opinion.

-Define what Complete a Narrative vs Expository Writing Worksheet

expository writing is Expository Writing- narrative vs
Presents readers expository writing
-State the with information worksheet.
differences between and research about
expository and a given topic. It
narrative writing presents factual
evidence in a logical
1 sequence. Good
expository writing
introduces the main
idea and develops it
with facts and
supporting details.

Narrative Writing-A
piece of writing that
relates a real-life or
imaginary story to a
reader.

Accessing and Retrieve an Portfolio Task 2A

Interpreting expository text of
Expository choice Interactive Google Slides/PDF notes/YouTube video Students will copy and paste an image of table
Texts Notetaking of contents, index and glossary.
State what is meant Expository text 1. Label the 3 parts of the table of
by expository text features- contents=3 marks
features Components of a Engage in a text Expository text features checklist 2. State the function of the table of
text that are not feature hunt contents=1 mark
Give examples of part of the main 3. Label the parts of a glossary=2 marks
expository text body. They enhance 4. State the function of a glossary= 1
features the text by mark
deepening the 5. Label the parts of an index=2 marks
Use a checklist to reader’s 6. State the function of an index= 1 mark
check off text understanding.
features found in an Total: 10 marks
expository text Expository text
features Portfolio Task 2B
Use expository text -heading Create a pictorial glossary of expository text
features to locate -subheading features in their learning logs:
information in a text -captions 1. bold font
book or document -bullet points 2. italics
1 -map 3. captions/labels
Respond in writing -type of font (bold, Answering short Learning Log (soft or hard copy) 4. heading
to text-based italics, colour) answer questions in 5. graph
questions about -glossary complete sentences CCSLC English Bk 1 Modules 1-3 6. photograph
expository text -table of context -Activity 2.1-table of contents pgs. 57 and 7. illustration
features -index 58 (Q 1-5) 8. sidebar
-Activity 2.4 -index (Q 1 and 2) 9. bullet points
10. highlighted information
Using a glossary notes and question set 11. map
(Q1-5) 12. table

Images of table of contents, index and 2 marks per each of the 12 entries
glossary Total =24 marks
2-3 Accessing and Learn about the 6 6 Expository Text View Flocabulary’s Flocabulary.com/ YouTube Portfolio Task 3A
Interpreting types of text Structures “Text Structures”
Expository structures -description video English Departments digital and physical In their learning logs, students will complete
Texts -chronological/time archive of expository paragraphs the following writing prompt :
order Read high interest-
-process/sequence low readability I understand that an expository text structure
-cause and effect paragraphs is ……. ( 2 marks)
-problem-solution representative of a
-comparison and specific text There are 6 main expository text structures.
contrast structure They each have a different function (purpose)
in a piece of factual writing.

1. Description-…….
2. Process/Sequence…
Introduction to Differentiate Speed Reading Practice skimming https://www.stetson.edu/administration/ 3. Chronological/Time Order….
speed reading between skimming Techniques and scanning academic- 4. Cause and effect….
strategies and scanning texts information using a success/media/SKIMMING%20&%20SCAN 5. Problem and solution….
Skimming-reading given text NING.pdf 6. Compare and contrast…
rapidly in order to
get a general http://teach.files.bbci.co.uk/skillswise/en0 2 marks for each text structure function
overview of the 5skim-e3-f-skimming-and-scanning.pdf
material. Total: 14 marks
http://teach.files.bbci.co.uk/skillswise/en0
Scanning-reading 5skim-e2-f-skimming-and-scanning-the- Portfolio Task 3B
rapidly in order to news.pdf In their learning logs, students will copy and
find specific facts. paste one example of each expository text
Signal Words State what is meant Text Structure structure
for Expository by ‘signal words’ Signal Words: 2 marks each x 6
Text Structures Total: 12 marks
2-3 Skim a text structure These are specific Skim signal words in Text structure signal words anchor chart Assessment for synchronous session
signal word anchor words that readers a high interest-low from English Department archive or -Text structure Kahoot/Quizizz ( language
chart to aid should notice as readability https://www.themailbox.com/Images/edit games)
metacognition their eyes move paragraph and state orial/i/companion/2009
from one idea to the corresponding /fm09/tools/langarts/pdf/textstructuresig
Identify signal words the next. Since they text structure nalwords.pdf Summative Assessment
for a specific text give hints or clues Text structure multiple choice worksheet from
structure about what is to Highlight, underline English department archive ( editable scanned
come, they help or circle all signal copy/ Google form automatically graded quiz) -
readers to make words in a hi-lo 20 marks
better sense of passage High-interest low readability passages ( 5-6
what is read. sentences)from English department
archive or reading teacher websites e.g. Portfolio Task 4A
Scholastic, K-12 Reader etc In their learning logs, students will copy and
paste a hi-lo passage. Next, they underline,
Kami app/PDF annotator for online highlight , or bold the signal words for the main
versions of the hi-lo passages text structure. Lastly, they state the text
Highlighters, pencils for hard copy versions structure that they recognize because of the
signal words.

Scoring rubric for signal words analysis:

9-10 signal words - 5 marks

7-8 signal words-4 marks
5-6 signal words-3 marks
3-4 signal words-2 marks
1-2 signal words-1 mark

Total: 10 marks
4 Introduction to Select and document Portfolio Task 4B
the Research a topic for research 1. Students will copy and paste one sample
Process ( artefact) of research conducted on their topic
of choice- 2 marks
Steps for Learn about 6 The Big 6 Steps of Discuss the Big 6 Student Guide on the The Big 6 Steps of 2. State the type of text for e.g. news article,
Conducting important steps of the Research steps of the the Research Process advertisement, brochure etc. -1 mark
Research conducting research Process research process 3. Highlight signal words- 3 marks
during a 4. State the text structure- 1 mark
1. Task definition synchronous Total: 7 marks
-Define the research session to clarify
problem/issue misconceptions and
-Identify the info misunderstandings
needed

2. Info seeking
strategies
-Determine all
possible sources
-Select the best
sources

3. Locate/access
info
-Locate sources
-Find info within
sources

4. Use the info

-Engage ( read,
listen, view)
-Record relevant
details/ main points
 5. Synthesis
-Organize info from
4 several sources
-Present info

6. Evaluation
-Judge the result
- Judge the process
( Did you
successfully achieve
your research
goals?)
Types of Research
Sources (print):
-textbooks
-encyclopedia
-dictionary
-magazine article
-journal article
-newspaper article
-song lyrics
-poem
-brochure
-diary entry
-letter
-speech
-press release
-autobiography
-biography

Steps for Give the meaning of The 6 steps of Observe a live Portfolio Task 5
Paraphrasing ‘paraphrase’ paraphrasing demonstration of Online dictionary or hard copy In their learning logs, students will use
1.Read the text- how to effectively another sample of research to demonstrate an
understand the paraphrase an understanding of the 6 steps of paraphrasing.
 Learn about the 6 content/concepts informational text
4 steps of 2.Remove the text- during a Visual about the 6 steps of paraphrasing On the research sample, students should
paraphrasing remember the ideas synchronous sourced online or alternatively a YouTube highlight or circle the section of the text that is
without looking at session video being paraphrased.
the source of info
3.Restate the idea- Ask questions or
explain the idea out comment about the The paraphrase should be 5-10 sentences.
loud demonstration of (*Above 10, and the work will not be read.)
( repeat 1-3 if paraphrasing
necessary) Title-1 mark e.g. Paraphrase about …..
4.Rewrite the idea- Content-5 marks
use your own words Organization-3 marks
to explain the Language Use-2 marks
idea/concept Mechanics-2 marks
Acknowledgement of Source- 2 marks
5.Return to the Total: 15 marks
text-Check for
accuracy e.g.
names, dates
-put quotation
marks around any
borrowed
expressions
6.Record the
source- Take note
of the title of the
research, author,
date, year, web link,
page number etc
 Making Textual Listen to or read an Engage in active Audio or print versions of informational
4 Connections informational text to reading or listening text for each of the 6 text structures Portfolio Task 6
gain information on of informational retrieved from English Department In their learning logs, students will copy and
a topic texts archive, reading teacher websites or paste each of the 6 texts, as well as the 6
Visually Decide which text Use the scan YouTube. editable graphic organizers.
Representing structure graphic reading strategy to
Information in organizer is best match text Text Structure Anchor Chart/ Student They will then fill in the graphic organizers with
Texts suited to relay info structures passages Notes suitable information.
from the text to appropriate
graphic organizers. Text Structure Graphic Organizer Lastly, atop each graphic organizer should be a
Templates suitable title for e.g. Process/sequence chart
Relevant details- -concept map explaining the steps to wash your hands
information that it -Venn diagram properly.
connected to the -timeline
Relevant and View a video or main idea of the Guided practice for -process/sequence chart Scoring Rubric:
Irrelevant visual about relevant text selecting relevant -problem-solution graphic organizer Content-5 marks
Details and irrelevant details needed for -cause and effect graphic organizer Mechanics-2 marks
details populating text Neatness-2 marks
Irrelevant details- structure graphic Visual/ YouTube Video Title-1 mark
information that organizers (live
does not pertain to session activity) Total: 6 x 10 marks = 60 marks
Differentiate the main idea of the
between relevant text
and irrelevant
details
Language games on Kahoot, Quizizz and
other fun learning apps
5-6 Review of Main Main Idea-It is Engage in main idea Main idea and topic sentence worksheets Main Idea and Topic Sentence automatically
Idea and Topic stated or implied or topic sentence and task cards sourced from reading graded quiz on Google Forms -10 items x 1
Sentence and tells the reader practice and drill teacher or educator websites mark= 10 marks
overall what the
piece of writing is
about.

Topic Sentence
( stated main idea)-
a sentence found
within a paragraph-
not only at the
start-which
expresses the main
idea of the
paragraph

Introduction to Examine samples of Parts of a 3 Grade 8 level and culturally appropriate

Information expository essays paragraph sample expository essays/ information
Report Writing information report: reports scanned from English textbooks ,
Using previous sourced from the English department’s
knowledge, Paragraph drive or online.
comment on the 1=introduction
organizational
structure of the Paragraph 2=body TEEL or PEEL expository writing format
sample expository paragraph in the video, Google Slides, visuals or student
essay following format: handout
T-topic sentence
E-Explain
E-examples/
evidence
L- link ( paraphrase
the topic sentence)
5-6 Paragraph 3=
Conclusion

Function of each of
the 3 parts of the
information
report :
1. Introduction-
announces the main
points to be raised
in the body
paragraphs. If
effective, gets the
reader excited to
read on.
2. Body- Explains
the main point
mentioned in the
introduction. The
supporting details
must connect to the
topic sentence.The
concluding
sentence, restates
the topic sentence
to create emphasis.
3. Conclusion-
Summarizes the
main point
expressed in the
report.

*Each paragraph is
5-6 4-5 sentences each.
* Word limit is 200-
250 words.

Some types of
hooks for the
introduction:

-Question
-Surprising Fact
-Interesting Detail
-Exclamation
-Setting
-Noises
-Definition
-Exaggeration
-Proverb

Topic sentence
starters for body
paragraph
-You’ll be excited
to learn that.. Topic sentence starters writing guide
-Have you ever sourced online
considered that…?
( other examples in
the s topic sentence
starters writing
guide)

Concluding sentence starters writing guide

Concluding sourced online
sentence starters
5-6
In conclusion,
As expressed,
In brief,
Overall,
As a result,
As can be seen,

Review of Fix punctuation and Grammatical error Punctuation and capitalization practice Punctuation and capitalization practice
Punctuation capitalization errors recognition analysis exercises sourced online or scanned from exercise- 20 marks
and in given sentences or English Matters, Achieve or A
Capitalization paragraphs Comprehensive English Course textbooks

The Writing Compose an

Process: The Writing information report
Process- that takes the
Prewriting Plan the SBA It consists of student writer Information Report Planning Template in
information report recursive steps that through 5 stages of hard copy ( to be scanned and uploaded to
using a template result in forward the writing process drive)
and backward steps
as the writer Information Report Writing Map in
journeys toward a TEEL/PEEL format sourced on line
finished product.
This effort is
First Draft Write or type the worthwhile because Google Doc, screenshot of that written in
first draft of a 3 it helps the writer the learning log, hard copy learning log
paragraph to achieve the goal
information report of producing an
exceptional piece of
Editing and Use a self editing writing. Kami app/ PDF annotator , student friendly
Revising and revising self editing and revising checklist sourced
checklist to make online or from archive
corrections to the
first draft
 Second Draft Rewrite or type the Google Doc, screenshot of that written in
first draft of the the learning log, hard copy learning log
information report

Proofreading Use a proofreading Proofreading apps e.g. Grammarly,

app or peers to ProWriting Aid, Google Docs and MSWord
detect language use
and mechanical
errors

Publishing Turn in the Mark Scheme for Information Report - /10

proofread marks (see CCSLSC Syllabus)
information report
for grading

7-8 Preparation of Write steps or How to accomplish Discuss the steps YouTube/Brain Pop videos on: SBA Assessment
Oral information for a a simple task for required to prepare -sequencing Upload oral presentations to Google Class for
Presentation process/sequencing e.g. making a cup of an oral presentation -oral presentation grading prior to synchronous session
(SBA Task) tea
Visuals focusing on sequencing

Review linking words Retrieving Take note of List of transitions for expository text Oral Presentation and Q & A during
and phrases appropriate transitions found structures pdf synchronous session:
(transitions) for transitions for a useful in relating a
process writing specific text process or http://www.coloradoedinitiative.org/wp- Students deliver oral presentation for 30
structure sequence content/uploads/2014/04/LDC-Text- seconds on one aspect of the research process
Structure-Guide.pdf ( ‘The Big 6’) while adhering to elements of
Write sentences presenting.
that contain Thereafter, they may
transitions Flocabulary/YouTube video on public respond to 1- 2 questions posed by the
speaking audience on their topic.
Discuss the elements Elements of an oral Engage in mock trial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD2t
of an oral presentation of oral presentation 1YeLOOw
presentation during Practice of whereby proper CCSLC Oral Rubric
a synchronous elements of oral important elements - good eye contact - 1 mark
session presentation of presenting are good posture - 1 mark
observed: accurate pronunciation - 1 mark
Write the process clear enunciation - 1 mark
involved in carrying -making eye contact good voice control - 1 mark
out one of the 6 clarity of ideas -1 mark
steps of the -the proper Total: 6 marks
research process stance/posture

-proper enunciation

-proper
pronunciation

-voice control

Demonstrate an Direct instruction Google Meet/ approved video

awareness of these during synchronous conferencing platform
elements when session on using
sharing various recording
process/sequencing apps or smart
steps with the phone to record the
audience presentation

Record a 30 second Video recording app e.g.

presentation on a ScreenCastOMaticic/Flipgrid
topic of choice
smart phone with working camera
Orally present a 30 Deliver a 30 second
second presentation oral presentation
via video conference for a live audience