12th grade ELA

Equity & Disparity

In this unit students will explore the causes of inequality citing textual evidence, author’s point of view while evaluating and analyzing text.

SUGGESTED PACING

9 Weeks

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

How does literature refect and/or comment on political and social issues?

SUPPORTING QUESTIONS

● What is the difference between equity and equality? ● How does education and learning affect equity and disparity? ● How can individuals and societies protect human rights and dignity? ● How does accessibility affect equity and disparity? ● How does the author’s point of view impact their argument?

RESEARCH PROJECT

Research Paper and Electronic Presentations

ADDITIONAL WRITING FOCUS

No additional

STANDARDS FOR UNIT 3 (Information in red is new to the standard from the 9-10th grade core.)

W12.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. a. Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information so that each new element builds on that which precedes it to create a unifed whole; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., fgures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic thoroughly by selecting the most signifcant and relevant facts, extended defnitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic. c. Use appropriate and varied transitions and syntax to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language, domain-specifc vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and

Writing