HS ELA Guide

Unpacked Standard

Reading 9-10.12

RL.9-10.12 Compare a text to another text in a di ff erent medium analyzing the portrayal of the subject, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using the di ff erent mediums, and explain how and why the content stays faithful to or departs from the text or script. (RL & RI)

*text in blue indicates new elements for your current grade-level CONCEPTS (Nouns) SKILLS (Verbs) ● Medium ● Portrayal of the subject ● Advantages ● Disadvantages ● Text or script ● Compare ● Analyzing ● Evaluate ● Explain

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria Examples

Learning Intention: I am learning to compare texts in different mediums and evaluate the advantages or disadvantages of presenting in different mediums. Success Criteria: I know I’ll have it when, ● I can identify differences and similarities between a text presented in multiple mediums. ● I can analyze and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using the different mediums to convey the text. ● I can explain how and why the content stays faithful to or departs from the original text. Learning Progression Example 1. Read and analyze a text. 2. Read, view, and analyze a text in a different medium. 3. Understand the advantages and disadvantages for different mediums. 4. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages in each medium the text is presented in.

5. Identify where the text in different mediums differ from each other. 6. Explain why or how the adapted text departs from the original text. Academic Language

compare, medium, portrayal, analyze, evaluate Strategies to Support Teaching the Standard

● Compare and contrast using a T-chart or Venn Diagram ● Hold a mini-debate on which medium was more effective Question Stems and Prompts for Assessment ● How did the author draw upon and transform the theme or topic of the original source?

● Compare and contrast ____ elements from the two versions. ● Which version is more effective is presenting ___? Explain why.

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