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UNIT GOALS

UNIT GOALS. Defining the level of Critical Thinking. Unit Goals: A Summary. Unit Goals articulate what ALL students will know and be able to do at the end of a 2-4 week unit

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UNIT GOALS

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  1. UNIT GOALS Defining the level of Critical Thinking

  2. Unit Goals: A Summary • Unit Goals articulate what ALL students will know and be able to do at the end of a 2-4 week unit • They do so by stating the level of critical thinking, or the level at which students will engage with the Unit Concept • New standards do this well. • Unit Goals: • Incorporate standards that require 2-4 weeks to accomplish • Focus on content and skills • Assessed independently and individually on previously unseen material

  3. Unit Goals:The Big Picture

  4. Unit Goals: Components • 8-10 (or 4-6) Unit Goals – one for each Unit Concept • The stem “SWBAT” (students will be able to) • Each uses one verb from Bloom’s Taxonomy • Verb must be: • Active • Observable • Constitutes a “floor” not a “ceiling” of student achievement

  5. Unit Goals: Bloom’s Taxonomy Bloom’s Verbs are at the heart of writing good Unit Goals.

  6. Unit Goals:Levels of Critical Thinking

  7. Unit Goals:Examples 3rd Grade Language Arts Unit Concept: Imagined Narrative Unit Goal: SWBAT describe features of an imagined narrative. CCELAS 3.RL.3, 3.W.3-4, 3.SL.3-4, 3.L.3a 7th Grade Language Arts Unit Concept: Genre: The Novel (The Outsiders by SE Hinton) Unit Goal: SWBAT analyze character development through cause-effect, conflict, and other literary elements. CCELAS 7.RL.2-4, 7.RL.6, 7.RI.3

  8. Unit Goals:Your Turn 5th Grade Language Arts Unit Concept: Drama Unit Goal: SWBAT identify and explain how literary elements affect theme in drama. CCELAS 5.RL.2 Strengths: Student-centered, clearly written, active. Weaknesses: Multiple verbs. Possible Alternative: SWBAT explain how literary elements such as setting, conflict, characterization, and symbolism affect theme in drama.

  9. Unit Goals:Your Turn 8th Grade Reading Unit Concept: Genre: Poetry Unit Goal: SWBAT evaluate the meaning of a poem. CCELAS 8.RL.3 Strengths: Student-centered, clearly written, active verb, challenging. Weaknesses: Developmentally inappropriate for 8th graders and evaluative criteria not explained. Possible Alternative: SWBAT interpret the meaning of poem using poetic devices such as figurative language, sensory engagement, diction, and form.

  10. Unit Goals:Your Turn 11th Grade American Literature Unit Concept: The Modern American Dreamer: How does the American Dream influence America today? (The Great Gatsby) Unit Goal: SWBAT identify the role the American Dream plays in contemporary America. CCELAS 11-12.RL.2,9-10, 11-12.RI.9 Strengths: Student-centered, clearly worded, active. Weaknesses: Not developmentally appropriate – too low. Possible Alternative: SWBAT analyze the role the American Dream plays in contemporary America.

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