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Reality Central

Reality Central. Nonfiction All relate to the Big Question High interest Vocabulary and Writing Support. Reality Central. Components: Reality Central Anthology Reality Central My Writing Journal Reality Central Teaching Guide and Resources. Reality Central.

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Reality Central

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  1. Reality Central • Nonfiction • All relate to the Big Question • High interest • Vocabulary and Writing Support

  2. Reality Central Components: • Reality Central Anthology • Reality Central My Writing Journal • Reality Central Teaching Guide and Resources

  3. Reality Central • High interest, nonfiction articles • Topics include: Sibling rivalry; celebrity privacy; technology in other countries; ethics; athletes as role models; phobias; cell phones in school; real-life heroes; handling gossip; managing weather; leadership; urban myths; random acts of kindness • Every selection links to selection in PH Literature • Correlation appears in PH Lit and in RC TG (page xv)

  4. Papa’s Parrot mk From An American Childhood The Luckiest Time of All All Summer in a Day Suzy and Leah My First Free Summer Angela’s Ashes When Animals Help People Learning the Truth in China In the Grip of Graffiti Cross Your Fingers! The Word on Bullies Campers Give Peace a Chance Return to Humanity Luol Deng: A True Winner AlignmentPH Literature Reality Central

  5. Article Structure Kick it off Real-life Connection Word Bank Connect to the BQ Article Vocabulary bold faced charts/maps/graphs/illustration Wrap it Up Find it on the Page Use Clues Connect to the Big Question

  6. Unit Structure • Unit opener with student friendly art • 8 articles linked to BQ and PH selection subjects • Unit Wrap Up: Project

  7. My Writing Journal Unit Structure • Writing Lesson for every article • Vocabulary Lesson for every article • Unit Wrap-Up Writing Reflection about the Big Questions

  8. My Writing Journal A writing lesson for every article! Writing Prompt • Prewrite It • Draft It • Check It and Fix It Includes Rubric; Writing Coach; and Checklist

  9. My Writing Journal A vocabulary lesson for every article! • Define It • Show You Know • Vocabulary Skill: word endings, word beginnings, academic vocabulary

  10. Teaching Guide and Resources Useful Frontmatter: Philosophy and Purpose: v Who benefits from Reality Central: vi What features are important to Reality Central? vii Student Anthology Walk-through vii My Writing Journal Walk-through x Correlations to PH Literature xiv Support Struggling Readers xviii Support Struggling Writers xx Supporting Vocabulary Development xxii

  11. Teaching Guide and Resources 2-page lesson support for each article, including: Anthology: Preteach:Activate Prior Knowledge; Build Background; Introduce Vocabulary Teach: Focus on the Big Question; Preread the Article; Think Aloud; Conduct a Guided Reading; Reflect on the Article Practice and Apply: Dicsuss the Questions: Connect to the Big Questions Assess Reach All Learners: Build Fluency; use Small Groups; Assist Students Having Difficulty Writing Journal Extend: Write About It; Vocabulary Workshop; Think aloud; Teaching Tip

  12. Teaching Guide and Resources Resources Using the Grammar, Usage and Mechanics Handbook in the Writing Journal 134 Graphic Organizers (18 common g.o.’s) 139 Strategy Bookmarks (9 strategies) 158 summarize; ask questions; make connections, etc. Assessment Tools Retelling Rubric 162 Phrasing and Fluency Checklist 163 Collaboration Rubric 164 Independent Reading Rubric 165 Writing Rubric 166

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