Course Objectives:

At the end of this unit, you will be able to say. . .

•I can write a cause/effect essay on a narrow topic.

•I can distinguish between causes and effects.

•I can organize ideas into a cause/effect essay outline.

•I can use cause/effect connectors in writing.

•I can listen to a passage and answer comprehension questions.

•I can synthesize and summarize information.

•I can brainstorm and narrow a topic for a cause/effect essay.

•I can write an effective introduction and conclusion for a cause/effect essay.

•I can identify inferences in a reading passage.

•I can research an endangered species and report the results of my research.

•I can listen to a passage and answer comprehension questions.

•I can give one-minute responses to requests for an opinion on a topic of global interest.

•I can determine the meaning of words from context.

•I can write answers that demonstrate reading comprehension.

•I can check my reading speed and comprehension.

•I can listen to a short listening passage and take notes.

•I can relate information from reading and listening passages to answer a question.