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Washington County Public Schools2014-2015 Curriculum Pacing Guide

English 6

1st nine weeks Vocabulary

2nd nine weeksContinue to review and expand

skills from previous nine weeks and

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Literature: Short Stories and Folk Literature

Units 2 and 6

SOL#

LITERATURE: Narrative Nonfiction and Informational Text

Unit 1

SOL#

6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry.

a. Identify the elements of narrative structure, including setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. (B4)

b. Make, confirm, and revise predictions. (B3,B5,B6)

c. Describe how word choice and imagery contribute to the meaning of a text. (B1)

d. Describe cause and effect relationships and their impact on plot. (B1)

e. Use prior and background knowledge as context for new

6.5a-l

Fiction, narrative, nonfiction, poetry, setting, character, plot, conflict, theme, narrative structure, predict, image, imagery, cause, effect, context, conclusions, infer, inferences, internal conflict, external conflict, main idea, summary, supporting details, figurative language, hyperbole, simile, metaphor, idiom, personification, transitional words, author’s organizational pattern, prose, poetry, rhyme, rhythm, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia, tone, graphic organizers, conclusions, sequence of events, character traits, main idea, resolution, author’s craft, haiku, limerick, ballad, free verse, rhyme scheme, narrative poem, characterization

6.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts. (B1, B2)

a) Use text structures such as type, headings, and graphics to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts. (B3, B2, B4)

b) Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. (B3)

c) Identify questions to be answered. (B2)

d) Make, confirm, or revise predictions. (B6)

e) Draw conclusions and make inferences based on explicit and implied information. (B2)

f) Differentiate between fact and opinion. (B2)

6.6 a-l

fact, opinion, main idea, supporting details, prediction, conclusion, inference, generalization, organizational patterns, definitions, signal words, synonyms, antonyms, direct explanation, problem-solution, cause-effect, chronological order, text structure, prior knowledge, heading, subheadings, bold, italics, sequential order

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learning. (B3) f. Use information in the

text to draw conclusions and make inferences. (B3)

g. Explain how character

and plot development are used in a selection to support a central conflict or story line. (B2)

h. Identify the main idea. (B4)

i. Identify and summarize supporting details. (B4,B5)

j. Identify and analyze the author’s use of figurative language. (B4)

k. Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern. (B4)

l. Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3)

g) Identify main idea. (B1)h) Summarize supporting

details. (B2) i) Compare and contrast information about one topic, which may be contained in different selections. (B5)

j) Identify the author’s organizational pattern. (B2)k) Identify cause and effect relationships. (B2)

l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3)

6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product. (B1, B5) b) Evaluate the validity and authenticity of texts. (B3)

6.9b

specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, databases, internet resources, bias, primary and secondary sources, reputable,plagiarism, opinion, fact, validity,

encyclopedias, and authenticity.

Writing/Grammar – Descriptive Essay

Unit 1

SOL#

WRITING/GRAMMAR – Narrative Essay

Units 1 and 2

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6.7 The student will write narration, description, exposition, and persuasion essays.

a) Identify audience and purpose. (B1)

b) Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas. (B6)

c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic. (B4)

d) Establish a central idea and organization. (B6)

e) Compose a topic sentence or thesis statement if appropriate. (B6)

f) Write multi-paragraph compositions with elaboration and unity. (B1)

g) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice. (B4, B6)

h) Expand and embed ideas by using modifiers, standard coordination, and subordination in complete sentences. (B2)

6.7 a-h

Identify, Prewriting, Graphic Organizers, Central Idea, Organize, Compose, Write, Multi-paragraph compositions, Revise, Plan, Draft, Revise, Edit, Publish Writing

6.1 The student will participate in and contribute to small-group activities.a) Communicate as

leader and contributor. (B1)

6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral presentations. e) Use language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. (B3)


a) Identify audience and purpose. (B1) b) Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas. (B6) c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic. (B4) d) Establish a central idea and organization. (B6)

6.1a

6.2e

6.7a, b, c, d, f, g, i, j

pose & respond, relate & retell, restate, imply, summarize, rethink, infer, assimilate, evaluate, criticize

argument, audience, delivery, examples, fact, information, logical reasoning, main idea, opinion, topic, purpose, statistics, summarize, viewpoint


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f) Write multi-paragraph compositions with elaboration and unity. (B1)


i) Revise sentences for clarity of content including specific vocabulary and information. (B6) j) Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing (B6)

6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. (B3) a) Use a variety of graphic organizers, including sentence diagrams, to analyze and improve sentence formation and paragraph structure. (B3, B4, and B5) b) Use subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases and clauses. (B3) c) Use pronoun-antecedent agreement to include indefinite pronouns.

6.8 capitalization, punctuation, paraphrase, graphic organizer, subject-verb agreement, sentence diagram, phrase, clause, pronoun-antecedent agreement, indefinite

pronouns, verb tense, double negatives, quotation marks, dialogue, verb, adjective, adverb, comma

splice, fused sentences, conjunction, first person pronouns, proper nouns, apostrophe, contractions, possessives

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(B3) d) Maintain consistent verb tense across paragraphs. (B3) e) Eliminate double negatives. (B3) f) Use quotation marks with dialogue. (B3) g) Choose adverbs to describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. (B1, B5) h) Use correct spelling for frequently used words. (B3)

Spelling/Vocabulary SOL# Spelling/Vocabulary SOL

#6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.a) Identify word origins and derivations.

b) Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to expand vocabulary.

d) Identify and analyze figurative language.f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

6.4a, b, d,

f

affixes, cognates, prefix, suffix, roots, antonyms, synonyms, inflection, context, context clues, word relationships, figurative language, word reference materials, similes, hyperboles, metaphor, dictionary, glossary, thesaurus

capitalization, punctuation, paraphrase, graphic organizer, subject-verb

6.4 The student will read and learn the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.

a) Identify word origins and derivations.


e) Use word-reference materials.

f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening,

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6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. (B3)

h) Use correct spelling for frequently used words. (B3)

6.8h

agreement, sentence diagram, phrase, clause, pronoun-antecedent agreement, indefinite



reading, and writing.



6.8h

capitalization, punctuation, paraphrase, graphic organizer, subject-verb agreement, sentence diagram, phrase, clause, pronoun-antecedent agreement, indefinite



Communications: Speaking, Listening and Media Literacy

SOL #

Communications: Speaking, Listening, Media Literacy

SOL #

6.1 The student will participate in and contribute to small-group activities.

b) Communicate as leader and contributor. (B1)

c) Evaluate own contributions to discussions. (B5)

d) Analyze the effectiveness of participant interactions. (B4)

6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral

6.1a, b, d

6.2 a, b, e





6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral presentations.

a) Distinguish between fact and opinion. (B2)

b) Compare and contrast viewpoints. (B5)

6.1 a

6.2 a, b, d,

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presentations.a) Distinguish between

fact and opinion. (B2)b) Compare and contrast

viewpoints. (B5)e) e) Use language and

vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. (B3)

6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. (B2) a) Compare and contrast auditory, visual, and written media messages. (B4) b) Identify the characteristics and effectiveness of a variety of media messages. (B1)

6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product. (B1, B5)

a) Collect information from multiple sources including online, print, and media. (B3)

c) Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate,

6.3a, b

6.9a, c

Media literacy, auditory, effectiveness, audience-specific, public service announcements, formats, coherent, layout, camera angles, long-shot, medium shot

specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, databases, internet resources, bias, primary and secondary sources, reputable,plagiarism, opinion, fact, validity, encyclopedias, and authenticity

d) Paraphrase and summarize what is heard. (B2)

e) e) Use language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. (B3)

6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. (B2) a) Compare and contrast auditory, visual, and written media messages. (B4) b) Identify the characteristics and effectiveness of a variety of media messages. (B1)


a) Identify audience and purpose. (B1) b) Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas. (B6) c) Organize writing

6.3a, b

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and communicate information. (B2, B3, B4, B5)

structure to fit mode or topic. (B4) d) Establish a central idea and organization. (B6)


Research SOL # Research SOL

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6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral presentations. e) Use language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. (B3)

6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. (B2) c) Craft and publish audience-specific media messages. (B6)


a) Identify audience and purpose. (B1) b) Use a variety of

6.1a

6.2e

6.3c

6.7a, b, c, d, f,

g







6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral presentations. d) Paraphrase and

summarize what is heard. (B2)


6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. (B2) c) Craft and publish audience-specific media messages. (B6)

6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product. (B1, B5) a) Collect information from multiple sources including online, print, and media. (B3)

6.1a

6.2d, e

6.3c

6.9a, c, d




specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, databases, internet resources, bias, primary and secondary sources, reputable,

plagiarism, opinion, fact, validity, encyclopedias, and authenticity

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prewriting strategies including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas. (B6) c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic. (B4) d) Establish a central idea and organization. (B6)

f) Write multi-paragraph compositions with elaboration and unity. (B1) g) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice. (B4, B6)

6.9 The student will find, evaluate, and select appropriate resources for a research product. (B1, B5) a) Collect information from multiple sources including online, print, and media. (B3) b) Evaluate the validity and authenticity of texts. (B3) c) Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information. (B2, B3, B4, B5) d) Cite primary and

6.9a, b, c,

dspecialized dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, databases, internet resources, bias, primary and secondary sources, reputable,plagiarism, opinion, fact,

validity, encyclopedias, and authenticity

c) Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information. (B2, B3, B4, B5) d) Cite primary and secondary sources. (B2)

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secondary sources. (B2)

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4th nine weeksContinue to review and expand


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Literature: Biographies, Autobiographies, Novels

Unit 3

SOL#

Literature: Poetry and Drama

Units 4 and 5

SOL#

6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry a) Identify the elements of narrative structure, including setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. (B4) b) Make, confirm, and revise predictions. (B3,B5,B6) c) Describe how word choice and imagery contribute to the meaning of a text. (B1) d) Describe cause and effect relationships and their impact on plot. (B1) e) Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning. (B3) f) Use information in the text to draw conclusions and make inferences. g) Explain how character and plot development are used in a selection to support a central conflict or story line.

6.5 a-l


6.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, narrative nonfiction, and poetry.

a) Identify the elements of narrative structure, including setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme. (B4)

b) Make, confirm, and revise predictions. (B3,B5,B6)

c) Describe how word choice and imagery contribute to the meaning of a text. (B1)

d) Describe cause and effect relationships and their impact on plot. (B1)

e) Use prior and

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(B2) h) Identify the main idea. (B4) i) Identify and summarize supporting details. (B4,B5) j) Identify and analyze the author’s use of figurative language. (B4) k) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern. (B4) l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3)

6.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts. (B1, B2) a) Use text structures such as type, headings, and graphics to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts. (B3, B2, B4) c) Identify questions to be answered. f) Differentiate between fact and opinion. (B2) g) Identify main idea. (B1) h) Summarize supporting details. (B2) i) Compare and contrast

6.6a, c, f, g, h, i, l

fact, opinion, main idea, supporting details, prediction, conclusion, inference, generalization, organizational patterns, definitions, signal words, synonyms, antonyms, direct explanation, problem-solution, cause-effect, chronological order, text structure, prior knowledge, heading, subheadings, bold, italics, sequential order

background knowledge as context for new learning. (B3)

f) Use information in the text to draw conclusions and make inferences. (B3)

g) Explain how character

and plot development are used in a selection to support a central conflict or story line. (B2)

h) Identify the main idea. (B4)

i) Identify and summarize supporting details. (B4,B5)

j) Identify and analyze the author’s use of figurative language. (B4)

k) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern. (B4)

l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3)

6.6 The student will read and

6.6 a-l

fact, opinion, main idea, supporting details, prediction,

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information about one topic, which may be contained in different selections. (B5) l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3)

demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts. (B1, B2)a) Use text

structures such as type, headings, and graphics to predict and categorize information in both print and digital texts. (B3, B2, B4) b) Use prior knowledge and build additional background knowledge as context for new learning. (B3) c) Identify questions to be answered. (B2) d) Make, confirm, or revise predictions. (B6) e) Draw conclusions and make inferences based on explicit and implied information. (B2)

f) Differentiate between fact and opinion. (B2) g) Identify main idea. (B1)

h) Summarize supporting details. (B2)

conclusion, inference, generalization, organizational patterns, definitions, signal words, synonyms, antonyms, direct explanation, problem-solution, cause-effect, chronological order, text structure, prior knowledge, heading, subheadings, bold, italics, sequential order

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i) Compare and contrast information about one topic, which may be contained in different selections. (B5)

j) Identify the author’s organizational pattern. (B2)

k) Identify cause and effect relationships. (B2) l) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. (B3)

Writing/Grammar-Persuasive Essay

Unit 3

SOL#

Writing/Grammar

Units 4 and 5

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a) Communicate as leader and contributor. (B1)


e) Use language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. (B3)


a) Identify audience and purpose. (B1)b) Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas. (B6)c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic. (B4)d) Establish a central idea and organization. (B6)

6.1a

6.2e

6.7a-j





a) Identify audience and purpose. (B1) b) Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas. (B6) c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic. (B4) d) Establish a central idea and organization. (B6) e) Compose a topic sentence or thesis statement if appropriate. (B6) f) Write multi-paragraph compositions with elaboration and unity. (B1) g) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice. (B4, B6) h) Expand and embed ideas by using modifiers, standard coordination, and subordination in complete sentences. (B2) i) Revise sentences for clarity of content including specific vocabulary and information. (B6) j) Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and

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e) Compose a topic sentence or thesis statement if appropriate. (B6)f) Write multi-paragraph compositions with elaboration and unity. (B1)g) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice. (B4, B6)h) Expand and embed ideas by using modifiers, standard coordination, and subordination in complete sentences. (B2)i) Revise sentences for clarity of content including specific vocabulary and information. (B6)j) Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing (B6)


6.8h capitalization, punctuation, paraphrase, graphic organizer, subject-verb agreement, sentence diagram, phrase, clause, pronoun-antecedent agreement, indefinite

publish writing (B6)





6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. (B3) a) Use a variety of graphic organizers, including sentence diagrams, to analyze and improve sentence formation and paragraph structure. (B3, B4, and B5) b) Use subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases and clauses. (B3) c) Use pronoun-antecedent agreement to include indefinite pronouns. (B3)

6.1a

6.2b

6.8





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h) ) Use correct spelling for frequently used words. (B3)



d) Maintain consistent verb tense across paragraphs. (B3) e) Eliminate double negatives. (B3) f) Use quotation marks with dialogue. (B3) g) Choose adverbs to describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. (B1, B5) h) Use correct spelling for frequently used words. (B3)

Spelling/Vocabulary SOL# Spelling/Vocabulary SOL

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b) Use roots, cognates, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to expand vocabulary. c) Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words.d) Identify and analyze figurative language.

e) Use word-reference materials.

f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation,

6.4 a, b, c,

d, e, f

6.8h





f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.



6.4 a, b, f

6.8h





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spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. (B3)


capitalization, punctuation, paraphrase, graphic organizer, subject-verb agreement, sentence diagram, phrase, clause, pronoun-

antecedent agreement, indefinite pronouns, verb tense, double negatives, quotation marks, dialogue, verb, adjective, adverb, comma



SOL#


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b) Evaluate own contributions to discussions. (B5)

c) Summarize and evaluate group activities. (B5)

d) Analyze the effectiveness of participant interactions. (B4)





6.1 a-d

6.2d, e

6.7 a-g







a) Distinguish between fact and opinion. (B2)


c) Present a convincing argument. (B2)



6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. (B2) a) Compare and contrast auditory, visual, and written media messages. (B4)

6.1a

6.2 a, b, c, d,

e

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a) Identify audience and purpose. (B1)b) Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic organizers to generate and organize ideas. (B6)c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic. (B4)d) Establish a central idea and organization. (B6)e) Compose a topic sentence or thesis statement if appropriate. (B6)f) Write multi-paragraph compositions with elaboration and unity. (B1)g) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice. (B4, B6)

b) Identify the characteristics and effectiveness of a variety of media messages. (B1)

Research SOL# Research SOL

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6.2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral presentations.e) e) Use language and

vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose. (B3)

6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. (B2)

a) Compare and contrast auditory, visual, and written media messages. (B4)

c) Craft and publish audience-specific media messages. (B6)


a) Collect information from multiple

6.1a

6.2e

6.3a, c

6.9a, c




specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, databases, internet resources, bias, primary and secondary sources, reputable,plagiarism, opinion, fact, validity,





6.3 The student will understand the elements of media literacy. (B2)

c) Craft and publish audience-specific media messages. (B6)


a) Identify audience and purpose. (B1)b) Use a variety of prewriting strategies including graphic

6.1a

6.2 b

6.3 c

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sources including online, print, and media. (B3)

c) Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information. (B2, B3, B4, B5)

encyclopedias, and authenticity.

organizers to generate and organize ideas. (B6)c) Organize writing structure to fit mode or topic. (B4)d) Establish a central idea and organization. (B6)g) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice. (B4, B6)j) Use computer technology to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing (B6)

6.8 The student will edit writing for correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing. (B3) a) Use a variety of graphic organizers, including sentence diagrams, to analyze and improve sentence formation and paragraph structure. (B3, B4, and B5)

c) Use pronoun-antecedent agreement to include indefinite pronouns. (B3)

6.8 a, c

6.9 a, c capitalization, punctuation, paraphrase,

graphic organizer, subject-verb agreement, sentence diagram, phrase, clause, pronoun-

antecedent agreement, indefinite pronouns, verb tense, double negatives, quotation marks, dialogue, verb, adjective, adverb, comma


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a) Collect information from multiple sources including online, print, and media. (B3)

c) Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information. (B2, B3, B4, B5)

specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, glossaries, databases, internet resources, bias, primary and secondary sources, reputable,

plagiarism, opinion, fact, validity, encyclopedias, and authenticity

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