In this unit, we are learning to...
- provide an objective summary using evidence from the text.
- analyze the development of the theme through the plot, setting, and characters in the text.
- write an argument utiliizing strong, relevant evidence from a text.
Priority Standards
Reading Literature 8.2: Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
Writing 8.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Supporting Standards:
Writing 8.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
Reading Literature 8.2: Determine the theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
Writing 8.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Supporting Standards:
Writing 8.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
VocabularyConflict Parts of Plot Theme Claim Citing Evidence Analysis Characterization Objective Summary Setting |
AssessmentSummative: (final WALT) Objective Summary/Argument of a text
RWE: Literary Analysis |