Unit Description
Unit Description
This unit focuses on reading, comprehending, interpreting, and analyzing a
longer work of fiction through a variety of comprehension strategies and
writing modes. Fiction elements of character, setting, plot/subplots, point
of view, and theme are identified and analyzed; and a comparison/contrast of
narrative elements is included. Writing text-supported responses provides an
opportunity for student application of a writing process. Participation in
ongoing literature groups allows for the development of social skills.
Vocabulary development and grammar instruction occur within the context of
the literature and student writing.
Enduring Understandings
· Growth and change are meaningful parts of life.
· My judgment in difficult situations may be either impaired or
enhanced by my relationships.
· Friendship can withstand internal and external conflicts.
Essential Questions
· How do growth and change enrich my life? Complicate it?
· How do my relationships with others affect my life? How do my
relationships influence my decisions?
· How do individuals with different values remain friends?
· How can external pressures divide people? How do my friendships
withstand challenges?
GLEs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19,
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39,
42, 43, 44, 45, 46
Assessments
· Performance Task
· Performance Task Rubric
· LCC Unit Assessments
· LEAP Practice
