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Unit Description
When people are confronted with choices that test their character, they often discover that the way to make the best decisions is to listen to the voice within their hearts. That voice will reflect the choices available, decision-making processes, inevitable consequences, and the effects of peer pressure. This unit will help the student develop that voice by analyzing, reflecting on, and connecting with the experiences of imaginary and real characters presented in various literary genres. The characteristics of each type of literature are defined, and a study of the literary elements is included. Opportunities to demonstrate comprehension, such as describing and discussing literary elements (e.g., setting, character, and plot), analyzing the author’s use of language (e.g., word choice and figurative language), comparing and contrasting texts, inferring theme and meaning, and responding to text in critical and creative ways are also included. Writing, grammar, and vocabulary instruction occurs within the context of the selections. |
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Enduring Understandings
· I am the result of my decisions.
· Doing the right thing is not always easy.
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Essential Questions
· When presented with choices, how do I make the right decision?
· Do poor decisions always result in negative consequences?
· What makes a choice right or wrong?
· Does doing the right thing always make everyone happy? |
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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, 34, 36, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46 |
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Content Questions
· What are the defining characteristics of literary forms and genres?
· How does interpreting ideas and information in literary text generate connections to real-life situations?
· What are recurring themes, patterns, and symbols found in literature from different eras and cultures?
· What strategies are useful in drawing inferences and synthesizing information when reading text? |
