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Unit 2: That’s a Novel Idea! Time
Frame: 9 Weeks |
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ELA > Grade 8 > Unit 2 |
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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. |
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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? |
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Content Questions ·
How do various types of characters interactions and conflicts affect
the plot of a story? ·
How do authors pace the action, use setting and character development,
and conflict to keep a story interesting? ·
How does point of view (first person, third person, or third person
omniscient) and voice affect a story? ·
What is theme, and how is it developed in a story? ·
What are universal themes, and how do they develop in different
stories by the same author? By different authors? |
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Assessments ·
LCC Unit Assessments ·
LEAP Practice |
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