Unit 2

Teaching Tasks:

Reading/Writing Summative (RI8.2, W 8.2b, SL8.4) (Criterion A & C)

After analyzing multiple mentor texts demonstrating central and main ideas, create an infomercial in which you communicate a central idea and main ideas using relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples.

End of Unit Summative (W8.7, W8.8 & 8.2a ) (Criterion B, C, & D)

After reading and researching information from multiple print and digital sources, answer your self-generated research question to write an informative brochure, in which you will present the effects of a given topic on academics. Support with direct quotes, paraphrasing, and relevant facts. Format with headings, graphics & multimedia to aid in comprehension.