Unit 3 -
Literary Analysis
In this unit students will continue to hone their essay writing skills by analysing elements of literature. Students will be examining character traits, plot, setting, and dialogue and the effect those elements have on characters and the plot of the story.
Standards
W.3.1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
A. Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
B. Provide reasons that support the opinion.
C. Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.
D. Provide a conclusion.
W.3.7. Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
W.3.8. Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
W.3.4. With guidance and support from adults, produce writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task and purpose. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
W.3.5. With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.
W.3.6. With guidance and support from adults, use technology to produce and publish writing as well as to interact and collaborate with others.