Overview of the Unit

Utilizing complex texts, students will explore figurative language, literary elements and change to elicit an understanding of multiple perspectives and examine how change impacts people and relationships.

Application

Students will independently be able to use their learning to…

Evaluate varied literary texts in order to understand that change permeates our lives and our universe, and it causes us to respond.

Essential Questions

Students will keep considering…

How can the integration of multiple ideas and perspectives influence change?

How does change impact people, relationships, and the world around us?

What are the parts of the story and what role do they play?

How can a skilled reader get “inside” of a story?