Unit 1
August 22–November 11

Reading Literature

9-10.R.5 Cite relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as what inferences can be drawn from the text, including identifying where the text implies ambiguity.

9-10.RL.7 Analyze how plot elements and dialogue interact, shape the characters, and propel the action. 

9-10.R.10 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structures an author uses in an exposition, argument, or narrative, including whether the structure makes points or events clear, effective, convincing, or engaging.

9-10.R.11 Analyze how an author’s geographic location, identity or background, culture, and time period affect the perspective, point of view, purpose, and implicit/explicit messages of a text. 

Writing

W.9-10.3 Write narrative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-structured event sequences, well-chosen details, and provide a resolution that connects to what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. 

a. Engage and orient the reader by describing a problem, situation, or observation. 

b. Establish one or multiple point(s) of view, and introduce a setting, narrator and/or characters. 

c. Use narrative techniques such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop characters and well-structured event sequences. 

d. Utilize varied syntax techniques and descriptive language to create a mood and tone appropriate to purpose, task, and audience. 

e. Use appropriate conventions and style for the audience, purpose, and task.

motivate

dimension

manipulate

psychological

perspective                              

💡 It is essential to have students use these words throughout the unit, particularly in their performance tasks/assessments.