Unit 2 Anchor Texts
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The Metamorphosis
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Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
distress
aversion
listlessly
amelioration
asphyxiation
travail
Skill Vocabulary
Modernism
Absurdist literature
ambiguity
fantastic/dreamlike elements
themes of alienation/isolation
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Modernism
Standard(s)
🔍 9-10.R.8 Determine the meaning and impact of words and phrases on meaning, tone, and mood. Analyze figurative language and connotative meanings. Examine domain-specific vocabulary and how language differs across genres and text types.
🔍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.
Supports/Resources
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Denotation & Connotations
Standard(s)
9-10.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Supports/Resources
Conventions
Conventions
Writing to Sources
Writing to Sources
💡Teacher Tip: Choose between the Writing to Sources task OR the Speaking and Listening task, as both address argument.
Focus: Movie Pitch
Standard(s)
🔍 9-10.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of complex topics or texts using logical reasoning and relevant evidence, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Support/Resources
Speaking & Listening
Speaking & Listening
💡Teacher Tip: Choose between the Writing to Sources task OR the Speaking and Listening task, as both address argument.
Focus: Debate
Standard(s)
🔍 9-10.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of complex topics or texts using logical reasoning and relevant evidence, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the argument presented.
9-10.SL.1 Participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations on topics, texts, and issues.
a. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives in democratic discussions that involve decision-making and roletaking; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence.
b. Participate in conversations by asking and responding to questions and provide the opportunity to consider a range of perspectives and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions with evidence.
c. Identify contradictions when applicable, and determine if additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or conversation.
Support/Resources
The Doll's House
💡Teacher Tip: In the curriculum, this is placed in the Small Group Learning section. However, since this text provides another example to support the Performance Task, we recommend that you teach it in a Whole Class Learning formation instead of Small Group.
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
shunned
sneered
spitefully
Skill Vocabulary
symbol
theme
diction
informal diction
formal diction
syntax
simple syntax
complex syntax
tone
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Symbol & Theme
Standard(s)
9-10.RL.2 When reading texts, including those from diverse cultures, determine a theme, analyze its development in detail, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary that includes textual evidence.
🔍 9-10.R.8 Determine the meaning and impact of words and phrases on meaning, tone, and mood. Analyze figurative language and connotative meanings. Examine domain-specific vocabulary and how language differs across genres and text types.
Supports/Resources
Sharing Perspectives Discussion Prompts
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Multiple-Meaning Words
Standard(s)
9-10.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Supports/Resources
Author's Style
Author's Style
Focus: Diction & Syntax
Standard(s)
🔍 9-10.R.8 Determine the meaning and impact of words and phrases on meaning, tone, and mood. Analyze figurative language and connotative meanings. Examine domain-specific vocabulary and how language differs across genres and text types.
Support/Resources
Writing to Sources
Writing to Sources
Focus: Response to Literature
Standard(s)
🔍 9-10.W.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of complex topics or texts using logical reasoning and relevant evidence, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Supports/Resources
Supplementary Text
Franz Kafka and The Metamorphosis
Franz Kafka and The Metamorphosis
Vocabulary
stock footage
silhouette
commentators
background music
editing
Activities
Media Vocabulary
Analyze the Media
Writing to Sources: Visual Analysis
Speaking & Listening: Discussion
Standard(s)
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.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey related ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
9-10.SL.1 Participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations on topics, texts, and issues.
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