Unit 3
February 27 - May 19

Reading Informational

11-12.R.5 Cite relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including analyzing where the text implies ambiguity.

11-12.RL.7 Analyze how an author develops a text through complex and/or dynamic characters, interaction with other characters, and advancement of the plot or development of the theme. 

11-12.R.8 Determine the meaning and impact of words and phrases on tone and mood, including words with multiple meanings. Analyze figurative language, connotative meanings, and figures of speech. Examine how the author uses and refines the meaning of domain-specific vocabulary and how language differs across historical time periods, cultures, regions, and genres. 

11-12.R.10 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of structures across multiple texts about similar topics/themes, including whether the structures make points or events clear, effective, convincing, or engaging. 

Writing

11-12.W.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 with closure. 

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

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

c. Apply narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, flashback, 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.

colloquial

protagonist

tension

resolution

epiphany       

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