Unit 1 Independent Texts
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💡 You may choose which text students will read for their independent tasks or allow them to choose their own.
Text Options
from Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie
"Oranges" by Gary Soto
"The Boy Nobody Knew" by Faith Ringgold
"Raymond’s Run" by Toni Cade Bambara  (CommonLit Text)
"Eleven" by Sandra Cisneros (CommonLit Text)
Support/Resources
💡 This writing task should be completed as independently as possible as a timed on-demand assessment (1-2 days).Â
Performance-Based Assessment: Timed/On-Demand Narrative Writing
Writing PromptÂ
In this unit, you have read about different challenges and triumphs of growing up. Some of the selections described hardships and confusing changes, whereas other selections described the joys of discovery.
Write a nonfiction narrative in which you tell about real-life experiences that answer this question:
When did a challenge lead to a triumph?
The experience may be yours, or it may be that of someone you know. Begin by giving your reader background information about the experience. Then, present a natural, logical series of events that shows how a challenge led to a triumph. Conclude by reflecting on the imortance of the experience.
Academic Vocabulary
reflect
notable
contribute
recognize
memorize
💡 It is essential to have students use these words throughout the unit, particularly in their performance tasks/assessments.  Â