Unit 1
August 22–November 11

Reading 

7-8.R.5 Cite textual evidence that supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 

7-8.RL.11 Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text and how this creates a variety of effects (e.g., humor, sadness, suspense). 

7-8.RI.11 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes their position from that of others and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. 

7-8.RI.14 Compare how two or more texts about the same topic shape their presentations by emphasizing different evidence or advancing different interpretations of facts; identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. 

Writing

7-8.W.3 Write narrative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-structured event sequences, descriptive details, and provide a logical resolution. 

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

b. Introduce a setting, narrator and/or characters. 

c. Apply narrative techniques, such as dialogue and description, to develop characters and well-structured event sequences. 

d. Utilize 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.

dialogue

consequence

perspective

notable

contradict       

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