Unit 1 Anchor Texts
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Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
lamented
indignity
reproach
discordant
squabbling
devastated
Skill Vocabulary
character
character traits
character motives
character perspective
first-person point of view
third-person point of view
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Character and Point of View
Standard(s)
π 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.Β
π 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).Β
Supports/Resources
Sharing Perspectives Discussion Prompts
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Latin Prefix: in-
Standard(s)
7-8.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
Focus: Nouns and Pronouns
Support/Resources
CommonLit Minilessons: Pronoun Case
*key words: common noun, proper noun, possessive noun, personal pronoun, possessive pronoun
Writing to Sources
Writing to Sources
π‘Teacher Tip: Choose between Writing to Sources and Speaking & Listening
Focus: Retelling
Standard(s)
π 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.
Support/Resources
Speaking & Listening
Speaking & Listening
π‘Teacher Tip: Choose between Writing to Sources and Speaking & Listening
Focus: Monologue
Support/Resources
A Simple Act
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
connects
influence
encouraged
bond
Skill Vocabulary
author's point of view
weighted words
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Author's Point of View
Standard(s)
π 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.Β
π 7-8.RI.11 Determine an authorβs 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.Β
Supports/Resources
Sharing Perspectives Discussion Prompts
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Multiple-Meaning Words
Standard(s)
7-8.R.9 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.Β
Supports/Resources
Conventions
Conventions
Focus: Adverbs
Supports/Resources
from An Invisible Thread
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
resilience
perseverance
generosity
Skill Vocabulary
first-person point of view
direct quotations
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Narrative Point of View
Standard(s)
π 7-8.RI.11 Determine an authorβs 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.Β
Supports/Resources
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Latin Suffix: -ity
Standard(s)
7-8.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
Focus: Adjectives
Supports/Resources
Nearpod Lesson: Coordinate Adjective
Nearpod Lesson: Cumulative Adjective
*key words: coordinate adjectives, cumulative adjectives
Writing to Compare
Writing to Compare
π‘Teacher Tip: Since this writing activity does not align to the performance mode, it may be modified. For example, have students compare the texts using the graphic organizer and questions provided instead of completing an essay or shorten the activity to a 1-2 paragraph task.
Focus: Informative Essay
Standard(s)
π 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.Β
7-8.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
Support/Resources
Compare-Contract Graphic Organizers
*key words: outline, similarities, differences, sequence, examples
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