Unit 1
August 22–October 31

Reading Literature

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.6 When reading texts, including those from diverse cultures, determine a theme, analyze its development including its relationship to the characters, settings, and plot, and provide an objective summary that includes textual evidence. 

7-8.R.8 Determine the meaning of words and phrases, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. Analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, tone, and mood, including words with multiple meanings within a text. 

7-8.R.10 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, and how it contributes to the text meaning.

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.                    

attribute

gratifying

persistent    

notable   

inspire                         

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