Unit 2
November 1 - January 19

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.7 Analyze the impact of character and plot development on the overall story or drama.

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.R.12 Compare a text to another text in a different medium about the same topic and evaluate the impact of the differences on the audience. 

Writing

7-8.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content, and provide a conclusion that supports the information or explanation presented. 

a. Introduce a topic, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas and information into broader categories; utilize formatting, graphics, and multimedia related to the topic. 

b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, and examples. 

c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas. 

d. Use precise language and content-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. 

e. Use appropriate conventions and style for the audience, purpose, and task.

theorize

sustain

declaration

pronouce

enumerate  

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