Unit 1
August 22–November 11

Reading 

9-10.R.5 Cite relevant textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as what inferences can be drawn from the text, including identifying where the text implies ambiguity.

9-10.RL.6 When reading texts, including those from diverse cultures, determine a theme, analyze its development in detail, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary that includes textual evidence. 

9-10.R.8 Determine the meaning and impact of words and phrases on meaning, tone, and mood. Analyze figurative language and connotative meanings. Examine domain-specific vocabulary and how language differs across genres and text types.

9-10.R.10 Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of the structures an author uses in an exposition, argument, or narrative, including whether the structure makes points or events clear, effective, convincing, or engaging. 

Writing

9-10.W.3 Write narrative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-structured event sequences, well-chosen details, and provide a resolution that connects to what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. 

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

b. Establish one or multiple point(s) of view, and introduce a setting, narrator and/or characters. 

c. Use narrative techniques such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop characters and well-structured event sequences. 

d. Utilize varied syntax techniques and 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.

💡 These words are meant for argumentative writing, so they most likely will not make sense to use in a narrative. You may create your own list or simply use the Concept Vocabulary from the texts.

evidence

credible

valid

formulate

logical                            

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