Unit 1 Anchor Texts
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The Seventh Man
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Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
desperate
entranced
hallucination
permonition
meditative
Skill Vocabulary
frame story
third-person narrator
first-person narration
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Order of Events
Standard(s)
π 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.Β
π 9-10.R.11 Analyze how an authorβs geographic location, identity or background, culture, and time period affect the perspective, point of view, purpose, and implicit/explicit messages of a text.
Support/Resources
Sharing Perspectives Discussion Prompts
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Latin Suffix: -tion
Standard(s)
9-10.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: Infinitives and Infinitive Phrases
Standard(s)
9-10.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.Β
Support/Resources
β³ Writing to Sources
β³ Writing to Sources
Focus: Critical Review
Standard(s)
Β 9-10.W.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Support/Resources
Speaking & Listening
Speaking & Listening
Focus: Retelling
Standard(s)
π 9-10.RL.6 Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.
π9-10.W.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
9-10.SL.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Support/Resources
The Moral Logic of Survivor's Guilt
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Concept Vocabulary
burden
culpability
conscience
remorse
entrusted
empathetic
Skill Vocabulary
claim
central idea
specific details
Analyze Craft & Structure
Analyze Craft & Structure
Focus: Development of Ideas
Standard(s)
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.Β
π 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.Β
9-10.R.13Β Delineate and evaluate an argument and specific claims in a text, assessing the validity or fallacy of key statements by examining whether the supporting evidence is relevant and sufficient. Recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
Supports/Resources
CommonLit Target Lesson: Identifying Main Ideas & Central Idea
Word Study
Word Study
Focus: Greek Root: -path-
Standard(s)
9-10.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: Punctuation
Support/Resources
Nearpod Activity: Using SemicolonsΒ
CommonLit Minilessons: Semicolons
TEDEd Lesson: How to use a semicolon
*key words: colons, semicolons, dashes
β³Writing to Sources
β³Writing to Sources
Focus: Encyclopedia Entry
Standard(s)
9-10.W.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey related ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.Β
Supports/Resources
Speaking & Listening
Speaking & Listening
Focus: Pep Talk
Standard(s)
π 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.Β
9-10.SL.3 Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts.Β
a. Convey a clear perspective by concisely presenting and citing information, findings, and supporting evidence so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning.
Support/Resources
Supplementary Text
The Key to Disaster Survival?Β
The Key to Disaster Survival?Β
Vocabulary
introduction
expert commentary
interpreter
Activities
Analyze the Media
Speaking and Listening: Oral Interpretation
Standard(s)
9-10.SL.3 Use appropriate language, grammar, organization, development, and delivery styles appropriate to purpose and audience for formal or informal contexts.Β
a. Convey a clear perspective by concisely presenting and citing information, findings, and supporting evidence so that listeners can follow the line of reasoning.
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