Unit 3
February 27 - May 19

Reading 

9-10.RL.7 Analyze how plot elements and dialogue interact, shape the characters, and propel the action. 

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. 

9-10.R.12 Compare a text to another text in a different medium analyzing the portrayal of the subject, evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using the different mediums, and explain how and why the content stays faithful to or departs from the text or script. 

9-10.R.13 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.

Writing

W.9-10.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of complex topics or texts using logical reasoning and relevant evidence, and provide a conclusion that follows from and supports the argument presented. 

a. Introduce claims, distinguish the claims from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claims, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. 

b. Develop claims and counterclaims by supplying evidence from accurate, credible sources for each; point out the strengths and limitations that consider the audience. 

c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claims and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claims and counterclaims. 

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

endure

pathos

compelling

propose

recurrent           

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