problem or theory. 8.1.8.C.1 Collaborate to develop and publish work that provides perspectives on a global problem for discussions with learners from other countries. 8.1.8.E.1 Effectively use a variety of search tools and filters in professional public databases to find information to solve a real world problem. Unit Essential Questions Unit Enduring Understandings How are literary elements used in Students will understand that… fiction? Authors use literary elements and techniques to enhance How can we learn to appreciate their writing. similarities and differences through Similarities and differences in works of fiction mirror literature? similarities and differences in real life. How can reading a variety of materials People bring their own cultural identities, beliefs, and broaden your understanding of the traditions into everyday encounters. world and self? Writing is a multi-step process that authors employ in How does reflection make me a better order to produce a quality piece of work. writer? Writers use knowledge of language and its conventions How does analyzing narrative texts when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. influence a reader’s understanding of plot, theme, and purpose? How do students demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking? Unit Objectives Unit Objectives Students will know… Students will be able to… Literary elements and techniques of Identify and analyze literary elements and techniques in different genres of fiction. folk tales, legends, myths, and dramas. Similarities and differences exist in Evaluate their own similarities and differences in literature regardless of age or ethnicity. comparison with characters in literature. A variety of reading comprehension Read a wide range of literature by different authors, and strategies. from many time periods, cultures, and genres to build an understanding of the human experience. The more you read the better reader you become. Evaluate a text and formulate conclusions using a variety of reading comprehension strategies. That self editing through proofreading and revising helps to improve their craft. Formulate a published piece of writing. analyzing a text requires use of various Analyze narrative texts by looking at structure, characters, reading skills. and theme. The conventions of Standard English Compare and contrast genres in fiction. grammar and usage when writing or Cite textual evidence to support an idea or argument. speaking. Write routinely over various time frames.
problem or theory. 8.1.8.C.1 Collaborate to develop and publish work that provides perspectives on a global problem for discussions with learners from other countries. 8.1.8.E.1 Effectively use a variety of search tools and filters in professional public databases to find information to solve a real world problem. Unit Essential Questions How are literary elements used in fiction? How can we learn to appreciate similarities and differences through literature? How can reading a variety of materials broaden your understanding of the world and self? How does reflection make me a better writer? How does analyzing narrative texts influence a reader’s understanding of plot, theme, and purpose? How do students demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking? Unit Enduring Understandings Students will understand that… Authors use literary elements and techniques to enhance their writing. Similarities and differences in works of fiction mirror similarities and differences in real life. People bring their own cultural identities, beliefs, and traditions into everyday encounters. Writing is a multi-step process that authors employ in order to produce a quality piece of work. Writers use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. Unit Objectives Students will know… Literary elements and techniques of different genres of fiction. Similarities and differences exist in literature regardless of age or ethnicity. A variety of reading comprehension strategies. The more you read the better reader you become. That self editing through proofreading and revising helps to improve their craft. analyzing a text requires use of various reading skills. The conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Unit Objectives Students will be able to… Identify and analyze literary elements and techniques in folk tales, legends, myths, and dramas. Evaluate their own similarities and differences in comparison with characters in literature. Read a wide range of literature by different authors, and from many time periods, cultures, and genres to build an understanding of the human experience. Evaluate a text and formulate conclusions using a variety of reading comprehension strategies. Formulate a published piece of writing. Analyze narrative texts by looking at structure, characters, and theme. Compare and contrast genres in fiction. Cite textual evidence to support an idea or argument. Write routinely over various time frames.