RCK12 Resources Unit 2
Standards
Priority Reading Standards (Unpacked): verbs (skills) are in green and teachable concepts (nouns and noun phrases) are underlined
ELAGSE9-10RL3: ANALYZE how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
ELAGSE9-10RL4: DETERMINE the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; ANALYZE the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone.)
ELAGSE9-10RI3: ANALYZE how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them.
ELAGSE9-10RI4: DETERMINE the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; ANALYZE the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper).
Priority Writing:
ELAGSE9-10W3: WRITE narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
ELAGSE9-10W5: DEVELOP and STRENGTHEN writing as needed by PLANNING, REVISING, EDITING, REWRITING, or TRYING a new approach, FOCUSING on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grades 9–10.)
Supporting:
ELAGSE9-10RL7
ELAGSE9-10RI7
ELAGSE9-10W1
ELAGSE9-10W3
ELAGSE9-10W9
ELAGSE9-10L2
Standard | Full Learning Target | Daily Learning Targets | Success Criteria | Vocabulary |
ELAGSE9-10RL3 |
I am learning how to analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. |
I am learning how to identify complex characters. |
I can practice close and critical reading. |
Character(ization) |
ELAGSE9-10RI3 |
I am learning how to analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas, including the order in which the points are made, |
I am learning how to identify the order in which points are made. |
I can practice close and critical reading. |
Connections |
ELAGSE9-10RL4 |
I am learning how to determine the denotative, figurative, and connotative meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. I am learning how to analyze the overall impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. |
*This is a year long standard, it is not meant for ALL learning targets to be covered in one unit. As the teacher you should pace out the learning targets for the year based on the needs of your students.* |
I can define and identify figurative language; metaphors, similes, idioms, hyperbole, personification, analogies, allusions, and symbolism. |
Figurative Language Connotation/Connotative Denotation Tone |
ELAGSE9-10RI4 |
I am learning how to determine the denotative, figurative, connotative, and technical meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. I am learning how to analyze the overall impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
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*This is a year long standard, it is not meant for ALL learning targets to be covered in one unit. As the teacher you should pace out the learning targets for the year based on the needs of your students.* I am learning how to identify words and phrases in a text that have figurative or connotative meaning. |
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Domain-Specific |
ELAGSE9-10W3 |
I am learning how to write narratives about real or imagined experiences using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. |
I am learning how to set out a problem, situation, or observation to create a context in my writing. |
I can utilize graphic organizers to plan narrative writing. |
Narrative |
ELAGSE9-10W5 | I am learning how to use the writing process to develop and strengthen my writing in order to address what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. |
I am learning how to identify various strategies to develop and strengthen my writing. |
I can draft and revise my written work. |
Editing
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Essential Question from HMH
Are some differences to great to overcome?
Assessments
Unit 2 Pre/Post Assessment Blueprint Download Unit 2 Pre/Post Assessment Blueprint
Unit 2 Reading Pre/Post Assessment PDF Download Unit 2 Reading Pre/Post Assessment PDF
Unit 2 Reading Pre/Post Answer Key Download Unit 2 Reading Pre/Post Answer Key
- #6 Rubric Download #6 Rubric #17 Rubric Download #17 Rubric
Unit 2 Narrative Writing Pre Assessment Download Unit 2 Narrative Writing Pre Assessment
Unit 2 Narrative Writing Post Assessment Download Unit 2 Narrative Writing Post Assessment
-Post Assessment Exemplar Download Post Assessment Exemplar
Narrative Writing Rubric Download Narrative Writing Rubric
ELAGSE9-10RL4 Tone Words Quick Check Download ELAGSE9-10RL4 Tone Words Quick Check
Instructional Resources and Materials
Textbook Resource: Unit 2
Extended Text: Teacher's Choice The teacher may choose an appropriate novel to teach the priority standards of the unit.
Ball Don’t Lie by Matt de la Pena 710L
*Night by Elie Wiesel 570L A Teacher's Resource for Night by Elie Wiesel
Links to an external site. Resources for Teaching Elie Wiesel’s Night
Links to an external site.
*The Odyssey (included in Unit 6 in the textbook)
The Hero Within
Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare (included in Unit 4 in the textbook)
*Indicates supporting texts aligned to the book that can be found at Commonlit.org.