Argumentation: In this introductory unit, students will identify, trace, and evaluate arguments within various informational texts. Students will study argumentation techniques, looking closely at relevant v. irrelevant evidence. Students will use multiple formats (verbal, written, etc.) to create their own arguments on a social issue that impacts them or their community, using clear reasoning and relevant evidence.
Narrative Texts Unit description: In this unit, students will read a variety of texts to make logical inferences, as well as identify and track the development of a theme across multiple works of fiction. Students will also utilize close reading skills to determine how certain sections of a text contribute to the development of the …
Students will compare and contrast the same text in various formats (audio, filmed, staged, etc.) to determine the impact and effectiveness of each. Students will look deeply within one text to identify elements of plot, and analyze how they are related. Students will also work on the diction level to analyze the impact that specific words have on the development of the plot, mood, tone, and theme of each story. Students will continue to create strong arguments about a text(s) and support them with relevant and sufficient evidence.
Students will craft a research project that includes information from multiple reliable sources. Throughout their project, students apply their knowledge of identifying and evaluating an author’s argument in informational texts, as well as their ability to determine relevant, sufficient evidence. Students will take part in ample group discussion throughout the entire research process, and will present their findings to their peers.
