Argumentation: In this introductory unit, students will identify, trace, and evaluate arguments within and across 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, using clear reasoning and relevant evidence.
Narrative Texts Unit description: Students will interpret, analyze, and evaluate narrative structures and techniques and their impact on a text(s). Students will analyze and interpret themes and motifs across and within texts to determine their effectiveness within the narrative form. Students will utilize this analysis to write a narrative that includes a clear structure and …
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 as well as across texts to identify elements of plot, and analyze how they interact with one another. 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 respond in multiple formats (verbally, written, project, etc.) to convey their learning of the unit.
Students will craft a self-generated 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.
