Cycle 1:
Cycle 1: A focus on Narrative Structure:
The focus on narrative should lead students to examine how the elements of narrative are used. Narrative writing conveys experience, either real or imagined, and can be used for many purposes. Students should analyze how the narrative (story telling) structure is used in various forms of writing to deepen the reader’s understanding of the topic.
The key topics of cycle 1 is on theme, character traits, word meaning, narrative writing, and writing structure
The focus on narrative should lead students to examine how the elements of narrative are used. Narrative writing conveys experience, either real or imagined, and can be used for many purposes. Students should analyze how the narrative (story telling) structure is used in various forms of writing to deepen the reader’s understanding of the topic.
The key topics of cycle 1 is on theme, character traits, word meaning, narrative writing, and writing structure
In Class Novel Studies
These will be our silent reading books and where we practice the skills expected in our reading journal. We will use literacy circles to discuss these books. We will also have vocabulary homework from these texts.
--Students will use these books to do literary analysis in class and practice the same skills they are working on in their reading journals.
--Students will use these books to do literary analysis in class and practice the same skills they are working on in their reading journals.
8th Grade Novel Study: The Uglies by Scott Westerfeld |
7th Grade Novel Study: Schooled by Gordon Korman |
Personal reading project for cycle 1. This is based on their reading journals!
3. What makes a story?
We will explain freytag's elements.. I will complete plot diagrams for short stories.
Stories to practice with:
#3 Unit plans:
1. Introduce freytags elements with notes
2. practice whole group with Paperbag Princess picture book.
3. practice with partner with another picture book of choice. teacher help as needed.
4. read short story and complete plot diagram on own.
5. correct plot diagram with help from other students/teacher
Reflections: Students obviously need much more practice in identifying elements. Most importantly in the climatic moment. We will return to this practice constantly as this is a key skill and noted in numerous student MAP results.
1. Introduce freytags elements with notes
2. practice whole group with Paperbag Princess picture book.
3. practice with partner with another picture book of choice. teacher help as needed.
4. read short story and complete plot diagram on own.
5. correct plot diagram with help from other students/teacher
Reflections: Students obviously need much more practice in identifying elements. Most importantly in the climatic moment. We will return to this practice constantly as this is a key skill and noted in numerous student MAP results.
4. How do characters impact a story?
We will analyze character traits, actions, and development.
I will describe characters and their impact on a story with evidence.
We will analyze character traits, actions, and development.
I will describe characters and their impact on a story with evidence.
#4 Unit plan:
1. Introduce difference between physical characteristics, emotions and character traits. Complete organizer together using class reads showing traits, evidence, and reasoning.
2. Introduce difference between types of characters. Take notes on the differences and discuss with web about characters in class read.
3. Contrast characters in the class read with partner for practice using organizer.
4. Complete deep dive organizer for character from current personal reading book.
5. Complete short answer assessment analyzing character.
1. Introduce difference between physical characteristics, emotions and character traits. Complete organizer together using class reads showing traits, evidence, and reasoning.
2. Introduce difference between types of characters. Take notes on the differences and discuss with web about characters in class read.
3. Contrast characters in the class read with partner for practice using organizer.
4. Complete deep dive organizer for character from current personal reading book.
5. Complete short answer assessment analyzing character.
- 2: Created claim with 3 pieces of evidence and reasoning to connect the evidence to the claim. Answer is thorough and shows a deep understanding of the character's traits and how it impacts a story.
- 1: Created a claim with evidence and reasoning. Answer lacked depth and shows a shallow understanding of the character's impact on a story.
- 0: Does not create a clear claim. Answer includes some information about a character but is unclear and unfocused.
5. How do author's create vivid stories?
We will analyze texts for figurative language and symbolism.
I will identify and explain how they are used in the text.
We will analyze texts for figurative language and symbolism.
I will identify and explain how they are used in the text.
. How does symbolism to create depth of meaning in texts?
We will define symbolism and analyze its use in texts.
I will identify and explain examples of f symbolism in texts.
We will define symbolism and analyze its use in texts.
I will identify and explain examples of f symbolism in texts.
6. What do stories teach us?
We will analyze stories to find the theme.
I will explain the theme of a story with evidence.
We will analyze stories to find the theme.
I will explain the theme of a story with evidence.
previous years materials below this point.
Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences: I can identify and use the different sentence structures.
I can correctly identify when to use commas, and use them in my own sentences. Comma Rules
. I can identify a fragment vs a complete thought/sentence.
I can read a passage and look for correct grammar.
I can analyze a piece for grammar and narrative characteristics.
I can analyze a piece for plot elements.
I can analyze my RDA results, learn from my mistakes, and set goals.
. I can write an effective hook.
13. I can explain what theme is, and create one for my writing that is supported by my plot.
. I can effectively describe my setting.
. I can explain conflict types and create one for my narrative with a climax and resolution that over that problem.
I can describe what makes a character round and dynamic and then build my narrative character.
Round character: fully described and we know their inner thoughts, desires, and can explain why they act the way they do. They will often change overtime in response to the conflict. They are then dynamic characters.
FAST organizer.
feelings, actions, sayings, thoughts.
Round character: fully described and we know their inner thoughts, desires, and can explain why they act the way they do. They will often change overtime in response to the conflict. They are then dynamic characters.
FAST organizer.
feelings, actions, sayings, thoughts.
Narrative Materials
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