Strengthen reading and writing skills with lessons on citing text evidence, writing to inform, and genre studies.
This unit teaches students how to analyze, cite, and summarize text evidence from multiple sources. They will learn to support responses with evidence, distinguish between supported and unsupported claims, and practice proper MLA citation. Students will also research topics, organize their findings, and write informative pieces. As they explore different genres, students will understand the influence of point of view and adapt their writing accordingly. The unit also includes comparing and contrasting texts, focusing on literary elements and sentence structure.
Key Focus Areas:
- Citing Text Evidence: Analyzing and using evidence from multiple texts to support responses.
- Writing to Inform: Conducting research, organizing findings, and writing informative pieces with proper citations.
- Genre Study: Understanding and applying different genres, focusing on point of view and writing style.
- Compare and Contrast: Analyzing and comparing multiple texts, focusing on literary elements and parts of speech.
Instructional Highlights:
- Citing Text Evidence: Students will annotate, summarize, and identify claims and supporting evidence from various texts.
- Writing to Inform: After brainstorming topics, students will conduct research, organize their findings, and write an essay with MLA citations.
- Genre Study: Students will explore different genres, adapting research into various formats based on audience and purpose.
- Compare and Contrast: Students will read and analyze multiple texts, focusing on enhancing their writing through reworked sentences and literary techniques.