Original PromptMap out a unit for Nonfiction/Memoir unit for 11th grade students. The unit will last 12 weeks on a rotating block schedule. Class meets on a days every other day. The class period is 70 minutes. Students will read one of the following memoirs: Born a Crime, The Glass Castle, The Other Wes Moore, and Just Mercy. Students will meet in literature circles to discuss memoirs. Students will create an infographic for a final summative. In the infographic students should utilize the nonfiction text
This resource outlines a comprehensive 12-week unit aimed at developing students' skills in analyzing memoirs through strong textual evidence, collaborative discussions, and infographic creation. Students will explore various core texts, such as 'Born a Crime' and 'The Glass Castle', and learn to identify and utilize nonfiction text structures like description and cause & effect. The unit emphasizes critical thinking through guided reading sessions, literature circles, and mini-lessons focusing on evidence mastery and citation, equipping students to synthesize research and create informative infographics embodying their insights. This structured curriculum prepares students to engage meaningfully with memoir literature, encouraging exploration of personal connections and historical contexts, thereby enriching their analytical skills.