Original PromptUnit 1: Narrative Unit
✔Analyzing plot, character, conflict, theme and setting with a focus on character.
✔Using RACE writing strategy to answer constructed response questions
✔Narrative Writing
✔Informative/Explanatory Writing
✔Writing Process
✔Explicit grammar instruction
✔Independent Reading
2023 NJSLA-ELA Grade Standards
L.SS.9-10.1. (Grammar) Demonstrate command of the system and structure of the English language when writing or speaking.
L.KL.9-10.2 (Writing) Apply knowledge of lan...
This learning resource focuses on Unit 1 of a curriculum designed to enhance students' skills in analyzing narrative voices through the exploration of character development and conflict in both personal and historical narratives. Students will learn to apply the RACE writing strategy to create evidence-based responses and draft their own narratives. The unit includes character analysis of Ishmael Beah’s personal narrative and a comparative analysis of the graphic novel 'Maus.' Key vocabulary terms are introduced to aid understanding while students engage in reflective writing tasks that emphasize their personal experiences. Students will ultimately develop their narrative writing, applying the skills learned in this unit to express their own stories of resilience and internal conflict.