12th grade ELA

Transition to Adulthood

In this unit students will examine the internal and external forces that shape their identity and maturity.

SUGGESTED PACING

9 Weeks

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

What does adulthood man? How/when does one “adult”?

SUPPORTING QUESTIONS

● What does it mean to be mature? ● What does it mean to be a responsible adult? ● Are mature adults responsible? ● How do personal choices help or hinder your transition to adulthood? ● How do we grow up by adapting to our environment? ● How do you navigate the journey from adolescence to adulthood?

RESEARCH PROJECT

ORAL PRESENTATION

ADDITIONAL WRITING FOCUS

Be the Change This I Believe or Letter to Incoming Freshman

STANDARDS FOR UNIT 4 (Information in red is new to the standard from the 9-10th grade core.)

W12.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its signifcance , establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, refection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution). d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid

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