HS ELA Guide

Unpacked Standard

Reading 9-10.7

RL.9-10.7 a. Analyze how plot elements and dialogue interact, shape the characters, and propel the action. (RL) b. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events through comparisons, analogies, or categories. (RI)

*text in blue indicates new elements for your current grade-level CONCEPTS (Nouns)

SKILLS (Verbs)

Literary Text ● Plot elements ● Dialogue ● Characters ● Action

Informational Texts ● Connections ● Distinctions ● Individuals ● Ideas ● Events ● Comparisons

● Analyze

● Analogies ● Categories

Learning Intentions and Success Criteria Examples

Literary Text Learning Intention: I am learning how to analyze how plot elements and dialogue impact the characters and story. Success Criteria: I know I’ll have it when, ● I can identify and analyze how plot elements shape characters and/or propel the action. ● I can identify and analyze how dialogue shapes the characters and/or propels the action. Informational Text Learning Intention: I am learning to analyze how a text makes connections between more concrete elements with more abstract elements. Success Criteria: I know I’ll have it when, ● I can identify and analyze when the author uses comparisons to make connections between individuals, ideas, or events. ● I can identify and analyze when the author uses analogies to make connections between individuals, ideas, or events. ● I can identify and analyze when the author uses categories to make connections between individuals, ideas, or events.

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