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Unit Title: Exploring with Alice Content Area: Language Arts CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s): RL.7.1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. RL.7.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. RL.7.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama. RL.7.5: Analyze how a dramas or poems form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contributes to its meaning RL.7.6: Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text. W.7.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.7.1a: Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. W.7.1c: Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence. W.7.1d: Establish and maintain a formal style. W.7.1e: Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. W.7.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. W.7.2a: Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. W.7.2b: Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. W.7.2c: Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. W.7.2d: Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. W.7.2e: Establish and maintain a formal style. W.7.2f: Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. W.7.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and Name: Andrew Gonzales Grade Level: 7

audience. W.7.5: With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. W.7.10: Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. Big Ideas: 1. Poetic Language 2. Identity 3. Growing-up Unit Goals and Objectives: Students will: 1. Learn how to locate and analyze important moments and/or concepts in a text. 2. Learn to communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively in a formal setting. 3. Learn to use and understand poetic language and literary devices. 4. Learn how to share ideas and collaborate as part of a group. 5. Learn background information about the author and context of the text (i.e. Lewis Carroll and Victorian England). Unit Summary: Change, transition, and transformation are all natural parts of life. They can be difficult to understand and/or cope with. Never the less, they are necessary steps that everyone must take as they add their chapter to the story of Humanity. As Alice travels throughout Wonderland, she also begins her journey from childhood into adulthood. During this time, Alice struggles with (among other things) many aspects of who she is. As 7th graders, you are literally in the middle of middle school and soon you will be on your way to high school, then college. Like Alice, you too may have some difficulty with this, or similar issues, and together it may be possible for you to discover your own identity and prepare yourself to enter into adulthood without losing too much of your childhood in the process. In this unit we will explore Wonderland alongside Alice and we will apply what WE find there to our own lives.

Assessment Plan: Entry-Level: Brainstorm: Students will brainstorm as a class. What do the students already know about poetic language? What do the students already know about the text?

Formative: Quiz: Students will be given a vocabulary quiz based on the devices they learned in the Poetic Language presentation. Flashcards: Students will study with flashcards corresponding with terms they learned during the Poetic Language presentation. Graphic Organizer: Students will create a Chain-of-Events displaying Alices progression from childhood to adolescence. Rating: Students will rate the events on the graphic organizer.

Summative: Infographic: Students will write an essay that analyzes a theme, character, or poem from the text. Presentation: Students will present a poem or passage from the text and discuss the poetic language used in that poem/passage. or Select a character or theme from the text and present an analysis of that character/theme.

Lesson 1 Student Learning Objective: Learn to use and understand poetic language and literary devices.

Acceptable Evidence:

Instructional Strategies: Communication Collection Collaboration Presentation Organization Interaction Instructional Strategies:

Lesson Activities:

Scoring 70% or higher on the quiz/test for this lesson.

1. 2. 3. 4.

Poetic Language Presentation. Guided Notes Quiz/Test on poetic language. Flashcards and Quizlet study methods.

Lesson 2 Student Learning Objective:

Acceptable Evidence:

Lesson Activities:

Learn background information about the author and context of the text (i.e. Lewis Carroll and Victorian England). Lesson 3 Student Learning Objective: 1. Learn how to locate and analyze important moments and/or concepts in a text. 2. Learn to communicate their thoughts and ideas effectively in a formal setting. 3. Learn how to share ideas and collaborate as part of a group. Unit Resources:

A completed worksheet with correct answers for questions which have concrete answers and insightful answers for those which do not.

Communication Collection Collaboration Presentation Organization Interaction Instructional Strategies:

1. Webquest worksheet (Down the Rabbit Hole).

Acceptable Evidence:

Lesson Activities:

Communication Collection Collaboration Presentation *See rubrics for Organization detailed descriptions of acceptable evidence. Interaction Adherence to the rubrics for these activities/assignments.

1. Graphic Organizer (chain-of-events & rating charts). 2. Group presentation. 3. Essay.

1. Alices Adventures in Wonderland (the text). 2. Audio aid http://etc.usf.edu/lit2go/1/alices-adventures-in-wonderland/ Useful Websites:

Teacher website: http://englishwithmrgonzales.weebly.com