Transcript unpacking_narrative_standards

Unpacking
Narrative Standards
ELA7W2
Narrative is another
word for story.
If you haven’t already
started, you will be
writing your own story.
You will be using the
standards to perfect
your story.
Today…
We will break the
standards down, so
that you will know
what is expected of
your story!!!
What is expected of you for the first
nine weeks?
You will be expected to:
1. Write effectively to share information that
explains or informs to a selected audience.
2. Develop a narrative essay using the writing
process.
3. Learn vocabulary words related to the narrative
unit in order to enhance your writing skills.
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Know the definitions of the vocabulary words.
Know how to spell the vocabulary words.
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English
Language
Arts
Seventh Grade
Writing
Second Standard
What does these
letters and
numbers stand
for?
Standard ELA7W2. A
REMEMBER:
◘ Letters that come after a standard represents
an element.
◘ The word element means that it is only a part
of a standard.
◘ The letter “a” is the first element of the
standard which means that it is the first part of
the standard that you are expected to learn.
The student demonstrates competence
in a variety of genres.
Demonstrate means to show.
Competence means skill.
Variety means selection.
Genre means category.
In other words…
The student shows skills in a selection of
categories.
o Students are to gather into teams of five
o Each student will choose a job assignment card
o Job Assignments include but are not limited to:
~ Noise Controller
~ Information Finder(2) for some
~ Information Writer
~ Presenter/ Time Keeper (2)
Job Descriptions are on the back of each card.
Students are to read and take on that task.
Narrative Unit 1
Name___________________________________________ Block ____ Date_________________
Standard & Element: ELA7R1.h
Identifies and analyzes how an author's use of words creates tone and mood,
giving supporting evidence from text.
Underline all nouns and circle the verbs that you will perform.
List the Nouns (Things I should know)-
Unknown Words
List the verbs (Things I should be able to do)-
Meaning
The first standard will be modeled and
unpacked together as a class.
Each team will receive a standard/element to
unpack. Students will then record this
standard onto the chart paper provided.
Each team member will read over the
standard and record any unknown or
unfamiliar words onto the chart paper.
The “Information Finder” will look up the
unknown words and read the definition.
Each team member will read over the standard
and determine what they should be able “to do”,
and list this under the “verb” column; as well as
what they “should know” and list this under the
“noun” column.
The “Presenters” will share their standard and
info with the class, and hang it around the room.
Element A
Engages readers by establishing and
developing a plot, setting, and point of
view that are appropriate to the story.
(e.g., varied beginnings, standard plot
line, cohesive devices, and a
sharpened focus).
Element A
Engages readers by establishing and
developing a plot, setting, and point of
view that are appropriate to the story.
(e.g., varied beginnings, standard plot
line, cohesive devices, and a sharpened
focus).
Element B
Creates an organizing
structure appropriate
to purpose, audience,
and context.
Element B
Creates an organizing
structure appropriate
to purpose, audience,
and context.
Element C
Develops characters
using standard methods
of characterization.
Element C
Develops characters
using standard methods
of characterization.
Element D
Includes sensory details and
concrete language to develop plot,
setting, and character.
(e.g., vivid verbs, descriptive
adjectives, and varied sentence
structures).
Element D
Includes sensory details and
concrete language to develop plot,
setting, and character.
(e.g., vivid verbs, descriptive
adjectives, and varied sentence
structures).
Element E
Excludes extraneous details
and inconsistencies.
Element E
Excludes extraneous
details and inconsistencies.
Element F
Uses a range of strategies.
(e.g., suspense, figurative language,
dialogue, expanded vocabulary,
flashback, movement, gestures, and
expressions, tone, and mood).
Element F
Uses a range of strategies
(e.g., suspense, figurative
language, dialogue, expanded
vocabulary, flashback, movement,
gestures, and expressions, tone,
and mood).
Element G
Provides a sense of
closure to writing.
Element G
Provides a sense of
closure to writing.
ANY
QUESTIONS
???
In your groups, read the
sample essay…
Determine whether that
person met all of the
standards.
What grade would you give
that student?
List feedback and comments
on a sticky note
• On the back of the chart paper
• You and your group will come up with ways that
you can use the standards in your everyday life.
• How does it apply to you?
• How can you use it?