Unit Overview/Summary - FOCUS:

This unit focuses on developing a deep understanding of craft, structure, and interplay of elements that drive a story through exploration and analysis of different genres of literature. This unit is designed to promote discovery of examples of literary elements used in authentic texts by expert authors that will ultimately serve as a model for students’ expression of thoughts, feelings, and ideas and development as authors of poetry and prose.

Unit Duration:

24 days (20 days instruction; 4 days reteaching/enrichment) based on 130 minutes to 180 minutes per day.