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Lost Star: The Story of Amelia Earhart

Biography/Autobiography

Distinguish biography and autobiography using a story’s point of view [Classify and Categorize, Genre, Point of View]
Author’s Opinion

Infer an author’s unstated opinion about a subject using facts from the text [Fact and Opinion, Voice]
Retelling a Life

Retell the events in the life of a main character [Sequence]
Events and Effects

Explain the impact of a significant experience on a person’s life [Cause and Effect, Character]
Text Features

Use a text feature to find and explain facts in a text []

870L

Genre: Historical Fiction

Cause and Effect, Character, Compare and Contrast, Drawing Conclusions, Genre, Setting, Theme, Vocabulary in Context

Fountas & Pinnell

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The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963

Historical Fiction

Identify historical terms in Historical Fiction [Genre, Setting, Vocabulary in Context]
Effects of a Character's Past

Examine how a character’s past impacts their present actions, thoughts, and feelings [Cause and Effect, Character]
Two Settings

Compare and contrast two settings in a novel [Compare and Contrast, Setting]
Historical Effects

Explain how historical events and details affect characters [Cause and Effect, Character, Setting]
Theme from Past to Present

Connect a theme in Historical Fiction to today’s world [Drawing Conclusions, Theme]

1000L

Riding Freedom

Historical Fiction

Identify historical terms in historical fiction [Genre, Setting, Vocabulary in Context]
Effects of a Character's Past

Examine how a character’s past impacts their present actions, thoughts, and feelings [Cause and Effect, Character]
Two Settings

Compare and contrast two settings [Compare and Contrast, Setting]
Historical Effects

Explain how historical events and details affect characters [Cause and Effect, Character, Setting]
Real World Connections

Connect a theme in Historical Fiction to today’s world [Drawing Conclusions, Theme]

720L

Words with Wings: A Treasury of African-American Poetry and Art

Genre: Poetry

Author's Purpose, Figurative Language, Genre, Main Idea, Theme, Voice

Fountas & Pinnell

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Poetry

Identify elements of poetry [Genre]
What’s the Main Idea?

Explain the main idea of a poem [Main Idea]
The Tone of a Poem

Describe the emotion or tone of a poem [Voice]
A Poem’s Theme

Identify a theme in a poem [Theme]
Author’s Purpose

Identify the author’s purpose in a poem [Author's Purpose]
Figurative Language

Classify various types of figurative language found in a poem [Figurative Language]

Leaf by Leaf: Autumn Poems

Poetry

Identify elements of poetry [Genre]
What’s the Main Idea?

Explain the main idea of a poem [Main Idea]
The Tone of a Poem

Describe the emotion or tone of a poem [Voice]
A Poem’s Theme

Identify a theme in a poem [Theme]
Author’s Purpose

Identify the author’s purpose in a poem [Author's Purpose]
Figurative Language

Classify various types of figurative language found in a poem [Figurative Language]

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Cause and Effect, Character, Genre, Plot, Predicting, Theme

Fountas & Pinnell

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Maniac Magee

Realistic Fiction

Identify the realistic elements of realistic fiction by making personal connections [Genre]
Analyzing Relationships

Analyze character relationships [Character]
Segregation: Past or Present?

Use the Textual Analysis process to answer comprehension questions about a text []
Predicting Events in Realistic Fiction

Make a prediction about what will happen in a work of realistic fiction using text evidence and prior knowledge [Predicting]
Identifying Plot Conflicts

Identify two plot conflicts in the text (Character vs. Character and Character vs. Self) [Character, Plot]
Theme Matters

Use recurring events in order to identify and examine a theme in a work of realistic fiction [Theme]
Character and Relationship Changes

Explain what drives a change in characters and their relationships [Cause and Effect, Character]

820L

The Great Gilly Hopkins

Realistic Fiction

Identify the realistic elements of realistic fiction by making personal connections [Genre]
Fostering Love and Care

Use the Textual Analysis Process to answer questions about a text []
Identifying Plot Conflicts

Identify two plot conflicts in the text (Character vs. Character and Character vs. Self) [Character, Plot]
Analyzing Relationships

Analyze character relationships [Character]
Predicting Events in Realistic Fiction

Make a prediction about what will happen in a work of realistic fiction using text evidence and prior knowledge [Predicting]
Character and Relationship Changes

Explain what drives a change in characters and their relationships [Cause and Effect, Character]
Theme Matters

Use recurring events in order to identify and examine a theme in a work of realistic fiction [Theme]

840L

Dogs Don't Tell Jokes

Realistic Fiction

Identify the realistic elements of realistic fiction by making personal connections [Genre]
Comedy Q & A

Use the Textual Analysis process to answer comprehension questions about a text []
Analyzing Relationships

Analyze character relationships [Character]
Predicting Events in Realistic Fiction

Make a prediction about what will happen in a work of realistic fiction using text evidence and prior knowledge [Predicting]
Identifying Plot Conflicts

Identify two plot conflicts in the text (Character vs. Character and Character vs. Self) [Character, Plot]
Theme Matters

Use recurring events in order to identify and examine a theme in a work of realistic fiction [Theme]
Character and Relationship Changes

Explain what drives a change in characters and their relationships [Cause and Effect, Character]

560L

Bridge to Terabithia

Realistic Fiction

Identify the realistic elements of realistic fiction by making personal connections [Genre]
Predicting Events in Realistic Fiction

Make a prediction about what will happen in a work of realistic fiction using text evidence and prior knowledge [Predicting]
Identifying Plot Conflicts

Identify two plot conflicts in the text (Character vs. Character and Character vs. Self) [Character, Plot]
Analyzing Relationships

Analyze character relationships [Character]
Boys vs. Girls: It’s Not Just in Your Head

Use the Textual Analysis process to answer comprehension questions about a text []
Theme Matters

Use recurring events in order to identify and examine a theme in a work of realistic fiction [Theme]
Character and Relationship Changes

Explain what drives a change in characters and their relationships [Cause and Effect, Character]

810L

Genre: Fantasy

Cause and Effect, Character, Genre, Plot, Setting, Theme

Fountas & Pinnell

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The Wizard of Oz

Fantasy

Identify the fantastical elements in a work of fantasy fiction [Genre]
The Language of Setting

Examine descriptive language used to give a setting emotional impact [Setting]
The Effects of Character Decisions

Explain the effects of a character’s decision on the plot [Cause and Effect, Character, Plot]
Analyzing Plot Conflict

Analyze a Character vs. Character plot conflict [Character, Plot]
Deciding Theme

Explain the theme of a story by analyzing the effects of a character’s decision [Cause and Effect, Character, Plot, Theme]

1000L

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Fantasy

Identify the fantastical elements in a work of fantasy fiction [Genre]
The Language of Setting

Examine descriptive language used to give a setting emotional impact [Setting]
The Effects of Character Decisions

Explain the effects of a character’s decision on the plot [Cause and Effect, Character, Plot]
Analyzing Plot Conflict

Analyze a Character vs. Character plot conflict [Character, Plot]
Deciding Theme

Explain the theme of a story by analyzing the effects of a character’s decision [Cause and Effect, Character, Plot, Theme]

940L

6th Grade Units

Genre: Mysteries

Character, Drawing Conclusions, Genre, Plot, Predicting

Fountas & Pinnell

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The Westing Game

What is a Mystery?

Identify the elements of a mystery [Genre]
Mysterious Plot Problems

Describe the mysteries, or plot problems that need to be solved, in a piece of detective fiction [Plot]
Taking Stock of the Stock Market

Use the Textual Analysis process to answer comprehension questions about a text []
Character’s Motive

Draw a conclusion about characters’ possible motives for committing a crime, in order to determine which characters are suspects [Character, Drawing Conclusions]
Identifying Clues to Help Solve a Mystery

Draw conclusions about which details in a mystery are useful clues [Drawing Conclusions, Plot]
Predicting a Mystery’s Solution

Predict the solution to a mystery based on what they know about character motivation and possible clues [Character, Plot, Predicting]
Red Herrings

Identify red herrings used to mislead the reader [Plot, Predicting]

750L

Sammy Keyes and the Hotel Thief

What is a Mystery?

Identify the elements of a mystery [Genre]
Mysterious Plot Problems

Describe the mysteries, or plot problems that need to be solved, in a piece of detective fiction [Plot]
Identifying Clues to Help Solve a Mystery

Draw conclusions about which details in a mystery are useful clues [Drawing Conclusions, Plot]
Character’s Motive

Draw a conclusion about characters’ possible motives for committing a crime, in order to determine which characters are suspects [Character, Drawing Conclusions]
Forensic Science Files: Handwriting Analysis

Use the Textual Analysis process to answer comprehension questions about a text []
Predicting a Mystery’s Solution

Predict the solution to a mystery based on what they know about character motivation and possible clues [Character, Plot, Predicting]
Red Herrings

Identify red herrings used to mislead the reader [Plot, Predicting]

840L

Sammy Keyes and the Hollywood Mummy

What is a Mystery?

Identify the elements of a mystery [Genre]
The Making of a Mummy

Use the Textual Analysis process to answer comprehension questions about a text []
Mysterious Plot Problems

Describe the mysteries, or plot problems that need to be solved, in a piece of detective fiction [Plot]
Character’s Motive

Draw a conclusion about characters’ possible motives for committing a crime, in order to determine which characters are suspects [Character, Drawing Conclusions]
Identifying Clues to Help Solve a Mystery

Draw conclusions about which details in a mystery are useful clues [Drawing Conclusions, Plot]
Predicting a Mystery’s Solution

Predict the solution to a mystery based on what they know about character motivation and possible clues [Character, Plot, Predicting]
Red Herrings

Identify red herrings used to mislead the reader [Plot, Predicting]

750L

Chasing Vermeer

What is a Mystery?

Identify the elements of a mystery [Genre]
Who was Vermeer?

Use the Textual Analysis process to answer comprehension questions about a text []
Mysterious Plot Problems

Describe the mysteries, or plot problems that need to be solved, in a piece of detective fiction [Plot]
Identifying Clues to Help Solve a Mystery

Draw conclusions about which details in a mystery are useful clues [Drawing Conclusions, Plot]
Character's Motive

Draw a conclusion about characters’ possible motives for committing a crime, in order to determine which characters are suspects [Character, Drawing Conclusions]
Predicting a Mystery’s Solution

Predict the solution to a mystery based on what they know about character motivation and possible clues [Character, Plot, Predicting]
Red Herrings

Identify red herrings used to mislead the reader [Plot, Predicting]

770L

Genre: Science Fiction

Compare and Contrast, Genre, Plot, Setting, Theme, Vocabulary in Context

Fountas & Pinnell

Lexile

Only You Can Save Mankind

Science Fiction

Identify scientific, futuristic, and/or out of the ordinary elements of science fiction [Genre]
Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words

Determine the meaning of unknown words in a science fiction text [Vocabulary in Context]
Interpreting a Symbol

Interpret the meaning of a symbol in work of science fiction [Theme]
The Similarities and Differences of Setting

Compare and contrast the settings in a science fiction text with their world [Compare and Contrast, Setting]
Analyzing a Plot Conflict

Explain how a plot conflict is resolved [Plot]
Thinking About Theme

Use the plot resolution to explain a theme in a science fiction novel [Plot, Theme]

600L

A Wrinkle in Time

Science Fiction

Identify scientific, futuristic, and/or out of the ordinary elements of science fiction [Genre]
Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words

Determine the meaning of unknown words in a science fiction text [Vocabulary in Context]
The Similarities and Differences of Setting

Compare and contrast the setting in a science fiction text with their world [Compare and Contrast, Setting]
Interpreting a Symbol

Interpret the meaning of a symbol in a work of science fiction [Theme]
Analyzing a Plot Conflict

Explain how a plot conflict is resolved [Plot]
Thinking About Theme

Use the plot resolution to explain a theme in a science fiction novel [Plot, Theme]

740L

Keeping the Night Watch and Chess Rumble

Genre: Verse Novels

Cause and Effect, Character, Figurative Language, Genre, Theme, Voice

Fountas & Pinnell

Lexile

Narrative Poetry

Differentiate between narrative and lyric poetry [Genre]
Poetic Word Choice

Identify and explain poetic word choice [Figurative Language]
Experience and Perspective

Explain how a past experience affects a character’s perspective [Cause and Effect, Character, Voice]
Voice

Examine a character’s voice to describe their traits and emotions [Character, Voice]
Identifying Symbols

Identify a symbol and explain what it means [Theme]

Home of the Brave

Narrative Poetry

Differentiate between narrative and lyric poetry [Genre]
Poetic Word Choice

Identify and explain poetic word choice [Figurative Language]
Experience and Perspective

Explain how a past experience affects a character’s perspective [Cause and Effect, Character]
Voice

Examine a character’s voice to describe their traits and emotions [Character, Voice]
Identifying Symbols

Identify a symbol and explain what it means [Theme]

Genre: Short Stories

Character, Compare and Contrast, Genre, Plot, Point of View, Sequence

Fountas & Pinnell

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The House on Mango Street

Short Story

Examine the depth and breadth of a short story [Genre]
What’s the Point of View?

Identify the point of view in multiple short stories, including third person limited and omniscient [Point of View]
Interpreting Perspective

Interpret how character’s perspective is influenced by his or her cultural background [Character]
Multiple Perspectives

Compare and contrast multiple perspectives in a collection of short stories [Character, Compare and Contrast]
Using Plot Elements to Retell a Story

Retell a short story’s plot using the language of the plot elements [Plot, Sequence]

870L

America Street

Short Story

Examine the depth and breadth of a short story [Genre]
What’s the Point of View?

Identify the point of view in multiple short stories, including third person limited and omniscient [Point of View]
Interpreting Perspective

Interpret how a character’s perspective is influenced by his or her cultural background [Character]
Multiple Perspectives

Compare and contrast multiple perspectives in a collection of short stories [Character, Compare and Contrast]
Using Plot Elements to Retell a Story

Retell a short story’s plot using the plot elements [Plot, Sequence]

870L

Genre: Autobiography

Author's Purpose, Classify and Categorize, Fact and Opinion, Genre, Main Idea

Fountas & Pinnell

Lexile

The Lost Garden

Autobiography

Classify different forms of first-person nonfiction: autobiography, memoirs, journals/diaries [Classify and Categorize, Genre]
What are the Main Ideas?

Identify the main ideas in an autobiography [Main Idea]
Pictures, Photographs, and Captions

Explain how a picture and/or caption support a description or event in an autobiography []
What’s the Author’s Purpose?

Identify multiple author purposes in a text [Author's Purpose]
Fact and Opinion

Identify explicit and implicit opinions in a text [Fact and Opinion]

1110L

Rosa Parks: My Story

Autobiography

Classify different forms of first-person nonfiction: autobiography, memoirs, journals/diaries [Classify and Categorize, Genre]
What are the Main Ideas?

Identify the main ideas in an autobiography [Main Idea]
Pictures Talk

Explain how a picture and/or caption support a description or event in an autobiography []
What’s the Author’s Purpose?

Identify multiple author purposes in a text [Author's Purpose]
Fact and Opinion

Identify explicit and implicit opinions in a text [Fact and Opinion]

970L