Unit 6: Fate
Big Ideas:
- Fate
- Love
- Sacrifice
- Identity
- Family
- Violence
- The Individual Versus Society
Essential Questions:
- What are the components of tragedy and how are they used in "Romeo and Juliet"?
- How does age shape our perspective of love?
- In what ways do our decisions affect our lives long-term?
- How do relationships shape values, actions, and lives?
- How do the responsibilities and actions demanded by social institutions conflict with those demanded by the private desires of the individual?
- Does fate control people's lives?
Skills:
CCSS Reading Literature Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.7
I can analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums.
I can identify what is emphasized or absent in each treatment of a subject or key scene.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.9
I can analyze how an author draws on source material in a specific work.
I can analyze how an author transforms source material in a specific work.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.10
I can read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, and with scaffolding as needed at the higher end range.
CCSS Writing Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9
I can draw evidence from literary informational text to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.9A – Apply grades 9-10 Reading Standards to literature.
CCSS Speaking and Listening Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1
I can come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study.
I can explicitly draw on my preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue.
I can contribute to a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1A
I can be prepared for discussion, having read and researched material under study.
I can draw on my preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.1B
I can work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.6
I can adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks.
I can demonstrate command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
CCSS Language Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.1A
I can use parallel structure.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.2A
I can use a semicolon to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.2B
I can use a colon to introduce a list or quotation.
