Week 1: Analyzing Themes with "A Sound of Thunder"

Day 1: Introduction and Reading

Day 2: Supporting Themes

(RL 8.2) by Citing Textual Evidence (RL.8.1)
Continue the story and yesterday's discussion (10 minutes)
Character & Themes (p.5,6,7)
Final Analysis (p.8,9,10)

Day 3: Introduction to Argumentative Writing

Continue Argumentative writing (8.1 a-c)

Day 4: Peer Review

Speaking and Listening (SL.8.1 a-b)

Day 5: Grammar and Review

Continue basic grammar concepts (L.8.1, L.8.2)

Extension Activities & Resources

Update as unit is created
Teacher's Guide