Students will focus on the characters in stories; choose precise words and reasoning to describe characters and how their actions contribute to the story.
Students will learn the difference between the genres, then work collaboratively to identify genres and subgenres. Lessons within the unit have a powerpoint introduction, group work, as well as homework.
Students will learn how point of view can change and in what way point of view can be used in text to influence events.
Students will learn the difference between theme and main idea; when to use them and with which genre. Students will be able to determine the central message by refering to the text as a basis for the answers. By understanding themes, students will be able to compare and contrast themes within and between stories.