Coming-of-Age+Novels

=Unit Overview= In this unit students will read coming-of-age novels to examine the genre and develop their literary analytical skills. This unit focuses on character development and theme but also introduces and/or reviews other literary devices.

=Key Terms= - This handout contains the vocabulary necessary to describe and discuss coming-of-age stories as well as etymologies for those terms.



All students will study these terms. In addition, book groups will pull words from their novels to study.

=Culminating Assessment: Literary Analysis Exam= - The exam will be given on __Tuesday, October 27__.

=Culminating Assessment: Theme Essay= Essay due at the end of class on __Thursday, October 22__. - These handouts provide an overview of the essay assignment and a suggested outline. - This is the rubric that I will use to evaluate your essay. You should use it as you work to evaluate yourself. - Use this graphic organizer to plan the evidence you will use in the body of your essay.

=Preparation for the Culminating Assessment= In preparation for the culminating assessment, students will complete the following assignments. - Individually, students will use this notesheet to gather their thoughts about the coming-of-age novel they have read. - In pairs or triads, students will compare their notes and construct a multimodal response to the novel. This handout explains how this formative assessment will be evaluated. **The assignment must be completed by Wednesday, October 14.**

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