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Comprehension & Application

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The student’s work demonstrates an ability to read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of 8th grade text complexity band independently and proficiently

 

Standard referenced:

RI.8.10: By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grads 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

 

Understanding

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The student goes back and forth and provides examples between the informational texts and the novel, however there appears to be a more “one sided” analysis of the novel.

 

Standard referenced:

W.8.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

 

1. CCSS Alignment

The student shows proficiency in drawing evidence from both literary and informational texts to support the analysis. The student uses the information from all sources to draw a conclusion about the universal refugee experience: “All refugees go through the same things at one point in their lives. They all face the same challenges, challenges fleeing their homes, finding a new home in their new and different country.  In the book Inside Out and Back Again the title explains a lot about how refugees life feel like they are turning inside out and eventually come back around.”

 

Standard referenced:

W.8.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.