Unit Topic: _Identity________________ Grade level:__8_________ Stage 1 Desired Results Content Standard/Established Goals(s): Students will be able to identify

fy and interpret figurative language. Students will be able to make inferences, draw conclusions, and use details to support their analysis. Students will explore their own identity development and that of characters in Bronx Masquerade. Understanding(s) Students will understand that: Our environment, our experiences, and the people in our lives all influence our personal development. We all inhabit multiple identities that are not always visible to others. Student objectives (outcomes): Students will know Literary elements used in poetry including figurative language, imagery, structure, and rhythm. Various influences on personal development and aspects of your identity. Essential Question(s): What influences how people develop over time? What unique qualities do we possess that make us different from others?

Students will be able to Interpret and explain figurative language use in poetry. Identify character traits and make inferences.

Stage 2 Assessment Evidence Performance Task(s): Other Evidence: Students will create poems that Figurative language quiz focus on different aspects of their Constructed response analyzing identity development, including characters from Bronx figurative language. Masquerade Students will write a letter to the Character chart with inferences character in Bronx Masquerade and supporting details that they most relate to and demonstrate an understanding of the characters qualities. Learning Activity Review literary devices used in figurative language Stage 3 Learning Plan Objectives/Goals Students will be able to identify figurative language Formative Assessment Have students give and interpret examples of figurative language

Beginning Culminatin g

Figurative language review game Create character charts for characters in Bronx

Students will be able to identify what figure of speech is being used Students will be able to make inferences and draw conclusions about characters Students will demonstrate understanding of figurative language techniques and meaning Students will identify different characteristics that influence personal identities

Students will work in groups and put answers on whiteboards Students will fill in graphic organizers in their class workbooks Discussions and work assignments Students will complete a graphic organizer

Masquerade

Read other poems to practice analyzing figurative language Complete an iceberg activity exploring aspects of identity that are readily evident and more personal