Description
In this standards-based resource for narrative and essay writing, your students will compare and contrast a text to film adaptation, analyze the faithfulness of the film adaptation, and evaluate the choices made by directors/actors. This 55 page mini-unit includes all you need to check for understanding and mastery of RL8.7 with a summative assessment and rubric.
All answer keys are also included, as well as a teacher guide breaking down the standard into learning targets and Depth of Knowledge (DOK) stages.
This resource includes both a printable and digital version that is ready for Google Classroom and other distance learning platforms.
You can use this resource:
- To give extra practice with CCSS RL8.7
- For close reading and guided reading
- For classwork, center rotations
- For assessments and test prep
How will this resource help me?
- Easily assess where students are in their understanding of this standard
- Encourage students to self-assess their own growth
- Ensure standard mastery by assessing each objective within the standard
This Resource Includes:
- Teacher Guide with standard breakdown
- Digital Version of each activity with Instructions for How to Access
- RL.7 Defined Poster
- I Can Poster
- Student Self-Assessments
- 8.RL.7 Summative Assessment
- Answer Keys
Learning Target 1
- Text Excerpt from Twilight Chapter 2
- Analysis Questions
- Design Your Own Film Setting Activity
Learning Target 2
- Text Excerpt from Twilight Chapter 9
- Analysis Questions
- Create Your Own Scene Activity
Learning Target 3
- Film Techniques Instructional Tools
- General Setting
- Soundtrack
- Camera Shots
- Lighting
- Film Technique Activity
- Twilight Excerpt from Chat 2 Shot Analysis Activity
- What If Questions
This product was created using the 8th grade RL7 standard, but most of the content could also be used with 6th or 7th grade since the standards are so similar.