Lesson Objective

Students will be able to identify and describe characters and setting details as well as articulate events that are central to the story’s plot.

Where and when does this scene take place, and how does the setting impact the characters' actions and dialogue?
Who are the two main characters in this scene, and what are their primary desires and obstacles?
What specific events or actions occur in this scene that move the story forward?

RL.9-10.1
RL.9-10.4
RL.9-10.10
L.9-10.4.A
L.9-10.4.C
L.9-10.4.D

In the context of the SAT, "SAT Connect" refers to the skills tested in the Writing and Language section that focus on how sentences and clauses are linked together, emphasizing proper punctuation and grammatical structure to ensure clear and logical flow within a passage.

DOK 1-3

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