Unit 1 & Unit 2: Reading Summative Assessment
Criterion A: Short Story Analysis & Group
Discussion
Criterion A & B: Theme Constructed Response
Unit 1 & Unit 2: Free Reading Summative Assessment
Criterion A: Narrative Text Analysis & Group
Discussion
Students will know and be able to…
 R.1.a.i Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from
the text. (CCSS:RL/RI.7.1)
 R.1.a.ii Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective
summary of the text. (CCSS: RL.7.2)
 R.1.a.iii Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
(CCSS:RL.7.3)
Narrative Vocabulary to Consider
character (attributes)
setting
plot (events)
conflict (problem)
resolution
theme
Signpost Vocabulary to Consider
Again and Again
Aha Moment
Words of the Wiser
Memory Moment
Contrasts and Contradictions
Tough Questions
Guiding Questions and Sentence Frames:

What elements of narrative do you notice the
author using in the narrative text?
The narrative elements used/emphasized by the
author were _____ and ____.

How did these elements interact and/or
impact each other and/or the story?
____________ and _____________ greatly impacted
the story because ________________.
These elements impacted each other by
___________.
The __________ really affected the ___________
because ____________________.

What is the theme in the narrative text?
Explain this theme using text support.
The theme from “________” is ______________
because the text said, _____________________.
This example shows that ___________________.

As the reader, what did the author do that
you had to stop and annotate (take notice
of)?
I had to stop and annotate when I read ____________
because ________________.
I connected with __________ because ___________.

Which signposts did you recognize in the
text? Explain their importance and impact
upon the narrative elements or you, the
reader.
A signpost that I noticed was _______________; it
made me think _______________.
A signpost I recognized was ________________. It
was important because __________________.
Unit 1 & Unit 2: Free Reading Summative Assessment
Narrative Text Analysis and Group Discussion
Criterion A: Analyzing
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the
characters or plot).
An author raises the quality of narrative writing by using specific narrative techniques and
different elements of fiction to engage readers and add depth to a story. As a great reader,
you should notice the details and the connections between these elements.
During free reading time, complete the following annotations for the narrative text of your
choice. You will use these snapshots/annotations during small group book talks, one-on-one
discussions, or to show your thinking at any moment when asked by the teacher.
*Please use your Narrative Elements and Signposts Resource sheet to help you complete your
annotations.
**You have also been provided with models of annotations and group discussion notes to
refer to in order for you to best prepare for your group discussion.
Draw this chart on your own paper and complete your annotations in order to prepare for
your group discussion.
Title of Book:_______________________________________________________________
Author:____________________________________________________________________
Date of
Reading:
Text Example(s):
Annotations: Your Snapshot or Synthesis
Page #s, Chapter #, Quotes, Passages, etc.
Include references to Signposts and Narrative Elements (Write
any notes about your thinking that will help you communicate
your understanding at group.)
Include:
Name __________________________________________
Class _________
Teacher ____________
Title of Book:_______________________________________________________________
Author:____________________________________________________________________
Date of
Reading:
Text Example(s):
Annotations: Your Snapshot or Synthesis
Page #s, Chapter #, Quotes, Passages, etc.
Include references to Signposts and Narrative Elements (Write
any notes about your thinking that will help you communicate
your understanding at group.)
Include:
Date of
Reading:
Text Example(s):
Annotations: Your Snapshot or Synthesis
Page #s, Chapter #, Quotes, Passages, etc.
Include references to Signposts and Narrative Elements (Write
any notes about your thinking that will help you communicate
your understanding at group.)
Include: