Anchor text: Memoir from a Long Way Home; writing skills: clear thesis statements and relevant evidence; novel options: Around the World in 80 Days; The House of Dies Drear; Maniac Magee or other novel(s) that explore theme; SOL test prep: test-taking strategies

Analyze text for concept vocabulary and vocabulary in context; annotation for author's use of POV, imagery/description, and tone; apply and evaluate to practice development and expression of claims/opinions