Unit 4 Finding the Evidence
Unit 4 Finding the Evidence

Essential Questions:
In a work of fiction, how does the setting shape the characters?
How is evidence used to support a conclusion?

Students will read a realistic fiction text, Blackwater, by Eve Bunting. As part of the novel's resolution, students will conduct a mock trial of the story's main character.

Common Core State Standards
Students will:



RL.7.3. Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).