Teacher____Abisi & Ruland___________________ Subject___English 9 CP________________
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Time Frame |
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS |
Content/Concepts |
Skills/Thinking Processes |
Assessment |
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September |
How does an author use
literary devices to create an effective short story? What is the purpose of the
five-paragraph essay of opinion? How can I effectively
communicate my ideas in an essay? |
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Introduction to Literary
Archetypes ·
Vocabulary ·
A variety of short stories ·
Elements of Literature ·
Five-paragraph essay of
opinion: format, co ncept, introductions, body
paragraphs, conclusions ·
Writing process ·
Peer editing process ·
Construct approach to
grammar instruction/ usage exercises |
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Recognizing literary
archetypes ·
Applying literary archetypes ·
Learning to use new words
correctly ·
Understanding elements of
plot ·
Identifying and applying
literary devices ·
Demonstrate an
understanding of writer’s craft ·
Expressing written opinion
effectively ·
Forming opinions based on
text ·
Recognizing and editing syntactical
errors in writing ·
Understanding correct
punctuation ·
Forming complex sentences |
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Class discussion ·
Written formal paragraphs
about a given topic ·
Formal and informal in
class writing ·
Quizzes ·
Reading comprehension
questions ·
Take home essays |
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October |
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How can I effectively
communicate my ideas in an essay? ·
How much do external factors affect one’s destiny? Is
attaining material success worth the inevitable sacrifices one must make? How
does an author use literary elements such as symbol, juxtaposition, and
natural imagery to develop theme? |
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Vocabulary ·
Grammar usage exercises ·
Novel study of The Pearl: structure, style,
figurative language, close reading, theme, interpretation and analysis ·
Literature based
expository essay ·
Writing process |
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Understanding and using
new vocabulary ·
Continued practice and
exploration of proper grammar ·
Understanding an author’s
use of characterization, natural imagery, symbols, and theme ·
Selecting and supporting a
topic of analysis |
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Quizzes ·
Comprehension questions ·
Paragraphs on variety of
literary elements ·
Journal assignments ·
Class and group discussion ·
Tests ·
Group presentation of a
chapter |
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November |
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How does poetry differ
from other literary genres? ·
Why do so many people become corrupted by power? ·
Why do people give up their rights and freedoms? ·
What is each individual’s role in society? ·
How does propaganda influence our lives? |
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Vocabulary ·
Grammar/usage exercises ·
Introduction to poetry ·
Poetic devices ·
Compare and contrast
writing based on poetry ·
Novel study on Animal Farm with focus on theme,
historical and modern significance of the novel |
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continued introduction and
exploration of literary terms and concepts ·
recognizing author’s
intent ·
understanding poetic
devices ·
learning to identify the
importance of poetic techniques ·
observing the similarities
and differences of poems covering similar theme ·
understanding Orwell’s
allegorical intent through exploration of characters and theme ·
demonstrating the ability
to discern techniques of propaganda |
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quizzes ·
assessment through writing ·
discussion, independent
work ·
homework assignments ·
formal paragraphs ·
Comprehension questions ·
Small group discussion ·
Individual project |
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December |
Continued work with Animal
Farm How do I use literature as
a springboard for writing about other issues? |
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Vocabulary ·
Animal Farm study continued ·
Grammar/usage exercises ·
Essay connected to theme
in Animal Farm |
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Understanding the
significance of point of view and other devices in a text ·
Applying proper
punctuation and grammar ·
Demonstrate an
understanding of a character’s role to a central theme |
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In class essay ·
Reading comprehension
questions ·
Group and individual close
reading exercises ·
Take home essay |
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January |
How is nonfiction
different than fiction? |
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Vocabulary ·
Grammar/usage exercises ·
Variety of nonfiction
literature ·
Elements of nonfiction
literature |
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Understanding and using
new vocabulary ·
Continued practice and
exploration of proper grammar ·
Demonstrating an awareness
of writer’s purpose ·
Gaining an understanding
of stylistic devices in nonfiction ·
Recognizing a writer’s
tone |
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Quiz ·
Test ·
Class discussion ·
Close reading |
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February |
How is characterization,
plot, etc. developed differently in drama? How much does fate play a
role in our lives? |
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Vocabulary ·
Grammar/usage exercises ·
Play study: Romeo and Juliet ·
Elements of drama ·
Study of Elizabethan ·
Dramatic performance of a
play |
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Understanding and using
new vocabulary ·
Continued practice and
exploration of proper grammar ·
Understanding elements of
drama ·
Researching life in
Elizabethan ·
Performing a class
directed scene |
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Quiz ·
Class discussion ·
Group newspaper project ·
Performance |
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March |
Continued work with Romeo
and Juliet Which themes explored in
Romeo and Juliet are pertinent today? |
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Vocabulary ·
Grammar/usage exercises ·
Romeo and Juliet continued ·
Modern interpretation of Romeo and Juliet group performances ·
Literary analysis essay
about an aspect of Romeo and Juliet |
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Understanding and using
new vocabulary ·
Continued practice and
exploration of proper grammar ·
Effectively read the play
aloud in class ·
Creating a character
sketch to demonstrate a character’s role in the drama ·
Become more aware of the
use of imagery and figurative language ·
Demonstrate the
universality of Shakespeare’s themes |
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Quizzes ·
Tests ·
In class essay ·
Take home essay ·
Group performance ·
Group project |
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April |
How do I analyze poetry? How do I write an
effective poem that conveys my feelings? How do I write a poetry
explication essay? |
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Vocabulary ·
Grammar/usage exercises ·
In-depth poetry unit ·
Creative writing of poetry ·
Poetry explication essay ·
Student collection of
poems with similar themes |
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Understanding and using
new vocabulary ·
Continued practice and
exploration of proper grammar ·
Reading, writing,
discussing, interpreting, and analyzing poems ·
Application of poetic
terms ·
Explicating the author’s
use of poetic device to illuminate theme ·
Writing and searching for
similarly themed poems |
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Quizzes ·
Test ·
Discussion questions ·
Individual collection of
original poems ·
Imagery project · |