Pentucket Regional High School

Teacher: Mary Datro Subject: English Honors 2

Time Frame	Content/Concepts	Skills/Thinking Processes	Assessment	Essential Questions
September	Vocabulary Writing Process Review Essay of Opinion Nonfiction literature elements Types of nonfiction literature Nonfiction literature analysis steps Nonfiction Portfolio	Master lists of unfamiliar words, their synonyms, antonyms and part of speech, and how to use these words correctly in context Improve the writing of the essay of opinion Gain knowledge of nonfiction literature and its elements Identify style and purpose of different types of nonfiction Identify connection between essay writing and author Critically analyze nonfiction essays through discussion and writing	Vocabulary exercises and quizzes In-class essay of opinion Reading comprehen- sion quizzes Tests/quizzes on mastery of nonfiction terminology Class discussion of reading assignments Application of terminology to essays through written analysis of nonfiction Self-evaluation of portfolio progress Peer evaluation of portfolio progress Analytical essays	What is the correct structure used in writing the essay of opinion? What are the defining characteristics of the essay of nonfiction? What are the defining characteristics of each type of writing: expository, persuasive, narrative, and descriptive?
October	Vocabulary Nonfiction Nonfiction portfolios	Read nonfiction critically Analyze nonfiction for its style, content and theme Compare and contrast types of nonfiction through the written word Compare and contrast authors Setting goals for completion and presentation of nonfiction portfolios Completing goals for timely presentation of nonfiction portfolios through proper time management	Vocabulary quizzes and workbook completions Essays that analyze, compare and contrast nonfiction chosen for portfolios Completion of weekly lesson plans Self evaluation of portfolio progress Peer evaluation of essay writing and portfolio progress Personal essay Publishing and presentation of nonfiction portfolios	How do different types of nonfiction compare and contrast? What can we learn about the author by reading nonfiction? What is the value of nonfiction as a genre of literature?
November	Vocabulary MCAS nonfiction expectations Short stories	Continue mastery of new vocabulary words Understanding of MCAS nonfiction section, both multiple choice and short composition writing Master short story terms Recognize major elements of the short story Analyze major elements of the short story	Vocabulary quizzes MCAS practice tests Reading comprehen-sion quizzes Literary elements quizzes Analytical essays	What are the elements of a short story? How do character, plot and setting work together to create the theme? How does the point of view influence the development of character, conflict and theme?
December	Vocabulary Short Stories MCAS short story activities	Continuation of acquisition of vocabulary words Understand the relationship between character, setting, plot and the development of theme Recognize and identify literary techniques used in developing a short story Analyze use of literary techniques, such as satire, in the short story Critique a short story of choice through a written analysis and a visual presentation	Vocabulary exercises and quizzes Short story discussion Reading comprehen- sion quizzes Analytical essays Comparison/contrast essay Critique of chosen short story Visual presentation of short story themes MCAS short story activities for both multiple choice and composition section	How do the literary elements of satire, irony, and figurative language affect the development of character, setting, plot and theme? How do the themes of short stories parallel life and people? What characteristics of nonfiction distinguish it from fiction?
January	Vocabulary Elements of the novel Study of literary techniques of novel such as allusions Background of novel Author information A Separate Peace Public speaking/ presenting	Be able to identify elements of fiction relevant to novel Become familiar with author’s background and philosophy Recognize importance of literary techniques in development of style and theme Recognize importance of the historical background of the novel Continue mastery of new vocabulary words	Vocabulary quizzes and workbook exercises Chapter reading comprehension quizzes Class discussions based on character, characterization, plot development, and setting Written analysis of quotes and allusions or other stylistic techniques Oral presentation of a chapter to class Self-evaluation of presentation Peer evaluation of oral presentation	Why is it necessary to learn and understand a novel’s author’s philosophy and background? What are the elements of a novel? What is the historical background of the novel?
February	Vocabulary A Separate Peace Author information Historical background of novel Citing oral histories Public speaking/ presenting	Continue mastery of vocabulary Analyze the use of author’s style and philosophy as it continues to develop theme and characteri-zation Connect the theme and Knowles’ philosophy to a public presentation such as Memorial Day Service Document oral histories of people who reflect time period of the novel Acquire skills necessary to plan and present a public event Acquire skills necessary to gather and record oral histories including legalities and correct citation of sources	Vocabulary quizzes and workbook Chapter quizzes Test on novel Analytical essay on novel Completed plan of Memorial Day service Presentation of oral histories	What literary techniques does the author use? How does the use of figures of speech enhance the understanding of the novel? How does the theme of the novel pertain to our understanding of human nature?
March	Vocabulary MCAS Long Composi-tion preparation Poetry Poetry elements Poetry analysis steps	Continuation of mastery of new vocabulary words Understanding how to ‘dissect’ the MCAS prompt Successful response to past MCAS prompts through 1/2 essays Mastering steps in analyzing poetry Defining, identifying, understanding literary techniques used in poetry	Vocabulary quizzes and workbook Quizzes and tests on literary terms for poetry Worksheets for analyzing poetry Class discussions of poems Short response compositions for selected poems Written analysis of poetry	What are the characteristics of a good MCAS response to the essay? What is the breakdown of the hook and the prompt of the essay question so as to ensure understanding of question asked? How does the genre of poetry differ from prose?
April	Vocabulary Poetry terms Poetry Sample explications of poems How to read a poem MCAS poetry preparation	Correct reading of a poem for understanding Oral explication of a poem Written explication of a poem Comparison/contrast of types of poetry Prepare for poetry multiple choice and short answer written assignments on MCAS	Vocabulary quizzes and workbook exercises Oral reading of poetry Explication worksheets/outlines Explication essay Comparison/contrast essay MCAS poetry activities	What are the important steps to follow in correctly reading a poem? What are the steps in writing an explication of a poem? How can an explication of a poem enhance the understanding of the poem’s insight? How does analyzing imagery, figurative language, and musical devices aid in our understanding of the poet’s insight into life? What place does poetry have in our everyday lives?
May	Vocabulary History of Caesar Shakespeare and his theater The Tragedy of Julius Caesar The elements of drama Shakespeare’s philosophy Speeches by King and Kennedy	Continuation of mastery of vocabulary skills Gain knowledge of Shakespeare, his history, his theater Gain knowledge of the real Julius Caesar and the historical time period through film and museum artifacts Read the play Julius Caesar Apply the literary terms of drama to Shakespeare’s play Recognition of the power of speech	Vocabulary quizzes and tests plus workbook assignments Quizzes/tests on literary terms for study of Shakespearean drama Oral and visual presentations of select items from Caesar’s time Quizzes on select scenes and acts Response sheet to museum visit Outline of film on Caesar Oral reading of assigned parts Paraphrasing of select dialogues, monologues, soliloquies Written analysis of King or Kennedy speech Written analysis of why Marc Antony won (Includes references from both speeches)	What are the defining elements of a Shakespearean tragedy? What are the thematic concerns of Shakespeare’s drama Caesar? What are the defining characteristics of a powerful speaker/speech? What literary techniques create an effective speech? Where and how does the historical Caesar converge and diverge from the Shakespearean Caesar?
June	Vocabulary Julius Caesar	Completion of mastery of tenth grade vocabulary book Gain knowledge of Caesar the man vs. Caesar the star of play Critique a play, especially Acts 4 and 5	Final test on vocabulary Final test on reading of Caesar Paper comparing Shakespeare’s Caesar to history’s Caesar	Who best fits the criteria of a tragic hero: Brutus or Caesar? What truths about power and leadership do ancient Rome, Shakespeare’s England, and the contemporary United States share?