Teacher LYNCH Subject English 10 CP
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Time Frame |
Essential Questions |
Content/ Concepts |
Skills/Thinking Processes |
Assessment |
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September |
- What is the importance
of expanding one’s vocabulary? -What is the function and
purpose of each type of nonfiction literature? -How do stylistic devices
help to achieve the author’s purpose? -Why is appropriate grammar
and punctuation essential to effective written communication? |
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Vocabulary ·
Writing Process ·
Friendly Letter ·
Teacher/ student communication ·
Writing process · Grammar/ usage ·
Descriptive Essay ·
Nonfiction literature ·
Cooperative learning |
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Master lists of unfamiliar
words and how to use them in context. ·
Become familiar with the
writing process. ·
Become familiar with the
content, format, and tone of a friendly letter. ·
Identify important aspects
of communication with the teacher and proper means of doing so. ·
Gain knowledge of
nonfiction literature elements. ·
Be able to identify types
of nonfiction literature and their attributes. ·
Learn to use nonfiction
analysis steps. ·
Be able to work together
with other students to improve writing skills and deepen knowledge of the
literature. ·
. Become familiarized with
definitions of and elements of grammar and usage and how to use them in own
writing. |
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Vocabulary exercises and
quizzes ·
Letter to Teacher ·
Essay Revisions ·
Nonfiction ·
-quizzes: multiple choice,
short answer ·
-discussions ·
-discussion questions ·
-“Five questions to
consider” worksheet ·
Group presentation of
discussion question answers ·
Descriptive essay/ memoir
based on photograph ·
Grammar/usage exercises
and quiz |
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October |
-How can I effectively persuade
an audience to espouse my point of view? - |
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Vocabulary ·
Critical Thinking ·
Nonfiction: biographies,
autobiographies |
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Master lists of unfamiliar
words and how to use them in context. ·
Research and discuss a
topic then argue a position. ·
Study Essay of Opinion:
format, introductions, transitions, conclusions, internal citation, works
cited page; practice peer editing; make essay revisions. ·
Become aware of
characteristics of biographies and autobiographies. |
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Vocabulary exercises and
quizzes ·
Death penalty debate ·
Death penalty essay of
opinion ·
Essay revisions ·
Autobiography/ biography: -discussions -discussion
questions -quizzes:
multiple choice, short essay -test, essay |
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November |
-What is the purpose of poetry? -Why is writing a personal
letter an important skill to possess? |
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Vocabulary ·
Self-evaluation ·
Friendly letter format ·
Parent/ student communication ·
MCAS nonfiction ·
Poetry and poetry elements ·
Poetry analysis steps |
·
Master lists of unfamiliar
words and how to use them in context. ·
Identify strengths and
weaknesses in own work ethic and skills and acknowledge what needs to change. ·
Use friendly letters for
communication with parents. ·
Learn poetry terms, notes
to make while reading poetry, and poetry analysis steps. ·
Deepen knowledge of
literary elements used in poetry. |
·
Vocabulary exercises and
quizzes ·
Reflective letter to
parents ·
MCAS nonfiction exercises
and test ·
Poetry discussion and
discussion questions, quizzes ·
Poetry outline sheets |
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December |
-
How does one analyze poetry? |
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Vocabulary ·
MCAS poetry preparation ·
Poetry explication · Literary elements in fiction |
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Master lists of unfamiliar
words and how to use them in context. ·
Learn poetry terms, notes
to make while reading poetry, and poetry analysis steps. ·
Examine a poem, thoroughly
addressing literary elements and meaning. |
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Vocabulary exercises and
quizzes ·
Poetry discussion and discussion questions, quizzes, test; poetry outline
sheets |
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January |
-What are the differences
between inferential and literal reading? |
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Vocabulary ·
Poetry |
·
Master lists of unfamiliar words and how to
use them in context. ·
Prepare for poetry
multiple choice and short essay portions of MCAS exam. |
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Vocabulary exercises and
quizzes ·
MCAS poetry activities and
test ·
Poetry explication sheet
on assigned poem |
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February |
-How do authors use
literary devices to promote themes? - How does To Kill A
Mockingbird reveal the values of a society? - What is the impact of
societal values on individuals? - What are the components
of effective teaching/ presenting? |
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Elements of novels ·
Novel: To Kill a Mockingbird and novel analysis
steps ·
Public speaking/ presenting |
· Become familiar with and be able to identify elements of fiction relevant to novels. ·
Become familiar with To Kill A Mockingbird, being able to
identify and discuss events, themes, characterization, plot structure,
symbolism, and word choice. ·
Exercise skills of
planning and public speaking |
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Discussions, quiz, and
application of novel elements to To Kill A Mockingbird ·
To Kill A Mockingbird discussions
and discussion questions, chapter quizzes, examination of quotations, essays. ·
To Kill A Mockingbird chapter
presentations |
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March |
- How do To Kill A Mockingbird’s
themes and characters relate to or influence the reader’s life? |
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Novel: To Kill a Mockingbird ·
Public speaking/ presenting ·
Novel essay |
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Become familiar with To Kill A Mockingbird, being able to
identify and discuss events, themes, characterization, plot structure,
symbolism, and word choice. ·
Exercise skills of
planning and public speaking. ·
Write an essay, using
specific details from the novel, to address a given prompt about To Kill a Mockingbird. |
·
To Kill A Mockingbird discussions
and discussion questions, chapter quizzes, examination of quotations, essays. ·
To Kill A Mockingbird chapter
presentations ·
To Kill a Mockingbird essay |
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April |
- How does one write a
cohesive and well-supported essay about a literary work? -How does one read effectively
to comprehend the author’s intent? -What
is the best way to prepare for and take a standardized test that focuses on
literature and writing? |
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Vocabulary · MCAS Long Composition preparation ·
Visual literacy · Become familiar with multiple choice and short essay portions of MCAS exam. ·
Short stories |
· Master lists of unfamiliar words and how to use them in context. ·
Become aware of the format
of the MCAS Long Composition Test, prompts used in previous years, and how to
plan for and write the essay. ·
Prepare for multiple
choice and short essay portions of MCAS exam. ·
View a film and identify
the techniques used in filmmaking, their effectiveness, and the similarities
and differences to the novel. ·
Learn short story terms,
notes to make while reading short stories, and short story analysis steps. |
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Vocabulary exercises and
quizzes · MCAS prompt sample outlines as a class and individually. ·
Introductory and
concluding paragraphs for an MCAS prompt essay. ·
Movie: To Kill a Mockingbird; reflective paragraph
on movie ·
Short stories: -discussion -discussion
questions ·
-quizzes: short answer and
multiple choice ·
Literary element essay |
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May |
-What elements of the
short story are key to the well-written short story? - What connections can I
make between my own life and the lives of the characters in the short story? -What
is the influence of Shakespeare’s life and times on the play Julius Caesar? -What
are the components that make a play effective? |
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Vocabulary ·
Short stories ·
Shakespeare and his
theater, Julius Caesar (the man) ·
Drama: Julius
Caesar, drama elements, drama analysis |
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Master lists of unfamiliar
words and how to use them in context. ·
Deepen knowledge of
literary elements used in fiction. ·
Gain knowledge of Shakespeare, his history and his theater ·
Learn of Julius Caesar’s
history, read the play Julius Caesar,
master terminology associated with drama and Shakespeare’s plays. |
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Vocabulary exercises and
quizzes ·
Short story discussion and
discussion questions, quizzes, tests, essay ·
Shakespeare discussion and
test ·
Julius Caesar discussion and discussion
questions, quizzes, test; act/scene outline sheets |
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June |
- Who best fits the definition
of a tragic hero: Brutus, Cassius, or Caesar? |
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Drama: Julius Caesar ·
Writing skills |
·
Read the play Julius Caesar, master terminology
associated with drama and Shakespeare’s plays. ·
Illustrate improved skills
of writing an essay appropriate in content, organization, and grammar and
usage. |
·
Julius Caesar discussion and discussion
questions, quizzes, test; act/scene outline sheets ·
Julius Caesar essay |