Teacher: Jodi Day Year: 2008-2009 Course: H 9th Lit/Cmp
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SIP Lesson 1 Essential Questions
Content Skills Assessments Lessons
Enduring Understandings
Standards
SIP Lesson
Vocabulary and decoding skills with common SAT verbal terms
Vocabulary words: amorphous, ephemeral, enervate, besiege, altruism, factious, carrion,
Apply the correct usage of vocabulary words in context
Predict and formulate correct usage of vocabulary terms
Vocabulary Pre-Test & Workbook8/31/2008
Vocabulary Quiz8/31/2008
rectify, ignoble
Summer Reading - Essential Questions Lord of the Flies To Kill a Mockingbird
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What themes are found in
Lord of the FliesTo Kill a
Communicate understandi
Lord of the Flies presentations
9.LSV.1.d ~ Actively solicits
Lord of the Flies?
What themes are found in To Kill a Mockingbird?
What character traits are found in the characters of Lord of the Flies?
What character traits are found in the characters of To Kill a Mockingbird?
MockingbirdAdditional readings to provide context for both novels
Vocabulary in context.
ng of character.
Communicate understanding of theme
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Lord of the Flies test8/31/2008
To Kill a Mockingbird Blog8/31/2008
another person's comments or opinions. 9.LSV.1.j ~ Divides labor to achieve the overall group goal efficiently. 9.LSV.2.k ~ Delivers oral responses to literature that incorporate the same elements found in written literary analysis. 9.RC.2.a ~ Identifies messages and themes from books in all subject areas. 9.RC.2.e ~ Examines the author's purpose in writing. 9.RC.4.a ~ Explores life experiences related to subject area content. 9.RC.4.b ~ Discusses in both writing and speaking how certain words and concepts relate to multiple
subjects. 9.RL.1.a ~ Locates and analyzes such elements in fiction as language, character development, setting and mood, point of view, foreshadowing, and irony. 9.RL.1.b ~ Identifies and analyzes patterns of imagery or symbolism. 9.RL.1.c ~ Relates identified elements in fiction to theme or underlying meaning. 9.RL.1.j ~ Analyzes the characters, structures, and themes of dramatic literature. 9.RL.3.a ~ Relates a literary work to non-literary documents and/or other texts from its literary period. 9.RL.4.a ~ Demonstrate
s understanding of significant themes in specific literary works.
SIP #2 - Essential Questions This is the re
Content Skills Assessments
Lessons Enduring Understandings
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quired unit for SIP. 2008-2009 What do you know about Lord of the Flies?
What are the major differences between the characters Jack and Ralph?
What is the basic plot of this
summer reading text Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Identify and discuss similarities and difference between characters in the novel.Doing this will lead to discussion of protagonist and antagonist, static and dynamic, and round and flat characters.
Venn Diagram
Summary of plot
Nonlinguistic
novel?
Summarize the main events in the novel. This will lead to discussion of plot structure, conflict, and resolution.
Create a map of the island (nonlinguistic representation). This activity gives the tactile/kinesthetic learner an opportunity to demonstrate his or her understanding of the novel.
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Nonfiction Essential Questions
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What are “The New locate and Media Center 9.LSV.1.b ~
the elements of nonfiction?
What sorts of works are nonfiction?
How has nonfiction contributed to literature as a whole?
What is the writing process?
How does one peer edit?
What is MLA format?
Frontier” by JFK pages 645-646
“White House Diary” by Lady Bird Johnson
“Go Deep to the Sewer” by Bill Cosby pages 368-372 “
”Rosa Parks: My Story” by Rosa Parks and Jim Haskins pages 168-169
"Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King Jr., outside source
"I Have A Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr, pages 164-166
Vocabulary in context.
analyze a variety of literary techniques associated with the nonfiction genre
Analyze and discuss nonfiction
Apply literary terms to nonfiction
Draft a paper based on given topic.
Peer edit classmates' papers.
Revise paper.
Produce a final paper in MLA format.
Quiz9/30/2008
Group Presentations9/30/2008
Journals9/30/2008
Comics9/30/2008
Questions9/30/2008
Nonfiction test9/30/2008
"Where I Stand" Essay9/30/2008
Asks relevant questions. 9.LSV.1.c ~ Responds to questions with appropriate information. 9.LSV.1.d ~ Actively solicits another person's comments or opinions. 9.LSV.1.e ~ Offers own opinion forcefully without domineering. 9.LSV.1.j ~ Divides labor to achieve the overall group goal efficiently. 9.LSV.2.b ~ Analyzes the types of arguments used by the speaker, including argument by authority, emotion, and logic. 9.LSV.2.c ~ Formulates judgments about ideas under discussion and supports those judgments with
convincing evidence. 9.LSV.2.i ~ Delivers narrative, expository, or persuasive presentations that incorporate the same elements found in that mode or genre of writing. 9.RC.2.b ~ Responds to a variety of texts in multiple modes of discourse. 9.RC.2.c ~ Relates messages and themes from one subject area to those in another area. 9.RC.2.e ~ Examines the author's purpose in writing. 9.RC.4.c ~ Determines strategies for finding content and contextual meaning for unfamiliar words or concept. 9.RL.1.d ~ Analyzes and
applies knowledge of the characteristics of memoir, biography, and/or autobiography. 9.RL.1.e ~ Analyzes and explains the purpose, structure, and elements of nonfiction works, including memoir, biography, and autobiography. 9.RL.1.f ~ Analyzes and evaluates the effects of language, structure, point of view, and selection of details in memoir, biography, and/or autobiography. 9.W.3.f ~ Designs and publishes documents, using aids such as advanced publishing software and graphic programs. 9.W.4.a ~ Plans and drafts
independently and resourcefully. 9.W.4.b ~ Revises writing to improve the logic and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective. 9.W.4.d ~ Revises writing to sharpen the precision of word choice and achieve desired tone. 9.W.4.e ~ Edits writing to improve word choice, grammar, punctuation, etc.
SIP 1 Essential Ques
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tions How can we improve our vocabulary?
How can we use context clues?
Units 2 and 3 of SAT Vocabulary book
Using words correctilyUsing words in contextInterpreting meaning in contextKnowing meaning of wordsRecognizing synonyms and antonymsUnderstanding prefixes, suffixes, and roots
We will do units, and review them together.
SIP #2 Essential Questions
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How do rhetorical strageties apply to nonfiction?
"I Have a Dream""The New Frontier"ethos, logos, pathos
Identify and use the rhetorical strategies
Skits, class discussion
Notes, reading, discussion, group works
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Short Stories Essential Questions
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Lessons
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What are the parts of the Writing Process?What are the literary terms that define literature?How does an author use characterization to reveal elements of a character in a short story?What parts of yourself can you discover through writing and
Literary termsEdgar Allan Poe video"The Most Dangerous Game""The Cask of Amontillado""The Scarlet Ibis""The Necklace""The Gift of the Magi"
Execute the writing process and express oral communication skills.
Analyze literature through application of literary terms as the basis for analysis. Identify main charactrs and their impact on the story and
Short Story Discussions
Short Story Notes
Short story quizzes
Short Story Presentations
Short Story Questions
9.LSV.1.b ~ Asks relevant questions. 9.LSV.1.c ~ Responds to questions with appropriate information. 9.LSV.1.d ~ Actively solicits another person's comments or opinions.
literature?What are the major gen genres of literature?What is a short story?How do library and technology skills work together?
"An Ordinary Day With Peanuts""Checkouts""The Monkey's Paw""Gift of the Magi""The Tell Tale Heart""Secret Life of Walter Mitty""Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.Literature Vocabulary
Vocabulary in context.
one's life. .
Develop and implement vocabulary skills.
Introduce library references and orient students to the technology the school has to offer.
MLA stlye
Short Story Test
9.LSV.1.e ~ Offers own opinion forcefully without domineering. 9.LSV.1.f ~ Volunteers contributions and responds when directly solicited by teacher or discussion leader. 9.LSV.1.g ~ Gives reasons in support of opinions expressed. 9.LSV.1.i ~ Employs group decision-making techniques such as brainstorming or a problem-solving sequence. 9.LSV.1.j ~ Divides labor to achieve the overall group goal efficiently. 9.LSV.2.a ~ Assesses the ways language and delivery affect the mood and tone of the oral communicati
on and impact the audience. 9.LSV.2.b ~ Analyzes the types of arguments used by the speaker, including argument by authority, emotion, and logic. 9.LSV.2.h ~ Identifies differences between the voice, tone, and diction used in media presentations and informal speech. 9.LSV.2.i ~ Delivers narrative, expository, or persuasive presentations that incorporate the same elements found in that mode or genre of writing. 9.RC.2.a ~ Identifies messages and themes from books in all subject areas. 9.RC.2.b ~ Responds to
a variety of texts in multiple modes of discourse. 9.RC.3.b ~ Uses content vocabulary in writing and speaking. 9.RL.1.a ~ Locates and analyzes such elements in fiction as language, character development, setting and mood, point of view, foreshadowing, and irony. 9.RL.1.b ~ Identifies and analyzes patterns of imagery or symbolism. 9.RL.1.c ~ Relates identified elements in fiction to theme or underlying meaning. 9.RL.1.d ~ Analyzes and applies knowledge of the characteristics of memoir, biography, and/or autobiography.
9.RL.1.j ~ Analyzes the characters, structures, and themes of dramatic literature.
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Grammar and Book Club Essential Questions
Content Skills Assessments Lessons
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How can we properly identify and use nouns?
How can we properly identify and use pronouns?
How can we properly identify and use antecedents?
How can we learn from reading popular fiction?
How can discussing our reading enhance our understanding?
How can we
Grammar Textbook
Grammar Workbook
Choice of the following novels:Secret Life of BeesThe Chocolate WarHouse of the ScorpionCold Sassy TreeBoy's Life
Vocabulary in context.
Use nouns, pronouns, antecedents, direct and indirect objects correctly.
Discuss fiction parallel reading.
Lead a group discussion.
Grammar Exercises
Grammar Test
Group Discussion Questions Book Club
Group Discussion Book Club11/30/2008
Group Presentations Book Club11/30/2008
9.C.1.a ~ Demonstrates an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, diction, and syntax. 9.C.1.c ~ Demonstrates an understanding of sentence construction and proper English usage. 9.C.2.a ~ Produces writing that conforms to appropriate manuscript
correctly identify and use direct and indirect objects?
requirements. 9.LSV.1.b ~ Asks relevant questions. 9.LSV.1.c ~ Responds to questions with appropriate information. 9.LSV.1.d ~ Actively solicits another person's comments or opinions. 9.LSV.1.e ~ Offers own opinion forcefully without domineering. 9.LSV.1.f ~ Volunteers contributions and responds when directly solicited by teacher or discussion leader. 9.LSV.1.g ~ Gives reasons in support of opinions expressed. 9.LSV.1.i ~ Employs group decision-making techniques such as brainstorming
or a problem-solving sequence. 9.LSV.1.j ~ Divides labor to achieve the overall group goal efficiently. 9.RC.2.a ~ Identifies messages and themes from books in all subject areas. 9.RC.2.b ~ Responds to a variety of texts in multiple modes of discourse. 9.RC.2.e ~ Examines the author's purpose in writing. 9.RC.4.a ~ Explores life experiences related to subject area content. 9.RL.1.a ~ Locates and analyzes such elements in fiction as language, character development, setting and mood, point of view, foreshadowing, and irony.
9.RL.1.b ~ Identifies and analyzes patterns of imagery or symbolism. 9.RL.1.c ~ Relates identified elements in fiction to theme or underlying meaning. 9.RL.2.a ~ Applies knowledge of the concept that the theme or meaning of a selection represents a universal view or comment on life or society and provides support from the text of the identified theme. 9.RL.2.b ~ Evaluates how an author's choice of words advances the theme or purpose of a work.
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Romeo and Juliet/Shakespeare Essential
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Questions How does an understanding of Shakespeare's life and times enhance our understanding of Romeo and Juliet?
What universal themes are found in Romeo and Juliet?
How is a play different than other genres of literature?
Romeo and Juliet (in textbook)
Shakespeare in the Classroom (video)
A&E Biography Shakespeare (video)
Vocabulary in context
Apply literary terms to Romeo and Juliet.
Identify key themes.
Apply vocabulary in context.
Express an understanding of text through writing.
Act Questions
Presentations
Test
Journals
Group Discussions
Final Exam
9.RC.2.a ~ Identifies messages and themes from books in all subject areas. 9.RC.2.e ~ Examines the author's purpose in writing. 9.RC.3.a ~ Demonstrates an understanding of contextual vocabulary in various subjects. 9.RL.1.b ~ Identifies and analyzes patterns of imagery or symbolism. 9.RL.1.c ~ Relates identified elements in fiction to theme or underlying meaning. 9.RL.1.i ~ Identifies and analyzes types of dramatic literature. 9.RL.1.j ~
Analyzes the characters, structures, and themes of dramatic literature. 9.RL.1.k ~ Identifies and analyzes dramatic elements. 9.RL.1.l ~ Identifies and analyzes how dramatic elements support and enhance interpretation of dramatic literature. 9.RL.2.b ~ Evaluates how an author's choice of words advances the theme or purpose of a work. 9.RL.2.c ~ Applies knowledge of the concept that a text can contain more than one theme. 9.RL.3.a ~ Relates a literary work to non-literary
documents and/or other texts from its literary period. 9.RL.4.a ~ Demonstrates understanding of significant themes in specific literary works.
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Poetry Essential Questions
Content Skills Assessments Lessons
Enduring Understandings
Standards
What are the characteristics of poetry?
How can we apply literary terms to
“Dream Deferred” Langston Hughes 904“Dreams” Langston Hughes 905“Fifteen” William
Writing poems using poetic literary devices.
Correctly identifyin
Poem Questions
Journals
MLK Poetry
9.RL.1.g ~ Identifies and responds to the aesthetic effects of subject matter, sound devices, figurative
poetry?
How is poetry expressive?
Stafford 286“The Road Not Taken” Robert Frost 188“To be of use” Marge Piercy 190“Sympathy” Paul Laurence Dunbar 292“Caged Bird” Maya Angelou 293“The Listeners” Walter de la Mare 122“Beware: Do Not Read This Poem” Ishmael Reed 124“Echo” Henriqueta Lisboa 126“Slam, Dunk, and Hook” Yusef Komunyakaa 228“The Spearthrower” Lillian Morrison 230‘Shoulders” Naomi Shihab Nye” 232“Jabberwocky” Lewis Carroll 400“Macavity: The Mystery Cat” T. S. Elliot 403“Problems With Hurricanes” Victor Hernandez Cruz 405“Blackberry Eating” Galway
g use of poetic literary devices.
Analyze poetry for meaning.
Apply vocabulary in context.
Project
Poetry Writing Project
Poetry test
language, and structure in a variety of poems. 9.RL.1.h ~ Sorts and classifies poems by specified criteria. 9.RL.2.a ~ Applies knowledge of the concept that the theme or meaning of a selection represents a universal view or comment on life or society and provides support from the text of the identified theme. 9.RL.2.b ~ Evaluates how an author's choice of words advances the theme or purpose of a work. 9.RL.2.c ~ Applies knowledge of the concept that a text can contain more than one theme. 9.RL.3.a ~ Relates a literary work to non-literary
Kinnell 914“Memory” Margaret Walker 915“Eulogy for a Hermit Crab” Pattiann Rogers 916“Rocking” Gabriela Mistral 918“Woman’s Work” Julia Alvarez 920“Casey at the Bat” Ernest Lawrence Thayer 42“The Raven” Edgar Allan Poe 940“Three Haiku” Basho and Chiyojo 956“Sonnet 30” William Shakespeare 960“Pride (In the Name of Love)” U2 167“I Hear America Singing” Walt Whitman 172“Combing” Gladys Cardiff 326“Women” Alice Walker 327“maggie and milly and molly and may” E. E. Cummings 328“Astonishment” Wislawa Szymborska 330“Fire and Ice” Robert Frost 472
documents and/or other texts from its literary period. 9.RL.5.c ~ Uses general dictionaries, specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, or related references as needed to increase learning. 9.W.1.b ~ Selects a focus, structure, and point of view relevant to the purpose, genre expectations, audience, length, and format requirements. 9.W.1.d ~ Uses precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and active rather than passive voice. 9.W.2.a ~ Engages the interest of the reader. 9.W.2.f ~ Engages the interest of the reader.
“The Horses” Edward Muir 474“I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” William Wordsworth 896“Uphill” Christina Rosetti 926“Summer” Walter Dean Myers 927“The Bells” Edgar Allan Poe 930
Figure of speechOnomatopoeiaHyperboleAlliterationMetaphorSimilePersonificationAssonanceBallad *Blank verse *CoupletFree verseIambic pentameterLyric poemMeter *ParallelismRefrain *StanzaRepetitionRhymeInternal rhymePerfect rhymeRhythm *SonnetToneMoodHaikuCinquainParody
9.W.2.h ~ Uses appropriate vocabulary, tone, and style to take into account the nature of the relationship with, and the knowledge and interests of, the recipients. 9.W.2.i ~ Uses varied levels, patters, and types of language to achieve intended effects and aid comprehension. 9.W.2.l ~ Combines text, images, and sound as well as other information from nay sources. 9.W.3.c ~ Synthesizes information from multiple sources and identifies complexities and discrepancies in the information and different perspectives found in each medium. 9.W.4.c ~
Dramatic monologue *Narrative poetryInversionParadox *ConnotationImageryCadence *Extended metaphorPun *ThemeSymbolism
Vocabulary in context
Revises writing for specific audiences, purposes, and formality of the contexts. 9.W.4.d ~ Revises writing to sharpen the precision of word choice and achieve desired tone.
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Anthem & Media Center Essential Questions
Content Skills Assessments Lessons
Enduring Understandings
Standards
What themes are found in Ayn Rand's Anthem?
How can understanding Ayn Rand's theory of objectivism help us understand the novel Anthem?
What resources are
Anthem
Supplemental articles
Media Center activities
Vocabulary in context
Write a correctly formatted paper about Anthem.
Discuss Anthem
Show understanding of the novel
Use the Lassiter Media Center online
Anthem quizzes2/28/2009
Anthem journals2/28/2009
Anthem project2/28/2009
Media Center Project2/28/2009
Media Center Quizzes2/28/2009
Anthem Paper
9.C.1.a ~ Demonstrates an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, diction, and syntax. 9.C.1.c ~ Demonstrates an understandin
available in the Lassiter Media Center?
How do I use the resources of the Lassiter Media Center
services
Understand and avoid plagiarism
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g of sentence construction and proper English usage. 9.C.2.a ~ Produces writing that conforms to appropriate manuscript requirements. 9.C.2.b ~ Produces legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the convention of punctuation and capitalization. 9.C.2.c ~ Reflects appropriate format requirements, including pagination, spacing, and margins and integration of source material with appropriate citations. 9.C.2.d ~ Includes formal works cited or bibliography when applicable. 9.LSV.1.b ~ Asks
relevant questions. 9.LSV.1.c ~ Responds to questions with appropriate information. 9.LSV.1.d ~ Actively solicits another person's comments or opinions. 9.LSV.1.g ~ Gives reasons in support of opinions expressed. 9.LSV.1.h ~ Clarifies, illustrates, or expands on a response when asked to do so; asks classmates for similar expansions. 9.LSV.2.i ~ Delivers narrative, expository, or persuasive presentations that incorporate the same elements found in that mode or genre of writing. 9.RC.2.a ~
Identifies messages and themes from books in all subject areas. 9.RC.2.b ~ Responds to a variety of texts in multiple modes of discourse. 9.RC.2.c ~ Relates messages and themes from one subject area to those in another area. 9.RC.2.d ~ Evaluates the merits of texts in every subject discipline. 9.RC.2.e ~ Examines the author's purpose in writing. 9.RC.3.a ~ Demonstrates an understanding of contextual vocabulary in various subjects. 9.RC.3.b ~ Uses content vocabulary in writing and speaking. 9.RC.3.c ~
Explores understanding of new words found in subject area texts. 9.RL.1.a ~ Locates and analyzes such elements in fiction as language, character development, setting and mood, point of view, foreshadowing, and irony. 9.RL.1.b ~ Identifies and analyzes patterns of imagery or symbolism. 9.RL.1.c ~ Relates identified elements in fiction to theme or underlying meaning. 9.RL.2.a ~ Applies knowledge of the concept that the theme or meaning of a selection represents a universal view or comment on life or society and provides support from the text of the identified
theme. 9.RL.2.b ~ Evaluates how an author's choice of words advances the theme or purpose of a work. 9.RL.2.c ~ Applies knowledge of the concept that a text can contain more than one theme. 9.RL.3.a ~ Relates a literary work to non-literary documents and/or other texts from its literary period. 9.RL.4.a ~ Demonstrates understanding of significant themes in specific literary works. 9.W.1.a ~ Establishes a clear, distinctive, and coherent thesis or perspective and maintains a consistent tone and
focus throughout. 9.W.1.b ~ Selects a focus, structure, and point of view relevant to the purpose, genre expectations, audience, length, and format requirements. 9.W.1.c ~ Constructs arguable topic sentences, when applicable, to guide unified paragraphs. 9.W.1.d ~ Uses precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and active rather than passive voice. 9.W.1.e ~ Writes texts of a length appropriate to address the topic or tell the story. 9.W.1.f ~ Uses traditional structures for conveying
information. 9.W.2.b ~ Formulates a coherent thesis or controlling idea. 9.W.2.d ~ Follows an organizational pattern appropriate to the type of composition. 9.W.2.e ~ Attains closure. 9.W.2.g ~ Provides clear and purposeful information logically and correctly in order to address an intended audience appropriately. 9.W.2.h ~ Uses appropriate vocabulary, tone, and style to take into account the nature of the relationship with, and the knowledge and interests of, the recipients. 9.W.2.k ~ Follows style conventions
for specific types of documents and uses page formats, fonts, spacing, highlighting, and images that contribute to the readability and impact of the document. 9.W.4.d ~ Revises writing to sharpen the precision of word choice and achieve desired tone. 9.W.4.e ~ Edits writing to improve word choice, grammar, punctuation, etc.
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Mythology Essential Que
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Lessons Enduring Understandings
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stions How can a foundation of understanding mythology prepare us to better understand other types of literature?
What is an archetype?
How can vocabulary in context be applied?
Edith Hamilton's MYTHOLOGY
Vocabulary in context
Video: Hercules
Video: Clash of the Titans
Identify Gods and Goddesses
Use vocabulary in context
Research a given God or Goddess and teach the class about him or her
Use the proper writing process and format to write a paper about archetypal heroes.
Learning Centers3/31/2009
Journals3/31/2009
Mythology paper3/31/2009
Class Discussion3/31/2009
Test3/31/2009
9.C.1.a ~ Demonstrates an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, diction, and syntax. 9.C.1.c ~ Demonstrates an understanding of sentence construction and proper English usage. 9.C.2.a ~ Produces writing that conforms to appropriate manuscript requirements. 9.C.2.b ~ Produces legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the convention of punctuation and capitalization. 9.LSV.1.c ~
Responds to questions with appropriate information. 9.LSV.1.d ~ Actively solicits another person's comments or opinions. 9.LSV.1.e ~ Offers own opinion forcefully without domineering. 9.LSV.2.f ~ Develops and applies criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the presentation, style, and content of films and other forms of electronic communication. 9.LSV.2.k ~ Delivers oral responses to literature that incorporate the same elements found in written literary analysis. 9.LSV.2.l ~ Uses props, visual aids, graphs, or electronic media to enhance the appeal and
accuracy of presentations. 9.RC.2.a ~ Identifies messages and themes from books in all subject areas. 9.RC.2.b ~ Responds to a variety of texts in multiple modes of discourse. 9.RC.2.c ~ Relates messages and themes from one subject area to those in another area. 9.RC.3.a ~ Demonstrates an understanding of contextual vocabulary in various subjects. 9.RC.4.b ~ Discusses in both writing and speaking how certain words and concepts relate to multiple subjects. 9.W.1.a ~ Establishes a clear, distinctive, and coherent
thesis or perspective and maintains a consistent tone and focus throughout. 9.W.1.e ~ Writes texts of a length appropriate to address the topic or tell the story. 9.W.2.d ~ Follows an organizational pattern appropriate to the type of composition. 9.W.2.i ~ Uses varied levels, patters, and types of language to achieve intended effects and aid comprehension. 9.W.2.m ~ Polishes and refines documents using such aids as advanced publishing software and graphic programs. 9.W.2.n ~ Provides closure.
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Grammar Essential Questions
Content Skills Assessments Lessons
Enduring Understandings
Standards
What constitutes and effective sentence?
How do we use the words "who" and "whom" correctly?
In reference to writing, what is agreement and how do we achieve it?
How can we correctly use modifiers?
How can we conquer miscellaneous problems
Grammar BookGrammar WorkbookChapter 22Chapter 23Chapter 24.2Chapter 25Chapter 26Chapter 27Chapter 28
Write effective sentencesUse correct verb tensesUse the words "who" and "whom" correctlyAchieve agreement in writingCorrectly use modifiersCorrectly address miscellaneous problems in usageCorrectly use capitalization
Grammar Exercises4/30/2009
Grammar quiz4/30/2009
Journals4/30/2009
Discussion4/30/2009
Grammar Test4/30/2009
9.C.1.a ~ Demonstrates an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, diction, and syntax. 9.C.1.b ~ Correctly uses clauses and mechanics of punctuation. 9.C.1.c ~ Demonstrates an understandi
with usage?
What are the rules of capitalization?
How can we correctly use verb tenses?
ng of sentence construction and proper English usage. 9.LSV.1.b ~ Asks relevant questions. 9.RC.3.a ~ Demonstrates an understanding of contextual vocabulary in various subjects. 9.RL.5.a ~ Identifies and correctly uses idioms, cognates, words with literal and figurative meanings, and patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings and functions. 9.RL.5.c ~ Uses general dictionaries, specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, or related references as needed to increase learning. 9.W.1.c ~ Constructs
arguable topic sentences, when applicable, to guide unified paragraphs. 9.W.4.b ~ Revises writing to improve the logic and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective.
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EOCT, review, final Essential Questions
Content Skills Assessments Lessons
Enduring Understandings
Standards
In what ways can we prepare for the EOCT?
In what ways can we prepare
poetry, ANTHEM, MYTHOLOGY, ODYSSEY, grammar, writing, Media Center
Pass the EOCT
Pass Final Exam
EOCT5/31/2009
Final Exam5/31/2009
9.C.1.a ~ Demonstrates an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, sentence and paragraph
for the final exam?
What have we learned this semester?
structure, diction, and syntax. 9.C.1.b ~ Correctly uses clauses and mechanics of punctuation. 9.C.1.c ~ Demonstrates an understanding of sentence construction and proper English usage. 9.C.2.a ~ Produces writing that conforms to appropriate manuscript requirements. 9.C.2.b ~ Produces legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct use of the convention of punctuation and capitalization. 9.C.2.c ~ Reflects appropriate format requirements, including pagination, spacing, and margins and integration of source material with appropriate citations. 9.C.2.d ~ Includes formal works cited or bibliography when applicable.
9.LSV.1.a ~ Initiates new topics and responds to adult-initiated topics. 9.LSV.1.b ~ Asks relevant questions. 9.LSV.1.c ~ Responds to questions with appropriate information. 9.LSV.1.d ~ Actively solicits another person's comments or opinions. 9.LSV.1.e ~ Offers own opinion forcefully without domineering. 9.LSV.1.f ~ Volunteers contributions and responds when directly solicited by teacher or discussion leader. 9.LSV.1.g ~ Gives reasons in support of opinions expressed. 9.LSV.1.h ~ Clarifies, illustrates, or expands on a response when asked to do so; asks classmates for similar expansions.
9.LSV.1.i ~ Employs group decision-making techniques such as brainstorming or a problem-solving sequence. 9.LSV.1.j ~ Divides labor to achieve the overall group goal efficiently. 9.LSV.2.a ~ Assesses the ways language and delivery affect the mood and tone of the oral communication and impact the audience. 9.LSV.2.b ~ Analyzes the types of arguments used by the speaker, including argument by authority, emotion, and logic. 9.LSV.2.c ~ Formulates judgments about ideas under discussion and supports those judgments with convincing evidence. 9.LSV.2.d ~ Compares and contrasts the ways in which media genres cover the same event.
9.LSV.2.e ~ Creates an appropriate scoring guide to prepare, improve, and assess presentations. 9.LSV.2.f ~ Develops and applies criteria for assessing the effectiveness of the presentation, style, and content of films and other forms of electronic communication. 9.LSV.2.g ~ Identifies the aesthetic effects of a media presentation. 9.LSV.2.h ~ Identifies differences between the voice, tone, and diction used in media presentations and informal speech. 9.LSV.2.i ~ Delivers narrative, expository, or persuasive presentations that incorporate the same elements found in that mode or genre of writing. 9.LSV.2.j ~ Applies appropriate
interviewing techniques. 9.LSV.2.k ~ Delivers oral responses to literature that incorporate the same elements found in written literary analysis. 9.LSV.2.l ~ Uses props, visual aids, graphs, or electronic media to enhance the appeal and accuracy of presentations. 9.RC.2.a ~ Identifies messages and themes from books in all subject areas. 9.RC.2.b ~ Responds to a variety of texts in multiple modes of discourse. 9.RC.2.c ~ Relates messages and themes from one subject area to those in another area. 9.RC.2.d ~ Evaluates the merits of texts in every subject discipline. 9.RC.2.e ~ Examines the author's purpose in writing. 9.RC.2.f ~
Recognizes the features of disciplinary texts. 9.RC.3.a ~ Demonstrates an understanding of contextual vocabulary in various subjects. 9.RC.3.b ~ Uses content vocabulary in writing and speaking. 9.RC.3.c ~ Explores understanding of new words found in subject area texts. 9.RC.4.a ~ Explores life experiences related to subject area content. 9.RC.4.b ~ Discusses in both writing and speaking how certain words and concepts relate to multiple subjects. 9.RC.4.c ~ Determines strategies for finding content and contextual meaning for unfamiliar words or concept. 9.RL.1.a ~ Locates and analyzes such elements in fiction as language,
character development, setting and mood, point of view, foreshadowing, and irony. 9.RL.1.b ~ Identifies and analyzes patterns of imagery or symbolism. 9.RL.1.c ~ Relates identified elements in fiction to theme or underlying meaning. 9.RL.1.d ~ Analyzes and applies knowledge of the characteristics of memoir, biography, and/or autobiography. 9.RL.1.e ~ Analyzes and explains the purpose, structure, and elements of nonfiction works, including memoir, biography, and autobiography. 9.RL.1.f ~ Analyzes and evaluates the effects of language, structure, point of view, and selection of details in memoir, biography,
and/or autobiography. 9.RL.1.g ~ Identifies and responds to the aesthetic effects of subject matter, sound devices, figurative language, and structure in a variety of poems. 9.RL.1.h ~ Sorts and classifies poems by specified criteria. 9.RL.1.i ~ Identifies and analyzes types of dramatic literature. 9.RL.1.j ~ Analyzes the characters, structures, and themes of dramatic literature. 9.RL.1.k ~ Identifies and analyzes dramatic elements. 9.RL.1.l ~ Identifies and analyzes how dramatic elements support and enhance interpretation of dramatic literature. 9.RL.2.a ~ Applies knowledge of the concept that the theme or
meaning of a selection represents a universal view or comment on life or society and provides support from the text of the identified theme. 9.RL.2.b ~ Evaluates how an author's choice of words advances the theme or purpose of a work. 9.RL.2.c ~ Applies knowledge of the concept that a text can contain more than one theme. 9.RL.2.d ~ Compares and contrasts the presentation of a theme or topic across genres and explains how the selection of genre affects the delivery of universal ideas about life and society. 9.RL.3.a ~ Relates a literary work to non-literary documents and/or other texts from its literary period. 9.RL.3.b ~ Relates a literary work to non-
literary documents and/or other texts relevant to its historical setting. 9.RL.4.a ~ Demonstrates understanding of significant themes in specific literary works. 9.RL.4.b ~ Supports important ideas and viewpoints through accurate and detailed references or allusions to the text. 9.RL.4.c ~ Includes a formal works cited or bibliography when applicable. 9.RL.5.a ~ Identifies and correctly uses idioms, cognates, words with literal and figurative meanings, and patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings and functions. 9.RL.5.b ~ Uses knowledge of Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, and roots to understand the meanings of new words.
9.RL.5.c ~ Uses general dictionaries, specialized dictionaries, thesauruses, or related references as needed to increase learning. 9.W.1.a ~ Establishes a clear, distinctive, and coherent thesis or perspective and maintains a consistent tone and focus throughout. 9.W.1.b ~ Selects a focus, structure, and point of view relevant to the purpose, genre expectations, audience, length, and format requirements. 9.W.1.c ~ Constructs arguable topic sentences, when applicable, to guide unified paragraphs. 9.W.1.d ~ Uses precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and active rather than passive voice.
9.W.1.e ~ Writes texts of a length appropriate to address the topic or tell the story. 9.W.1.f ~ Uses traditional structures for conveying information. 9.W.1.g ~ Supports statements and claims with anecdotes, descriptions, facts and statistics, and specific examples. 9.W.2.a ~ Engages the interest of the reader. 9.W.2.b ~ Formulates a coherent thesis or controlling idea. 9.W.2.c ~ Coherently develops the controlling idea and/or support the thesis by incorporating evidence from at least one secondary source. 9.W.2.d ~ Follows an organizational pattern appropriate to the type of composition.
9.W.2.e ~ Attains closure. 9.W.2.f ~ Engages the interest of the reader. 9.W.2.g ~ Provides clear and purposeful information logically and correctly in order to address an intended audience appropriately. 9.W.2.h ~ Uses appropriate vocabulary, tone, and style to take into account the nature of the relationship with, and the knowledge and interests of, the recipients. 9.W.2.i ~ Uses varied levels, patters, and types of language to achieve intended effects and aid comprehension. 9.W.2.j ~ Provides detailed and accurate information or specifications to anticipate readers' problems, mistakes, and misunderstandings. 9.W.2.k ~ Follows style
conventions for specific types of documents and uses page formats, fonts, spacing, highlighting, and images that contribute to the readability and impact of the document. 9.W.2.l ~ Combines text, images, and sound as well as other information from nay sources. 9.W.2.m ~ Polishes and refines documents using such aids as advanced publishing software and graphic programs. 9.W.2.n ~ Provides closure. 9.W.3.a ~ Formulates clear research questions and utilizes appropriate research venues to locate and incorporate evidence from primary and secondary sources. 9.W.3.b ~ Uses supporting evidence from multiple sources to develop the main ideas within
the body of an essay, composition, or technical document. 9.W.3.c ~ Synthesizes information from multiple sources and identifies complexities and discrepancies in the information and different perspectives found in each medium. 9.W.3.d ~ Integrates quotations and citations into a written text while maintaining the flow of ideas. 9.W.3.e ~ Uses appropriate conventions for documentations in the text, notes, and bibliographies by adhering to an appropriate style manual. 9.W.3.f ~ Designs and publishes documents, using aids such as advanced publishing software and graphic programs. 9.W.4.a ~ Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.
9.W.4.b ~ Revises writing to improve the logic and coherence of the organization and controlling perspective. 9.W.4.c ~ Revises writing for specific audiences, purposes, and formality of the contexts. 9.W.4.d ~ Revises writing to sharpen the precision of word choice and achieve desired tone. 9.W.4.e ~ Edits writing to improve word choice, grammar, punctuation, etc.
