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English III Curriculum Guide
(1131-1132)
Grade 11
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Objectives |
Core Curr.
Content
Standards
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Instructional
Activities
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Assessment
(Cross-curricular)
(Multi-cultural)
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Resources |
GEPA
HSPA
Terra Nova
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The student will be able to:
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English III (1131-1132): Warriner’s Grammar and Comp., 5th Course,
Adventures in American Literature, The Language of Literature
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1. Reinforce correct use of grammatical elements through use of:
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Teacher observation in all skills areas in addition to specific HSPT
Skills tests (departmental or teacher made)
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HSPT Success
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W. I
W. II
S-9 |
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A. Capitalization
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1. Review the basic rules of capitalization |
HSPT Skill Test A-1
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B. Punctuation
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1. Review the basic rules of punctuation
2. Assign a variety of writing/editing assignments in which students
will demonstrate proficiency in punctuation rules, either as a whole or as
an isolated skill. For example, when focusing on the use of quotation
marks and commas, have students write a two-way dialogue to reinforce
skill use |
HSPT Skill Test A-2
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C. Spelling
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1. Review the basic rules of spelling
2. Review words often confused (affect/ effect, chose/choose,
advice/advise, etc.)
3. Provide written passages in which students edit for misspellings
4. Include the spelling of select words on all vocabulary tests |
HSPT Skill Test A-3
Weekly spelling tests
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D. Verb/Pronoun Usage
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1. Review the basic rules of verb usage
2. Review the basic rules of pronoun and antecedent usage
3. Assign a variety of writing/editing assignments in which students
will demonstrate proficiency in verb/pronoun usage rules |
HSPT Skill Test B-1
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E. Modifiers
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1. Review the basic rules of modifier usage and placement
2. Assign a variety of writing/editing assignments in which students
will demonstrate proficiency in modifier usage |
HSPT Skill Test B-3
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F. Fragments and Run-On Sentences
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1. Review and give examples of run-on sentences and fragments
2. Assign a variety of writing/editing assignments in which students
will demonstrate proficiency in proper sentence structure |
HSPT Skill Test B-2
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G. Subordination
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1. Review the difference between an independent clause and subordinate
clauses (adjective clause, adverb clause, noun clause
2. Assign students the task of identifying incorrect use of
subordination and rewriting the sentences/paragraphs correctly |
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2. Construct sentences that are void of substandard and imprecise
language.
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3.1
3.3 |
1. Discuss the difference between formal English and informal/slang
language. Discuss when/where each is/should be used
2. Provide students a variety of sentences/phrases that are of
substandard form. Assign students the task of rewriting them in standard
English
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HSPT Skill Tests B-6 and B-7 |
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W. II
S-9
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3. Demonstrate the knowledge of proper sentence structure, and
combine ideas using a variety of sentence types.
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3.3 |
1. Review the structure of the four basic types of sentences
2. Review with students ways to vary sentence beginnings
3. Provide students with sets of 3-4 short sentences. Assign them the
task of combining each of the ideas into a single well-constructed
sentence
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HSPT Skill Tests B-5, D-1 and D-2
Evaluation of writing assignments |
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W. I
W. II
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4. Use transitional words to show chronology, cause and effect,
comparison and contrast when writing sentences and paragraphs.
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1. Discuss and review how transitional words/phrases link ideas
throughout written passages
2. Provide short written passages that have no transition use. Assign
students the task of correctly inserting transitional words/phrases within
sentences and between paragraphs
3. Assign students to read Mark Twain’s "How to Tell a
Story" and outline his steps to telling a story to reinforce
chronology
4. Assign students to read Jean de Crevecoeur’s "What is An
American?" and write an essay that compares/contrasts Americans in de
Crevecoeur’s time to Americans today
5. Assign students to read Washington Irving’s "The Legend of
Sleepy Hollow" and instruct students to make a chart illustrating the
cause/effect sequence of the stor
6. Provide students with passages and assign the task of identifying the
best transitional word/phrase to: (a) complete a given sentence and (b)
use in a paragraph |
HSPT Skill Tests C-1, C-2, C-3,
E-1, E-2, E-3, F-2, F-4
Evaluation of Skill Test F-4
(writing assignment)
Have students research and write a short report on a culture other than
their own in which they compare/ contrast values, traditions, etc. with
that of their own
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W. I
W. II
R. IV
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5. Select details that support the main idea of a paragraph, choosing
from a list of detail sentences that help support a particular topic
sentence and identify unrelated or redundant sentences.
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1. Discuss the qualities of a sentence
2. Discuss how the topic sentence holds the main idea of a paragraph
3. Assign students to read Patrick Henry’s "Speech in the
Virginia Convention" and Thomas Paine’s "Common Sense".
Have students chart out the main idea of each speech and list supporting
details used to persuade legislators/colonists to declare war on England.
Then have students review each and point out any redundant statements.
Finally have students evaluate the adequacy of evidence given to support
the idea provided
4. Assign students the task of writing a response to a controversial
issue. Students are to avoid writing unrelated ideas/sentence
5. Provide students with short passages that include
unrelated/redundant sentences. Assign students to rewrite the passage for
cohesiveness
6. Have students distinguish between fact and opinion in the context of
a passage |
HSPT Skill Tests F-1, F-2
Evaluation of writing assignments
History: American Revolution Speeches |
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W. I
R. II
R. III
S-9 |
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6. Write a general statement for a set of related details.
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3.3 |
1. Discuss the importance of paragraph unity
2. Discuss ways to develop a good paragraph
3. Assign students the task of reading Chief Joseph’s "No More
Forever" and writing a general statement based on the speech |
HSPT Skill Test F-2
History: Chief Joseph’s Speech |
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7. Use parallel structure correctly and identify and correct faulty
parallelism when dealing with: (1) coordination of ideas, (2) comparison
and contrasting of ideas, and (3) correlative conjunction.
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1. Define parallelism
2. Provide samples of sentences that demonstrate proper parallel
structure
3. Provide students with a worksheet of sentences that are not
parallel. Assign students to rewrite them in proper for
4. Assign students the task of identifying parallelism used in various
literary passages. Discuss how parallelism can make writing more
effective. Then instruct students to write a paragraph, brief speech, or
dialogue to reinforce skill |
HSPT Skill Test B-4
Evaluation of student writing |
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W. I
W. II
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8. Use the writing process, and a variety of modes of discourse, to
compose a variety of written responses for different purposes and
audiences. Writing should feature proper use of mechanics, grammar, and
format, including a sound summary/conclusion and good overall
organization.
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1. Review the importance of coherence in an essay
2. Discuss ways to arrange ideas chronologically, spatially, and in
order of importance
3. Review the importance of and implement pre-writing, drafting,
revising, rewriting, editing, and publishing
4. Assign students the task of reading Jack London’s "To Build a
Fire" and writing a character description of the main characte
5. Assign students the task of writing expository, narrative,
expressive, or persuasive essays that pertain to various audiences. Topics
should include compare/contrast; cause/effect; problem/solution; and
controversial
6. Assign students the task of responding to a variety of topics in a
timed-writing setting in which pre-writing and editing stages will be
utilized
7. Assign students the task of responding to oral, written, and
pictorial prompts to express feelings to writing
8. Assign students the task of responding to a variety of essay
questions
9. Assign students the task of reading a variety of short passages and
paraphrasing what was read
10. Discuss the importance of word/ sentence choice in effective
writing. Have students to identify or write sentences that provide more
specific information than the sentence already included in a passag
11. Assign students the task of writing a variety of analytical papers
based on a one or more literary studies. For example, have students
analyze the hypocrisy of the Puritan set as depicted in The Crucible and
The Scarlet Letter; discuss the theme of ethics as found in Of Mice and
Men, The Grapes of Wrath, and The Great Gatsby; evaluate Steinbeck’s
social protest in writing The Grapes of Wrath discuss social statements
Twain makes in Puddnhead Wilson and The Prince and the Pauper
12. Assign students to read examples of college letters of application.
Assign the task of writing personal narratives with the purpose of
submitting them to the college(s) of their choice
13. Assign students the task of writing a variety of business letters
and friendly letters to reinforce life skills
14. Assign students the task of editing all written work prior to
writing the final draft |
Teacher observation
Peer Editing
Holistically - graded student essays |
HSPT Success
(pp. 8-16)
Teacher student generated materials
Editorials |
W. I
W. II
S-9 |
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9. Edit/revise his/her own work as well as the work of others.
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3.3 |
1. Assign students the task of completing editing passages provided in
HSPT Success
2. Assign students the task of peer editing the work of a classmate
3. Provide checklists for proper editing procedures to be utilized by
the student: punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, format and word
choice
4. Assign students to write a narrative. Then have them edit it for the
purpose of improving narrative voice
5. Assign students the task of editing a paragraph derived from
literature to reinforce cohesiveness, theme, and sequence of ideas
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Teacher observation
Peer editing
Evaluation of writing assignments |
HSPT Success |
S-9
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10. Demonstrate an ability to paraphrase that which is read from
magazines, newspapers, and novels by writing short paragraphs.
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1. Assign students the task of reading various articles from
newspapers, magazines, etc. Then write a one paragraph summary in his/her
own words
2. Assign students the task of reading a chapter from a novel and
writing a short summary of its contents
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11. Continue vocabulary development by augmenting his/her vocabulary
through cross-curricular reading and homework assignments and studying
context. The student will utilize a dictionary and/or thesaurus on a
regular basis.
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1. Assign weekly vocabulary words
2. Assign vocabulary words taken from short story units or novels
3. Assign students the task of keeping an on-going personal log of
unfamiliar vocabulary encountered across the curricular
4. Review the difference between connotation and denotation. Assign
students to read Jonathan Edward’s "Sinners in the Hand of an Angry
God" and have students make a list of the connotations. Discuss why
they are more effective than if denotations were used
5. Provide oral vocabulary exams. Read sentences aloud and direct
students to complete them with the proper vocabulary word
6. Assign students to read a passage that holds unfamiliar words.
Assign the task of defining words via context clues and descriptive words
7. Provide students with words with analogous relationships. Assign the
task of matching the correct set of words provide
8. Assign students the task of identifying a words pronunciation based
on its stressed/unstressed syllables
9. Assign students the task of using a thesaurus when revising for word
choice in writing |
Discussing word origins and foreign words borrowed by the English
language
Weekly vocabulary tests
Unit vocabulary tests |
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R. II
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12. Demonstrate correct use of newly acquired vocabulary words by
writing topical sentences.
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1. Assign students the task of writing introductory paragraphs that
contain a particular set of vocabulary words |
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13. Note the use of vocabulary words as he/she uses them in continued
written work.
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1. Assign students the task of including a particular set of vocabulary
words in letters, essays, poems, etc. written in/outside of class |
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14. Recognize, read, and respond to various types of literature, such
as:
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3.4
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Teacher observation
Evaluation of written work |
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R. IV
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A. Poetry
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1. Review elements of poetry: form, sound, imagery, rhyme, meter,
figurative language, etc
2. Discuss how theme, tone, point of view, etc. are also important in
poetry
3. Recite several poems. Discuss the theme(s) found in the poem as well
as poetic elements
4. Assign students the task of writing their own poems
5. Assign students the task of reading aloud a selected poem and/or a
personal poem, using voice to convey emotions
6. Assign students the task of identifying figurative language in
literary selections, such as Thoreau’s use of simile, personification,
and metaphor in Walden. Then instruct students to infer meaning from each
used |
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B. Novels |
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1. Define and discuss literary terms such as characterization,
conflict, fore-shadowing, imagery, irony, plot, setting, theme, tone, etc.
2. Assign students the task of making note of specific literary
concepts as they read assigned text
3. Assign students the task of evaluating an author’s technique for
developing plot, theme setting, characters, etc.
4. Assign students the task of placing events in a chapter/novel in
proper sequential order
5. Assign students the task of keeping a reading log of independent and
classroom novels that includes a plot summary and a personal response to
the particular chapter/section
6. Assign students the task of analyzing how a particular author was
affected by his social and cultural surroundings (such as John Steinbeck,
Richard Wright, Mark Twain, or F. Scott Fitzgerald) when writing a
particular novel
7. Assign students the task of deriving passages that illustrate
character feeling about a subje
t8. Assign students the task of comparing and contrasting themes,
topics, ideas, etc. as they relate throughout books read (such as social
economic status, discrimination, dream theme, etc.)
9. Assign students the task of selecting titles for non-titled chapters
in the novels such as Of Mice and Men and The Great Gatsby |
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Of Mice and Men
Puddnhead Wilson
Native Son
The Great Gatsby
The Grapes of Wrat
The Awakening (1131 only)
The Prince and the Pauper
The Scarlet Letter |
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C. Short Stories
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1. Define and discuss the short story as opposed to novels, plays,
poetry
2. Assign students the task of identifying specific elements of the
short story as they encounter them within a text: characterization, theme,
tone, point of view, plot, setting, mood, climax, resolution, etc.
3. Assign students the task of illustrating comprehension of a story by
mapping out characters, plot, climax, resolution, and setting. Then assign
students the task of mapping out then writing an original story, including
the components liste
4. Assign the task of sequencing sentences in paragraphs and in short
reading passages
5. Assign students the task of comparing/contrasting the writing style
of various authors (such as Dave Barry/ Erma Bombeck, John Steinbeck/Mark
Twain). Then have students write a story/passage emulating the style of a
specific author (The Language of Literature, pp. 960-964)
6. Assign various multi-cultural reading selections and provide visual
presentations from various cultures. Have students predict how specific
cultures would interact and to compare/ contrast the cultures in terms of
customs and values. Then have students relate personal experiences.
Suggested stories are "My Bondage and My Freedom" (Douglass),
"No More Forever" (Joseph), and "I Hear America
Singing", (Whitman). Discuss how culture influences languag
7. Discuss why authors include certain details in passages: to create
mood, to provide imagery, to provide background, etc. Provide students
with selected passages in which they will identify what elements the
passage contains
8. Assign students the task of identifying problems and solutions as
they relate to a given reading assignments
9. Provide students with passages that implicitly states and assumption
(such as "Richard Cory"). Then have students identify what that
assumption is
10. Assign the reading of various Native American selections. Then
instruct students to discuss the integration of tribes such as The Seneca,
Cayvga, Oneida, Onodaga, and Mohawk
11. Assign students the task of researching traditions of a select
culture, such as Native Americans. Instruct students to present, in story
form, an oral history of the cultur
12. Assign students to interview peers who have immigrated from another
country. Instruct them to present a report that compares and contrasts
cultural elements |
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D. Drama |
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1. Assign the task of reading dramatic fashion Arthur Miller’s
"The Crucible"
2. Discuss the components of drama: script, cast, dialogue, scenery,
props, etc.
3. Utilize text and art transparencies that correlate with the work
being studied. Have students evaluate visual images
4. Assign the reading of Howard Koch’s "Invasion from
Mars". Discuss why this is fantasy. Instruct students to rewrite the
script so that it depicts reality
5. Assign students the task of writing a one-act play that depicts
fantasy. Then instruct them to rewrite the act depicting reality |
Application of The Crucible to the Salem Witch Trials and/or
McCarthyism
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The Crucible
Our Town |
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E. Non-Fiction Works |
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1. Assign students the task of reading various biographies such as
"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin", and Frederick Douglass’
"My Bondage and My Freedom", Ambrose Bierces "An Occurrence
at One Creek Bridge" or Lucy Hong’s "English as a Second
Language
2. Assign the task of reading the autobiography of a world renown
person and presenting an informative role play to the class
3. Assign students the task of reading Thoreau’s "Walden"
and Emerson’s "Nature". Instruct the students to identify each
author’s purpose in writing his essay
4. Assign students the task of reading Chief Joseph’s "No More
Forever" and Red Jacket’s "Lecture to a Missionary."
Discuss Joseph’s not wanting to continue warfare and Red Jacket’s not
wanting to conform to Christianity to reinforce student understanding of
each stor
5. Assign students the task of reading a variety of literature and
identifying its genre
6. Assign the task of reading and responding to workplace texts (such
as office memos, letters of application, etc.)
7. Assign students the task of reading various folk tales from
different cultures. Instruct the student to compare/contrast lessons
taught and/or values in each. Suggested tales are the Okanogan Indian tale
"Coyote and the Buffalo" and the Hispanic tale "The Indian
and the Hundred Cows."
8. Assign students to read Abigail Adam’s "Letter to Her
Daughter in the White House." Instruct students to write and discuss
a response that infers character feeling
9. Provide students with a "How To" article derived from a
magazine (how to make a pie, build a birdhouse, etc.) or have students
write their own and switch with a classmate. Give the student the task of
completing the task in a hands-on manner
10. Provide students with articles concerning comparable items (such as
an American football and an European football or roller skates and roller
blades). Assign students the task of making a chart to illustrate
distinguishing characteristics of each item
11. Assign students the task of reading a selection then role playing,
in proper dialect, a conversation that takes place among two or more
characters. Suggested stories are William Least Heat Moor’s "The
Highways" and Amy Taris "Mother Tongue" |
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15. Interpret, create, explore, and expand their existing knowledge
by developing a better understanding of themselves, of others, and of
the world through language and literature.
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1. Assign students the task of reading a novel written by an author of
another culture. Have them make a presentation to the class depicting what
they learned about the particular culture and what
similarities/differences were noted when compared to their own. Suggested
novels are Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club, Mark Twain’s The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn, Mother Teresa’s My Life for the Poor, Jill K. Conway’s
The Road from Conquain, and Sandy Cignero’s The House on Mango Street
2. Assign students the task of making a list of cultural words/phrases
found in the books read. Have them make a chart that illustrates
similarities to their own vocabulary |
Teacher observation
Evaluation of cultural project |
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R. IV
S-9
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16. Recognize that reading has many purposes and will demonstrate an
ability to choose an approach appropriate to the text and purpose, given
as much varied reading material as possible.
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1. Discuss the various reasons why people read: to be entertained, to
become informed, to relax, etc
2. Provide students with a variety of reading material from literature
to workplace text - and instruct students to respond to each in an
appropriate manner. For example, students will respond to literature
personally as well as critically; students will read and respond to major
newspaper stories; students will read and respond to editorials; students
will read and respond to job/credit applications and business letters |
Evaluation of student responses |
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R. IV
S-9
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17. Write a comparative essay on two pieces of literature.
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1. Review the steps to the writing process
2. Discuss how to list similarities between two items such as an apple
and an orange
3. Discuss how to link common themes, settings, events, etc. between
two works of literatur
4. Assign students the task of writing an essay comparing two pieces of
literature. Suggested topics: comparing the dream themes found in The
Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men or The Grapes of Wrath; Comparing use of
imagery in Puddnhead Wilson and Of Mice and Men; Comparing
characterization in The Crucible and Native Son; Comparing the theme of
revenge in The Crucible and Of Mice and Men; comparing the hypocrisy of
the Puritans in The Crucible and The Scarlet Letter; comparing the role of
women in The Grapes of Wrath, The Scarlet Letter, or The Awakening |
Teacher evaluation of student work |
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18. Distinguish between fact and opinion.
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1. Review the difference between fact and opinion
2. Provide students with statements and discuss which is fact and which
is opinion
3. Assign students the task of examining speeches such as Patrick Henry’s
speech to the Virginia Convention or examining court documents such as
that on Sarah Good during the Salem Witch trials. Have students identify
which statements are objective and which are not |
Teacher evaluation
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R. III |
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19. Demonstrate the ability to make full use of the library, given
the task of preparing a research paper
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3.1 |
1. Coordinate with media center director and hold class in center for
3-5 classes
2. Review use of reference section, card catalog, Reader’s Guide, and
computer lab
3. Review uses of research resources: preface, index, appendix,
bibliography, and table of contents
4. Assign students the task of skimming possible resources to determine
if they are relevant to the research topic
5. Assist students in utilizing library resources when gathering
information |
Quiz on using various resources
Teacher observation |
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R. II
S-9
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20. Demonstrate research writing skills that include the following:
writing the outline; proper note taking; writing the thesis
statement/theme; writing parenthetical citations; writing the body of
the paper; writing the works cited page.
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1. Review the steps of writing a research paper
2. Assign the students the task of writing a preliminary outline that
includes a topic sentence
3. Provide students with an outline that includes irrelevant
information. Have students identify and explain what information should be
omitte
4. Assign students the task of reading a passage from his/her research
source and paraphrasing the information onto a note card
5. Assign students the task of writing note cards that reflect the
topic outline as well as include information for citation
6. Participate in class activities that are pertinent to research
writing: writing the thesis statement, the body of the paper,
parenthetical citations, and works cited page (which should contain a
minimum of five sources, with at least one coming from the Internet).
Students should refer to style manual provided by the teacher |
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R. II
W. I
S-9
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21. Research, prepare notes, and present a speech that includes
visual and/or non-visual props.
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3.5 |
1. Assign the type of speech to be delivered - persuasive,
demonstrative, political, etc.
2. Review the techniques for effective delivery: gestures, eye contact,
voice modulation, posture, pronunciation, articulation, and timing. Show
the class a picture of a famous speech delivery.
Have students discuss why body language is an effective means of
communication. A suggested speech is one by Malcolm X (LL pp. 200-201)
3. Assign the task of writing the speech to be delivered. Provide a
writer’s checklist: a variety of complex sentence structures correct
grammar, and effective word choice
4. Assign a variety of group oral presentations: a debate (such as on
Roxy’s fate in Puddnhead Wilson); a commercial (such as depicting the
down of Dawson’s Landing as a tourist attraction)
5. Assign students the task of using both visual and non-visual prompts
in their presentations |
Evaluation of speech/group presentation based on criteria provided by
teacher
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R. II
S-9
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22. Collaborate by sharing ideas, examples, and insights productively
and respectfully in informal conversation/ discussion, given activities
that include classroom discussions, small group collaborative efforts,
and impromptu speaking.
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1. Assign students the task of forming groups to debate a particular
subject
2. Provide the opportunity for open class discussions
3. Provide the opportunity for collaborative grouping for creating an
effective non-verbal communication technique, such as creating a travel
poster (California’s Salinas Valley) or poster of protest (Salem Witch
Trials) |
Teacher observation
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23. Use his/her language arts sills for decision making, negotiating,
and problem solving when given a panel report on controversial issues
and decision-making tasks.
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3.2 |
1. Review the decisions that critters must make: purpose of writing,
audience to address, subject to present, and structure to use
2. Assign the class to debate a particular newsworthy controversial
issue
3. Assign the task of presenting a courtroom drama based on a
literature work (such as the rape of Maya Angelou in I Know Why the Cage
Bird Sings or the adultery of Hester Pryme and Arthur Dimmesdale in The
Scarlet Letter). Assign students to play the role of judge, jury, defense
attorney, prosecutor, witnesses, etc
4. Assign students to evaluate the actions of a writer such as Thoreau’s
choosing to live in the woods. Instruct the class to present a report to
the class explaining what he hoped to learn and what he actually learned |
Teacher observation
Evaluation of debate
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R. IV |
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24. Recognize the act and importance of listening as a way of
receiving meaningful communication, given a source of information such
as the research paper, speech, group discussion, dramatization,
expression of one’s ideas, dialects environmental sounds, musical
sounds, etc.
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1. In response to listening to any given oral presentation, the student
will express comprehension of the topic by responding with comments and
questions
2. Assign students the task of responding to questions (written and
oral) generated by the teacher at the conclusion of movies, audio tapes,
and guest speakers
3. Assign students the task of generating a response sheet for
classmates to complete upon listening to a research paper presentatio
4. Assign students to assume the role of a literary character. Have the
students perform monologues in which feelings about events are expressed
5. Assign students to write a story emulating the dialect of an author’s
work (such as Maya Angelou, Alice Walker John Steinbeck) then presenting
it to the class
6. Assign students the task of listening to musical views and
connecting them to literary periods (Church hymns to Puritan time; Flapper
music to The Great Gatsby; etc.)
7. Assign students the task of listening to a variety of musical pieces
and environmental sounds. Discuss how these can evoke mood and tone
8. Instruct the class to form groups to discuss review questions
assigned by the teache
9. Assign a group project in which students will perform a choral
reading of a selected poem, such as Carl Sandburg’s "Chicago"
or Walt Whitman’s "I Hear America Singing"
10. Assign students the task of selecting a poem and create and perform
a dance interpretation of it. Movements of the dance should convey the
mood and content of the poem
11. Assign students the task of setting a particular literary piece to
music. Music should convey the mood and content of the selection.
Musically inclined students should create their own piece |
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25. Respond to print and non-print media through active engagement
with appropriate methods of analysis, interpretation and evaluation,
given exposure to print and non-print media such as the fine and
performing arts, video and television.
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3.5
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1. Provide students the opportunity to take field trips to see the
performing arts whenever possible
2. Assign students the task of making a musical/dramatic video based on
a recent literary stud
3. Assign students the task of writing a movie critique based on a
recently read book
4. Assign students the task of watching at least two hours of news a
week and discussing newsworthy stories with the class |
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26. Use research skills to access, interpret, and apply information
from a variety of print and non-print sources, given the exposure to
print and non-print media such as the fine and performing arts, video,
television, news broadcasts, etc.
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3.5 |
1. Instruct students to follow a newsworthy event as the story develops
over time
2. Assign students the task of using microfilm to access information on
a report topic
3. Assign students the task of critiquing a video based on a literary
work
4. Teacher should utilize fine arts transparencies provided in resource
binders |
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27. Use a variety of technologies as a tool for learning, given
exposure to word processing software, audio taping equipment, video
taping equipment, and computer programs.
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3.5 |
1. Assign students the task of assessing the Internet for research
2. Assign students the task of using the CD-ROM in the media
3. Assign students the task of using a video camera on a creative
project
4. Assign students the task of telling a story on audio tape, complete
with sound effects
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Teacher observation
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S-9
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28. Demonstrate the ability to implement study skills by maintaining
an accurate and functional notebook.
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3.3
3.4 |
1. Assign the students the task of keeping a notebook for English class
2. Teacher should have a format for notebook entries. For example:
Date, Aim, Homework, Journal
3. Teacher should periodically check notebooks for efficiency
4. Periodically allow open notebook quizzes/tests to encourage students
to utilize notebook regularly
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Teacher notebook evaluation
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NOTE SPECIAL EDUCATION MODIFICATIONS SUGGESTIONS. SEE IEP FOR SPECIFIC
ACCOMMODATIONS.
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Curriculum Guide (1133-1134) |
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Objectives |
Core Curr.
Content
Standards |
Instructional
Activities |
Assessment
(Cross-curricular)
(Multi-cultural) |
Resources |
EWT
HSPT
Stanford 9 |
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The student will be able to:
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English III (1133-1134): Scope English Grammar & Composition, Level
5, HSPT Success, Scope Workbook
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1. Reinforce correct use of grammatical elements through use of:
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3.3 |
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Teacher observation in all skills areas in addition to specific HSPT
Skills tests (departmental or teacher made)
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W. II
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A. Capitalization
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1. Review the basic rules of capitalization |
HSPT Skill Test A-1
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B. Punctuation
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1. Review the basic rules of punctuation
2. Assign a variety of writing/editing assignments in which students
will demonstrate proficiency in punctuation rules, either as a whole or as
an isolated skill. For example, when focusing on the use of quotation
marks and commas, have students write a two-way dialogue to reinforce
skill use |
HSPT Skill Test A-2
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C. Spelling
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1. Review the basic rules of spelling
2. Review words often confused (affect/ effect, chose/choose,
advice/advise, etc.)
3. Provide written passages in which students edit for misspellings
4. Include the spelling of select words on all vocabulary tests |
HSPT Skill Test A-3
Weekly spelling tests
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D. Verb/Pronoun Usage
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1. Review the basic rules of verb usage
2. Review the basic rules of pronoun and antecedent usage
3. Assign a variety of writing/editing assignments in which students
will demonstrate proficiency in verb/pronoun usage rules |
HSPT Skill Test B-1
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E. Modifiers
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1. Review the basic rules of modifier usage and placement
2. Assign a variety of writing/editing assignments in which students
will demonstrate proficiency in modifier usage |
HSPT Skill Test B-3
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F. Fragments and Run-On Sentences
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1. Review and give examples of run-on sentences and fragments
2. Assign a variety of writing/editing assignments in which students
will demonstrate proficiency in proper sentence structure |
HSPT Skill Test B-2
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G. Subordination
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1. Review the difference between an independent clause and subordinate
clauses (adjective clause, adverb clause, noun clause
2. Assign students the task of identifying incorrect use of
subordination and rewriting the sentences/paragraphs correctly |
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2. Construct sentences that are void of substandard and imprecise
language.
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3.1
3.3 |
1. Discuss the difference between formal English and informal/slang
language. Discuss when/where each is/should be used
2. Provide students a variety of sentences/phrases that are of
substandard form. Assign students the task of rewriting them in standard
English
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HSPT Skill Tests B-6 and B-7 |
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W. II
S-9
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3. Demonstrate the knowledge of proper sentence structure, and
combine ideas using a variety of sentence types.
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3.3 |
1. Review the structure of the four basic types of sentences
2. Review with students ways to vary sentence beginnings
3. Provide students with sets of 3-4 short sentences. Assign them the
task of combining each of the ideas into a single well-constructed
sentence
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HSPT Skill Tests B-5, D-1 and D-2
Evaluation of writing assignments |
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W. I
W. II
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4. Use transitional words to show chronology, cause and effect,
comparison and contrast when writing sentences and paragraphs.
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3.3 |
1. Discuss and review how transitional words/phrases link ideas
throughout written passages
2. Provide short written passages that have no transition use. Assign
students the task of correctly inserting transitional words/phrases within
sentences and between paragraphs
3. Assign students to read Mark Twain’s "How to Tell a
Story" (Globe, p. 289) and outline his steps to telling a story to
reinforce chronology
4. Assign students to read Jean de Crevecoeur’s "What is An
American?" (Globe, p. 49) and write an essay that compares/contrasts
Americans in de Crevecoeur’s time to Americans today
5. Assign students to read Washington Irving’s "The Legend of
Sleepy Hollow" (Globe, p. 83) and do "Think About Plot" (p.
99) to reinforce cause/effect
6. Provide students with passages and assign the task of identifying
the best transitional word/phrase to: (a) complete a given sentence and
(b) use in a paragraph |
HSPT Skill Tests C-1, C-2, C-3,
E-1, E-2, E-3, F-2, F-4
Evaluation of Skill Test F-4
(writing assignment)
Have students research and write a short report on a culture other than
their own in which they compare/ contrast values, traditions, etc. with
that of their own
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W. II
R. IV
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5. Select details that support the main idea of a paragraph, choosing
from a list of detail sentences that help support a particular topic
sentence and identify unrelated or redundant sentences.
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1. Discuss the qualities of a sentence
2. Discuss how the topic sentence holds the main idea of a paragraph
3. Assign students to read Patrick Henry’s "Speech in the
Virginia Convention" (Globe, p. 13) and Thomas Paine’s "Common
Sense". Have students chart out the main idea of each speech and list
supporting details used to persuade legislators/colonists to declare war
on England. Then have students review each and point out any redundant
statements. Finally have students evaluate the adequacy of evidence given
to support the idea provided
4. Assign students the task of writing a response to a controversial
issue. Students are to avoid writing unrelated ideas/sentences
5. Provide students with short passages that include
unrelated/redundant sentences. Assign students to rewrite the passage for
cohesiveness
6. Have students distinguish between fact and opinion in the context of
a passage |
HSPT Skill Tests F-1, F-2
Evaluation of writing assignments
History: American Revolution Speeches |
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W. I
R. II
R. III
S-9 |
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6. Write a general statement for a set of related details.
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3.3 |
1. Discuss the importance of paragraph unity
2. Discuss ways to develop a good paragraph
3. Assign students the task of reading Chief Joseph’s "No More
Forever" (Globe, p. 101) and writing a general statement based on the
speech
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HSPT Skill Test F-2
History: Chief Joseph’s Speech
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7. Use parallel structure correctly and identify and correct faulty
parallelism when dealing with: (1) coordination of ideas, (2) comparison
and contrasting of ideas, and (3) correlative conjunction.
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3.3 |
1. Define parallelism
2. Provide samples of sentences that demonstrate proper parallel
structure
3. Provide students with a worksheet of sentences that are not
parallel. Assign students to rewrite them in proper form
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HSPT Skill Test B-4
Evaluation of student writing
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W. I
W. II
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8. Use the writing process, and a variety of modes of discourse, to
compose a variety of written responses for different purposes and
audiences. Writing should feature proper use of mechanics, grammar, and
format, including a sound summary/conclusion and good overall
organization.
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3.3 |
1. Review the importance of coherence in an essay
2. Discuss ways to arrange ideas chronologically, spatially, and in
order of importance
3. Review the importance of and implement pre-writing, drafting,
revising, rewriting, editing, and publishin
4. Assign students the task of reading Jack London’s "To Build a
Fire" (Globe, p. 299) and writing a character description of the main
character
5. Assign students the task of writing expository, narrative,
expressive, or persuasive essays that pertain to various audiences and/or
purposes. Essays should be based on: controversial issue;
problem/solution; compare/contrast; cause/effect
6. Assign students the task of responding to a variety of topics in a
timed-writing setting in which pre-writing and editing stages will be
utilized
7. Assign students the task of responding to oral, written, and
pictorial prompts to express feelings to writing. Refer to "Art
Credits" (Globe, p. 558) for a list of illustrations/photographs
8. Assign students the task of responding to a variety of essay
questions
9. Assign students the task of reading a variety of short passages and
paraphrasing what was rea
10. Discuss the importance of word/ sentence choice in effective
writing. Have students to identify or write sentences that provide more
specific information than the sentence already included in a passage
11. Assign students the task of editing all written work prior to
writing final draft |
Teacher observation
Peer Editing
Holistically - graded student essays
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HSPT Success (pp. 8-16)
Teacher/student generated materials
Editorials |
W. I
W. II
S-9
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9. Edit/revise his/her own work as well as the work of others.
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3.3 |
1. Assign students the task of completing editing passages provided in
HSPT Success
2. Assign students the task of peer editing the work of a classmate
3. Provide checklists for proper editing procedures to be utilized by
the student: punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, format and word
choice
4. Assign students to write a narrative. Then have them edit it for the
purpose of improving narrative voic
5. Assign students the task of editing a paragraph derived from
literature to reinforce cohesiveness, theme, and sequence of ideas |
Teacher observation
Peer editing
Evaluation of writing assignments
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HSPT Success
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W. II
S-9
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10. Demonstrate an ability to paraphrase that which is read from
magazines, newspapers, and novels by writing short paragraphs.
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1. Assign students the task of reading various articles from
newspapers, magazines, etc. Then write a one paragraph summary in his/her
own words
2. Assign students the task of reading a chapter from a novel and
writing a short summary of its contents
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11. Continue vocabulary development by augmenting his/her vocabulary
through cross-curricular reading and homework assignments and studying
context. The student will utilize a dictionary and/or thesaurus on a
regular basis.
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3.3 |
1. Assign weekly vocabulary words
2. Assign vocabulary words taken from short story units or novels
3. Assign students the task of keeping an on-going personal log of
unfamiliar vocabulary encountered across the curricula
4. Review the difference between connotation and denotation. Assign
students to read Jonathan Edward’s "Sinners in the Hand of an Angry
God" and have students make a list of the connotations. Discuss why
they are more effective than if denotations were used
5. Provide oral vocabulary exams. Read sentences aloud and direct
students to complete them with the proper vocabulary word
6. Assign students to read a passage that holds unfamiliar words.
Assign the task of defining words via context clues and descriptive words
7. Provide students with words with analogous relationships. Assign the
task of matching the correct set of words provided
8. Assign students the task of identifying a words pronunciation based
on its stressed/unstressed syllables
9. Assign students the task of using a thesaurus when revising for word
choice in writing |
Discussing word origins and foreign words borrowed by the English
language
Weekly vocabulary tests
Unit vocabulary tests
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12. Demonstrate correct use of newly acquired vocabulary words by
writing topical sentences.
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3.3 |
1. Assign students the task of writing introductory paragraphs that
contain a particular set of vocabulary words |
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R. II |
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13. Note the use of vocabulary words as he/she uses them in continued
written work.
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3.3
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1. Assign students the task of including a particular set of vocabulary
words in letters, essays, poems, etc. written in/outside of class |
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R. II |
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14. Recognize, read, and respond to various types of literature, such
as:
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3.4 |
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Teacher observation
Evaluation of written work |
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W. I
R. IV
S-9 |
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A. Poetry
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1. Review elements of poetry: form, sound, imagery, rhyme, meter,
figurative language, etc.
2. Discuss how theme, tone, point of view, etc. are also important in
poetry
3. Recite several poems. Discuss the theme(s) found in the poem as well
as poetic elements
4. Assign students the task of writing their own poem
5. Assign students the task of reading aloud a selected poem and/or a
personal poem, using voice to convey emotions |
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B. Novels |
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1. Define and discuss literary terms such as characterization,
conflict, fore-shadowing, imagery, irony, plot, setting, theme, tone, etc.
2. Assign students the task of making note of specific literary
concepts as they read assigned texts
3. Assign students the task of evaluating an author’s technique for
developing plot, theme setting, characters, etc.
4. Assign students the task of placing events in a chapter/novel in
proper sequential order
5. Assign students the task of keeping a reading log of independent and
classroom novels that includes a plot summary and a personal response to
the particular chapter/sectio
6. Assign students the task of analyzing how a particular author was
affected by his social and cultural surroundings (such as John Steinbeck,
Richard Wright, Mark Twain, or F. Scott Fitzgerald) when writing a
particular novel
7. Assign students the task of deriving passages that illustrate
character feeling about a subject
8. Assign students the task of comparing and contrasting themes,
topics, ideas, etc. as they relate throughout books read (such as social
economic status, discrimination, dream theme, etc.)
9. Assign students the task of selecting titles for non-titled chapters
in the novels such as Of Mice and Men and The Great Gatsby |
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Of Mice and Men
Puddnhead Wilson
Native Son
The Great Gatsby
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C. Short Stories
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1. Define and discuss the short story as opposed to novels, plays, poetr
2. Assign students the task of identifying specific elements of the
short story as they encounter them within a text: characterization, theme,
tone, point of view, plot, setting, mood, climax, resolution, etc.
3. Assign students the task of illustrating comprehension of a story by
mapping out characters, plot, climax, resolution, and setting. Then assign
students the task of mapping out then writing an original story, including
the components listed
4. Assign the task of sequencing sentences in paragraphs and in short
reading passages
5. Assign students the task of comparing/contrasting the writing style
of various authors (such as Dave Barry/ Erma Bombeck, John Steinbeck/Mark
Twain). Then have students write a story/passage emulating the style of a
specific author
6. Assign various multi-cultural reading selections and provide visual
presentations from various cultures. Have students predict how specific
cultures would interact and to compare/ contrast the cultures in terms of
customs and values. Then have students relate personal experiences.
Suggested stories are "My Bondage and My Freedom" (p. 71),
"No More Forever" (p. 101), and "I Hear America
Singing", (p. 247). Discuss how culture influences language
7. Discuss why authors include certain details in passages: to create
mood, to provide imagery, to provide background, etc. Provide students
with selected passages in which they will identify what elements the
passage contains
8. Assign students the task of identifying problems and solutions as
they relate to a given reading assignments
9. Provide students with passages that implicitly states and assumption
(such as "Richard Cory"). Then have students identify what that
assumption is |
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D. Drama
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1. Assign the task of reading dramatic fashion Arthur Miller’s
"The Crucible"
2. Discuss the components of drama: script, cast, dialogue, scenery,
props, etc.
3. Utilize text and art transparencies that correlate with the work
being studied. Have students evaluate visual images
4. Assign the reading of Howard Koch’s "Invasion from Mars"
(Globe, p. 408). Discuss why this is fantasy. Then assign "Think
About the Selection" (p. 436) to reinforce reality |
Application of The Crucible to the Salem Witch Trials and/or
McCarthyism
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The Crucible
Invasion from Mars |
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E. Non-Fiction Works
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1. Assign students the task of reading various biographies such as
"The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin" (Globe, p. 35), Richard
Wright’s "Black Boy" (p. 485), and Frederick Douglass’
"My Bondage and My Freedom" (p. 366)
2. Assign the task of reading the autobiography of a world renown
person and presenting an informative role play to the clas
3. Assign the task of reading Henry David Thoreau’s
"Walden" (Globe, p. 175) and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s
"Nature" (p. 184). Have students identify each author’s
purpose in writing the essays, then assign "Think About Essays"
(p. 187) to reinforce meaning
4. Assign students to read David Crockett’s "The Day the Sun
Froze" (p. 53) and Dee Brown’s "Godasiyo: The Woman
Chief". Discuss each story in terms of folklore. Assign students
"Think About Folklore" (p. 61) to compare and contrast the tales
5. Assign students to read Chief Joseph’s "No More Forever"
(p. 101). Assign "Write About the Selection" (p. 114) to
reinforce student understanding of the story
6. Assign the task of reading various non-fiction works and identifying
its genre
7. Assign the task of reading and responding and to workplace texts
such as office memos, letters of application, etc
8. Assign students to read Abigail Adam’s "Letter to Her
Daughter in the White House" (Globe, p. 27) and do "Write About
the Selection" (p. 30) to infer character feelings
9. Provide students with a "How To" article derived from a
magazine (how to make a pie, build a birdhouse, etc.) or have students
write their own and switch with a classmate. Give the student the task of
completing the task in a hands-on manner
10. Provide students with articles concerning comparable items (such as
an American football and an European football or roller skates and roller
blades). Assign students the task of making a chart to illustrate
distinguishing characteristics of each item |
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15. Interpret, create, explore, and expand their existing knowledge
by developing a better understanding of themselves, of others, and of
the world through language and literature.
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3.4 |
1. Assign students the task of reading a novel written by an author of
another culture. Have them make a presentation to the class depicting what
they learned about the particular culture and what
similarities/differences were noted when compared to their own. Suggested
novels are Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club, Mark Twain’s The Adventures of
Huckleberry Finn, Mother Teresa’s My Life for the Poor, Jill K. Conway’s
The Road from Conquain, and Sandy Cignero’s The House on Mango Street
2. Assign students the task of making a list of cultural words/phrases
found in the books read. Have them make a chart that illustrates
similarities to their own vocabulary |
Teacher observation
Evaluation of cultural project |
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R. IV
S-9
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16. Recognize that reading has many purposes and will demonstrate an
ability to choose an approach appropriate to the text and purpose, given
as much varied reading material as possible.
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3.4 |
1. Discuss the various reasons why people read: to be entertained, to
become informed, to relax, et
.2. Provide students with a variety of reading material from literature
to workplace text - and instruct students to respond to each in an
appropriate manner. For example, students will respond to literature
personally as well as critically; students will read and respond to major
newspaper stories; students will read and respond to editorials; students
will read and respond to job/credit applications and business letters |
Evaluation of student responses |
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R. IV
S-9
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17. Write a comparative essay on two pieces of literature.
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3.3
3.4 |
1. Review the steps to the writing process
2. Discuss how to list similarities between two items such as an apple
and an orange
3. Discuss how to link common themes, settings, events, etc. between
two works of literatur
4. Assign students the task of writing an essay comparing two pieces of
literature. Suggested topics: comparing the dream themes found in The
Great Gatsby and Of Mice and Men; Comparing use of imagery in Puddnhead
Wilson and Of Mice and Men; Comparing characterization in The Crucible and
Native Son; Comparing the theme of revenge in The Crucible and Of Mice and
Men |
Teacher evaluation of student work |
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R. III |
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18. Distinguish between fact and opinion.
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3.2 |
1. Review the difference between fact and opinion
2. Provide students with statements and discuss which is fact and which
is opinion
3. Assign students the task of examining speeches such as Patrick Henry’s
speech to the Virginia Convention or examining court documents such as
that on Sarah Good during the Salem Witch trials. Have students identify
which statements are objective and which are not |
Teacher evaluation
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R. III |
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19. Demonstrate the ability to make full use of the library, given
the task of preparing a research paper.
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3.1 |
1. Coordinate with media center director and hold class in center for
3-5 classes
2. Review use of reference section, card catalog, Reader’s Guide, and
computer lab
3. Review uses of research resources: preface, index, appendix,
bibliography, and table of contents
4. Assign students the task of skimming possible resources to determine
if they are relevant to the research topic
5. Assist students in utilizing library resources when gathering
information |
Quiz on using various resources
Teacher observation |
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R. II
S-9
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20. Demonstrate research writing skills that include the following:
writing the outline; proper note taking; writing the thesis
statement/theme; writing parenthetical citations; writing the body of
the paper; writing the works cited page.
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3.1
3.4 |
1. Review the steps of writing a research paper
2. Assign the students the task of writing a preliminary outline that
includes a topic sentence
3. Provide students with an outline that includes irrelevant
information. Have students identify and explain what information should be
omitted
4. Assign students the task of reading a passage from his/her research
source and paraphrasing the information onto a note car
5. Assign students the task of writing note cards that reflect the
topic outline as well as include information for citation
6. Participate in class activities that are pertinent to research
writing: writing the thesis statement, the body of the paper,
parenthetical citations, and works cited page (which should contain a
minimum of five sources, with at least one coming from the Internet).
Students should refer to style manual provided by the teacher |
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R. II
W. I
S-9
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21. Research, prepare notes, and present a speech that includes
visual and/or non-visual props.
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3.1
3.5 |
1. Assign the type of speech to be delivered - persuasive,
demonstrative, political, etc.
2. Review the techniques for effective delivery: gestures, eye contact,
voice modulation, posture, pronunciation, articulation, and timing
3. Assign the task of writing the speech to be delivered. Provide a
writer’s checklist: a variety of complex sentence structures correct
grammar, and effective word choic
4. Assign a variety of group oral presentations: a debate (such as on
Roxy’s fate in Puddnhead Wilson); a commercial (such as depicting the
down of Dawson’s Landing as a tourist attraction)
5. Assign students the task of using both visual and non-visual prompts
in their presentations |
Evaluation of speech/group presentation based on criteria provided by
teacher
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R. II
S-9
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22. Collaborate by sharing ideas, examples, and insights productively
and respectfully in informal conversation/ discussion, given activities
that include classroom discussions, small group collaborative efforts,
and impromptu speaking.
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3.1
3.2 |
1. Assign students the task of forming groups to debate a particular
subject
2. Provide the opportunity for open class discussions
3. Provide the opportunity for collaborative grouping for creating an
effective non-verbal communication technique, such as creating a travel
poster (California’s Salinas Valley) or poster of protest (Salem Witch
Trials)
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Teacher observation
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S-9
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23. Use his/her language arts sills for decision making, negotiating,
and problem solving when given a panel report on controversial issues
and decision-making tasks.
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3.2 |
1. Review the decisions that critters must make: purpose of writing,
audience to address, subject to present, and structure to use
2. Assign the class to debate a particular newsworthy controversial
issue
3. Assign the task of presenting a courtroom drama based on a
literature work (such as the rape of Maya Angelou in I Know Why the Cage
Bird Sings). Assign students to play the role of judge, jury, defense
attorney, prosecutor, witnesses, etc. |
Teacher observation
Evaluation of debate
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R. IV
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24. Recognize the act and importance of listening as a way of
receiving meaningful communication, given a source of information such
as the research paper, speech, group discussion, dramatization,
expression of one’s ideas, dialects environmental sounds, musical
sounds, etc.
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3.2 |
1. In response to listening to any given oral presentation, the student
will express comprehension of the topic by responding with comments and
questions
2. Assign students the task of responding to questions (written and
oral) generated by the teacher at the conclusion of movies, audio tapes,
and guest speaker
3. Assign students the task of generating a response sheet for
classmates to complete upon listening to a research paper presentation
4. Assign students to read Mary Wilkins Freeman’s "The Revolt of
Mother" (Globe, p. 267) and do "Develop Your Vocabulary"
(p. 287) to reinforce dialect
5. Assign students to write a story emulating the dialect of an author’s
work (such as Maya Angelou, Alice Walker John Steinbeck)
6. Assign students the task of listening to musical views and
connecting them to literary periods (Church hymns to Puritan time; Flapper
music to The Great Gatsby; etc.)
7. Assign students the task of listening to a variety of musical pieces
and environmental sounds. Discuss how these can evoke mood and tone |
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S-9
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25. Respond to print and non-print media through active engagement
with appropriate methods of analysis, interpretation and evaluation,
given exposure to print and non-print media such as the fine and
performing arts, video and television.
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3.5 |
1. Provide students the opportunity to take field trips to see the
performing arts whenever possible
2. Assign students the task of making a musical/dramatic video based on
a recent literary study
3. Assign students the task of writing a movie critique based on a
recently read book
4. Assign students the task of watching at least two hours of news a
week and discussing newsworthy stories with the class |
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S-9
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26. Use research skills to access, interpret, and apply information
from a variety of print and non-print sources, given the exposure to
print and non-print media such as the fine and performing arts, video,
television, news broadcasts, etc.
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3.5 |
1. Instruct students to follow a newsworthy event as the story develops
over time
2. Assign students the task of using microfilm to access information on
a report topic
3. Assign students the task of critiquing a video based on a literary
work
4. Teacher should utilize fine arts transparencies provided in resource
binders |
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S-9
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27. Use a variety of technologies as a tool for learning, given
exposure to word processing software, audio taping equipment, video
taping equipment, and computer programs.
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3.5 |
1. Assign students the task of assessing the Internet for research
2. Assign students the task of using the CD-ROM in the media
3. Assign students the task of using a video camera on a creative
project
4. Assign students the task of telling a story on audio tape, complete
with sound effects
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Teacher observation
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S-9
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28. Demonstrate the ability to implement study skills by maintaining
an accurate and functional notebook.
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3.3
3.4 |
1. Assign the students the task of keeping a notebook for English class
2. Teacher should have a format for notebook entries. For example:
Date, Aim, Homework, Journal
3. Teacher should periodically check notebooks for efficiency
4. Periodically allow open notebook quizzes/tests to encourage students
to utilize notebook regularly
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Teacher notebook evaluation
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NOTE SPECIAL EDUCATION MODIFICATIONS SUGGESTIONS. SEE IEP FOR SPECIFIC
ACCOMMODATIONS.
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