CP grade 12 - Blackhawk School District

Blackhawk School District 

CURRICULUM 

Course Title: College Preparatory English 12 

Course Number: 0154 

Grade Level(s): 12 

Periods Per Week: 5 

Length of Period: 42 minutes 

Length of Course: Year long 

Credits: 1 

Faculty Author(s): Cheryl Nicely, Marion Moore and Anita Steppe 

Date: May 2008, Revised February 2012 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: 

This survey course of world and English literature is for college bound students. The course focuses on major authors and their works, tracing the 

development of world literature from the Ancient Greeks to the 21 st century. The English literature component traces the development of English 

literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to present day. Students use the writing process to produce narrative, informational, persuasive and creative 

pieces. Students respond to fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama using interpretive, critical and evaluative processes. 

Teacher recommendation is required for this course. 

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ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: 

Essential questions are the heart of the curriculum. Essential questions are conceptual commitments that teachers will use to guide instructional 

decision-making. In addition, they are kid friendly so that students can easily understand them. Essential questions are meant to be shared with 

students in either discussion or posting in the classroom. Essential questions provide the focus for teaching and learning. 

Assessing Essential questions is key to a robust curriculum. If Essential Questions are the focal point of learning, how then do we assess students? 

The following are the Essential Questions for this class and an overview of recommended assessments to the Essential Questions. In addition, 

Differentiated learning opportunities are embedded as well (noted by DI). 

Night 

1. Have you ever been discriminated against? For what reason(s)? Please explain. 

2. How would you place a value on a human life? 

The Inferno 

1. Have you ever been accused of a crime/wrong doing? Were you justly or unjustly accused? 

Did the punishment you received fit the crime? Explain. 

Macbeth 

1. Does nature or nurture determine a person’s destiny? 

Is Macbeth’s tragic flaw a result of his nature? 

Is Macbeth’s tragic flaw result of nurture? 

2. How do we achieve our ambitions without sacrificing our virtues? Can we get what we 

want without sacrificing who we are? 

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ROBUST VOCABULARY: 

Robust vocabulary words are Tier 2 words, meaning that they are complex, powerful, and generalizable. Robust vocabulary words support language 

development of both lower and high level learners. In addition, robust vocabulary instruction helps prepare students for SATs, upper level high 

school classes, and college. “Studies showed that robust instruction was quite effective not only for learning the meanings of words but also for 

affecting reading comprehension.” (p. 2 Bringing Words to Life). 

Teachers are asked to commit to teaching and students USING these words throughout the entire year. Using a variety of instructional strategies, 

students will learn the meaning of these words in a deep and meaningful way in this content and across other content areas. 

The Robust Vocabulary for this class are: 

Night 

1. ignominious 

2. abstruse 

3. heinous 

4. interminable 

5. hapless 

6. eschew 

7. forsake 

8. enmity 

9. exacerbate 

10. disparage 

The Inferno 

1. austere 

2. commensurate 

3. nefarious 

4. avarice 

5. contrite 

6. disdain 

7. bereft 

8. despondent 

9. cognizant 

10. impute 

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Macbeth 

1. abet 

2. iniquity 

3. egregious 

4. cogent 

5. façade 

6. mendacious 

7. debacle 

8. portent 

9. guile 

10. temerity 

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Fiction 

COURSE OUTLINE 

Literary Terms/Figurative 

Language 1.3.11.C 1.3.11.D 

R11.B.2.1.1 R11.B.2.1.2 

OBJECTIVES (PA standard) 

1.3.11.C. Analyze the effectiveness, in terms of literary 

quality, of the author’s use of literary devices such as: 

sound techniques (e.g., rhyme, rhythm, meter, 

alliteration); figurative language (e.g., personification, 

simile, metaphor, hyperbole, irony, satire); literary 

structures (e.g., foreshadowing, flashbacks, progressive 

and digressive time). 

1.3.11.D. Analyze and evaluate in poetry the 

appropriateness of diction and figurative language (e.g., 

irony, understatement, overstatement, paradox.). 

PROPOSED 

TIME 

20 days 

RESOURCES 

Odyssey 

translated by 

EV Rieu l946 

Penguin 

Classics 

ISBN: 00-069- 

8255 

Macbeth 

Folgers/Perma 

Bound, 1992 

LESSON REFLECTION 

(for future revisions) 

Character 

1.3.11.B R11.B.1.1.1 

R11.B.2.1.1 Identify, interpret, describe, and or 

analyze examples of personification, simile, metaphor, 

hyperbole, satire, imagery, foreshadowing, flashbacks 

and irony in text. 

R11.B.2.1.2 Identify, interpret, describe, and/or 

analyze the author’s purpose for and effectiveness at 

using figurative language in text. 

1.3.11.B. Analyze the relationships, uses and effectiveness 

of literary elements used by one or more authors in similar 

genres including characterization, setting, plot, theme, 

point of view, tone and style. 

Inferno 

translated by 

John Ciardi 

1952-1982 

Permabound 

Selections 

from World 

Literature 

Holt, Rinehart 

Winston1998 

ISBN: 03-051- 

408-6 

R11.B.1.1.1 Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, 

and/or evaluate character actions, motives, dialogue, 

emotions; feelings, traits, and relationships among 

characters with fictional or literary nonfictional text. 

-Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate 

the relationship between characters and other 

components of text. 

1.3.11.B Analyze the relationships, uses and effectiveness 



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Selections 

from 

Adventures in 

English 

Literature 


Winston 1998 

0-03-098639-7

Setting 1.3.11.B R11.B.1.1.1 

Plot 1.3.11.B R11.B.1.1.1 

Theme 1.3.11.B 1.3.11.E 

R11.B.1.1.1 


R11.B.1.1.1-Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and 

evaluate the setting of fiction or literary nonfiction. 

-Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate 

the relationship between setting and other components 

of the text. 






evaluate elements of the plot (conflict, rising action, 

climax and resolution) 

-Interpret, compare, describe, analyze and evaluate the 

relationship between elements of the plot (conflict, 

rising action, climax, resolution) and other components 

of the text. 





1.3.11.E Analyze how a scriptwriter’s use of words 

creates tone and mood, and how choice of words advances 

the theme or purpose of the work. 


evaluate the theme of fiction or literary nonfiction. 


the relationship between the theme and other 

components of the text. 

Supplemental 

choices ( if 

time allows) 

Oedipus Rex, 

Beowulf, 

Prologue to the 

Canterbury 

Tales from 

Adventures in 

English 

Literature 


Winston l998 

0-03-098639-7 

short story 

selections 

from World 

Literature and 

Adventures in 

English 

Literature 

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Symbolism 1.3.11.B 

R11.B.1.1.1 






evaluate the use of symbolism in fiction or literary 

nonfiction. 


the relationship between symbolism and other 


Tone, Style, Mood 1.3.11.B 

R11.B.1.1.1 






evaluate the tone, style, and mood of fiction or literary 

nonfiction. 


the relationship between the tone, style, and mood and 

other components of the text. 

Vocabulary 

Homographs and multiple 

meaning words. 

R11.A.1.1.1 

Synonym/antonym 

R11.A.1.1.2 

Prefix/affix/root words 

1.1.11.C R11.A.1.2.1 

R11.A.1.1.1-Identify and apply meaning of multiplemeaning 

words used 

in text. 

R11.A.1.1.2-Identify and apply a synonym or antonym 

or a word used in text. 

1.1.11.C Use knowledge of root words and words from 

literary works to recognize and understand the meaning of 

new words during reading. Use these words accurately in 

speaking and writing. 

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R11.A.1.2.1-Identify how the meaning of a word is 

changed when an affix is added; identify the meaning 

of a word from the text with an affix. 

Context clues 1.1.11.E 

R11.A.1.2.2 

1.1.11.E Establish a reading vocabulary by identifying 

and correctly using new words acquired through the study 

of their relationships to other words. Use a dictionary or 

related reference. 

R11.A.1.2.2-Define and apply how the meaning of 

words or phrases changes when using context clues 

given in explanatory sentences. 

Linguistics 1.7.11.A 1.7.11.B 

1.7.11.C 

1.7.11.A -Describe the influence of historical events on 

the English language. 

1.7.11.B -Analyze when differences in language are a 

source of negative or positive stereotype among groups. 

1.7.11.C -Explain and evaluate the role and influence of 

the English language within and across countries. 

Idioms 1.1.11.E 

Dictionary Skills 1.1.11.E 

1.1.11.E -Establish a reading vocabulary by identifying 

and correctly using new words and idioms acquired 

through the study of their relationships to other words. 

Use a dictionary or related reference. 

1.1.11.E Establish a reading vocabulary using a dictionary 

or related references. 

Speaking and Listening 

Note taking 1.6.11.A 

Paraphrase 1.6.11.B 

1.6.11.A-Listen to others by asking clarifying questions, 

synthesizing information, ideas and opinions to determine 

relevancy, and taking notes. 

1.6.11.B.-Listen to selections of both fiction and 

nonfiction by relating them to previous knowledge; 

predicting solutions to identify problems; summarizing 

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and reflecting on what has been heard; identifying and 

defining new words and concepts; and analyzing and 

synthesizing the selections relating them to other 

selections heard or read. 

Large/small group discussions 

and presentations 1.6.11.C 

1.6.11.D 1.6.11.E 

1.6.11.C-Speak using skills appropriate to formal speech 

situations by using a variety of sentence structures to add 

interest to a presentation; pace the presentation according 

to audience and purpose; and adjust stress, volume, and 

inflection to provide emphasis to ideas or to influence the 

audiences. 

Writing 

Writing 1.4.11.B 1.4.11.C 

1.6.11.D.-Contribute to discussions by asking relevant, 

clarifying questions, responding with relevant information 

or opinions to questions asked; listening to and 

acknowledging the contributions of others; adjusting tone 

and involvement to encouraging equitable participation; 

facilitating total group participation; introducing relevant, 

facilitating information, ideas, and opinions to enrich the 

discussion. 

1.6.11.E.-Participate in small and large group discussions 

and presentations by initiating everyday conversations; 

selecting and presenting an oral reading on an assigned 

topic; conducting interviews; participating in a formal 

interview; organizing and participating in informal debate 

around a specific topic. 

1.4.11.B.-Write complex informational pieces such as 

research papers, analyses, evaluations, essays by including 

a variety of methods to develop the main ideas; using 

precise language and specific detail; including cause and 

effect; using relevant graphics; using primary and 

secondary sources. 

1.4.11.C.-Write persuasive pieces including a clearly 

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stated position or opinion; including convincing, 

elaborated, and properly cited evidence; developing reader 

interest; anticipating and countering reader concerns and 

arguments; including a variety or methods to advance the 

argument or position. 

Organization 1.5.11.C 

R.11.B.3.3.1 

–Question/answer 

–Compare/contrast 

–Problem solution 

Sequence R11.B.3.3.4 

Focus 1.5.11.A 

Mechanics/conventions 

1.5.11.F 

Content 1.5.11.B 

Writing within realm of genre 

1.2.11.C 1.3.11.F 1.4.11.A 

1.5.11.C-Write with controlled and subtle organization by 

sustaining a logical order throughout the piece and 

including an effective introduction and conclusion. 

R11.B.3.3.1-Interpret and analyze the effect of text 

organization, including the use of headers. 

R11.B.3.3.4- Identify, compare, explain, interpret, describe, 

and analyze the sequence of steps in a list of directions. 

1.5.11.A -Write with a sharp, distinct focus by identifying 

topic, task, and audience and establishing and maintaining 

a single point of view. 

1.5.11.F-Edit writing using the conventions or language 

by spelling all words correctly; using capital letters 

correctly; punctuating correctly; using parts of speech 

correctly; using complete sentences. 

1.5.11.B -Write using well-developed content appropriate 

for the topic by gathering, determining validity and 

reliability of, analyzing and organizing information; 

employing the most effective format for purpose and 

audience; writing fully developed paragraphs that have 

details and information specific to the topic and relevant 

to the focus. 

1.2.11.C-Produce work in at least one literary genre that 

follows the conventions of the genre. 

1.3.11.F -Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction 

including poetry and drama. 

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1.4.11.A -Write short stories, poems, and plays by 

applying varying organizational methods; using relevant 

illustrations; utilizing dialogue; applying literary conflict; 

including varying characteristics; including literary 

elements; using literary devices. 

Keep Portfolio 1.4.11.D 

Revisions and editing 

1.5.11.E 1.5.11.F 

1.4.11.D -Maintain a written record or activities, course 

work, experience, honors, and interests. 

1.5.11.E.-Revise writing to improve style, word choice, 

sentence variety, and subtlety of meaning after rethinking 

how questions of purpose, audience, and genre have been 

addressed. 

1.5.11.F-Edit writing using the conventions of language 




Organization and style 

1.5.11.C 1.5.11.D 

1.5.11.C -Write with controlled and subtle organization by 



1.5.11.D -Write with a command of the stylistic aspects of 

composition by using different types and lengths of 

sentences and using precise language. 

Reading Skills 

Reading Apprenticeship 

Comprehension 1.1.11.G 

1.1.11.H 1.3.11.A 

Use of Reading Apprenticeship strategies, including but 

not limited to, 

Talking to the Text and Think Alouds. 

1.1.11.G -Demonstrate after reading, understanding, and 

interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text, including 

public documents by: making and supporting with 

evidence assertions about texts; comparing and contrasting 

texts using themes, settings, characters, and ideas; making 

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extensions to related ideas, topics, or information; 

assessing the validity of the document based on context; 

analyzing the positions, argument and evidence in public 

documents; evaluating the author’s strategies; critiquing 

public documents to identify strategies common in public 

discourse. 

1.1.11.H-Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in 

reading by: reading familiar materials aloud with 

accuracy; self-correcting mistakes; using appropriate 

rhythm, flow, meter, and pronunciation; reading a variety 

of genres and types of text; demonstrating comprehension 

1.3.11.A-Read and understand works of literature. 

Main ideas R11.A.1.4.1 

Author purpose 1.1.11.B 

1.2.11.A R11.A.1.6.1 

R11.A.1.6.2 R11.B.3.3.2 

R11.A.1.4.1 Identify and/or explain stated or implied 

main ideas and relevant supporting details from text. 

1.1.11.B-Analyze the structure of informational materials 

by explaining how authors used these to achieve their 

purposes. 

1.2.11.A-Read and understand essential content of 

informational texts and documents in all academic areas 

by: differentiating fact from opinion across a variety of 

texts by using complete and accurate information, 

coherent arguments, and points of view; distinguishing 

between essential and nonessential information across a 

variety of sources, identifying the use of proper references 

or authorities and propaganda techniques; using teacher 

and student established criteria for making decisions and 

drawing conclusions; evaluating text organization and 

content to determine the author’s purpose and 

effectiveness according to the author’s theses, accuracy, 

thoroughness, logic, and reasoning. 

R11.A.1.6.1-Identify and analyze the author’s intended 

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purpose of text. 

R11.A.1.6.2-Describe and analyze examples of text that 

support the author’s intended purpose. 

R11.B.3.3.2-Interpret and analyze the author’s 

purpose for decisions about text organization and 

content. 

Point of view 1.2.11.A 

R11.B.2.2.1 R11.B.2.2.2 



by: differentiating fact from opinion across a variety of 


coherent arguments, and points of view; distinguishing 



or authorities and propaganda techniques; using teacher 

and student established criteria for making decisions and 

drawing conclusions; evaluating text organization and 

content to determine the author’s purpose and 

effectiveness according to the author’s theses, accuracy, 

thoroughness, logic, and reasoning. 

R11.B.2.2.1 Identify, interpret, describe, and analyze 

the point of view of the narrator as first person or 

third person point of view. 

R11.B.2.2.2-Interpret, describe, and analyze the 

effectiveness of the point of view used by the author. 

Summarize, Evaluate, Analyze, 

Synthesize and Infer 

1.1.11.D R11.A.1.3.1 

R11.A.1.3.2 R11.A.1.5.1 

1.1.11.D -Identify, describe, evaluate, and synthesize the 

essential ideas in text. Assess those reading strategies that 

were most effective in learning from a variety of texts. 

R11.A.1.3.1-Make inferences and/or draw conclusions 

based on information from text. 

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R11.A.1.3.2-Cite evidence from text to support 

generalizations. 

R11.A.1.5.1-Summarize the key details and events of a 

fictional text as a whole. 

Compare/contrast texts 

R11.B.1.2.1 


evaluate connections between texts. 

Media, Propaganda, Graphics 

1.6.11.F R11.B.3.1.1 

R11.B.3.3.3 

1.6.11.F- Use media for learning purposes by using 

various forms of media to elicit information, to make a 

student presentation, and to complete class assignments 

and projects; evaluating the role of media in focusing 

attention and forming opinions; creating a multi-media 

presentation for display or transmission that demonstrates 

an understanding of a specific topic or issue or teaches 

others about it. 

R11.B.3.1.1- Interpret, describe, and analyze the use of 

facts and opinions to make a point or construct an 

argument in nonfictional text. 

R11.B.3.3.3-Interpret and analyze graphics and charts, 

and make connections between text and the content of 

graphics and charts. 

Locating information/media 

1.1.11.A 1.2.11.B 1.6.11.F 

1.1.11.A-Locate various texts, media and traditional 

resources for assigned and independent projects before 

reading. 

1.2.11.B-Use and understand a variety of media and 

evaluate the quality of material produced by selecting 

appropriate electronic media for research and evaluate the 

quality of the information received; explain how the 

techniques used in electronic media modify traditional 

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forms of discourse for different purposes; use, design and 

develop a media project to demonstrate understanding. 

Non-fiction 

Literary Terms R11.B.1.1.1 

1.6.11.F-Use media for learning purposes by using various 

forms of media to elicit information, to make a student 

presentation, and to complete class assignments and 

projects; evaluate the role of media in focusing attention 

and forming opinions; create a multi-media presentation 

for display or transmission that demonstrates an 

understanding of a specific topic or issue or teaches others 

about it. 

R11.B.1.1.1 Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and 

evaluate character actions, motives, dialogue, 

emotions; feelings, traits, and relationships among 

characters with fictional or literary nonfictional text. 

7 days 

Night Elie 

Wiesel 


Winston 

ISBN: 0-03- 

0554624 

Selections 

from World 

Literature and 

Adventures in 

English 

Literature 

Character 1.3.11.B 

R11.B.1.1.1 





R.11.B.1.1.1Character: 

Interpret, compare, describe, analyze and evaluate 

character actions, motives, dialogue, emotions/feelings, 

traits, and relationships among characters within 

fictional or literary nonfictional text. 

Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the 

relationships between characters and other 


Setting 1.3.11.B R11.B.1.1.1 





R11.B.1.1.1Setting: 

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setting of fiction or literary nonfiction. 

Interpret compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the 

relationship between setting and other components of 

the text. 

Plot 1.3.11.B R11.B.1.1.1 

Theme 1.3.11.B 1.3.11.E 

R11.B.1.1.1 





R11.B.1.1.1Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and 

evaluate elements of the plot 

(conflict, narrative hook, rising action, climax, falling 

action, resolution.) 

Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate 

elements of the plot (conflict, narrative hook, rising 

action, climax, falling action resolution) and other 









R11.B.1.1 Theme 

Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the theme 

of fiction or literary nonfiction. 


relationship between the theme and other components of the 

text. 

Tone 1.3.11.B 1.3.11.E 



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R11.B.1.1.1 






R.11.B.1.1.1 Tone 


tone, style, and mood of fiction or literary nonfiction. 

Interpret, compare, describe, analyze and evaluate the 

relationship between the tone, style, and mood and 



R11.B.1.1.1 





Vocabulary 

Homographs R11.A.2.1.1 


1.1.11.C R11.A.2.2.1 

R11.B.1.1.1 Symbolism 


use of symbolism in fiction or literary nonfiction. 


relationship between symbolism and other components 

of the text. 


words used in text. 

1.1.11.C Use knowledge of root word and words from 

literary works to recognize and understand the meanings 

of new words during reading. 

R11.A.2.2.1-Identify and apply how the meaning of a 

word is changed when an affix is added; identify the 

meaning of a words from the text with an affix. 

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R11.A.2.2.2 

1.1.11.E -Establish a reading vocabulary by identifying 

and correctly using new words and idioms acquired 

through the study of their relationships to other words. 

Use a dictionary or related reference. 




Content Specific Words 

R11.A.2.1.2 1.1.11.E 

1.1.11.F 

R11.A.2.1.2-Identify and apply the meaning of content 

specific words used in text. 

1.1.11.E -Establish a reading vocabulary using a 

dictionary or related references. 

1.1.11.F -Understand the meaning of and apply key 

vocabulary across the various subject areas. 


1.7.11.C 

1.7.11.A -Describe the influence of historical events on 

the English language. 

1.7.11.B -Analyze when differences in language are a 


1.7.11.C-Explain and evaluate the role and influence of 



Note taking 1.6.11.A 


1.6.11.A-Listen to others by asking clarifying questions; 

synthesizing information, ideas, and opinions to determine 

relevancy; and taking notes. 

1.6.11.B -Listen to selections of both fiction and 

nonfiction by relating them to previous knowledge; 

predicting solutions to identify problems; summarizing 

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and reflecting on what has been heard; identifying and 

defining new words and concepts; and analyzing and 

synthesizing the selections relating them to other 

selections heard or read. 



1.6.11.D 1.6.11.E 

1.6.11.C -Speak using skills appropriate to formal speech 



to audience and purpose; and adjusting stress, volume and 


audiences. 

Writing 

Writing 1.4.11.B 

1.4.11.C 1.4.11.E 

1.6.11.D -Contribute to discussions by asking relevant, clarifying 

questions, responding with relevant information or opinions to 

questions asked; listening to and acknowledge the contributions of 

others; adjusting tone and involvement to encourage equitable 

participation; facilitating total group participation; introducing 

relevant, facilitating information, ideas, and opinions to enrich the 

discussion. 

1.6.11.E -Participate in small and large group discussions 






1.4.11.B -Write complex informational pieces such as 






1.4.11.C -Write persuasive pieces including: a clearly 

stated position or opinion; convincing, elaborated and 

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properly cited evidence; developing reader interest; 

anticipating and countering reader concerns and 

arguments; and a variety of methods to advance the 


1.4.11.E Write a personal resume 


R11.B.3.3.1 

Sequence R11.B.3.3.4 


Fact/Opinion R11.B.3.1.1 


1.5.11.F 





R11.B.3.3.1-Interpret and analyze the effect of text 

organization ( such as sequence, question/ answer, 

compare/contrast, cause/effect, and problem/solution) 

including the use of headers. 

R11.B.3.3.4-Identify, compare, explain, interpret, 

describe, and analyze the sequence of steps in a list of 

directions. 

1.5.11.A -Write with a sharp, distinct focus by identifying 

topic, task and audience and establishing and maintaining 


R11.B.3.1.1- Interpret, describe and analyze the use of 

facts and opinions to make a point or construct an 

argument in nonfictional text. 






for the topic by: gathering, determining validity and 





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to the focus. 


1.2.11.C 1.3.11.F 1.4.11.A 



1.3.11.F -Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction 


1.4.11.A -Write short stories, poems and plays by 






Write personal resume 

1.4.11.E. 


1.5.11.C 15.11.. D 1.5.11.F. 

1.4.11.D -Maintain a written record or activities, course 

work, experience, honors and interests. 

1.4.11. E Write a personal resume 

1.5.11.C -Write with controlled and subtle organization by 



1.5.11.D -Write with a command of the stylistic aspects of 

composition by using different types and lengths of 

sentences and using precise language. 

1.5.11.F -Edit writing using the conventions or language 




Reading Skills 

Reading Apprenticeship 

Use Reading Apprenticeship strategies including, but not 

limited to, Talking to the Text and Think Alouds to aid 

student understanding. 

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Strategies 


1.1.11.H 1.3.11.A 

1.1.11.G -Demonstrate after reading, understanding and 


public documents by: making, and supporting with 

evidence, assertions about texts; comparing and 

contrasting texts using themes, settings, characters and 

ideas; making extensions to related ideas, topics or 

information; assessing the validity of the document based 

on context; analyzing the positions, argument and 

evidence in public documents; evaluating the author’s 

strategies; critiquing public documents to identify 

strategies common in public discourse. 


reading by reading familiar materials aloud with accuracy; 

self-correct mistakes; use appropriate rhythm, flow, meter 

and pronunciation; read a variety of genres and types of 

text; demonstrate comprehension 



R11.A.2.4.1 Identify and/or explains stated or implied 



1.2.11.A R11.A.2.6.1 

R11.A.2.6.2 R11.B.3.3.2 


explaining how authors used these to achieve their 

purposes. 



by differentiating fact from opinion across a variety of 


coherent arguments and points of view; distinguishing 


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or authorities and propaganda techniques where present; 

using teacher and student established criteria for making 

decisions and drawing conclusions; evaluating text 

organization and content to determine the author’s 

purpose and effectiveness according to the author’s these, 

accuracy, thoroughness, logic, and reasoning. 







content. 

Point of view R11.B.2.2.1 

R11.B.2.2.2 

Summarize. Evaluate, 

Analyze, Synthesize, Infer 

1.1.11.D R11.A.2.3.1 

R11.A.2.3.2 R11.A.2.5.1 

R11.B.2.2.1 Identify, interpret, describe, and analyze 




effectiveness of the point of view used b the author. 

1.1.11.D.-Identify, describe, evaluate and synthesize the 









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Compare/contrast texts 

R11.B.1.2.1 

Media 1.6.11.F 

Propaganda 1.6.11.F 

Graphics 1.6.11.F. R11.B.3.3.3 


evaluate connections between texts. 



student presentation and to complete class assignments 


























1.1.11.A 1.2.11.B 1.6.11.F 

1.1.11.A -Locate various texts, media and traditional 


reading. 

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Poetry 

Literary Terms/Figurative 

Language 1.3.11.C 1.3.11.D 

R11.B.2.1.1 R11.B.2.1.2 

1.2.11.B -Use and understand a variety of media and 









presentation and to complete class assignments and 


and forming opinions; Create a multi-media presentation 



about it. 

1.3.11.C – Analyze the effectiveness, in terms of literary 

qualities, of the author’s use of literary devices: Sound 

techniques (e.g., rhyme, rhythm, meter, 

alliteration),figurative language (e.g., personification, 

simile, metaphor, hyperbole, irony, satire), literary 

structure (e.g., irony, understatement, paradox). 

1.3.11.D – Analyze and evaluate in poetry the 

appropriateness of diction and figurative language (e.g., 

irony, understatement, overstatement, paradox). 

R11.B.2.1.1 – Identify, interpret, describe, and/or 

analyze examples of personification, simile, metaphor, 

hyperbole, satire, imagery, foreshadowing, flashbacks, 

and irony in text. 

R11.B.2.1.2 _ Identify, interpret, describe, and/or 

analyze the author’s purpose for and effectiveness at 

using figurative language in text. 

1.3.11.B – Analyze the relationships, uses and 

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Tone 1.3.11.B 1.3.11.E 

R11.B.1.1.1 

effectiveness of literary elements used by one or more 

authors in similar genres including characterization, 

setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone and style. 

1.3.11.E – Analyze how a scriptwriter’s use of words 



R11.B.1.1.1- Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, 


emotions/feelings, traits, and relationships among 

characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text. 

Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate 



Character 1.3.11.B 

R11.B.1.1.1 





R11.B.1.1.1- Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, 


emotions/feelings, traits, and relationships among 

characters within fictional or literary nonfictional text. 

Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate 



Setting 1.3.11.B R11.B.1.1.1 





R11.B.1.1.1 – Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, 

and/or evaluate the setting of fiction or literary 

nonfiction. Interpret, compare, describe, analyze 

and/or evaluate the relationship between setting and 

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Plot 1.3.11.B R11.B.1.1.1 





R11.B.1.1.1 –Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, 

and/or evaluate elements of the plot (conflict, rising 

action, climax and/or resolution). Interpret, compare, 

describe, analyze, and/or evaluate the relationship 

between elements of the plot (conflict, rising action, 

climax, resolution) and other components of the text. 

Theme 1.3.11.B 1.3.11.E 

R11.B.1.1.1 





1.3.11.E – Analyze how a scriptwriter’s use of words 



R11.B.1.1.1 -Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and 

evaluate the tone, style, and mood of fiction or literary 

nonfiction. 


relationship between the tone, style, and mood and 



R11.B.1.1.1 






evaluate the use of symbolism in fiction or literary 

nonfiction. 

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the relationship between symbolism and other 


Vocabulary 


Synonym/antonym R11.A.1.1.2 


1.1.11.C R11.A.1.2.1 


R11.A.1.2.2 



R11.A.1.1.2-Identify and apply a synonym or antonym 

or a word used in text. 

1.1.11.C-Use knowledge of root words and words from 


new words during reading. 

R11.A.1.2.1-Identify how the meaning of a word is 

changed when an affix is added; identify the meaning 

of a word from the text with an affix. 

1.1.11.E – Establish a reading vocabulary by identifying 








1.7.11.C 

1.7.11.A-Describe the influence of historical events on the 

English language. 

1.7.11.B-Analyze when differences in language are a 


1.7.11.C-Explain and evaluate the role and influence of 


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Note-taking 1.6.11.A 




1.6.11.D 1.6.11.E 

1.6.11.A-Listen to others by asking clarifying questions, 

synthesizing information, ideas and opinions to determine 

relevancy, and taking notes. 

1.6.11.B-Listen to selections of both fiction and nonfiction 

by relating them to previous knowledge; predicting 

solutions to identify problems; summarizing and reflecting 

on what has been heard; identifying and defining new 

words and concepts; and analyzing and synthesizing the 

selections relating them to other selections heard or read. 




to audience and purpose; and adjusting stress, volume and 


audiences. 

1.6.11.D-Contribute to discussions by asking relevant, 



acknowledge the contributions of others; adjusting tone 

and involvement to encouraging equitable participation; 


facilitating information, ideas and opinions to enrich the 

discussion. 

1.6.11.E-Participate in small and large group discussions 






Writing 

Writing 1.4.11.B 1.4.11.C 

1.4.11.B-Write complex informational pieces such as 



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1.4.11.C-Write persuasive pieces including a clearly stated 

position or opinion; including convincing, elaborated and 

properly cited evidence; developing reader interest; 

anticipating and countering reader concerns and 

arguments; including a variety or methods to advance the 





1.5.11.F 



1.2.11.C 1.3.11.F 1.4.11.A 




1.5.11.A-Write with a sharp, distinct focus by identifying 

topic, task and audience and establishing and maintaining 






1.5.11.B-Write using well-developed content appropriate 

for the topic by gathering determining validity and 

reliability of analyze and organize information; employing 

the most effective format for purpose and audience; 

writing fully developed paragraphs that have details and 

information specific to the topic and relevant to the focus. 



1.3.11.F-Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction 


1.4.11.A-Write short stories, poems and plays by applying 

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varying organizational methods; using relevant 





Revisions 1.5.11.E 

Editing 


1.1.11.H 1.3.11.A 

1.4.11.D-Maintain a written record or activities, course 

work, experience, honors and interests. 

1.5.11.E-Revise writing to improve style, word choice, 

sentence variety and subtlety of meaning after rethinking 

how questions of purpose, audience and genre have been 

addressed. 

1.1.11.G-Demonstrating after reading understanding and 


public documents by making, and supporting with 

evidence, assertions about texts; comparing and 

contrasting texts using themes, settings, characters and 

ideas; making extensions to related ideas, topics or 

information; assessing the validity of the document based 

on context; analyzing the positions, argument and 

evidence in public documents; evaluating the author’s 

strategies; critiquing public documents to identify 

strategies common in public discourse. 


reading by reading familiar materials aloud with accuracy; 

self-correct mistakes; use appropriate rhythm, flow, meter 

and pronunciation; read a variety of genres and types of 

text; demonstrate comprehension 




R11.A.1.4.1 Identify and/or explains stated or implied 


1.1.11.B-Analyzing the structure of informational 

materials explaining how authors used these to achieve 

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1.2.11.A R11.A.1.6.1 

R11.A.1.6.2 R11.B.3.3.2 

their purposes. 







content. 


R11.B.2.2.1 R11.B.2.2.2 












purpose and effectiveness according to the author’s these, 

accuracy, thoroughness, logic and reasoning. 

R11.B.2.2.1Identlify, interpret, describe, and analyze 




effectiveness of the point of view used b the author. 

Summarize, Evaluate, 

Analyze, Synthesize, Infer 

1.1.11.D.-Identify, describe, evaluate and synthesize the 



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1.1.11.D R11.A.1.3.1 

R11.A.1.3.2 R11.A.1.5.1 







Compare/contrast poems 

R11.B.1.2.1 

Media 

Propaganda 1.6.11.F 

Graphics 1.6.11.F 

R11.B.3.3.3 

R11.B.1.2.1 – Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, 

and/or evaluate connections between texts. 





















1.1.11.A 1.2.11.B 1.6.11.F 



reading. 

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presentation and to complete class assignments and 


and forming opinions; Create a multi-media presentation 



about it. 

Research 1.8.11.A 1.8.11.B 

1.8.11.A Select and refine a topic for research. 

1.8.11.B Locate information using appropriate librarybased 

sources, including, but not limited to, Historical 

Newspapers. 

12 days 

Vocabulary 



1.1.11.C R11.A.2.2.1 

R11.A.2.1.1- Identify and apply meaning of multiplemeaning 


1.1.11.C- Use knowledge of root words and words from 


new words during reading. Use these words accurately in 

speaking and writing. 

R11.A.2.2.1-Identify and apply how the meaning of a 

word is changed when an affix is added; identify the 

meaning of a word from the text with an affix. 

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R11.A.2.2.2 R11.A.2.1.2 

1.1.11.E-Establish a reading vocabulary by identifying 




R11.A.2.1.2-Identify and apply meaning of contentspecific 


R11.A.2.2.2- Identify and apply how the meaning of 




Note-taking 1.6.11.A 

1.8.11.C 



1.6.11.A-Listen to others by asking clarifying questions; 

synthesizing information, ideas, and opinions to determine 

relevancy; taking notes. 

1.8.11.C – Organize, summarize and present the main 

ideas from research. Take notes relevant to the research 

topic. Develop a thesis statement based on research. 

Anticipate readers’ problems or misunderstandings. Give 

precise, formal credit for others’ ideas, images or 

information using a standard method of documentation. 

Use formatting techniques (e.g., headings graphics) to aid 

reader understanding. 

1.6.11.B- Listen to selections of literature (fiction and 

nonfiction): relate them to previous knowledge; predict 

solutions to identified problems; summarize and reflect on 

what has been heard; identify and define new words and 

concepts; analyze and synthesize the selections relating 

them to other selections heard or read. 



interest to a presentation; pacing the presentation 

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1.6.11.D 1.6.11.E 

according to audience and purpose; adjusting stress, 

volume and inflection to provide emphasis to ideas or to 

influence the audience. 

1.6.11.D-Contribute to discussions by: asking relevant, 



acknowledging the contributions of others; adjusting tone 

and involvement to encourage equitable participation; 


facilitating information, ideas and opinions to enrich the 

discussion; paraphrasing and summarizing and needed. 


and presentations by: initiating everyday conversations, 





Writing 1.4.11.B 1.4.11.C 

1.6.11.C 

1.4.11.B- Write complex informational pieces (research 

papers, analyses, evaluations, essays) to include a variety 

of methods to develop the main idea; use precise language 

and specific detail; include cause and effect; use relevant 

graphics (maps, charts, graphs, tables, illustrations, 

photographs); use primary and secondary sources. 

1.4.11.C-Write persuasive pieces by: including a clearly 

stated position or opinion; including convincing, 

elaborated and properly cited evidence; developing reader 

interest; anticipating and counter reader concerns and 

arguments; including a variety of methods to advance the 




interest to a presentation; pacing the presentation 

according to audience and purpose; adjusting stress, 

volume and inflection to provide emphasis to ideas or to 

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influence the audience. 




1.5.11.F 



1.2.11.C 1.3.11.F 1.4.11.A 

1.5.11.C-Write using well-developed content appropriate 

for the topic by: gathering, determining validity and 





to the focus. 

1.5.11.A-Write with a sharp, distinct focus by: identifying 

topic, task, and audience; establishing and maintaining a 

single point of view. 

1.5.11.F-Edit writing using the conventions of language 

by: spelling all words correctly; using capital letters 

correctly; punctuating correctly (periods, exclamation 

points, question marks, commas, quotation marks, 

apostrophes, colons, semicolons, parentheses, hyphens, 

brackets, ellipses); Use nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, 

adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections 

properly; use complete sentences (simple, compound, 

complex, declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and 

imperative). 


for the topic by gathering, determining validity and 





to the focus. 



1.3.11.F-Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction 


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1.4.11.A-Write short stories, poems, and plays by 






1.4.11.D-Maintain a written record or activities, course 

work, experience, honors, and interests. 

Cite information 1.8.11.C 


1.5.11.E 


1.1.11.H 









1.5.11.E-Revise writing to improve style, word choice, sentence 

variety, and subtlety of meaning after rethinking how questions 

of purpose, audience, and genre have been addressed. 

1.1.11.G-Demonstrate after reading, understanding, and 


public documents by: making and supporting with 

evidence assertions about texts; comparing and contrasting 

texts using themes, settings, characters, and ideas; making 

extensions to related ideas, topics, or information; 

assessing the validity of the document based on context; 

analyzing the positions, argument and evidence in public 

documents; evaluating the author’s strategies; critiquing 

public documents to identify strategies common in public 

discourse. 


reading by: reading familiar materials aloud with 

accuracy; self-correcting mistakes; using appropriate 

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hythm, flow, meter, and pronunciation; reading a variety 

of genres and types of text; demonstrating comprehension 

Main ideas 1.8.11.C 

R11.A.2.4.1 


1.2.11.A R11.B.3.3.2 

R11.A.2.6.1 R11.A.2.6.2 









R11.A.2.4.1-Identify and explain stated or implied 



by explaining how authors used these to achieve their 

purposes. 












purpose and effectiveness according to the author’s theses, 




content. 

R11.A.2.6.1-Identify and describe the author’s 

intended purpose of text. 

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R11.B.2.2.1 R11.B.2.2.2 












purpose and effectiveness according to the author’s theses, 


R11.B.2.2.1-Identify, interpret, describe, and analyze 




effectiveness of the point of view used by the author. 

Summarize, Evaluate, 

Analyze, Synthesize, 

Infer. 1.1.11.D 

1.1.11.D-Identify, describe, evaluate, and synthesize the 




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1.8.11.C R11.A.2.3.1 

R11.A.2.3.2 

R11.A.2.5.1 








R11.A.2.3.1-Make inferences and draw conclusions 




R11.A.2.5.1-Summarize the major points, processes, 

and events of a nonfictional text as a whole. 

Media Propaganda 1.6.11.F 

Graphics 1.6.11.E 

R11.B.3.3.3 1.8.11.C 



student presentation, and to complete class assignments 

















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1.1.11.A 1.2.11.B 1.6.11.F 

1.8.11.A 1.8.11.B 



reading. 










presentation, and to complete class assignments and 


and forming opinions; create a multi-media presentation 



about it. 

1.8.11.A – Select and refine a topic for research 

1.8.11.B – Locate information using appropriate sources 

and strategies: Determine valid resources for researching 

the topic, including primary and secondary sources. 

Evaluate the importance and quality of the sources. Select 

sources appropriate to the breadth and depth of the 

research (e.g., dictionaries, thesauruses, other reference 

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materials, interviews, observations, computer databases). 

Use tables of contents, indices, key words, crossreferences 

and appendices. Use traditional and electronic 

search tools. 

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Grammar Skills to be Taught in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 

Active and Passive Voice Grade 9 

Active Voice is when the subject performs the action. 

Passive Voice expresses the action performed upon the subject. 

Subject‐Verb Agreement Grade 11 

Agreement with singular subject, plural subject, I and you. 

Phrases and Clauses Grade 10 

Identify phrases and clauses and use them correctly in writing. 

Phrases 

‣ Noun 

‣ Verb 

‣ Adjectival 

‣ Adverbial 

‣ Participial 

‣ Prepositional 

‣ Absolute 

Clauses Grade 10 

‣ Independent 

‣ Dependent 

‣ Noun 

‣ Relative 

‣ Adverbial 

Sentence Variations Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 

Parallel Structure Grade 10 

Parallelism in sentence structure exists when two or more sentence elements of equal rank are similarly expressed. 

i.e., Give me liberty, or give me death. 

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Commas Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 

Appropriate list of commas. 

Direct Quotations Grade 9 

Use quotations marks and appropriate punctuation to identify dialogue. 

Example: Captain Smith said, “Abandon the ship.” 

Citations Grade 9 

Use punctuation in MLA citation accurately in works cited. 

Other marks of punctuation 

Semicolon Grade 10 

Colon Grade 10 

Hyphen Grade 11 

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