HARLAN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT: CURRICULUM MAP
Course: English 1 Teachers: Tracie Luttrell From August 14th to December 9th, 2008
Week of / UNIT / HISD Standards / KEY TOPICS (Knowledge and Skills) / Essential Vocabulary / Resources Needed /Week 1
8/13-8/15 / · Syllabus and course description
· ACT Reading Diagnostic Test & Review
· Introduction of Literary Terms / FF-S-3 Read increasingly complex material with automaticity
FF-S-4c Interpret and explain literal and non-literal meanings of words or phrases, analogies, idioms based on context
RD-9-2.1 Paraphrase information in a passage (DIU-S-4)
RD-9-2.7 Make inferences, draw conclusions, or make generalizations based on evidence from a passage (DIU-S-5)
DIU-S-7a Locate key ideas, information, facts, or details
DIU-S-7b Use information from text to state and support central/main idea
RD-9-3.2 Identify or explain an author’s purpose in a passage(IT-S-1; IT-S-2; IT-S-3)
RD-9-3.3 Explain an author’s position based on evidence in a passage (IT-S-6b; IT-S-6c; IT-S-6d) / · The Landscape of the ACT
· Strategy for taking the ACT
· Test Taking Tips
· Evaluate personal progress toward meeting goals in literacy skills / Syllabus
Kaplan Advantage workbook 19-31; pages 34-39; 44-47
PowerPoint and NoteGuide
English 1 Literary Terms
Who I Am Prompt
Week 2
8/18-8/22 / Kaplan Review
Where have we been, Where are we going? / RD-9-1.3 Formulate questions to guide reading(FF-S-4a)
RD-9-2.1 Paraphrase information in a passage (DIU-S-4)
RD-9-2.5 Interpret concrete or abstract terms using context from the passage
RD-9-2.7 Make inferences, draw conclusions, or make generalizations based on evidence in a passage (DIU-S-5)
DIU-S-6b Explain the main idea of a passage and identify the key ideas or information that support them
DIU-S-7a Locate key ideas, information, facts, or details
DIU-S-7b Use information from text to state and support central/main idea
RD-9-3.2 Identify or explain an author’s purpose in a passage(IT-S-1; IT-S-2; IT-S-3)
RD-9-3.3 Explain an author’s position based on evidence in a passage (IT-S-6b; IT-S-6c; IT-S-6d) / · Introduce the 3-step method for ACT Comprehension
· Question the Author
· Examine the stems
· Answering the questions
· Answer detail questions using Track It Down
· Answer Function questions using Think Like the Author
· / · Summarize
· Main Idea
· Author’s purpose
· Detail
· Inference
· Paraphrase
· Broad Questions
· Narrow Questions
· Writer’s view
· Function
· Vocabulary-in-context
· Prediction
· Elimination
· / KAPLAN advantage workbook pgs 50-64; 65-79; 81-95; 98-111; 113-129
PowerPoint and Noteguide
Literary Elements quiz 1
Week 3
8/25-8/29 / Kaplan Review / FF-S-3 Read increasingly complex material with automaticity
FF-S-4c Interpret and explain literal and non-literal meanings of words or phrases, analogies, idioms based on context
RD-9-2.1 Paraphrase information in a passage (DIU-S-4)
RD-9-2.7 Make inferences, draw conclusions, or make generalizations based on evidence from a passage (DIU-S-5)
DIU-S-7a Locate key ideas, information, facts, or details
DIU-S-7b Use information from text to state and support central/main idea
RD-9-3.1 Explain or analyze how a conflict in a passage is resolved
RD-9-3.2 Identify or explain an author’s purpose in a passage (IT-S-1; IT-S-2; IT-S-3)
RD-9-3. Explain an author’s position based on evidence in a passage (IT-S-6b; IT-S-6c; IT-S-6d)
RD-9-3.6 Analyze the relationship between a speaker’s or a character’s motivation and behavior in a passage, as revealed by the dilemmas / · Answer vocabulary-in-context by using Context Clues
· Answer narrow-inference questions by using Getting Grounded in the details
· Answer broad-inference questions by using Eliminating for Truth
· Answer writer’s view questions by using Analyzing the Author’s Approach
· Identify the sequence of event in a passage / · Context Clues
· Inferences
· Conclusion
· Main Idea
· Author’s purpose
· Point of View / The Kaplan Advantage Workbook pages 131-145; 148-163; 165-177; 179-193
Literary Elements quiz 2
Week 4
9/2-9/5 / Where we have been, Where we are going / RD-9-2.1 paraphrase information in passage
RD-9-2.5 Interpret concrete or abstract terms using context from the passage
RD-9-2.7 Make inferences, draw conclusions, or make generalizations based on evidence from a passage (DIU-S-5)
RD-9-3.1 Explain or analyze how a conflict in a passage is resolved
RD-9-5.2 Analyze or evaluate the effectiveness of literary elements within a passage
RD-9-5.3 Analyze the author’s use of literary devices in a passage
DIU-S-6a Identify characteristics of different types of literary texts / · Identify different literary elements
· Explain an Author’s craft / · Narrative Poetry
· Alliteration
· Consonance
· Assonance
· Onomatopoeia
· Symbolism
· Imagery
· Paraphrase / Literary Elements quiz 3
The Bells WS
Highlighters
Identification of alliteration, assonance, consonance, onomatopoeia, sensory language
Evaluate the use of sound devices in The Bells
Sensory Language graphic organizer
The Raven WS
Paraphrase each stanza of The Raven
Week 5
9/8-9/12 / Where we have been, Where we are going / RD-9-2.1 Paraphrase information in a passage (DIU-S-4)
RD-9-2.7 Make inferences, draw conclusions, or make generalizations based on evidence from a passage (DIU-S-5)
DIU-S-7a Locate key ideas, information, facts, or details
DIU-S-7b Use information from text to state and support central/main idea
RD-9-3.1 Explain or analyze how a conflict in a passage is resolved
RD-9-3.2 Identify or explain an author’s purpose in a passage (IT-S-1; IT-S-2; IT-S-3)
RD-9-3. Explain an author’s position based on evidence in a passage (IT-S-6b; IT-S-6c; IT-S-6d)
RD-9-3.6 Analyze the relationship between a speaker’s or a character’s motivation and behavior in a passage, as revealed by the dilemmas / · identify the sequence of event in a passage
· make references from texts to provide evidence to support conclusions
· Discuss the author’s style
· Analyze the effectiveness of literary devices or figurative language
· Interpret the interactions between and among literary elements within a text / · Plot
· Exposition
· Inciting moment
· Rising Action
· Climax
· Falling Action
· Resolution (Denouement)
· / Literary Elements quiz 4
The Cask of Amontillado pgs 61-68
Predictions Graphic Organizer
Freytag’s pyramid
Visualization draw the costumes and props they would use in a dramatized version of the story
Open Response: Mood
Week 6
9/16-9/19 / Where are we going? / RD-9-2.1 Paraphrase information in a passage (DIU-S-4)
RD-9-2.5 Interpret concrete or abstract terms using context from the passage
RD-9-2.7 Make inferences, draw conclusions, or make generalizations based on evidence in a passage (DIU-S-5)
DIU-S-6b Explain the main idea of a passage and identify the key ideas or information that support them
DIU-S-7a Locate key ideas, information, facts, or details
DIU-S-7b Use information from text to state and support central/main idea
RD-9-3.2 Identify or explain an author’s purpose in a passage(IT-S-1; IT-S-2; IT-S-3)
RD-9-3.3 Explain an author’s position based on evidence in a passage (IT-S-6b; IT-S-6c; IT-S-6d / · Identify the types of conflict within a passage / · Context Clues
· Conflict
· Internal Conflict
· Man vs. Self
· External Conflict
· Man vs. Man
· Man vs. Nature
· Man vs. Society / Literary Elements quiz 5
The Most Dangerous Game pgs 215-236
Predictions Graphic Organizer
Visualization Draw sketch of scene/traps
Journal Entry: What does it mean to be civilized?
Anticipation guide pre- and post-reading
Week 7
9/22-9/26 / The Road Not Taken part 1 / RD-9-1.4 Interpret the meaning of jargon, dialect or specialized vocabulary found in a passage
RD-9-2.3 Identify essential information from a passage to accomplish a task/procedure or to answer questions about a passage
RD-9.3.6 Analyze the relationship between a character’s motivation and behavior in a passage, as revealed by dilemmas
RD-9-4.1 Analyze the content or make connections as it applies to students’ lives, real-world issues, or other texts
RD-9-4.2 Use evidence from a passage to formulate opinions to a reading passage
RD-9-5.2 Analyze the effectiveness of literary elements in a passage
RD-9-5.3 Analyze the author’s use of literary devices in a passage / · Compare life to a road
· Explain characterization and how author’s develop characters
· Explain how author’s use dialogue / · Symbolism
· Metaphor
· Conflict
· Internal Conflict
· External Conflict
· Protagonist
· Antagonist
· Subordinate Characters
· Motivation
· Flat Character
· Dynamic Character
· Round Character
· Static Character
· Speech
· Dialogue
· Appearance
· Thoughts
· Reactions
· Direct Characterization
· Indirect Characterization
· Verisimilitude / Literary Element quiz 6
The Road Not Taken Unit Guide
Journal Entry
What choices or decisions do young people make could change their lives forever?
Metaphorical Expressions How is a decision like a ______? Describe 5 qualities of the inanimate object. Write a paragraph describing an inanimate object; then replace the name with DECISIONS.
How is life like a road? WS
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
“The Road Not Taken” Task Rotation – designed to target the four learning styles: Mastery, Understanding, Interpersonal, Self-Expressive
Memorable character WS
From The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Chapter 6
Characterization worksheet
Week 8
9/29-10/3 / The Road Not Taken / RD-9-1.4 Interpret the meaning of jargon, dialect or specialized vocabulary found in a passage
RD-9-2.3 Identify essential information from a passage to accomplish a task/procedure or to answer questions about a passage
RD-9.3.6 Analyze the relationship between a character’s motivation and behavior in a passage, as revealed by dilemmas
RD-9-4.1 Analyze the content or make connections as it applies to students’ lives, real-world issues, or other texts
RD-9-4.2 Use evidence from a passage to formulate opinions to a reading passage
RD-9-5.2 Analyze the effectiveness of literary elements in a passage
RD-9-5.3 Analyze the author’s use of literary devices in a passage / · Analyze the effectiveness of literary devices or figurative language in evoking what the author intended.
· Interpret the interactions between and among literary elements within and across a variety of texts
· Evaluate what is read based on the author’s purpose, message, word choice, sentence variety, style, tone, or use of literary elements.
· Interpret and explain literal and non-literal meanings of words or phrases, analogies, idioms, literary allusions based on context. / · Symbolism
· Conflict
· Internal Conflict
· External Conflict
· Protagonist
· Antagonist
· Subordinate Characters
· Motivation
· Characterization
· Verisimilitude
· Dialect / Literary Element quiz 7
Toni Cade Bombara background PowerPoint and Note Guide
Journal entry: What kinds of things you feel are worth protecting or defending. Use at least three of the following words: intervene, oblige, promote, prohibit
“Blues Ain’t No Mocking Bird” pg 322-330
Dialogue/Dialect Worksheet
Discussion of symbolism in“Blues Ain’t No Mocking Bird
Assessment: Multiple Choice and Open Response
Walking Across Egypt Reading Schedule
Clyde Edgerton PowerPoint and Note Guide
Read Chapter 1 in class – Open response 1 Character description and comparison
Week 9
10/6-10/10 / · RD-9-3.6 Students will analyze the relationship between a speaker’s or character’s motivation and behavior in a passage, as revealed by dilemmas. DOK 3
· RD-9.4.1 Students will analyze the content or make connections as it applies to students’ lives, real-world issues, or other texts. DOK 3
· RD-9-4.2 Students will use evidence from a passage to formulate opinions to a reading passage. DOK 3
· RD-9-5.2 Students will analyze or evaluate the effectiveness of literary elements within a passage. DOK 3
· RD-9-5.3 Students will analyze the author’s use of literary devices in a passage. DOK 3
· RD-9-5.4 Students will critique the author’s word choice, style, tone, or content. DOK 3 / · Analyze the effectiveness of literary devices or figurative language in evoking what the author intended .
· Interpret and explain literal and non-literal meanings of words or phrases, analogies, idioms, literary allusions based on context.
· Demonstrate the understanding of literary elements and literary passages/texts.
· Analyze or evaluate the relationship between a character’s motivation and behavior, as revealed by the dilemmas. / · Conflict
· Internal Conflict
· External Conflict
· Protagonist
· Antagonist
· Subordinate Characters
· Motivation
· Flat Character
· Dynamic Character
· Round Character
· Static Character
· Speech
· Dialogue
· Appearance
· Thoughts
· Reactions
· Direct Characterization
· Indirect Characterization
· Verisimilitude / Literary Element quiz 8
Read aloud Chapter 1 discussion
PowerPoint – Characterization
Read and discuss chapters 2-3
Reading Quiz chapters 1-3
Lottie Moon Introduction
Chapter 4-7 Reading and Discussion (Character Development)
Open Response 2
Radio Play “Lottie Moon”
Reading Quiz
Week 10
10/20-10/24 / · RD-9-3.6 Students will analyze the relationship between a character’s motivation and behavior in a passage, as revealed by dilemmas. DOK 3
· RD-9.4.1 Students will analyze the content or make connections as it applies to students’ lives, real-world issues, or other texts. DOK 3
· RD-9-4.2 Students will use evidence from a passage to formulate opinions to a reading passage. DOK 3
· RD-9-5.2 Students will analyze or evaluate the effectiveness of literary elements within a passage. DOK 3
· RD-9-5.3 Students will analyze the author’s use of literary devices in a passage. DOK 3
· RD-9-5.4 Students will critique the author’s word choice, style, tone, or content. DOK 3 / · Evaluate what is read, based on the author’s purpose, message, word choice, sentence variety, style, tone, or use of literary elements.
· Analyze the effectiveness of literary devices or figurative language in evoking what the author intended .
· Interpret and explain literal and non-literal meanings of words or phrases, analogies, idioms, literary allusions based on context.
· Demonstrate the understanding of literary elements and literary passages/texts.
· Analyze or evaluate the relationship between a character’s motivation and behavior, as revealed by the dilemmas. / · External Conflict
· Protagonist
· Antagonist
· Subordinate Characters
· Motivation
· Flat Character
· Dynamic Character
· Round Character
· Static Character
· Speech
· Dialogue
· Appearance
· Thoughts
· Reactions
· Direct Characterization
· Indirect Characterization