Course Name: KRHS EN101 English10
Course Description:
English 10 is the sophomore level course designed to introduce students to essential themes of the American experience. The course focuses on understanding, analyzing and synthesizing the literary movements that have helped shape and define America. In seeking to define American character and the American dream, students will explore and develop an understanding of the role literature has had for our nation’s ideals, institutions and collective experiences.
***Honors Designation may require completion of performance expectations extending above grade level.***
Course Competencies:
Competency A: Reading:
Students will read fluently and analyze texts to integrate and apply new information to a variety of situations.
Learning Target 1A: Key Ideas and Details: I can determine and analyze key ideas and details.
Learning Target 2A: Craft and Structure: I can determine and analyze various elements of craft and structure.
Learning Target 3A: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: I can analyze how ideas are presented and transformed in different texts.
Competency B: Writing:
Students will write proficiently for a variety of range, tasks, and purposes over a time frame using a standardized writing process.
Learning Target 1B: Text types and purposes: I can write for a variety of text types and purposes.
Learning Target 2B: Production and Distribution of Writing: I can use the writing process to produce, publish, and update writing appropriate to various tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Learning Target 3B: Research to build and present Knowledge: I can conduct research gathering information and drawing evidence from relevant resources for a variety of tasks and purposes.
Competency C: Speaking & Listening:
Students will demonstrate proficiency in speaking and listening for comprehension, collaboration, and the presentation of knowledge and ideas.
Learning Target 1C: Comprehension and Collaboration: I can initiate and participate in discussions integrating information and evaluating other speakers.
Learning Target 2C: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: I can present information, findings, and evidence making use of media for a variety of contexts and tasks.
Competency D: Language:
Students will employ the conventions of standard English, knowledge of language, and vocabulary in a variety of contexts.
Learning Target 1D: Conventions of Standard English: I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English when writing and speaking.
Learning Target 2D: Knowledge of Language: I can apply knowledge of language to understand, make choices, and comprehend when reading, listening, and writing.
Learning Target 3D: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: I can acquire and use vocabulary including general academic and domain specific words and phrases.
Performance Scales
Standard Codes:
Competency A: Reading:
Students will read fluently and analyze texts to integrate and apply new information to a variety of situations.
Performance Scale
Learning Targets
4
3
2
1
Learning Target 1A: Key Ideas and Details: I can determine and analyze key ideas and details.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot.
I have done everything to be BP plus I can:
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis.
Analyze the development of a theme or central idea of a text.
Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text and help advance the plot or develop the theme.
I have done everything to be BP. I can:
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support critical thinking.
Determine a theme or central idea of a text.
Provide an objective summary of the text.
Discuss how characters develop over the course of a text and help advance the plot or develop the theme.
I am in the process of completing everything for a BP.
Learning Target 2A: Craft and Structure: I can determine and analyze various elements of craft and structure.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
Analyze in detail the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
Analyze in detail how an author's choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
Analyze in detail a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature.
Analyze in detail how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
I have done everything to be BP plus I can:
Analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone.
Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature.
Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
I have done everything to be BP. I can:
-Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings.
-Determine how an author's choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
-Determine how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
I am in the process of completing everything for a BP.
Learning Target 3A: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas: I can analyze how ideas are presented and transformed in different texts.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
-Analyze in detail how two texts present information and the relevance of the information.
I have done everything to be BP plus I can:
-Compare how two texts present information and analyze the relevance of the information to a given topic.
I have done everything to be BP. I can:
-Compare how two texts present information and the relevance of the information to a given topic.
-Compare the main difference between the central idea of two related texts.
I am in the process of completing everything for a BP.
Standard Codes:
Competency B: Writing:
Students will write proficiently for a variety of range, tasks, and purposes over a time frame using a standardized writing process.
Performance Scale
Learning Target
4
3
2
1
Learning Target 1B: Text types and purposes: I can write for a variety of text types and purposes.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
-Write argumentative and informative text that engages with multiple perspectives on a substantive topic.
-Create a relevant context for analysis of the issue and other perspectives/ counterclaims about the issue.
I have done everything to be BP plus I can:
-Write arguments and informative writing to analyze and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately.
-Introduce precise claim(s)/topic(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims.
-Create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s)/topic(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
-Develop claim(s)/topic(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence/facts for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both.
-Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarity.
-Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.
-Provide an insightful concluding statement that leaves the reader contemplating the information presented.
I have done everything to be BP. I can:
-Write arguments and informative writing to examine and convey ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately.
-Introduce precise claim(s)/topic(s)
-Create a clear organization that establishes relationships among claim(s)/topic(s), reasons, and evidence.
-Develop claim(s)/topic(s) by supplying evidence.
-Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone.
-Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
I am in the process of completing everything for a BP.
Learning Target 2B: Production and Distribution of Writing: I can use the writing process to produce, publish, and update writing appropriate to various tasks, purposes, and audiences.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
-Improve cohesion in and between paragraphs by adding an effective transition and concluding sentences.
-Utilize transitions words such as first, next, finally, to build cohesion in a paragraph.
-Select words that accomplish a specific rhetorical purpose (e.g., emphasize a specific aspect of a topic).
I have done everything to be BP plus I can:
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Use technology to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology's capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly.
I have done everything to be BP. I can:
Produce coherent writing.
Develop writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, and rewriting.
Use technology to produce, publish, and update writing products.
I am in the process of completing everything for a BP.
Learning Target 3B: Research to build and present knowledge: I can conduct research gathering information and drawing evidence from relevant resources for a variety of tasks and purposes.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
-Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a self-generated question or solve a problem.
-Synthesize multiple sources on a subject from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
-Narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate.
-Synthesize multiple sources on a subject from multiple authoritative print and digital sources.
-Assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question.
-Integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas.
I have done everything to be BP. I can:
-Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question or solve a problem.
-Gather relevant information from print and digital sources.
-Avoid plagiarism and follow a standard format for citation.
I am in the process of completing everything for a BP.
Standard Codes:
Competency C: Speaking & Listening:
Students will demonstrate proficiency in speaking and listening for comprehension, collaboration, and the presentation of knowledge and ideas.
Performance Scale
Learning Target
4
3
2
1
Learning Target 1C: Comprehension and Collaboration: I can initiate and participate in discussions integrating information and evaluating other speakers.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
-Help to lead the discussion making sure everyone is involved.
-Lead peers to set rules for civil discussions and decision-making.
-Analyze new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
-Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study.
-Draw evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue. -Stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
-Work with peers to set rules for civil discussions and decision-making.
-Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion. -Incorporate others into the discussion.
-Clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions respectfully.
-Make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
I have done everything to be BP. I can:
-Come to discussions prepared, having read material under study.
-Draw on minimal evidence from text.
-Participate in a respectful exchange of ideas.
-Discuss by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion.
I am in the process of completing everything for a BP.
Learning Target 2C: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas: I can present information, findings, and evidence making use of media for a variety of contexts and tasks.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
-Make strategic use of digital media to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
-Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, audiences, and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English.
I have done everything to be BP plus I can:
-Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically.
-Make strategic use of digital media to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence.
-Adapt speech to a variety of contexts, audiences, and tasks, using formal English.
I have done everything to be BP. I can:
-Present information, findings, and supporting evidence.
-Make use of digital media.
- Demonstrate appropriate speech in a presentation.
I am in the process of completing everything for a BP.
Standard Codes:
Competency D: Language:
Students will employ the conventions of standard English, knowledge of language, and vocabulary in a variety of contexts.
Performance Scale
Learning Target
4
3
2
1
Learning Target 1D: Conventions of Standard English: I can demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English when writing and speaking.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
-Ensure subject-verb agreement in challenging situations.
-Recognize and correct subtle disturbances in sentence structure.
-Use semicolons and colons to create sophisticated sentences.
-Recognize and correct unnecessary punctuation.
I have done everything to be BP plus I can:
-Ensure subject-verb agreement.
- Use parallel structure.
- Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial).
-Use standard capitalization and punctuation.
-Use semicolons to link two or more closely related independent clauses.
- Use colons to introduce a quote or quotation.
-Spell correctly.
-Recognize and correct punctuation mistakes.
I have done everything to be BP. I can:
-Ensure subject-verb agreement.
- Use various types of clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial).
-Use standard capitalization and punctuation.
-Spell correctly.
I am in the process of completing everything for a BP.
Learning Target 2D: Knowledge of Language: I can apply knowledge of language to understand, make choices, and comprehend when reading, listening, and writing.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
-Analyze how language functions in different contexts.
-Make effective word choices that enhance the meaning or style.
-Apply knowledge of language to analyze fully.
I have done everything to be BP plus I can:
-Apply knowledge of how language functions in different contexts.
-Make effective word choices for meaning or style.
-Apply knowledge of language to comprehend more fully.
I have done everything to be BP plus I can:
-Apply knowledge of how language functions.
-Make word choices for meaning or style.
-Apply knowledge of language for comprehension.
-Write and edit so that it conforms to the guidelines in the MLA Handbook.
I am in the process of completing everything for a BP.
Learning Target 3D: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use: I can acquire and use vocabulary including general academic and domain specific words and phrases.
I have done everything to be P plus I can:
-Determine the meaning of a word or phrase.
-Use context as a clue to the meaning of an advanced word or phrase.
-Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase.
-Demonstrate an understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
-Analyze figures of speech in context and their role in the text.
-Use advanced academic and domain-specific vocabulary.
-Demonstrate independence in gathering advanced vocabulary knowledge.
I have done everything to be BP plus I can:
-Determine the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words.
-Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
-Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word.
-Demonstrate an understanding of figurative language and word relationships.
-Interpret figures of speech in context and their role in the text.
-Use general academic vocabulary and some domain-specific vocabulary.
-Demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge.
I have done everything to be BP. I can:
-Determine meaning of general academic words and phrases based on the context of the sentence.
-Determine meaning of familiar multiple-meaning words based on the context of the sentence.
-Interpret figurative language.
I am in the process of completing everything for a BP.