Greek/Latin Lessons #1-3 (September - November)
Standard -
students will be able to determine the meaning of an unknown word based on root / context
Objective -
I can figure out the meaning of an unknown word using the roots I learned and the way the word is being used in a sentence or paragraph
Essential Question/s:
Can I figure out the meaning of an unknown word using skills learned in class?
Vocabulary Lessons #1-2 (October-November)
Standards -
students will acquire and use accurately general academic words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college or career readiness level
students will be able to determine the meaning of a word using context
Objectives -
I can figure out the meaning of an unknown word by the way the word is being used in a sentence
I can correctly use words studied in my academic writing
Essential Question/s:
Can I use context clues to determine the correct word to use?
Parts of Speech Mini-Unit (September)
Standard -
students will be able to demonstrate command of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
Objective -
I can correctly identify the parts of speech in a sentence in order to further my understanding of subject/verb agreement, punctuation use, correct sentence structure, and capitalization
Essential Question/s:
Why is it important to study the parts of speech?
Sentences Mini-Unit (October)
Standard -
students will be able to demonstrate command of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking
Objective -
I can identify what makes up a complete sentence in order to avoid writing in fragments and run-ons
Essential Question/s:
Why is it important to know what makes up a complete sentence?
In-Class Essay Writing (Aspire Test Prep) (October)
Standards -
students will be able to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience
students will be able to write routinely over extended and shorter time frames
Objectives -
I can apply ACT, MEL-Con, and TIC formats to my own writing
I can compose a four paragraph essay in the time allotted
Essential Question/s:
Why is important to write in an organized manner and develop my ideas?
Choice Reading (Book Talk Presentation) (November)
Standards -
students will be able to read and comprehend literature
students will be able to determine a theme of a text
students will be able to analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text
students will be able to conduct short research projects
students will be able to use technology to produce a project
students will be able to gather relevant information from multiple digital and print sources
Objectives -
I can read and comprehend the material I am reading
I can present information to an audience in an efficient, effective, and logical manner
I can use google slides to help enhance a presentation
I can find relevant and valid information about a topic using the internet and other print sources
I can create a works cited page using MLA format
I can concisely summarize what I have read
Essential Question/s:
Why is important to speak effectively in front of a group of people?
Various Short Stories ("The Most Dangerous Game") (October)
Standards -
students will be able to read and comprehend literature
students will be able to determine a theme of a text
students will be able to analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text
Objectives -
I can read and comprehend the story I have read
I can define theme and determine the theme in a piece of literature
I can define characterization and determine how it is used in literature to develop characters
I can work effectively and efficiently with a group
Essential Question/s:
What does literature teach me about life?
Literary Terms Mini-Unit (October)
Standard -
students will be able to define the literary terms in order to be able to analyze them in a text
Objective:
I can define literary terms and discuss/write how they are used in literature
Essential Question/s:
Why is it important to know literary terms?
Citing Sources Mini-Unit (September)
Standards -
students will be able to locate and utilize sources to help correctly cite multiple sources
students will be able to correctly cite multiple sources using MLA format
students will be able to create a works cited page using MLA format
Objectives -
I can locate and utilize the OWL Website in order to assist me in citing sources
I can correctly cite multiple sources using MLA format
I can create a Works Cited using the MLA rules for a Works Cited page
I can work effectively and efficiently with a group
Essential Question/s:
Why is it important to correctly cite sources?
Public Speaking Mini-Unit (October)
Standards -
students will be able to present information such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, organization, and development
students will be able to make strategic use of digital media to express information and enhance understanding of presentations
Objectives -
I can create an outline for a speech
I can apply the public speaking rules I learned in my own presentation
I can use google slides to enhance a presentation
I can work effectively and efficiently with a group
Essential Question/s:
Why is important to speak effectively in front of a group of people?