Greek/Latin Lessons #8-10 (March-May)
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 #9-11 (March-May)
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?
Various Short Stories ("Brothers Are the Same" ; "Plainswoman") (March-May)
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:
Why is it important to be able to work effectively and efficiently with a group?
Why are the lessons learned in reading literature important in my life?
Choice Reading (Movie Poster Presentation) (May)
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 it important to speak effectively in front of a group of people?
Why is it important to evaluate the credibility of websites?
Why is it important to cite sources used?
Why is it important to create a works cited page of sources used?
Why are the lessons learned in literature important in my life?
Essay Writing (Literary Analysis on The Shawshank Redemption) (May)
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
students will be able to cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of text
Objectives -
I can use ACT, MEL-Con, and TIC formats in my our writing
I can incorporate textual evidence in my writing using MLA format
I can use parenthetical references in my writing.
Essential Question/s:
Why are the lessons learned in literature important in my life?
Why is it important to compose writing which is organized and well-supported?
Why is it important to support ideas and standings with adequate support?
Commonly Confused Words Mini-Unit (March-May)
Standards-
apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English spelling
Objectives-
I know how to use commonly confused words (there, their, they're ; to, two, too ; your, you're ; ) correctly in my daily work and writing
Essential Question/s:
Why is it important to use words correctly in my daily writing and speaking?
Poetry Mini-Lesson (April)
Standards-
determine a theme of a text
determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings
read and comprehend poems
students will be able to read and comprehend literature
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
students will be able to prepare for and participate effectively in collaborations with diverse partners
students will be able to cite multiple sources using MLA format
students will be able to create a works cited page using MLA format
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 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
I can use the OWL website to assist me in citing sources
I can cite sources using MLA format
I can create a works cited page using MLA format
I can apply the public speaking skills learned in class to my own presentation
I can correctly create a note card in proper outline form to assist me during my speech
I can correctly use google slides to enhance my presentation
I can work well with a group
Essential Question/s:
Why are the lessons learned in poetry important in my life?
Why is it important to work effectively with a group of people?
Why is it important to cite sources used?
Why is it important to create a works cited page?
Why is it important to be able to speak effectively in front of a group of people?
Why is it important to use technology to enhance a presentation?
Aspire Reading Test Prep (Quizzes #6-7) (March-April)
Standards -
students will be able to determine a theme or central idea of a text
students will be able to cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of text
students will be able to determine the meaning of words or phrases as they are used in a text
students will be able to analyze how an author's ideas or claims are developed by particular sentences or paragraphs
Objectives -
I can feel better prepared for the Aspire Reading Test
I can figure out the main idea of a non-fiction article
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, paragraph, or passage
I can analyze how an author uses technique to get his/her point across
I can locate textual evidence in a passage to support my claim
Essential Question/s:
Why is it important to be prepared for the ACT Aspire Test?
Aspire ELA Test Prep (Bell Ringers and Quizzes #2-4) (March-April)
Standards -
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English and usage when writing and speaking
demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing
Objectives -
I can feel better prepared for the Aspire ELA Test
Essential Question/s:
Why is it important to be prepared for the ACT Aspire Test?