Course Description
Open to: 9 One Year Course
Prerequisite: English 8
Students will read novels, short stories, plays, and
poetry to develop a sense of historical context and
to acquire knowledge of applications to their own lives.
Assignments will include investigations of literary
styles and devices, creative modeling, and written,
auditory, oral, and visual analysis of "self" themes
in relation to the reading selections. Workplace themes
often involve resolution of conflict in life and work
situations and are a major focus of the course.
Adopted Materials
Allen, Janet, et al, eds. Literature (9).
Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell, 2008
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Scope & Sequence
Course overview, concepts, resources, and supplemental
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Course Scope
| Unit 1 |
Reading Process |
| Unit 2 |
Comprehension/Interpretation |
| Unit 3 |
Writing Process |
| Unit 4 |
Writing Application |
| Unit 5 |
Writing Components |
Assessment
Correlation acronyms key
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Unit
1 |
Reading Process |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
0709.1 Acquire concepts about text |
Standard Reference
9.LA.1.2 Reading Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Analyze the structure and format of various
informational documents. |
Year-long |
DWA, TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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2 |
Identify the text characteristics of different
genres of literature. |
Year-long |
DWA, TMA, EOC, ISAT |
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Instructional Objective
0709.2 Vocabulary and concept development |
Standard Reference
9.LA.1.8 Reading Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Use knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes,
and suffixes to analyze the origin and meaning
of unknown words. |
Year-long |
ISAT |
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2 |
Use context analysis to determine the meanings
of unfamiliar words. |
Year-long |
EOC, ISAT |
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Unit
2 |
Comprehension/Interpretation |
Ongoing |
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Instructional Objective
0709.3 Acquire strategies and skill for comprehending
text |
Standard Reference
9.LA.2.1 Comprehension/Interpretation |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Synthesize the content from several sources
on a single issue; compare and contrast ideas
to demonstrate comprehension. |
Quarter 3, 4 |
TMA, EOC |
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2 |
Apply reading strategies to self monitor for
comprehension. |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC |
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3 |
Clarify an understanding of text by creating
outlines, notes, annotations, charts, and/or
diagrams. |
Year-long |
DWA, TMA, Common Assignment, ISAT |
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Instructional Objective
0709.4 Acquire skills to comprehend expository
text |
Standard Reference
9.LA.2.2 Comprehension/Interpretation |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Identify the thesis, evidence, and argument
in informational texts (e.g., newspaper editorials
and campaign speeches). |
Quarter 3, 4 |
DWA, EOC, ISAT, TMA |
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2 |
Define the purpose and audience of a variety
of communication formats (e.g., essays, letters,
user manuals, lab reports, websites). |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC, ISAT, DWA |
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3 |
Evaluate an author’s argument or defense of
a claim by examining the relevance and comprehensiveness
of evidence. |
Year-long |
EOC, TMA, ISAT |
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Instructional Objective
0709.5 Acquire skills for comprehending literary
text |
Standard Reference
9.LA.2.3 Comprehension/Interpretation |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Read and respond to literature from a variety
of genres. |
Year-long |
EOC, TMA, Common Assignment, ISAT |
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2 |
Determine characters’ traits by what the characters
say about themselves in narration, dialogue,
and soliloquy. |
Year-long |
EOC, TMA |
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3 |
Evaluate the importance of the setting to the
mood and meaning of the text. |
Quarter 1, 3 |
EOC, TMA |
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4 |
Explain the author’s point of view and interpret
how it influences the text. |
Quarter 1, 3 |
EOC, TMA |
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5 |
Compare and contrast themes across works of
prose, poetry, and drama. |
Year-long |
EOC, TMA, ISAT, Common assignment |
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6 |
Analyze significant literary devices including
irony and symbolism. |
Year-long |
Common assignment, EOC, TMA |
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7 |
Compare and contrast authors’ style on the basis
of such elements as word choice and sentence
complexity. |
Quarter 2 |
DWA, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
0709.6 Acquire prewriting skills |
Standard Reference
9.LA.3.1 Writing Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Generate ideas using a variety of strategies. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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2 |
Generate a main idea or thesis appropriate to
a type of writing. |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC, DWA, Common Assignment |
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3 |
Apply organizational strategies to plan writing. |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC, DWA, Common Assignment |
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4 |
Match format to purpose and audience. |
Year-long |
TMA, EOC, DWA, Common Assignment |
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5 |
Produce a piece of writing within a set period
of time. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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Instructional Objective
0709.7 Acquire skills for writing a draft |
Standard Reference
9.LA.3.2 Writing Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Use the ideas generated and organized through
prewriting to write a draft. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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2 |
Sequence ideas in a cohesive, meaningful order. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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Instructional Objective
0709.8 Acquire skills for revising a draft |
Standard Reference
9.LA.3.3 Writing Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Revise draft for meaning, clarity, and effective
organization. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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2 |
Add relevant details and delete irrelevant or
redundant information. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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3 |
Use transitional words and phrases to clarify
meaning and improve organization. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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4 |
Use a variety of sentence structures to improve
sentence fluency and enhance style. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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5 |
Use literary models to refine writing style. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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6 |
Conference with others to improve writing. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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Instructional Objective
0709.9 Acquire skills for editing a draft |
Standard Reference
9.LA.3.4 Writing Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Use editing marks to indicate errors in conventions. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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2 |
Edit for correct punctuation, spelling, grammar,
and usage errors. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, ISAT, Common Assignment |
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Instructional Objective
0709.10 Acquire skills to publish writing |
Standard Reference
9.LA.3.5 Writing Process |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Publish improved draft. |
Quarter 3, 4 |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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2 |
Share writing with intended audience. |
Quarter 2 |
DWA |
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3 |
Use appropriate technology to produce a final
draft. |
Year-long |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
0709.11 Acquire expressive (narrative/creative)
writing skills |
Standard Reference
9.LA.4.1 Writing Application |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Write reflective autobiographical narratives
or short stories that explore the significance
of personal experiences and communicate the significance
of events. |
Quarter 1 |
TMA, Common Assignment |
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2 |
Write original creative works including prose
and poetry. |
Quarter 1, 2 |
TMA, Common Assignment |
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Instructional Objective
0709.12 Acquire expository (informational/
research) writing skills |
Standard Reference
9.LA.4.2 Writing Application |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Write expository essays that include a main
idea, supporting details, and introductory, body,
and concluding paragraphs. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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2 |
Write a research report that includes a thesis,
provides relevant support, and documents sources. |
Quarter 3, 4 |
TMA |
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3 |
Write technical or scientific text that identifies
a sequence of activities or processes. |
Quarter 2 |
TMA |
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Instructional Objective
0709.13 Acquire persuasive writing skills |
Standard Reference
9.LA.4.3 Writing Application |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Write persuasive compositions that organize
ideas and evidence in a sustained and effective
fashion. |
Quarter 3, 4 |
TMA, Common assignment |
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Instructional Objective
0709.14 Acquire skills for literary response |
Standard Reference
9.LA.4.4 Writing Application |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Write responses to literature that demonstrate
an understanding of the significant ideas of
literary works. |
Year-long |
EOC, Common Assignment, TMA |
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2 |
Write responses to literature that demonstrate
an awareness and appreciation of a variety of
authors’ styles. |
Year-long |
EOC, Common Assignment, TMA |
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Instructional Objective
0709.15 Acquire skills for sentence structure |
Standard Reference
9.LA.5.3 Writing Components |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Apply correct and varied sentence types in writing. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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2 |
Edit for agreement, word usage, and fluency. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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Instructional Objective
0709.16 Acquire skills for using conventions |
Standard Reference
9.LA.5.4 Writing Components |
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No. |
Performance Objective |
Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence |
Assessment Correlation |
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1 |
Demonstrate in writing the correct use of conventions
emphasizing pronoun/antecedent agreement, subject/verb
agreement, adjective/adverb usage, verb tense,
verbals, appositives, compound-complex sentences,
clauses, and parallel structure. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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2 |
Demonstrate in writing the correct use of punctuation
and capitalization. |
Year-long |
DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment |
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