Unit 1

Reading Process

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0710.1 Acquire concepts about text

Standard Reference
9.LA.1.2 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Analyze the structure and format of various informational documents.

Year-long

DWA, TMA, EOC, ISAT

2

Identify the text characteristics of different genres of literature.

Year-long

DWA, TMA, EOC, ISAT

Instructional Objective

0710.2 Vocabulary and concept development

Standard Reference
9.LA.1.8 Reading Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Use knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes to analyze the origin and meaning of unknown words.

Year-long

ISAT

2

Use context analysis to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words.

Year-long

EOC, ISAT

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Unit 2

Comprehension/Interpretation

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0710.3 Acquire strategies and skill for comprehending text

Standard Reference
9.LA.2.1 Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Synthesize the content from several sources on a single issue; compare and contrast ideas to demonstrate comprehension.

Quarter 3, 4

TMA, EOC

2

Apply reading strategies to self monitor for comprehension.

Year-long

TMA, EOC

3

Clarify an understanding of text by creating outlines, notes, annotations, charts, and/or diagrams.

Year-long

DWA, TMA, Common Assignment, ISAT

Instructional Objective

0710.4 Acquire skills to comprehend expository text

Standard Reference
9.LA.2.2 Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Identify the thesis, evidence, and argument in informational texts (e.g., newspaper editorials and campaign speeches).

Quarter 3, 4

DWA, EOC, ISAT, TMA

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

3

Evaluate an author’s argument or defense of a claim by examining the relevance and comprehensiveness of evidence.

Year-long

EOC, TMA, ISAT

Instructional Objective

0710.5 Acquire skills for comprehending literary text

Standard Reference
9.LA.2.3 Comprehension/Interpretation

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Read and respond to literature from a variety of genres.

Year-long

EOC, TMA, Common Assignment, ISAT

2

Determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, and soliloquy.

Year-long

EOC, TMA

3

Evaluate the importance of the setting to the mood and meaning of the text.

Quarter 1, 3

EOC, TMA

4

Explain the author’s point of view and interpret how it influences the text.

Quarter 1, 3

EOC, TMA

5

Compare and contrast themes across works of prose, poetry, and drama.

Year-long

EOC, TMA, ISAT, Common assignment

6

Analyze significant literary devices including irony and symbolism.

Year-long

Common assignment, EOC, TMA

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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Unit 3

Writing Process

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0710.6 Acquire prewriting skills

Standard Reference
9.LA.3.1 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Generate ideas using a variety of strategies.

Year-long

TMA

2

Generate a main idea or thesis appropriate to a type of writing.

Year-long

TMA, EOC, DWA, Common Assignment

3

Apply organizational strategies to plan writing.

Year-long

TMA, EOC, DWA, Common Assignment

4

Match format to purpose and audience.

Year-long

TMA, EOC, DWA, Common Assignment

5

Produce a piece of writing within a set period of time.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

Instructional Objective

0710.7 Acquire skills for writing a draft

Standard Reference
9.LA.3.2 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Use the ideas generated and organized through prewriting to write a draft.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

2

Sequence ideas in a cohesive, meaningful order.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

Instructional Objective

0710.8 Acquire skills for revising a draft

Standard Reference
9.LA.3.3 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Revise draft for meaning, clarity, and effective organization.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

2

Add relevant details and delete irrelevant or redundant information.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

3

Use transitional words and phrases to clarify meaning and improve organization.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

4

Use a variety of sentence structures to improve sentence fluency and enhance style.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

5

Use literary models to refine writing style.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

6

Conference with others to improve writing.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

Instructional Objective

0710.9 Acquire skills for editing a draft

Standard Reference
9.LA.3.4 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Use editing marks to indicate errors in conventions.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

2

Edit for correct punctuation, spelling, grammar, and usage errors.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, ISAT, Common Assignment

Instructional Objective

0710.10 Acquire skills to publish writing

Standard Reference
9.LA.3.5 Writing Process

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Publish improved draft.

Quarter 3, 4

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

2

Share writing with intended audience.

Quarter 2

DWA

3

Use appropriate technology to produce a final draft.

Year-long

TMA

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Unit 4

Writing Application

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0710.11 Acquire expressive (narrative/creative) writing skills

Standard Reference
9.LA.4.1 Writing Application

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

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

2

Write original creative works including prose and poetry.

Quarter 1, 2

TMA, Common Assignment

Instructional Objective

0710.12 Acquire expository (informational/ research) writing skills

Standard Reference
9.LA.4.2 Writing Application

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Write expository essays that include a main idea, supporting details, and introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

2

Write a research report that includes a thesis, provides relevant support, and documents sources.

Quarter 3, 4

TMA

3

Write technical or scientific text that identifies a sequence of activities or processes.

Quarter 2

TMA

Instructional Objective

0710.13 Acquire persuasive writing skills

Standard Reference
9.LA.4.3 Writing Application

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Write persuasive compositions that organize ideas and evidence in a sustained and effective fashion.

Quarter 3, 4

TMA, Common assignment

Instructional Objective

0710.14 Acquire skills for literary response

Standard Reference
9.LA.4.4 Writing Application

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Write responses to literature that demonstrate an understanding of the significant ideas of literary works.

Year-long

EOC, Common Assignment, TMA

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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Unit 5

Writing Components

Ongoing

Instructional Objective

0710.15 Acquire skills for sentence structure

Standard Reference
9.LA.5.3 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

1

Apply correct and varied sentence types in writing.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

2

Edit for agreement, word usage, and fluency.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment

Instructional Objective

0710.16 Acquire skills for using conventions

Standard Reference
9.LA.5.4 Writing Components

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference in Scope / Sequence

Assessment Correlation

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

2

Demonstrate in writing the correct use of punctuation and capitalization.

Year-long

DWA, EOC, TMA, Common Assignment