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Academic English 2The Academic 2 English class focuses on a variety of literary genres in both fiction and non-fiction, including short stories, poems, novels, plays, and essays. The emphasis of the course is on reading and writing in order to prepare for the Keystone Literature Exam taken in May. Students will focus on writing short essays using specific details from their texts as support for their main ideas. Students will be expected to complete work outside of class independently, so organization and time management are necessary. Each unit of study focuses on necessary components of reading and writing, including author’s purpose, text structure, point of view, theme, plot characters, allegory, bias and propaganda techniques, literary elements, and figurative language. Vocabulary and grammar are also major components of the Academic English 2 curriculum. The goal of Academic English 2 is to prepare students for the Keystone Literature Exam, Academic English 3, and college.

Course Information:

Frequency & Duration: Daily for 42 minutesText: Safier, Fannie, and Kathleen T. Daniel. Adventures in Appreciation. Orlando, FL: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1985.

PrintWiesel, Elie. Night: With Connections. Austin: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1999. Print. Orwell, George. Animal Farm: 50th Anniversary Edition. New York: Signet Classic, 1996. Print. Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird. New York: Warner, 1982. Print. Albert, Susan Wittig. The Tempest by William Shakespeare. World Literature. Austin, TX: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,

2001. 840-928. Print. Steinbeck, John. Of Mice and Men. New York: Penguin, 1993. Print.

Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016

Unit 1: Author’s Purpose, Point of View, Structure Duration: August/ September (6 weeks)Literary Non-Fiction Skills Literary Fiction Skills Writing

Content

Author’s Purposeo Inferences and conclusionso Techniques and elementso Development of ideas and

claimso Defense of a claimo Textual support

Comprehensiono Independent readingo Proficient reading

Point of Viewo Rhetorico Impact

Text Structureo Complex informational texto Effective text organizationo Relationship to and influences

on meaningo Distinguishing characteristics

Author’s Purposeo Inferences and conclusionso Techniques and elementso Development of ideas and claimso Source of materialo Textual support


Point of viewo Typeso Impacto Author’s choice

Text Structureo Author’s choice and styleo Poems and sound deviceso Relationship to and influence on

meaningo Distinguishing characteristics

Persuasive Writing Argumentso Claims vs. opposing claimso Evidenceo Consistent and relevant supporto Opposing viewpoints

Topic and Task Identificationo Objective tone

Audience Effective Strategies for Positiono Stylistic techniques

Organizationo Transitionso Cohesiono Logical concluding statemento Formal style

Dictiono Correct commonly confused

wordso Precise languageo Domain specific vocabularyo Clarity, voice, and toneo Grammaro Sentence structure varietyo Standard English conventions

and grammaro Capitalization usageo Punctuation usageo Spelling usage

Writing Processo Revision

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Essential Question:

How does interaction with a text provoke thinking and response?


To what extent does the writing process contribute to the quality of writing?

How do we develop into effective writers?

What role does writing play in our lives?

Skill: Author’s Purposeo Citing strong and thorough

textual evidence of author’s stated and implied assumptions and beliefs

o Draw inferences and conclusions based on an author’s explicit beliefs and assumptions about a subject

o Explain, describe, and analyze examples that support the author’s intended purpose

o Analyze, interpret, and evaluate author’s techniques and elements to effectively communicate an idea or concept

o Analyze in detail the development of author’s ideas or claims

o Identify and analyze the author’s intended purpose

o Analyze, interpret, and evaluate the author’s use of techniques and elements of nonfiction for effective communication of an idea or concept

o Explain how an author’s use of key words or phrases informs and influences the reader

o Explain, interpret, describe, and analyze the author’s defense of a claim to make a point or

Author’s Purposeo Explain, describe, and analyze

textual support of author’s intended purpose

o Identify and analyze author’s intended purpose

o Analyze, interpret, and evaluate how author’s use techniques and elements of fiction to effectively communicate an idea or concept

o Analyze author’s source of material

Comprehensiono Read and comprehend literary

fiction on grade levelo Read independently and

proficiently Point of viewo Determine point of viewo Analyze, interpret, compare,

explain, describe, and evaluate the impact point of view has on meaning

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate point of view

Text Structureo Analyze how an author’s choice

concerning structure creates an effect

o Analyze, interpret, and evaluate

Argumentso Write arguments to support

claims in an analysis of substantive topics

o Distinguish the claim from alternate or opposing claims

o Develop a claim with substantial evidence

o Supply strengths and limitation of claim and opposing claims

o Address opposing viewpointso Use relevant support to develop

an argumento Draw evidence from literary or

informational texts to support analysis and reflection

Topic and Task Identificationo Introduce a precise claimo Write with awareness of purposeo Anticipate and address

audience’s knowledge level and concerns

Audienceo Write with a sharp, distinct focuso Write with an awareness of

audienceo Address what is most significant

for a specific purpose and audience

Effective Strategies for Positiono Provide relevant support through

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016construct an argument


nonfiction and informational texts on grade level

o Read independently and proficiently

Point of Viewo Determine an author’s point of

viewo Analyze rhetorical advances

through point of viewo Explain, interpret, compare,

describe, analyze, and evaluate point of view

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the impact of the point of view on the meaning of a the text as a whole

Text Structureo Identify, analyze, and evaluate

the structure and format of complex informational texts

o Explain, interpret, and analyze the effect of text organization

o Identify, analyze, and evaluate structure and format of complex informational texts

o Analyze how literary forms relate to and/or influence meaning

o Compare, evaluate, explain, interpret, describe, and analyze connections and characteristics

how the author uses techniques to effectively communicate an idea or concept

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, evaluate, and identify how diction, syntax, figurative language, sentence variety, etc. determine the author’s style

o Identify, explain, and analyze the structure of poems

o Analyze how literary form relates to and influences the meaning

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate connections between texts

o Compare narrative, poetry, and drama distinguishing characteristics

o Compare and evaluate characteristics that distinguish fiction from literary nonfiction

the use of argumentative/persuasive strategies

Organizationo Create organization that

establishes clear relationships among claim, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence

o Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text

o Create cohesion and clarify relationships between claim/reasons, and reasons/ evidence/ counterclaims

o Provide a concluding statement or section that follows form and supports the argument presented

o Organize the argument to develop strong, well-supported position

o Use logical transitionso Establish and maintain formal

style and objective tone Diction

o Use the correct form of commonly confused words

o Use precise language to manage the complexity of the topic and to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone

o Use precise language to create clarity, voice, and tone

o Use domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic

Grammaro Combine sentences for

cohesiveness and unityo Use a variety of sentence

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016structures to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone

o Demonstrate grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar

o Spell all words correctlyo Punctuate correctly (correctly

use commas, semi-colons, quotation marks, apostrophes)

o Use correct grammar (verb and pronoun form and agreement, modifiers and transitions, word order and syntax)

o Demonstrate correct sentence formation

Writing Processo Apply grade-level reading

standards to the analysis and reflection of literature and literary nonfiction

o Revise to eliminate wordiness and redundancy

o Revise to delete irrelevant details

o Revise sentences for clarityo Develop writing as needed by

planning, revising, editing, rewriting, and trying a new approach

o Strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, and trying a new approach

Assessment:

SWBAT: Draw inferences and conclusions

and cite strong and thorough textual evidence of the author’s stated and implied assumptions and beliefs

SWBAT: Cite strong and thorough textual

evidence that supports inferences and conclusions based on the author’s explicit assumptions and beliefs

SWBAT: Write arguments to support claims

in an analysis of substantive topics Write with sharp, distinct focus Introduce a precise claim Write with awareness of purpose

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Identify and analyze the author’s

intended purpose through explanation and description of supportive examples including how an author’s use of key words or phrases informs and influences the reader and how an author defends a claim to make a point or construct an argument

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate the author’s use of techniques and elements effectively communicate an idea or concept

Analyze in detail the development of author’s ideas or claims

Determine, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate an author’s and text’s point of view

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate the author’s use of techniques and elements of nonfiction for effective communication of an idea or concept

Identify, analyze, and evaluate the structure, format, and effect organization has on complex informational texts

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the impact of the point of view on the meaning of the text as a whole including the use of any rhetorical advances

Analyze how literary forms relate to and influences the meaning of a text

Compare, evaluate, explain, interpret, describe, and analyze characteristics and connections in various texts

Read and comprehend literary

Identify, explain, describe, and analyze the author’s intended purpose

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate how the author’s use of techniques and elements effectively communicate an idea or concept

Determine, analyze, explain, interpret, compare, describe, and evaluate point of view and its impact on meaning

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate the author’s use of techniques and elements of fiction for effective communication of an idea or concept.

Analyze how an author’s choice concerning structure creates an effect

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate how diction, syntax, figurative language, sentence, variety, etc. determine the author’s style

Identify, explain, and analyze the structure of poems

Analyze how literary form relates to and influences the meaning of a text.

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate characteristics and connections between texts including narrative, poetry, and drama

Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level

Read independently and proficiently

and audience Distinguish the claim from

alternate or opposing claims Develop claim with substantial

evidence Supply strengths and limitations of

claim and opposing claims Anticipate and address audiences

knowledge level and concerns Provide relevant support through

the use argumentative/persuasive strategies

Address opposing viewpoints Create organization that


Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text

Create cohesion and clarify relationships between claim/reasons, and reasons/evidence/counterclaims

Provide a concluding statement or section that follows form and that supports the argument

Use relevant support to develop an argument

Address opposing viewpoints Organize the argument to develop

strong, well-supported position Use the correct form of commonly

confused words Use logical transitions Combine sentences for

cohesiveness and unity Use precise language to manage

the complexity of the topic Use domain-specific vocabulary to

manage the complexity of the topic Establish and maintain a formal

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016nonfiction and informational texts on grade level


style and objective tone Apply norms of the

opinion/argumentative writing style

Use precise language, stylistic techniques, and a variety of sentence structures to develop and maintain appropriate, objective tone

Use precise language to create clarity, voice, and tone

Revise to eliminate wordiness and redundancy and to delete irrelevant details

Revise sentences for clarity Combine sentences for

cohesiveness and unity Demonstrate grade-appropriate

command of the conventions of standard English grammar

Spell all words correctly Use capital letters correctly Punctuate correctly (correctly use

commas, semi-colons, quotation marks, apostrophes)

Use correct grammar (verb and pronoun form and agreement, modifiers and transitions, words order and syntax)

Demonstrate correct sentence formation

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, and trying a new approach

Address what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience

Resources: Night by Elie Wiesel “The Quiet Man” by Maurice Walsh Writing handouts

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016“The Gettysburg Address” by Abraham Lincoln

“O Captain! My Captain!” by Walt Whitman“When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom’d” by Walt Whitman“Little Elegy” by X.J. Kennedy

Grammar handouts

Standards: CC.1.2.9-10.B: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text say explicitly, as well as inferences and conclusions based on an author’s explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.CC.1.2.9-10.C: Apply appropriate strategies to analyze, interpret, and evaluate how an author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them.CC.1.2.9-10.E: Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text.CC.1.2.9-10.F: Analyze how words and phrases shape meaning and tone in textsCC.1.2.9-10.G: Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person’s life story in both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.CC.1.2.9-10.H: Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing the validity of reasoning and relevance of evidence.CC.1.2.9-10.L: Read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational

CC.1.3.9-10.A: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.CC.1.3.9-10.B: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly, as well as inferences and conclusions based on an author’s explicit assumptions and beliefs about a subject.CC.1.3.9-10.C: Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.CC.1.3.9-10.D: Determine the point of view of the text and analyze the impact the point of view has on the meaning of the text.CC.1.3.9-10.E: Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create an effect.CC.1.3.9-10.F: Analyze how words and phrases shape meaning and tone in text.CC.1.3.9-10.G: Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment.

CC.1.4.9-10.G: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics.CC.1.4.9-10.H: Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audience.

Introduce precise claim.CC.1.4.9-10.I: Distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims; develop claim(s) fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.CC.1.4.9-10.J: Create organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence; use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims; provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.CC.1.4.9-10.K: Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of composition.

Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic.

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016text on grade level, reading independently and proficiently

L.N.2.1.1.; L.N.1.1.2; L.N.1.1.3; L.N.2.4.1; L.N.2.4.3, L.N.1.1.1; L.N.1.1.4; L.N.2.2.1; L.N.2.2.2; L.N.2.2.3; L.N.2.5.6

CC.1.3.9-10.H: Analyze how an author draws on and transforms themes, topics, character types, and/or other text elements from source material in a specific work.CC.1.3.9-10.K: Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level, reading independently and proficiently

L.F.1.1.2; L.F.1.1.1; L.F.1.1.3; L.F.2.3.6; L.F.2.5.2; L.F.2.2.1; L.F.2.2.3; L.F.2.2.4; L.F.2.2.2.; L.F.2.4.1

Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms of the discipline in which they are writing.

CC.1.4.9-10.L: Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.CC.1.4.9-10.S: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research, applying grade-level reading standards for literature and literary nonfiction.CC.1.4.9-10.T: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.

C.P.1.1.1; C.P.1.1.2.; C.P.1.1.3; C.P.2.1.5; C.P.2.1.6; C.P.1.1.4; C.P.2.1.1; C.P.2.1.2; C.P.2.1.3; C.P.2.1.4; C.P.2.1.6; C.P.2.1.7

C.E.1.1.5; C.E.3.1.1; C.E.3.1.3; C.E.3.1.4; C.E.3.1.5

Comments:Running concurrently through all units of study is vocabulary acquisition in non-fiction and fictionNon-Fiction:

Academic and Domain Specific Wordso Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain specific words and phrases sufficient for reading,

writing, speaking, and listening at the college-and career-readiness level Independent Vocabulary Acquisition

o Demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Connotations

o Draw conclusions about connotations of words Synonyms and Antonyms

o Apply, identify a synonym or antonym of a word Affixes

o Identify the meaning of a word with an affixo Identify how an affix changes a word’s meaning

Context Clueso Use context clues to determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar, multiple-meaning, or ambiguous words

Unknown and Multiple Meaning-Wordso Determine and clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level

reading and content Strategies and Tools

o Develop a range of strategies and tools to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases

Assessment: SWBAT:

Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college- and career-readiness level

Demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge considering comprehension or expression Draw conclusions about connotations of words Identify, apply a synonym or antonym of a word used Identify how an affix changes a word’s meaning Identify the meaning of a word with an affix Use context clues to determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar, multiple-meaning, or ambiguous words n grade-level

reading and content Develop a range of strategies and tools to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and

phrases

Standards:1.2.9-10.J: Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college-and career-readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. 1.2.9-10.K: Determine or clarify the

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies and tools.

L.N.1.2.4, L.N.1.2.1, L.N.1.2.2, L.N.1.2.3Fiction:

Academic and Domain Specific Wordso Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain specific words and phrases sufficient for reading,

writing, speaking, and listening at the college-and career-readiness level Independent Vocabulary Acquisition

o Demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression

Connotationso Draw conclusions about connotations of words

Synonyms and Antonymso Apply, identify a synonym or antonym of a word

Affixeso Identify the meaning of a word with an affixo Identify how an affix changes a word’s meaning

Context Clueso Use context clues to determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar, multiple-meaning, or ambiguous words

Unknown and Multiple Meaning-Wordso Determine and clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level

reading and content Strategies and Tools

o Develop a range of strategies and tools to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases

SWBAT: Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing,

speaking, and listening at the college- and career-readiness level Demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge considering comprehension or expression Draw conclusions about connotations of words Identify, apply a synonym or antonym of a word used Identify how an affix changes a word’s meaning Identify the meaning of a word with an affix

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Use context clues to determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar, multiple-meaning, or ambiguous words n grade-level

reading and content Develop a range of strategies and tools to determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and

phrasesStandards: 1.3.9-10.I: Determine of clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade-level reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies and tools. 1.3.9-10.J: Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

L.F.1.2.1, L.F.1.2.2, L.F.1.2.3, L.F.1.2.4

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016Unit 2: Plot and Characters Duration: October/ November (6 weeks)

Literary Non-Fiction Skills Literary Fiction Skills Writing

Content


Explicit Analysis Plot

o Key details and eventso Comparison of relationships

Textual Evidence

Characterso Complexo Actions/motivationso Interactionso Traditional/contemporary issues


Explicit Analysis Plot

o Key details and eventso Comparison of relationshipso Ordero Construction

Textual Evidence

Literary Analysis (Informative/ Explanatory Writing) Topic

o Focuso Development

Analysis Supportive Evidence

o Usage of facts, definitions, details, quotations, and other information and examples

Audience and Purposeo Awarenesso Objective toneo Creation of clarity, voice, and

tone Organization/ Formatting

o Transitionso Strategieso Concluding statements or

sectionso Formal styleo Stylistic techniques

Dictiono Precise languageo Domain specific vocabulary

Grammaro Standard English conventionso Sentence structureo Capitalizationo Punctuationo Spelling


Essential Question:




How do we develop into effective

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016writers?


Skill: Comprehensiono Read and comprehend literary



Explicit Analysiso Analyze what the text explicitly

and implicitly says Plot

o Explain and interpret ploto Compare the relationships

between elements of plot and other components of the text

o Describe, explain, analyze, evaluate, and interpret the plot

o Analyze interrelationships of ideas and events to determine how one idea or event may interact and influence another

Textual Evidenceo Summarize objectively key

details and eventso Cite evidence to support

generalizations

Characterso Analyze how complex characters

develop and advance over the course of the text

o Analyze how complex characters interact with other characters

o Analyze how complex characters develop a theme

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, evaluate the characters actions, motives, dialogue emotion/feelings, traits, and relationships between characters

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, evaluate the relationship between characters and other components

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, evaluate the development of complex characters and their roles and functions

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze the reflection of traditional and contemporary universal characters



proficiently Explicit Analysis

o Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of explicit information and generalizations

Topico Examine and convey complex

ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately

o Develop a topic with relevant information, content, and details

Analysiso Apply grade-level reading


o Analyze a topic with relevant information, content, and details

Supportive Evidenceo Draw evidence from literary or


Audience and Purposeo Address what is most significant


o Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying audience, task, and topic

o Write with an awareness of audience’s knowledge of the topic

o Use stylistic techniques to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone

Organization/ Formattingo Organize ideas, concepts, and

information to make important connections and distinctions

o Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text

o Apply correct formatting to aid in 13

Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Plot

o Analyze how an author’s plot order creates an effect

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate elements of plot construction

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components of the text

Textual Evidenceo Summarize objectively key details

and events

comprehensiono Provide a concluding statement or

sectiono Establish and maintain a formal

style and objective toneo Apply norms of the

informative/explanatory writing Diction

o Use precise language to manage the complexity of the topic



Grammaro Apply standard English

conventions and demonstrate grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar

o Use a variety of sentence structures to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone

o Combine sentences for clarityo Spell all words correctlyo Use capital letters correctlyo Punctuate correctly (correctly use




Writing Processo Develop writing as needed by

planning, revising, editing, and rewriting

o Develop writing as needed by trying a new approach

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016o Strengthen writing as needed by

planning, revising, editing, rewriting

o Strengthen writing as needed by trying a new approach

o Revise to eliminate wordiness and redundancy and to delete irrelevant details

o Revise sentences for clarity

Assessment:

SWBAT: Write an objective summary of the

text using specific details Given a variety of texts, explain,

interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and/or evaluate the plot (action)

Cite evidence to support generalizations

Analyze the interrelationships of ideas and events to determine how one idea or event may interact and influence another

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the plot (action)

Read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational texts on grade level


SWBAT: Identify and explain relevant

supporting details Summarize key details and events Explain, interpret, compare,

describe, analyze, and evaluate the development of traditional/contemporary universal characters

Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of explicit information

Cite evidence from the text to support generalizations

Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text

Analyze how complex characters interact with other characters

Analyze how complex characters develop a theme

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the characters’ actions, motives, dialogue, emotion/feelings, traits, and relationships between characters

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of the text

Explain, interpret, compare,

SWBAT: Write informative/explanatory texts Examine and convey complex ideas,

concepts, and information clearly and accurately

Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic

Write with a clear, controlling point and an awareness of the audience and task

Develop and analyze a topic with relevant information, content, and details

Write with an awareness of the audience’s knowledge of the topic

Organize ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions

Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text

Apply correct formatting to aid in comprehension

Provide a concluding statement or section

Apply standard English conventions Use precise language and domain-

specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic

Establish and maintain formal style and objective tone

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016describe, analyze, and evaluate the development of complex characters and their roles and functions



Apply norms of the informative/explanatory writing style

Use precise language, stylistic techniques, and a variety of sentence structures to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone


Combine sentences for cohesiveness and unity

Revise sentences for clarity Demonstrate grade-appropriate


Spell all words correctly Use capital letter correctly Punctuate correctly (correctly use


Use correct grammar (verb and pronoun form and agreement, modifiers, and transitions, word order and syntax)


Draw evidence from literary information texts to support analysis and reflection

Apply grade-level reading standards to the analysis and reflection of literature and literary nonfiction



Resources: “Travels with Charley” by John Steinbeck“The Life of Caesar” by Plutarch

“The Lie” by Kurt Vonnegut“The Beginning Grief” by L. Woiwode“The Storyteller” by Saki

Writing HandoutsGrammar Handouts

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016“The Monkey’s Paw” by W. W. Jacobs“Contents of a Dead Man’s Pockets” by Jack Finney“The Duke’s Children” by Frank O’Connor

Standards: CC.1.2.9-10.A; CC.1.2.9-10.B; CC.1.2.9-10.C;CC.1.2.9-10.L

L.N. 1.3.2, L.N. 2.3.3, L.N. 1.3.1, L.N. 2.1.1, L.N. 2.1.2,

CC.1.3.9-10.A; CC. 1.3.9-10.B; CC.1.3.9-10.C; CC.1.3.9-10.E; CC.1.3.9-10.K

L.F. 1.3.2, L.F. 2.3.4, L.F. 1.3.1, L.F. 2.1.1, L.F. 2.1.2, L.F. 2.3.1, L.F. 2.3.2, L.F. 2.3.3

CC.1.4.9-10.A: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately.CC.1.4.9-10.B: Write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task, and audience.CC.1.4.9-10.C: Develop and analyze the topic with relevant, well-chosen, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience’s knowledge of the topic; include graphics and multimedia when useful in aiding comprehension.CC.1.4.9-10.D: Organize ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text; include formatting when useful to aiding comprehension; provide a concluding statement or section.CC.1.4.9-10.E: Write with an awareness of stylistic aspects of composition

Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic

Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms of the discipline in which they are writing

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016CC.1.4.9-10.F: Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization; punctuation, and spelling

C.E.1.1.1; C.E.1.1.2; C.E.1.1.3; C.E.1.1.5; C.E.1.1.4; C.E.2.1.1; C.E.2.1.2; C.E.2.1.3; C.E.2.1.4; C.E.2.1.6; C.E.2.1.7; C.E.3.1.1; C.E.3.1.3; C.E.3.1.4; C.E.3.1.5

Comments: Running concurrently through all units of study is vocabulary acquisition in non-fiction and fictionUnit 3: Theme and Text Details Duration: December (3 weeks)

Literacy Non-Fiction Skills Literacy Fiction Skills WritingContent Central Idea (Theme)

o Developmento Stated or implied main ideaso Interrelationships of ideas and

eventso Themes and concepts of U.S.

documents Comprehension

o Independent readingo Proficient reading

Explicit Analysis Specific Details

o Key details and eventso Relevant supporting detailso Determination of emphasized

details in various accounts Textual Evidence

o Inferenceso Support

Central Idea (Theme)o Developmento Character’s contributiono Interrelationship of ideas and

events Comprehension


Explicit Analysis Specific Details

o Key details and eventso Relevant supporting details

Textual Evidenceo Inferenceso Support

Persuasive Writing Arguments

o Claims vs. opposing claimso Evidenceo Consistent and relevant supporto Opposing viewpoints


Audience Effective Strategies for Position

o Stylistic techniques Organization

o Transitionso Cohesiono Logical concluding statemento Formal style

Dictiono Correct commonly confused wordso Precise languageo Domain specific vocabularyo Clarity, voice, and tone

Grammaro Sentence structure varietyo Standard English conventions and

grammaro Capitalization usage

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016o Punctuation usageo Spelling usage


Essential Question:






Skill: Central Idea (Theme)o Analyze and explain the

development and emergence of a central idea (theme) with specific details

o Determine, identify, and explain the stated or implied central/main ideas using relevant, supporting details

o Analyze how seminal U.S. historical and literary documents address related themes and concepts




Explicit Analysiso Analyze interrelationships of

ideas and events to determine how one idea or event may interact and influence another

Specific Detailso Summarize key details and

events Textual Evidence

Central Idea (Theme)o Analyze and explain the

development and emergence of a central idea (theme) with specific details

o Determine, identify, and explain the stated or implied central/main ideas using relevant, supporting details

o Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between the theme and other elements and components of fiction

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate by comparison and contrast the development of major themes across genres

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the development of traditional/contemporary issues, themes, motifs, universal characters, and genres

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and

Argumentso Write arguments to support claims

in an analysis of substantive topicso Distinguish the claim from

alternate or opposing claimso Develop a claim with substantial

evidenceo Supply strengths and limitation of

claim and opposing claimso Address opposing viewpointso Use relevant support to develop an

argumento Draw evidence from literary or


Topic and Task Identificationo Introduce a precise claimo Write with awareness of purposeo Anticipate and address audience’s

knowledge level and concerns Audience

o Write with a sharp, distinct focuso Write with an awareness of



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generalizationsevaluate the relationship of theme to the historical period



proficiently Explicit Analysis

o Analyze interrelationships of ideas and events to determine how one idea or event may interact and influence another

Specific Detailso Summarize key details and

events Textual Evidence

o Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of explicit information

o Cite evidence to support generalizations


the use of argumentative/persuasive strategies




o Create cohesion and clarify relationships between claim/reasons and reasons/ evidence/ counterclaims






o Use precise language to manage the complexity of the topic and to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone





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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016structures to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone


o Spell all words correctlyo Punctuate correctly (correctly use







o Revise to delete irrelevant detailso Revise sentences for clarityo Develop and strengthen writing as

needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, and trying a new approach

Assessment:

SWBAT: Identify a central idea and

describe and analyze its development and emergence over a text with specific details

Given a selection, locate and determine stated or implied main ideas using relevant supporting details

Identify and explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant support details

SWBAT: Determine a theme or central

idea Analyze in details the theme’s

development over a text Identify and explain implied main

ideas of a text using relevant supporting details

Explain, interpret, compare, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between the theme and other elements of fiction

SWBAT: Write arguments to support claims in

an analysis of substantive topics Write with sharp, distinct focus Introduce a precise claim Write with awareness of purpose and

audience Distinguish the claim from alternate

or opposing claims Develop claim with substantial


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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Determine which details are

emphasized Analyze how literary forms relate

to and influence meaning of a text Analyze seminal U.S. documents of

historical and literary significance Analyze how seminal U.S.

historical documents address related themes and concepts




Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate by comparison and contrast the development of major themes across genres

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the development and reflection of traditional/contemporary issues, themes, and motifs

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, and analyze the relationship of theme to the historical period in a text

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between theme and other components in a text

Explain, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the way in which a work of literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical period





claim and opposing claims Anticipate and address the audience’s

knowledge level and concerns Provide relevant support through the

use of argumentative/persuasive strategies

Address opposing viewpoints Create organization that establishes

clear relationships among claim, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence

Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text

Create cohesion and clarify relationships between claim/reasons and reasons/evidence/counterclaims





confused words Use logical transitions Combine sentences for cohesiveness

and unity Use precise language and domain-


Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone

Apply norms of the opinion/argumentative writing style

Use precise language, stylistic techniques, and sentence structure to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone


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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Revise to eliminate wordiness and

redundancy and to delete irrelevant details

Revise sentences for clarity Combine sentences for cohesiveness

and unity Demonstrate grade-appropriate








Resources:

Scottsboro Trials HandoutsHarper Lee’s Background“A Children’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas“I Find Fool Gold” by Mark Twain“Living with a Name” by Ralph Ellison“Julia” by Lillian Hellman

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee“Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka “Shaving” by Leslie Norris“Perfect Woman” by William Wordsworth“Eleven” by Archibald MacLeish“End of Summer” by Stanley Kunitz“Sonnet” by Countee Cullen“Running” by Richard Wilbur


Standards: CC.1.2.9-10.A; CC.1.2.9-10.B; CC.1.2.9-10.G; CC.1.2.9-10.L

CC.1.2.9-10.I: Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary

CC.1.3.9-10.A; CC.1.3.9-10.B; CC.1.3.9-10.C; CC.1.3.9-10.K

L.F.1.3.1, L.F.1.3.2, L.F.2.3.4, L.F.2.1.1., L.F.2.1.2

CC.1.4.9-10.G; CC.1.4.9-10.H; CC.1.4.9-10.I;CC.1.4.9-10.J; CC.1.4.9-10.K; CC.1.4.9-10.L;CC.1.4.9-10.S; CC.1.4.9-10

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016significance including how they address related themes and concepts

L.N.1.3.1, L.N.1.3.2, L.N.2.1.1, L.N.2.1.2, L.N.2.2.2, L.N.2.2.3

C.P.1.1.1; C.P.1.1.2.; C.P.1.1.3; C.P.2.1.5; C.P.2.1.6; C.P.1.1.4; C.P.2.1.1; C.P.2.1.2; C.P.2.1.3; C.P.2.1.4; C.P.2.1.6; C.P.2.1.7

C.E.1.1.5; C.E.3.1.1; C.E.3.1.3; C.E.3.1.4; C.E.3.1.5

Comments: Running concurrently through all units of study is vocabulary acquisition in non-fiction and fiction

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016Unit 4: Literary Elements Duration: January/ February (6 weeks)

Literacy Non-Fiction Skills Literacy Fiction Skills WritingContent Comprehension


Literary Elements and Figurative Language:o Toneo Moodo point of view (first, second,

third, omniscient)o Settingo Themeo Simileo Metaphoro Foreshadowingo Allusiono Flashbacko Conflict (internal, external)o Symbolso irony (dramatic, situational,

verbal)o Imageryo Onomatopoeiao Personificationo Satireo Connotationo Denotationo Dialogueo Dialecto Hyperboleo Motifo Narrator

Textual Evidence


Literary Elements and Figurative Language:o Toneo Moodo Point of view (first, second,

third, omniscient)o Settingo Themeo Simileo Metaphoro Foreshadowingo Allusiono Flashbacko Conflict (internal, external)o Symbolso Irony (dramatic, situational,

verbal)o Plot (exposition, rising action,

climax, falling action, resolution/denouement)

o Alliterationo Characterization (round, flat,

static, dynamic, protagonist, antagonist, foil)

o Imageryo Onomatopoeiao Personificationo Satireo Connotationo Denotationo Dialogueo Dialecto Hyperboleo Motifo Narrator





Audience and Purposeo Awarenesso Objective toneo Creation of clarity, voice, and

tone Organization/ Formatting

o Transitionso Strategieso Concluding statements or

sectionso Formal styleo Stylistic techniques




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Essential Question:






Skill: Comprehensiono Read and comprehend literary



Literary Elements and Figurative Language:o Compare the relationship

between elements of plot and other components of the text (literary and figurative language)

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the tone, style, mood, figurative language, and/or literary elements in a variety of texts

o Analyze, interpret, and evaluate the author’s use of techniques, figurative language, and literary elements of nonfiction for effective communication of an idea or concept

o Analyze and explain how words and phrases shape tone and meaning and informs and influences the reader



proficiently Literary Elements and Figurative

Language:o Compare the relationship

between elements of plot and other components of the text (literary and figurative language)

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the tone, style, mood, figurative language, and/or literary elements in a variety of texts

o Analyze, interpret, and evaluate the author’s use of techniques, figurative language, and literary elements of nonfiction for effective communication of an idea or concept

o Analyze and explain how words and phrases shape tone and meaning and informs and influences the reader

o Identify, explain, interpret,

Topico Examine and convey complex

ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately












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o Cite evidence to support generalizations

describe, and analyze the effects of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, satire, foreshadowing, flashback, imagery, allegory, symbolism, dialect, allusions, and irony

Textual Evidenceo Cite strong and thorough

textual evidence to support analysis of explicit information

o Cite evidence from text to support generalizations




o Apply correct formatting to aid in comprehension

o Provide a concluding statement or section

o Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone

o Apply norms of informative/explanatory writing

Dictiono Use precise language and

domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic


Grammaro Apply standard English

conventions and demonstrate grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar


o Combine sentences for clarityo Spell all words correctlyo Use capital letters correctlyo Punctuate correctly (correctly

use commas, semi-colons, quotation marks, apostrophes)

o Use correct grammar (verb and pronoun form and agreement, modifiers and transitions, word

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planning, revising, editing, rewriting, and trying a new approach

o Strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, and by trying a new approach



Assessment:

SWBAT: Given a central idea, identify and

explain its emergence and development using specific details

Given a selection, identify, determine, locate, and explain stated or implied main ideas using relevant supporting details

Given a variety of texts, explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the plot (action)

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship of tone, style, and/or mood

Determine an author’s point of view

Analyze rhetorical advances through point of view

Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate point of view

SWBAT: Determine a theme or central

idea Analyze in detail the theme’s

development Identify and explain stated or

implied main ideas using relevant supporting detail

Explain, interpret, compare, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between the theme and other elements of fiction

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate by comparison and contrast the development of major themes across genres

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the development of tradition/contemporary issues, themes, motifs, universal characters, and genres

Analyze how complex characters










Provide a concluding statement or

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Explain, interpret, compare,

describe, analyze, and evaluate the impact of the point of view on the meaning of the text as a whole

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate the author’s use of techniques and elements of nonfiction for effective communication of an idea or concept




develop over the course of a text and interact with other characters

Analyze how complex characters advance plot and develop a theme in a text

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate how authors use elements of fiction to effectively communicate an idea or concept

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the characters’ actions, motives, dialogue, emotion/feelings, traits, and relationships

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between characters and other components of a text

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the development of complex characters and their roles and functions

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between theme and other components of the text

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate by comparison and contrast how major themes are developed across genres

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the reflection of traditional and contemporary issues, themes, motifs, universal characters, and genres

Determine point of view

section Apply standard English conventions Use precise language and domain-


Establish and maintain formal style and objective tone

Apply norms of the informative/explanatory writing style

Use precise language, stylistic techniques, and a variety of sentence structure to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone











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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Analyze the impact the point of

view has on meaning Explain, interpret, compare,

describe, analyze, and evaluate the point of view

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the impact of point of view on meaning

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, and evaluate the relationship between setting and other elements of fiction

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the elements of the plot construction

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate how the author structures plot to advance the action

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between tone, style, and mood and other components

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, and analyze the effects of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, satire, foreshadowing, flashback, imagery, allegory, symbolism, dialect, allusion, and irony

Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis of explicit and implicit information



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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Read and comprehend literary

fiction on grade level Read independently and

proficiently

Resources:

“I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King Jr. “Give me blood and I promise you freedom” by Subash Chandra Bose

“The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson“A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner“The Devil and Daniel Webster” by Stephen Vincent Benét“The Wall” by Jean-Paul Sarte“A Clean and Well-Lighted Place” by Ernest Hemingway“Autumn” by T.E. Hulme“Dreams” by Langston Hughes“Beat! Beat! Drums” by Walt Whitman


Standards:

CC.1.2.9-10.A; CC.1.2.9-10.C; CC.1.2.9-10.D; CC.1.2.9-10.E; CC.1.2.9-10.L

L.N.2.3.3, L.N.1.1.3, L.N.1.3.3, L.N.2.3.3, L.N.2.3.5, L.N.2.3.6

CC.1.3.9-10.A; CC.1.3.9-10.C; CC.1.2.9-10.D; CC.1.3.9-10.E; CC.1.3.9-10.F; CC.1.3.9-10.K

L.F.2.3.4, L.F.1.1.3, L.F.2.3.1, L.F.2.3.6, L.F.2.3.2, L.F.2.3.3, L.F.2.3.5, L.F.2.5.1

CC.1.4.9-10.A; CC.1.4.9-10.B; CC.1.4.9-10.C; CC.1.4.9-10.D; CC.1.4.9-10.E; CC.1.4.9-10.F



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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016Unit 5: Allegory, Bias, Propaganda Duration: March (4 weeks)

Literacy Non-Fiction Skills Literacy Fiction Skills WritingContent Allegory

o Relationship between text and historical period

Author’s Purposeo Intended purposeo Inferences and conclusions

Biaso Validity of argumentso Relevance of reasoningo Effectiveness of explicit

and implicit techniqueso Defense of a claim


Propagandao Effectiveness of explicit

and implicit techniques

Allegoryo Relationship between text and

historical period Author’s Purpose

o Intended purposeo Inferences and conclusions

Bias Comprehension


Propaganda

Narrative Writing Focus

o Point of view Plot

o Narrator and Characterso Conflicto Techniqueso Conclusion

Techniqueso Sensory language and images

Details Diction Structure

o Parallel Grammar

o Various phrases and clauseso Grade appropriate standards and

conventionsPersuasive Writing Arguments

o Claims vs. opposing claimso Evidenceo Consistent and relevant supporto Opposing viewpoints


Audience Effective Strategies for Position

o Stylistic techniques Organization

o Transitionso Cohesiono Logical concluding statemento Formal style

Dictiono Correct commonly confused wordso Precise language

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Grammaro Sentence structure varietyo Standard English conventions and

grammaro Capitalization usageo Punctuation usageo Spelling usage


Informative/Expository Writing Topic




Audience and Purposeo Awarenesso Objective toneo Creation of clarity, voice, and tone

Organization/ Formattingo Transitionso Strategieso Concluding statements or sectionso Formal styleo Stylistic techniques



Writing Process

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016o Revision

Essential Question:






Skill: Allegory Author’s Purpose

o Explain, interpret, and describe the author’s defense of a claim to make a point or construct an argument

Biaso Delineate, evaluate, and

assess arguments and specific claims

o Assess validity of reasoning and relevance of evidence

o Analyze the effectiveness of explicit and implicit bias techniques

Comprehensiono Read and comprehend

literary nonfiction and informational texts on grade level


Propagandao Identify, explain, and

interpret bias and propaganda techniques including their effectiveness

Allegoryo Explain, compare, describe,

analyze, and evaluate the way in which a work of literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical period

o Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and analyze the effects of allegory

Biaso Interpret and analyze works

from a variety of genres for literary, historical, and/or cultural significance

Propaganda Author’s Purpose

o Explain, interpret, and describe author’s defense of a claim to make a point or construct an argument


fiction on grade levelo Read independently and proficiently

Narrative Writing Focus

o Select and develop a point of view Plot

o Establish a conflict or complicationo Introduce a narrator and/or

characterso Create a smooth progression of

experiences or events using a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole

o Provide a conclusion that follows form and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved

Techniqueso Use narrative techniques, such as

dialogue, description, reflection, multiple plot lines, events, and characters

o Apply sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, settings, and/or characters

Detailso Include telling details

Dictiono Use precise words and phrases

Structureo Use parallel structure

Grammaro Use various types of phrases and

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o Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage

o Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling

Persuasive Writing Arguments

o Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics

o Distinguish the claim from alternate or opposing claims

o Develop a claim with substantial evidence

o Supply strengths and limitation of claim and opposing claims

o Address opposing viewpointso Use relevant support to develop an

argumento Draw evidence from literary or


Topic and Task Identificationo Introduce a precise claimo Write with awareness of purposeo Anticipate and address audiences

knowledge level and concerns Audience

o Write with a sharp, distinct focuso Write with an awareness of




the use of argumentative/persuasive

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o Create cohesion and clarify relationships between claim/reasons, and reasons/ evidence/ counterclaims






o Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic and to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone




structures to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone


o Spell all words correctlyo Punctuate correctly (correctly use

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o Revise to delete irrelevant detailso Revise sentences for clarityo Develop and strengthen writing as


Informative/Explanatory Writing: Topic

o Examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately








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o Apply norms of the informative/explanatory writing

Dictiono Use precise language to manage

the complexity of the topico Use precise language to create

clarity, voice, and toneo Use domain-specific vocabulary to

manage the complexity of the topic Grammar

o Apply standard English conventions and demonstrate grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar


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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016o Combine sentences for clarityo Spell all words correctlyo Use capital letters correctlyo Punctuate correctly (correctly use







o Strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting




Assessment:

SWBAT: Cite strong and thorough

textual evidence of author’s stated and implied assumptions and beliefs


Analyze what a text implicitly and explicitly says

Draw inferences and conclusions based on an author’s explicit beliefs and assumptions about a subject

SWBAT: Explain, describe, analyze textual

support of author’s intended purpose

Explain, interpret, compare, describe the relationship of theme to the historical period

Analyze author’s source of material Compare, evaluate characteristics

that distinguish fiction from nonfiction

Interpret, analyze works from a variety of genres for literary,

SWBAT: Write narratives Develop real or imagined experiences

or events Establish a conflict of complication Select and develop a point of view Introduce a narrator and/or

characters in narrative writing Use narrative techniques, such as

dialogue, description, reflection, multiple plot lines, events, and characters

Use precise words and phrases39

Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Analyze rhetorical advances

through point of view Analyze in detail the

development of author’s ideas or claims

Identify, analyze the author’s intended purpose

Analyze, interpret, evaluate the author’s use of techniques and elements of nonfiction for effective communication of an idea or concept

Explain how an author’s use of key words or phrases informs and/or influences the reader

Delineate, evaluate the arguments and specific claims

Assess the validity of reasoning and relevance of evidence

Identify, explain, interpret bias and propaganda techniques

Explain, describe, analyze the effectiveness of explicit and implicit bias techniques

Explain, interpret, describe, analyze the author’s defense of a claim to make a point or construct an argument

Read and comprehended literary nonfiction and instructional on grade level

Read independently Read proficiently

historical, and/or cultural significance



Include telling details Apply sensory language to convey a

vivid picture of the experiences, events, settings, and/or characters

Create a smooth progression of experiences or events using a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole

Provide a conclusion that follows form and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved

Use parallel structure Use various types of phrases and

clauses to add variety and interest Demonstrate a grade-appropriate

command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including capitalization, punctuation, and spelling

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics

Write with sharp, distinct focus Introduce a precise claim Write with awareness of purpose and

audience Distinguish the claim from alternate

or opposing claims Develop claim with substantial


claim and opposing claims Anticipate and address audiences

knowledge level and concerns Provide relevant support through the

use argumentative/persuasive strategies

Address opposing viewpoints Create organization that establishes

clear relationships among claim, counterclaims, reasons, and evidence

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Use words, phrases, and clauses to

link the major sections of the text Create cohesion and clarify

relationships between claim/reasons, and reasons/evidence/counterclaims





confused words Use logical transitions Combine sentences for cohesiveness

and unity Use precise language to manage the

complexity of the topic Use domain-specific vocabulary to

manage the complexity of the topic Establish and maintain a formal style

and objective tone Apply norms of the

opinion/argumentative writing style Use precise language and stylistic

techniques to develop and maintain appropriate, objective tone

Use a variety of sentence structures to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone



Revise sentences for clarity Combine sentences for cohesiveness

and unity Demonstrate grade-appropriate

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016command of the conventions of standard English grammar







Write informative/explanatory texts Examine and convey complex ideas,









Provide a concluding statement or

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Apply standard English conventions Use precise language to manage the


manage the complexity of the topic Establish and maintain formal style


informative/explanatory writing style Use precise language to develop and

maintain an appropriate, objective tone

Use stylistic techniques to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone

Use a variety of sentence structures to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone









Draw evidence from literary information texts to support analysis

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016and reflection




Resources:

Russian Revolution backgroundPropaganda Handouts“Pearl Habor Address to the Nation” by Franklin Delano Roosevelt“The Scotty Who Knew Too Much” by James Thurber“Learn with BOOK” by R.J. Heathorn

Animal Farm by George Orwell“Terrible Things” by Eve Bunting“The Phoenix” by Sylvia Townsend Warner


Standards: CC.1.2.9-10.B; CC.1.2.9-10.D; CC.1.2.9-10.E, CC.1.2.9-10.F; CC.1.2.9-10.L

CC.1.2.9-10.H: Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing the validity of reasoning and relevance of evidence

L.N.1.3.1, L.N.2.3.6, L.N.1.1.1, L.N.1.1.4, L.N.2.5.4, L.N.2.5.5, L.N.2.5.6

CC.1.3.9-10.A; CC.1.3.9-10.H; CC.1.3.9-10.K

L.F.1.1.1, L.F.2.4.1

CC.1.4.9-10.A; CC.1.4.9-10.B; CC.1.4.9-10.C; CC.1.4.9-10.D; CC.1.4.9-10.E; CC.1.4.9-10.F; CC.1.4.9-10.G; CC.1.4.9-10.H; CC.1.4.9-10.I; CC.1.4.9-10.J; CC.1.4.9-10.K; CC.1.4.9-10..L; CC.1.4.9-10.M: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or eventsCC.1.4.9-10.N: Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or multiple points of view, and introducing a narrator and/or charactersCC.1.4.9-10.O: Use narrative techniques such as dialogue, description, reflection, multiple plotlines, and pacing to develop experiences, events, and/or characters; use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, settings, and/or charactersCC.1.4.9-10.P: Create a smooth

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Use parallel structure Use various types of phrases and

clauses to convey meaning and add variety and interest

CC.1.4.9-10.R: Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.

CC.1.4.9-10.S; CC.1.4.9-10.TC.E.1.1.1; C.E.1.1.2; C.E.1.1.3; C.E.1.1.5; C.E.1.1.4; C.E.2.1.1; C.E.2.1.2; C.E.2.1.3; C.E.2.1.4; C.E.2.1.6; C.E.2.1.7; C.E.3.1.1; C.E.3.1.2; C.E.3.1.3; C.E.3.1.4; C.E.3.1.5; C.P.1.1.1; C.P.1.1.2; C.P.1.1.3; C.P.2.1.5; C.P.2.1.6; C.P.1.1.4; C.P.2.1.1; C.P.2.1.2; C.P.2.1.3; C.P.2.1.4; C.P.2.1.7;


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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016Unit 6: Poetry, including Epic Poems, Plays Duration: April (4 weeks)

Literacy Non-Fiction Skills Literacy Fiction Skills Writing

Content

Text Structureo Format

Poetryo Structureo Main idea (theme)

Playso Stage directions,

monologue, dialogue, soliloquy, and dialect


Text Structureo Format

Poetryo Structureo Main idea (theme)

Playso Stage directions, monologue,

dialogue, soliloquy, and dialect






Audience and Purposeo Awarenesso Objective toneo Creation of clarity, voice, and tone

Organization/ Formattingo Transitionso Strategieso Concluding statements or sectionso Formal styleo Stylistic techniques




Essential Question:






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Skill: Text Structureo Explain, interpret, analyze

effect of text organization Poetry

o Analyze and explain the development and emergence of a central idea (theme)

o Summarize key details from a text in part or as a whole

o Explain how an author’s use of key words or phrases informs and/or influences the reader

Plays Comprehension

o Read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational texts on grade level

o Read independentlyo Read proficiently

Text Structureo Compare and evaluate

narrative, poetry, and drama distinguishing characteristics

Poetryo Determine and analyze a

theme or central ideao Provide an objective summaryo Identify, explain, analyze the

structure of poems Plays

o Identify, analyze how stage directions, monologue, dialogue, soliloquy, and dialect support a dramatic script

o Explain, analyze sound devices Comprehension

o Read and comprehend literary fiction on grade level

o Read independentlyo Read proficiently

Informative/Explanatory Writing: Topic

o Examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately


Analysiso Apply grade-level reading standards

to the analysis and reflection of literature and literary nonfiction




Audience and Purposeo Address what is most significant for a

specific purpose and audienceo Write with a sharp, distinct focus

identifying audience, task, and topico Write with an awareness of

audience’s knowledge of the topico Use stylistic techniques to develop

and maintain an appropriate, objective tone







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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016o Apply norms of the

informative/explanatory writing Diction

o Use precise language to manage the complexity of the topic



Grammaro Apply standard English conventions

and demonstrate grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar









o Strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting


o Revise to eliminate wordiness and redundancy and to delete irrelevant

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016details


Assessment:

SWBAT: Given a central idea, identify

and explain its emergence and development using specific details

Analyze what a text explicitly and implicitly says

Draw inferences and conclusions based on an author’s explicit beliefs and assumptions about a subject

Explain, describe, analyze supportive examples of an author’s intended purpose

Analyze, interpret, evaluate the author’s use of techniques and elements to effectively communicate an idea or concept

Analyze the interrelationships of ideas and events to determine how one idea or event may interact and influence another

Identify, analyze, evaluate the structure and format of complex informational texts

Explain, interpret, analyze the effect of text organization (including headings, graphics, and charts)

Determine an author’s point of view

Identify, analyze the author’s intended purpose

Analyze, interpret, evaluate the author’s use of techniques and elements of

SWBAT: Provide an objective summary

using relevant supporting details Determine theme or central idea Analyze in detail theme’s

development Describe, analyze textual support

of author’s intended purpose Identify, explain implied or stated

main ideas using relevant supporting details


Identify, analyze author’s intended purpose

Analyze, interpret, evaluate how authors use techniques to effectively communicate an idea or concept

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, evaluate the relationship between theme and other components

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, evaluate by comparison and contrast how major themes are developed across genres

Identify and analyze how stage directions, monologue, dialogue, soliloquy, and dialect support a dramatic script

Identify, explain, analyze the structure of poems

Identify, explain, analyze sound devices

Analyze the representation of a













manage the complexity of the topic Establish and maintain formal style and

objective tone Apply norms of the

informative/explanatory writing style Use precise language to develop and

maintain an appropriate, objective tone Use stylistic techniques to develop and

maintain an appropriate, objective tone Use a variety of sentence structures to

develop and maintain an appropriate,

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016nonfiction for effective communication of an idea or concept

Analyze how words and phrases shape meaning and tone

Explain how an author’s use of key words or phrases informs and/or influences the reader




subject of key scene in two different artistic mediums

Analyze the representation of a subject or key scene including what is emphasized or absent

Analyze how literary form relates to and influences the meaning

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, evaluate the connections between texts

Compare, evaluate narrative, poetry, and drama distinguishing characteristics

Cite evidence from text to support generalizations



objective tone Revise to eliminate wordiness and

redundancy and to delete irrelevant details







Demonstrate correct sentence formation Draw evidence from literary information

texts to support analysis and reflection Apply grade-level reading standards to

the analysis and reflection of literature and literary nonfiction



Resources: “Inaugural Address” by John F. Kennedy“Remarks on the Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.” by Robert F. Kennedy“I am Prepared to Die/I am the First Accused” by Nelson Madela“We shall fight on the Beaches Speech” by Winston Churchill“Ain’t I a Woman” by Sojourner Truth

Antigone by Sophocles“The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by William Butler Yeats“Reapers” by Jean Toomer“Mirror” by Sylvia Plath“The Long Hill” by Sara Teasdale“One Perfect Rose” by Dorothy Parker“The Lake” by Ted Hughes“A Blessing” by James Wright“Kindly Unhitch That Star, Buddy”


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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016by Ogden Nash“The Tuft of Flowers” by Robert Frost“I Years Had Been from Home” by Emily Dickinson“Summer Remembered” by Isabella Gardner“Fifteen” by William Stafford“A Red, Red Rose” by Robert Burns“The Creation” by James Weldon Johnson“Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer’s Day?” by William ShakespeareSonnets 30, 33, 104, 116, 130 by William Shakespeare“Fear” by Hart Crane“The Daffodils; or, I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by William Wordsworth“Recuerdo” by Edna St. Vincent Millay“To the Thawing Wind” by Robert Frost“First Lesson” by Philip Booth“A Black Man Talks of Reaping” by Arna Bontemps“Ex-Basketball Player” by John Updike

Optional Texts: Othello and/or The Tempest by William Shakespeare

Standards:

CC.1.2.9-10.A; CC.1.2.9-10.B; CC.1.2.9-10.C; CC.1.2.9-10.D; CC.1.2.9-10.E; CC.1.2.9-10.F; CC.1.2.9-10.L

CC.1.3.9-10.A; CC.1.3.9-10.B; CC.1.3.9-10.C; CC.1.3.9-10.E; CC.1.3.9-10.F; CC.1.3.9-10.G; CC.1.3.9-10.K

CC.1.4.9-10.A; CC.1.4.9-10.B; CC.1.4.9-10.C;CC.1.4.9-10.D; CC.1.4.9-10.E; CC.1.4.9-10.F


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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016Comments: Running concurrently through all units of study is vocabulary acquisition in non-fiction and fiction

Unit 7: Justice and Judgement Duration: May (4 weeks)Literacy Non-Fiction Skills Literacy Fiction Skills Writing

Content Central Idea (Theme)o Developmento Stated or implied main

ideaso Interrelationships of ideas

and events Comprehension


Key Details and Events Seminal U.S. Documents of

Historical Significance

Central Idea (Theme)o Developmento Character’s contribution to

theme developmento Interrelationship of ideas

and events Comprehension


Characterso Complexo Actions/motivationso Interactionso Traditional/contemporary

issues Literary Elements/Figurative

Languageo Symbolismo Allusiono Flashbacko Imageryo Simileo Metaphoro Hyperboleo Dialecto Irony

Ploto Key details and eventso Comparison of relationshipso Ordero Construction

Point of Viewo Types of point of viewo Impact of point of view

Written Project

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016o Author’s choice of point of

viewo Textual Support

Essential Question:






Skill: Central Idea (Theme)o Analyze the development

and explain the emergence of a central idea (theme) with specific details

o Identify the main idea with details


literary nonfiction and informational texts on grade level


Key Details and Events Seminal U.S. Documents of

Historical Significanceo Analyze seminal U.S.

documents of historical and literary significance

o Analyze how seminal U.S. historical and literary documents address related themes and concepts

Central Idea (Theme)o Determine the theme or

central ideao Analyze in detail theme’s

developmento Identify and explain the main

ideao Explain, interpret, compare,

describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between theme and other elements of fiction

o Interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate by comparison and contrast development of major themes across genres

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the development of traditional/contemporary issues, themes, motifs, universal characters, and genres

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship of theme to the historical

Topico Examine and convey complex ideas,








Audience and Purposeo Address what is most significant for

a specific purpose and audienceo Write with a sharp, distinct focus

identifying audience, task, and topic



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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016period, including its themes and issues

Characterso Analyze how complex

characters develop, interact with other characters, advance the plot, and develop a theme

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the characters’ actions, motives, dialogue, emotion/feelings, traits, and relationships between characters

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between characters and other components

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the development of complex characters and their roles and functions


literary fiction on grade levelo Read independently and

proficiently Literary Elements/Figurative

Languageo Analyze, interpret, and

evaluate how authors use techniques to effectively communicate an idea of concept

o Analyze, interpret, and evaluate how authors use







o Apply norms of the informative/explanatory writing

Dictiono Use precise language and domain-



Grammaro Apply standard English conventions

and demonstrate grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar





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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016elements of fiction to effectively communicate an idea or concept

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, interpret, and evaluate the reflection of traditional and contemporary issues, themes, motifs, universal characters, and genres

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, and evaluate the relationship between setting and other elements of fiction

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate how voice and choice of speaker affect the mood, tone, and/or meaning

o Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and analyze the effects of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, foreshadowing, flashback, imagery, symbolism, dialect, allusion, and irony

Ploto Explain, interpret, compare,

describe, analyze, and evaluate the elements of the plot construction and other components

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate how the author structures plot to advance the action

Point of Viewo Determine point of view


Writing Processo Develop and strengthen writing as


o Revise to eliminate wordiness and redundancy and to delete irrelevant detailsRevise sentences for clarity

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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016o Explain, interpret, compare,

describe, analyze, and evaluate the impact the point of view has on meaning

o Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the point of view

Textual Supporto Explain, describe, and

analyze the author’s intended purpose using textual support

o Identify and explain relevant supporting details

o Summarize key details and events


o Draw conclusionso Cite evidence to support

generalizations

Assessment:

SWBAT: Identify a central idea and

describe and analyze its development with specific details

Given a central idea, explain the emergence of the central idea with specific detail

Write an objective summary including specific details

Given a selection, determine stated or implied main ideas

Locate and explain stated or implied main ideas using supporting, relevant details

SWBAT: Determine theme or central

idea Analyze in detail theme’s

development Provide an objective summary Explain, describe, and analyze

textual support of author’s intended purpose

Identify and explain stated or implied main ideas

Identify and explain relevant supporting details

Summarize key details and events







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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016 Cite evidence to support

generalizations Analyze the interrelationships

of ideas and events to determine how one idea or event may interact and influence another

Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary significance

Analyze how seminal U.S. historical and literary documents address related themes and concepts

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between the theme and other elements of fiction

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate by comparison and contrast develop of major themes across genres

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the development of traditional/contemporary issues, themes, motifs, universal characters, and genres

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, and analyze the relationship of theme to the historical period


Cite evidence from text to support generalizations

Analyze how complex characters develop, interact with other characters, advance the plot, and develop a theme

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate how authors use techniques to effectively communicate an idea or concept

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate how authors use elements of fiction to effectively communicate an idea or concept

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate







manage the complexity of the topic Establish and maintain formal style


informative/explanatory writing style Use precise language, stylistic

techniques, and a variety of sentence structures to develop and maintain an appropriate, objective tone








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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016the characters’ actions, motives, dialogue, emotion/feelings, traits, and relationships between characters

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between characters and other components

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the development of complex characters and their roles and functions

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between theme and other components

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate by comparison and contrast how major themes are develop across genres

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the reflection of traditional and contemporary issues, themes, motifs, universal characters, and genres

Explain, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the way in which a work of literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical period

Determine, analyze, explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the point of view

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate






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Academic English 2 v. 2015 - 2016impact of point of view of the meaning

Analyze how an author’s plot order creates an effect

Analyze how an author’s manipulation of time creates an effect

Analyze, interpret, and evaluate how the author uses techniques to effectively communicate an idea or concept

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, and evaluate the relationship between setting and other elements of fiction

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the elements of the plot construction

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate the relationship between elements of the plot and other components

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate how the author structures plot to advance action

Identify, explain, interpret, describe, and analyze the effects of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, foreshadowing, flashback, imagery, symbolism, dialect, allusion, and irony

Explain, interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate connections between texts

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Resources:

Author Background of John SteinbeckHistorical documents

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck


Standards:

CC.1.2.9-10.A; CC.1.2.9-10.B; CC.1.2.9-10.I

L.N.1.3.1; L.N.1.3.2; L.N.2.1.1; L.N.2.1.2;

CC.1.3.9-10.A; CC.1.3.9-10.B; CC.1.3.9-10.C; CC.1.3.9-10.D; CC.1.3.9-10.E; CC.1.3.9-10.F; CC.1.3.9-10.H

L.F.1.3.1; L.F.1.3.2; L.F.2.3.4; L.F.2.1.1; L.F.2.1.2; L.F.1.1.3; L.F.2.3.1; L.F.2.3.6; L.F.2.3.2; L.F.2.3.3; L.F.2.5.1; L.F.2.2.2; L.F.2.4.1

CC.1.4.9-10.A; CC.1.4.9-10.B; CC.1.4.9-10.C;CC.1.4.9-10.D; CC.1.4.9-10.E; CC.1.4.9-10.F



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