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Syllabus: Grade 11 ELA Unit 7
Theme: 21st Century- Contemporary Perspectives
Big Idea
Recognize the emergence of dynamic views represented
in literary texts.
Technology has changed the American culture.
Note the influence that contemporary perspectives have
on the “common reader” of everyday literature (e.g.,
newspaper, magazines, internet, etc.).
Essential Questions
(Incorporate Real World Connections)
How might technology be used and/or misused?
How does technology affect the English language
(e.g., texting, graffiti, social media, etc.)?
How does technology affect the American worker?
Essential Standards:
RI-1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says
explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves
matters uncertain.
W-1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid
reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
RI-7 Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in different media or
formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words in order to address a question or solve
a problem.
W-1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid
reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
SL-4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence (e.g., reflective, historical
investigation, response to literature presentations), conveying a clear and distinct perspective and
a logical argument, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing
perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are
appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks. Use appropriate eye
contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. CA
W-8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using
advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the
task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of
ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format
for citation including footnotes and endnotes. CA
W-3d Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid
picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters W-8 Gather relevant information
from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess
the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate
information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and
overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation including footnotes
and endnotes. CA
Technology Standards:
W-6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared
writing products, taking advantage of technology’s capacity to link to other information and to
display information flexibly and dynamically.
Student Assignments
Assignment 1 Read chapter 1 and chapter 27. Then recreate the body of the story in at least
two pages.
Hunger Games chapter 1
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/the-hunger-games/section9.rhtml - Chapter 27
Assignment 2: Read the article in the website below and post your opinion. Then write a 5
paragraph essay on how technology has affected you.
http://www.teenink.com/opinion/social_issues_civics/article/166619/How-TechnologyAffects-Us/
Assignment 3: Read The Giver spark notes from the link below. Write Cornel Notes for every
chapter. See student resources on how to write Cornel Notes.
http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/giver/summary.html
Assignment 4: Click on the website below and complete the project.
The Giver Project
Assignment 5: Use all of the vocabulary words listed in the Student Resource and go to
dictionary.com and use the Word Dynamo to upload, practice and test your vocabulary words.
Student Resources
Academic Vocabulary
Tier 2 Words
research
investigation
plagiarism
evidence
argument
Tier 3 Words
clone
morals
counterclaim
genetics
artificial