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Unit 2: The Journey
PERSONAL GOALS:
Unit Objectives:
Upon completion of Unit 2,
each of the following objectives
must be mastered:
√ starting point
+ end point
SOS: I need
help!
I’m almost
there.
I know
this so
well, I
could
teach it!
Prove it…
Week 1:
❖ RL. 9-10.6: Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside
the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.
I can describe Ancient Greek values and customs. (K)
I can apply my knowledge of Ancient Greek values and
customs to better understand the authors’ purpose in plot
structure, character development, and theme. (R)
I can understand how Ancient Greek values and customs
influenced the events in the story. (R)
❖ RI. 9-10.7: Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums, determining which details are
emphasized in each account.
I can recognize similarities and differences between two
texts, one being informative. (K)
I can determine which details are emphasized in an
informative medium. (S)
❖ L.9-10.6: 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.
I can identify when I encounter unknown vocabulary. (K)
I can use a wide variety of strategies to define unknown
vocabulary. (S)
I can define a word based on its context clues. (K)
Unit Objectives:
Upon completion of Unit 2,
each of the following objectives
must be mastered:
√ starting point
+ end point
SOS: I need
help!
I’m
almost
there.
I know
this so
well, I
could
teach it!
Prove it…
Week 2:
❖ RL 9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and
connotative meanings; analyze how the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meanings and tone.
I can define allusion. (K)
I can identify allusion in a literary text. (K)
I can recognize a contemporary allusion in a modern
work of art (book, song, movie, poems, commercial,
etc.). (K/R)
I can analyze how and why an author uses an
allusion.(R)
I can define metaphor. (K)
I can identify a metaphor in a literary text. (S)
I can define simile. (K)
I can identify a simile in a literary text. (S)
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Unit Objectives:
Upon completion of Unit 2,
each of the following objectives
must be mastered:
√ starting point
+ end point
SOS: I
need help!
I’m
almost
there.
I know
this so
well, I
could
teach it!
Prove it…
Weeks 3 & 4:
❖ RL. 9-10.7 Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums, including
what is emphasized or absent in each treatment.
❖ RL. 9-10.9 Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work.
I can define “compare” and “contrast.” (K)
I can recognize similarities and differences between two
different mediums. (R)
I can identify the colors, placement, and archetypes of
a painting. (K)
I can analyze how the elements of a painting create
meaning. (R)
I can analyze the similarities and differences between a
painting and a text. (R)
I can create a presentation comparing and contrasting
a painting to a text. (P)
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Unit Objectives:
Upon completion of Unit 2,
each of the following objectives
must be mastered:
√ starting point
+ end point
SOS: I
need help!
I’m
almost
there.
I know
this so
well, I
could
teach it!
Prove it…
Week 4:
❖ SL. 9-10.4 Present information, finding, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that
listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate
to purpose, audience, and task.
I can identify which evidence from the text effectively
supports my claim. (K)
I can identify my intended audience for an
argumentative presentation. (K)
I can present my argument to my intended audience
with appropriate presentation skills. (S/P)
I can organize a presentation using a combination of
visual aids and verbal explanation in order to help the
audience understand my argument. (S/P)
Throughout the Unit:
❖ W. 9-10.10 Write routinely over extended time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
❖ W. 9-10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information
clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
❖ W. 9-10.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
I can identify elements (word choice, sentence structure,
format) that characterize informal and formal writing.
(K)
I can differentiate when to use informal writing (i.e.
journals, notes, shorthand/”texting” v. paragraphs,
essays) or formal writing based on task and audience.
(R)
I can recognize and complete the writing process of
prewriting, drafting, feedback, revision, and final draft
completion based on task and audience. (K/R/P)
I can utilize techniques such as peer feedback, oral class
feedback, and reading my draft work out loud to revise
my work. (R/S)
I can create interest in my writing by using a variety of
sentence structures (simple, compound, complex). (S)
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