Teacher’s Name: Shelley Brown
Building: High School
Content
The Writing Process:
August
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Prewriting
Writing 1st Draft
Evaluate
Revise
Proofread/Edit
Final Draft
Persuasive Essay
Narrative Essay
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The Research Project:
September
October
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Research
Gather Information
Organize Information
Written Communication Skills
Document Information
Outline
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Bibliography
Research Paper
Computer Skills
Oral Communication Skills
Resume
Skills
Grade: 10
Subject/Course: Acc. Eng. II
Essential
Questions
Assessment
* Know/ understand/ &
perform the steps in the writing
process
1. Why is it important to
understand and use a process
when writing?
* Create an explain / inform
or persuasive or descriptive
essay
2. How do you gather info for
different types of essays?
* Create an historical
narrative using factual and
fictional information
3. What kind of information is
needed for different types of
essays?
* 2 ½ - 3 pg. (DS) typed
Historical Narrative
* Prepare and use a working
bibliography & working outline
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1. Why is it important to know
how to research?
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* Correctly gather and
organize information.
* Conduct an interview with a
career professional.
* Use correct written
communication skills in
preparing a thank you letter.
* Prepare, organize, and use
appropriate note cards.
* Prepare and use an outline.
* Utilize accurate
documentation.
* Use a computer program to
create a multi-colored
brochure.
* Design & create a visual
display board.
* Prepare a 4-page typed
research paper including:
* Title page
* Outline
* Text
* Works Cited
* Follow standard rules of
speaking in giving a 5-7 minute
oral presentation.
* Create a resume
2. Why must one use proper
formatting when completing
formal writings?
Exam: The steps to and
understanding of the Writing
Process
* 1-2 page (DS) typed
Persuasive Essay
Working Bibliography
Typed Interview Questions
Typed Thank You Letter
Note Cards
Brochure
3. How are proper written and
oral communication skills used
in the work world?
4. Why are organizational skills
important in life?
5. How / why are computer
skills necessary?
6. Why is it important to create
your personal resume?
* Typed Research Paper
*Title page
*Outline
*Text
*Works Cited
* Display Board
* Oral Presentation
* Typed Resume
* Define and identify literary
terminology
* Understand and define new
vocabulary
* Apply strategies for reading
short stories.
* Identify parts of speech with
Vocabulary
* Identify author’s works
* Identify / state author
biographical information
* Read and understand for
enjoyment
1. Why is it important to
increase and develop
vocabulary?
* Selection Quick Checks
2. How will this unit enable
students to escape from the
commonplace and enjoy the
experience of others?
* Exams: Define
Multiple Choice
Matching
Identify
Fill in the Blank
Compare / Contrast
Essay
Shakespeare
* Define and identify literary
terminology
Much Ado About Nothing
Text and Video (1993)
1. Why is it important to
increase and develop
vocabulary?
* Understand and define new
vocabulary
Information about the Author
Vocabulary
Literary Terminology
* Identify / state author
biographical information
Fiction and Nonfiction
Information about the Author
Vocabulary
Literary Terminology
?? Chee’s Daughter by Juanita
Platero & Siyowin Miller
November
“Dead Poet’s Society” (video)
And of ClayAre We Created by
Isabel Allende
Columbia’s Mortal Agony by
George Russell
December
* Read and understand for
enjoyment
3. How will this unit help to
sharpen the students sensitivity
to the skill an author employs in
building suspense,
foreshadowing events, and in
using imaginative language?
2. Why is it important, as a
member of society, to know
historical information about
William Shakespeare?
3. How will this increase
understanding of the elements
and techniques of Shakespearean
drama?
4. Why is it important to
understand Shakespearean
language?
* Vocabulary Worksheets
* Completion of “End of Act ?’s”
* Class Discussion
* Exam: Fill in the Blank
~Author information
~Story background info
~Matching (lit. terms)
~Matching (vocabulary)
~Matching Characters
~Multiple Choice
~Essay