UNIT#
GOAL#
OBJECTIVE#
I. 1. A
I. 1. B & C
CURRICULUM
STANDARD
STUDENT
TASK
METHOD OF
ASSESSMENT
BLOCKS OF
TIME
1.1 A
1.1 A, B, D, F, G
1.3 A, B, F
Prediction charts, KWL, journal prompts
Read “Checkouts,” “A Mother in
Mannville,” “Raymond’s Run,” and Stop
the Sun;” and answer comprehension and
critical thinking questions
Independently read two “Coming of Age”
reading workshop novels
Class discussion
Class discussion, quizzes,
graphic organizers,
comprehension questions
Portion of 2 blocks
Journal rubric, graphic
organizers
Write four reading workshop journal
entries, literary circle activities, graphic
organizers
Journal rubric, graphic
organizers
Portion of 10
blocks during
marking period
Portion of 8 blocks
during marking
period
I. 2. A
1.1. G
1.3. A, F
I. 2. B
1.1. B, C, F, G
1.2. A
1.3. B, F,
1.6. A, D, E
1.1. E
1.7. A, B, C
I. 3. A
I. 3. B
I. 3. C
1.1. B, E
1.1 C
Vocabulary Workshop—“The Vocabulary
of Vocabulary” exercises, Language of
Literature exercises, Language Network
exercises
7-8
Graded exercises, quizzes, tests
Portion of 3 blocks
Semantic maps, vocabulary sentences,
vocabulary activities, Vocabulary
Workshop units 1-3
Vocabulary tests, sentences,
semantic maps
Portion of 9 blocks
during marking
period
Vocabulary entries in reading workshop
journal
Journal rubric
See writing journal
entries above
I. 3. D
1.1. C
Language Network and Language of
Literature activities, vocabulary entries in
reading workshop journal
Journal rubric, graded
worksheets
Portion of 2 blocks
I. 4. A
1.5. D, F
Compound sentences writing activity,
Language Network exercises
Quizzes, tests, sentences, writing
rubrics
Portion of 5 blocks
I. 4. B
1.5. F
Quizzes, tests, sentences, writing
rubrics
Portion of 5 blocks
I. 5. A-I
I. 6. A-C
1.4. A
1.5. A, B, C
Comma, conjunction, and semicolon
exercises in Language Network and
Grammar Workbook
Autobiographical incident
Writing rubric
(autobiographical story)
Portion of 7 blocks
I. 7. A-C
1.5. E, F
1.6.A, D, E
Peer editing, revision groups, (See also I. 2.
B—literary circle activity)
Observational checklist, revision
worksheets, peer editing sheet,
conventions checklist, graphic
organizers
Portion of 4 blocks
(included in above)
I. 8. A
1.8. A
Graded exercises
Portion of 2 blocks
Graded exercises, rubrics,
worksheets, quizzes
Portion of 6 blocks
I. 8. B
1.1. F
1.2. A, B
1.8. B, C
Research activities in Language of
Literature and Language Network
Note taking exercises, summarizing
exercises, and paraphrasing exercises in
Language of Literature and Language
Network, relevant notes using summarizing
and paraphrasing techniques for research
paper
I. 8. C
I. 8. D
1.8. B, C
1.8. B, C
II. 1. A-I
II. 2. A-C
1.4. B
1.5. A, B, C, D
1.8. C
II. 3. A-C
1.5. E, F
1.6.A, D, E
II. 4. A.
1.1. B, E
II. 4. B
1.1. C
II. 4. C
II. 5. A-D
1.1. C
1.4. B
1.5. A, B, C
1.6. A
Practice exercises in Language of Literature
and Language Network, works cited page
(MLA) format for research paper
Graded exercises, quizzes,
rubrics
Portion of 2 blocks
Outlining exercises in Language of
Literature and Language Network, outline
for research paper
Graded exercises, rubrics,
worksheets, quizzes
Portion of 2 blocks
Research report with Works Cited page
Writing rubric
(research paper/works cited)
Portion of 7 blocks
Peer editing, revision groups, (See also I. 2.
B—literary circle activity)
Semantic maps, vocabulary sentences,
vocabulary activities, Vocabulary
Workshop units 4-5
Vocabulary entries in reading workshop
journal
Language Network and Language of
Literature activities, vocabulary entries in
reading workshop journal
Interview project—open-ended question
writing practice, practice interviewing
activities, summarizing interview
Observational checklist, revision
worksheets, peer editing sheet,
conventions checklist, graphic
organizers
Vocabulary tests, sentences,
semantic maps
4 blocks
(Included in above)
Journal rubric
Portion of 9 blocks
during marking
period
See writing journal
entries above
Journal rubric, graded
worksheets
Portion of 2 blocks
Writing rubric
(interview)
Portion of 2 blocks
information (Language of Literature)
Prediction charts, KWL, journal prompts
Class discussion
Portion of 2 blocks
Read Fahrenheit 451, novel activities,
graphic organizers, literary circle activities,
journal writing prompts, comprehension and
critically thinking questions, 4 reading
workshop journal
entries
Quizzes, tests, evaluative
questions, journal rubrics,
graphic organizers
Portion of 15
blocks
1.1. A
1.3. A
Independently read two “Science Fiction”
reading workshop novels
Journal rubric, graphic
organizers
II. 6. G
1.6. B
II. 7. A-D
1.5. D, F
Listen to selection of Fahrenheit 451 on
tape and answer comprehension questions
Language Network exercises, Language of
Literature exercises, worksheets
Class discussion, evaluative
questions
Quizzes
Portion of 10
blocks during
marking period
Portion of 1 block
II. 7. E
II. 8. A-F
1.1. F
1.3. B
1.4. B
1.5. B, C, F
1.1. E, F, G
1.2. A
1.3. A, B, C, D, F
1.4. A
Montag comparison/contrast essay
Writing rubric
(compare/contrast essay)
4 blocks
Class discussion, evaluative
questions, quizzes, test, poetry
writing rubric
4 blocks
II. 6. A
1.1 A
II. 6. B-E
1.1. B, D, F
1.3. A, B, C, F
1.6. A, D, E
II. 6. F.
II. 9. A
Read and respond to poems in Language of
Literature such as “The Ballad of Harp
Weaver,” “Legacies,” “Choices,”
Southbound in the Freeway,” “ Who Knows
if the Moon’s”
Poetry writing activities
Portion of 10
blocks
1.1. E, F, G
1.2. A
1.3. A, B, C, D, F
1.4. A
Read and respond to poems in Language of
Literature such as “Mother to Son,”
“Charge of the Light Brigade,” “Willow and
Gingko,” “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy
Evening,” “O Captain! My Captain,” and
“Mi Madre”
Companion Poetry project
II. 9. C
1.6. B
Listen to poems on CD or tape and respond
II. 10. A-D
III. 1. A
1.6. C
1.1. A
1.3. A
Companion poem project presentation
Independently read two “Holocaust/
Tolerance” reading workshop novels
III. 1. B
1.3. B, C, F, G
1.4. A
1.5. B, F,
1.1 A
1.2. A, B
1.1. D, G
1.3. A, B, E, F
II. 9. B
III. 2. A
III. 2. B & C
III. 5. A-E
1.1. D, F, G
1.2. A
Write four reading workshop journal
entries, literary circle activities, graphic
organizers
Prediction charts, KWL, Anne Frank web
quest
Drama characteristic activities in Language
of Literature, read Diary of Anne Frank by
Goodrich and Hackett in Language of
Literature, create story maps, answer
comprehension and critical thinking
questions,
Read nonfiction works such as “ The Last
Seven Months,” Undaunted Courage,”
“Letter to Harriet Tubman” answer
comprehension and critical thinking
questions
Class discussion, evaluative
questions, quizzes, test, project
rubric
7 blocks
Class discussion, evaluative
questions
Presentation/speech rubric
Journal rubric, graphic
organizers
Portion of 1 block
Journal rubric, graphic
organizers
Class discussion, web quest
worksheets
Quizzes, test, evaluative
questions, story maps, class
discussion
Quizzes, test, evaluative
questions, class discussion
2 blocks
Portion of 10
blocks during
marking period
Portion of 8 blocks
during marking
period
Portion of 3 blocks
8 blocks
6 blocks
III. 2. B & D
III. 2. E
1.1. D, G
1.3. A, B, E, F
1.6. B
III. 2. F
III. 3. A-C
III. 4. A-C
1.4. A
1.5. E, F
1.5. E, F
1.6, A, D, E
III. 6. A
1.1. B, E
III. 6. B
1.1. C
III. 6. C
1.1. C
IV. 1. A & B
IV. 2. A
1.5. F
1.1.E
Read Million Pound Bank Note by Twain in
Language of Literature, answer
comprehension and critical thinking
questions
Listen to dramas on tape or CD and
respond, answer comprehension and critical
thinking questions
Dramatize fairy tale writing activity
Peer editing, revision groups, (See also I. 2.
B—literary circle activity
Semantic maps, vocabulary sentences,
vocabulary activities, Vocabulary
Workshop units 6-8
Vocabulary entries in reading workshop
journal
Language Network and Language of
Literature activities, vocabulary entries in
reading workshop journal
Exercises in Language Network,
worksheets, Grammar Workbook, writing
activities, worksheets
Semantic maps, vocabulary sentences,
vocabulary activities, Vocabulary
Workshop units 9-10
Quiz, test, evaluative questions,
class discussion
3 blocks
Class discussion, evaluative
questions
Portion of 2 blocks
Writing rubric
(drama)
Observational checklist, revision
worksheets, peer editing sheet,
conventions checklist, graphic
organizers
Vocabulary tests, sentences,
semantic maps
Journal rubric
Portion of 10
blocks
4 blocks
(Included in above)
Portion of 9 blocks
during marking
period
See writing journal
entries above
Journal rubric, graded
worksheets
Portion of 2 blocks
Graded exercises, quizzes, tests,
writing rubrics
8 blocks
Vocabulary tests, sentences,
semantic maps
Portion of 9 blocks
during marking
period
IV. 2. B
IV. 2. C
IV. 3. A
IV. 3. B-D
1.1. C
1.1. C
1.1 A
1.2.B, C, F, G
1.3.A
1.4.B, F,
IV. 4. A-D
1.5. F
IV. 5. A-C
1.1. F
1.3. B
1.4. B
1.5. A, B, C, D,
E, F
1.4. C
1.5. A, B, C
1.5. E, F
1.6.A, D, E
IV. 6. A-F
IV. 7. A-C
IV. 8. A-C
IV. 9. A-D
1.6. C
Vocabulary entries in reading workshop
journal
Language Network and Language of
Literature activities, vocabulary entries in
reading workshop journal
Prediction charts, KWL, journal prompts
Read The Outsiders, novel activities,
graphic organizers, journal writing prompts,
comprehension and critically thinking
questions, 4 reading workshop journal
entries
Journal rubric
See writing journal
entries above
Journal rubric, graded
worksheets
Portion of 2 blocks
Class discussion
Quizzes, test, evaluative
questions, journal rubric, writing
rubrics, graphic organizers
Portion of 2 blocks
Exercises in Language Network, Grammar
Workbook, writing activities, worksheets
Outsiders problem/solution essay
Graded exercises, quizzes, test,
writing rubric
Writing rubric
(problem/solution essay)
Portion of 12
blocks
Portion of 7 blocks
Persuasive writing assignment
Writing rubric
(persuasive)
Observational checklist, revision
worksheets, peer editing sheet,
conventions checklist, graphic
organizers
Speech/presentation rubric
7 blocks
Peer editing, revision groups, (See also I. 2.
B—literary circle activity
Persuasive speech
Portion of 12
blocks
4 blocks
(Included in above)
4 blocks