English 12: Literature and Adaptation
TIME
1st Marking Period
CONTENT/THEME
Children’s Literature/Fairy Tales Unit #1
ASSESSMENT
CORE GOALS/SKILLS
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Literary Genres: Children’s stories,
fairytales
Literary Elements: Characterization,
Point of View, Tone, Theme, Plot
Literary Devices: sound devices, plot
structure
Interpret, compare, describe, analyze and
evaluate literary devices
o Identify and assess effectiveness
of point of view
o Identify and assess the
effectiveness of tone and mood
Recognize and analyze the influence of
society on literature
Elements of Film
Elements of treatments and scripts
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Novels – Unit #2
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Vocabulary
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Literary Genres: Fiction
Literary Elements: Characterization,
Point of View, Tone, Theme, Plot
Literary Devices: figurative language,
plot structure, symbolism
Interpret, compare, describe, analyze and
evaluate literary devices
o Identify and assess effectiveness
of point of view
o Identify and assess the
effectiveness of tone and mood
Word Acquisition and Usage
Multiple Meaning/Roots
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Writing Assignments
 Open Ended Questions
 Short Answers
 Annotated Bibliographies
Tests / Quizzes
 Genre Reviews
 Summative Assessments
Research Assignments
 Literary Analysis Articles
Projects
 Shot analysis of film
Writing Assignments
 Open Ended Questions
 Short Answers
 Annotated Bibliographies
Projects
 Research paper on film adaptation
of a novel
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Writing Assignments
 Original Thematic Sentences
Tests / Quizzes
 Summative Assessments
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Writing Process
Text Citation
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The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Little Red Riding Hood o
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Emma Pride and Prejudice Lord of the Flies Heart of Darkness Frankenstein Jane Eyre Wuthering Heights Brave New World Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde o
Writing
SUGGESTED RESOURCES
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Sadlier‐Oxford Books G and H English 12: Literature and Adaptation
TIME
2nd Marking Period
CONTENT/THEME
Short Story – Unit #3
CORE GOALS/SKILLS
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Drama – Unit #4
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Recognize and analyze the influence of
society on literature
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Literary Genres: drama
Literary Elements: Characterization,
Tone, Theme, Plot
Literary Devices: figurative language,
plot structure
Interpret, compare, describe, analyze and
evaluate literary devices
o Identify and assess effectiveness
of point of view created in film
o Identify and assess the
effectiveness of tone and mood
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Vocabulary
Writing
Literary Genres: short story
Literary Elements: Characterization,
Point of View, Tone, Theme, Plot
Literary Devices: figurative language,
plot structure, symbolism
Interpret, compare, describe, analyze and
evaluate literary devices
o Identify and assess effectiveness
of point of view
o Identify and assess the
effectiveness of tone and mood
ASSESSMENT
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Word Acquisition and Usage
Multiple Meaning/Roots
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Synthesize information from multiple resources including a longer literary work and several shorter analytical/factual works to create a cohesive literary analysis/argument o
Writing Assignments
 Open Ended Questions
 Short Answers
 Annotated Bibliographies
Tests / Quizzes
 Chapter Reviews
 Summative Assessments
Research Assignments
 Literary Analysis Articles
Projects
 Group adaptation of a short story
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Writing Assignments
 Open Ended Questions
 Short Answers
 Annotated Bibliographies
Projects
 Research presentation of play
made into film
Writing Assignments
 Original Thematic Sentences
Tests / Quizzes
 Summative Assessments
Where are you Going, Where have you been (Smooth Talk) Shoeless Joe Jackson Comes to Iowa (Field of Dreams) Red Rider Nails the Hammond Kid (A Christmas Story) The Minority Report (same title) The Sentinel (2001 A Space Odyssey) An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (same title) Rose for Emily (Same title) Rocking Horse Winner (Same title) The Greatest Gift (It’s a Wonderful Life) The Real Bad Friend (Psycho) Rear Window (same title) Barn Burning, Spotted Horse (Long Hot Summer) o
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Othello Much Ado About Nothing Macbeth Taming of the Shrew A Streetcar Named Desire All my Sons Death of a Salesman o Literary Analysis Paper o
Sadlier‐Oxford Books G and H English 12: Literature and Adaptation
COMPREHENSION AND
READING SKILLS
TAUGHT/REINFORCED
UNITS #1-5
Comprehension and Reading Skills
for Fiction and Non-fiction
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Interpretation and Analysis of
Fiction and Non-fiction
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Vocabulary
o Acquisition and use
Word recognition
o Root words and content words
Inferences/conclusions/generalizations
o Make inferences
o Cite supporting evidence
Main idea/details
o Identified stated or implied main
idea
o Cite supporting evidence
Summarization
o Summarize key details
Genre
o Identify/analyze purpose
o Cite supporting evidence
Interpret, compare, describe, analyze and
evaluate components
o Character, setting, plot, theme,
tone, style, mood, symbolism
o Connections between texts
Interpret, compare, describe, analyze and
evaluate literary devices
o Examples/purpose/effectiveness
of personification, simile,
metaphor, hyperbole, satire,
imagery, foreshadowing,
flashbacks and irony
o Identify and assess effectiveness
of point of view
o Fact vs. opinion
o Bias/propaganda techniques
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Collins Writing Activities
Unit Tests
Writing Assessments
Extension Activities
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Collins Writing Activities
Unit Tests
Writing Assessments
Extension Activities
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Teacher modeling
Scaffolding of techniques
PSSA style questions
Classroom Texts