English 10 Genre Study Goals
Marking Period 1 Summation for Students and Parents-Unit 1.Choices (short story, non fiction narrative, poetry)
Unit 2: Drama (study of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Acts 1 and 2)
Reading Goals:
In class, Teacher guided Reading:
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2 short stories
1 non-fiction autiobiographical narrative essay
3 poems
2 Acts of Shakespeare play
Independent reading goals:
Accelerated reader: 20 points
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this could be one larger book, or several small;
students are free to select any AR book that is appropriate to their reading level.
Must be approved by the librarian.
Literary Analysis Goals:
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Elements of Plot w/Textual Evidence including: setting, rising action complications,
climax
Identification of Conflict w/textual evidence
Characterization w/Textual Evidence (direct and indirect)
Identification of Theme w/Textual Evidence
5 Discovery Reading Strategy guides for Macbeth
Study of Keystone Literary terms within texts:
Writing/Communication Goals:
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1 personal introduction short essay
3 short answer paragraphs
1 comparison contrast paragraph
2 Posters w/specific design elements required
1 Annotated Bibliography
1 Thematic Essay—5 paragraph, analyzing how social pressure affects choices as
evidenced in three literary works.
Public Speaking/interpersonal Communication and Collaboration Goals:
Collaboration:
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Many pair/share and learning team bell ringer activities
Partner Project for Shakespeare Research question/bibliography and poster
Learning Team for Plot Graph Poster
Public Speaking:
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Two short presentations of collaborative poster projects
Acting roles in Shakespeare’s Macbeth
Vocabulary Building:
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Prescriptive vocabulary within texts of Choices Unit
Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2 of Macbeth
Technology: Instruction in and/or introduction to website resources and apps
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Quizlet (vocabulary preparation)
Shakespeare online
No Fear Shakespeare
Noodle (annotated bibliography preparation)
Purdue Owl MLA handbook online writing center
Keystone Preparation:
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CDT administration
Introduction of 99 Keystone Literary Analysis terms
Integration of Keystone terms into instructional powerpoints, color coded for student
awareness
Genre tests designed to simulate Keystone Exam skill testing, with analysis of passages
in order to identify literary techniques
MP 2 Summation
Unit 2. (cont’d) Drama: Macbeth Acts 3,4,5
Unit 3: The Novel –Animal Farm, by George Orwell
Reading Goals:
In class, Teacher guided Reading:
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3 Acts of Shakespeare play
Novel: Animal farm
1 non-fiction essay
Independent reading:
Accelerated reader: 20 points
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this could be one larger book, or several small;
students are free to select any AR book that is appropriate to their reading level.
Must be approved by the librarian.
Literary Analysis Goals:
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Elements of Drama
Elements of the Novel
Characterization: Transformation of Characters within Macbeth
Characterization w/Textual Evidence (direct and indirect)
Identification of Theme w/Textual Evidence
5 Discovery Reading Strategy guides for Macbeth
Study of Keystone Literary terms within texts
Writing/Communication Goals:
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1 personal essay: ambitions and goals
1 sentence summary techniques; building stronger sentences
3 short essay paragraphs
1 comparison/contrast 4 paragraph essay analyzing transforming characters in a drama
1 Creative Thematic project
Public Speaking/interpersonal Communication and Collaboration Goals:
Collaboration:
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Many pair/share and learning team bell ringer activities
Partner Project for Shakespeare Research question/bibliography and poster
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Learning Team for Plot Graph Poster
Public Speaking:
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Two short presentations of collaborative poster projects
Acting roles in Shakespeare’s Macbeth
Vocabulary Building:
Prescriptive vocabulary within texts of Choices Unit
Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2 of Macbeth
Marking Period 3:
Unit 4: To Kill a Mockingbird
Writing/Communication Goals:
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1 10 slide powerpoint research presentation: issues of segregation, The Great
Depression, and the historical context for TKAM
1 book or movie review
Annotated bibliography
10 question Research Interview: The Great Depression
Marking Period 4:
Unit 5: Decisions and Consequences
Unit 6: Arthurian legend