Month

Content/Topic

Skills

Assessment

Standards

September

Fiction/Nonfiction Unit

“From the Giants House”

 “Desiderata”

“The Washwoman”

“Sonata for Harp and   

  Bicycle”

“The Cask of Amontillado”

“Checkouts|

“The Girl Who Can”

·         Fiction/Nonfiction

·         Making Predictions

·         Ask Questions/Verify Predictions

·         Read to Perform a Task

·         Narrative Essay

·         Root Words

·         Plot

·         Foreshadowing

·         Point of View

           First, Third, Omniscient

·         Comparing Literary Works

·         Character Profile

·         Grammar/Mechanics

·         Word Origins

·         Writing Workshop

·         Journaling

·         Oral Presentation

·         Selection Tests

·         Timed Writing

·         Quizzes

·         Daily Oral Language

·         Spelling Tests

·         Daily Work

·         Plot Diagram

·         Character Sketch

·         A12.1, A12.2, A12.3, A12.4, B12.1, B12.2, B12.3, C12.1, C12.2, C12.3, D12.1, D12.2, E12.1, F12.1

October

Fiction/Nonfiction Unit Continued

from “White House Diary”

“My English”

“The Secret Life of Walter

   Mitty”

“Uncle Marcos”

from “Silent Spring”

·         Author’s Purpose

·         Recognizing Organizational Features of the Text

·         Author’s Voice

·         Autobiographical Writing

·         Characterization

          Direct / Indirect

·         Word Origins

·         Theme

·         Comparing Literary Works

·         Character Profile

·         Grammar/Mechanics

·         Writing Workshop

·         Journaling

·         Oral Presentation

·         Selection Tests

·         Timed Writing

·         Quizzes

·         Daily Oral Language

·         Spelling Tests

·         Daily Work

·         Plot Diagram

·         Character Sketch

·         Film Study

·         One Act Plays

·         A12.1, A12.2, A12.3, A12.4, B12.1, B12.2, B12.3, C12.1, C12.2, C12.3, D12.1, D12.2, E12.1, F12.1

November

Novels Unit

The Outsiders

S.E. Hinton Biography

View Outsiders

• Define Novel
• Biographical Sketch
• Character Motivation
• Authors Purpose
• Compare Novel to Film
• Irony
• Symbolism
• Human Condition
• Point of View
• Repetition
• Atmosphere
• Theme, Plot, Sub Plot
• Film Analysis

• Quizzes
• Whole Group Discussion
• Small Group Discussion
• Writing Prompts
• Journal Writing
• Oral Reading
• Final Examination
• Daily Reflections
• Journaling

A12.1, A12.2, A12.3, A12.4, C12.3, B12.1, B12.2, B12.3

December

Short Stories Unit

“The Jade Peony”

“American History”

“The Most Dangerous

   Game”

“Signs and Instructions”

“The Gift of the Magi”

“The Interlopers”

“The Man to Send Rain

   Clouds”

“Old Man of the Temple”

• Define Short Stories
• Making Inferences
• Asking Questions
• Evaluating Visual Aids
• Using Prior Knowledge
• Cause and Effect
• Conflict
• Irony
• Setting
• Comparing Literary Works
• Word Roots
• Vocabulary

·         Writing Workshop

·         Journaling

·         Oral Presentation

·         Selection Tests

·         Timed Writing

·         Quizzes

·         Daily Oral Language

·         Spelling Tests

·         Daily Work

·         Plot Diagram

·         Character Sketch

·         Oral Reading

·         Essays

·         Final Examination

A12.1, A12.2, A12.3, A12.4, B12.1, B12.2, B12.3, C12.1, C12.2, C12.3, D12.1, D12.2, E12.1, F12.1

January

Short Stories Unit

“The Necklace”

“Rules of the Game”

“Blues Ain’t No Mockin

  Bird”

“The Invalid’s Story”

“NC Transportation Museum”

“The Scarlet Ibis”

“The Golden Kite, the Silver Wind”

• Analyzing Cause and Effect
• Asking Questions
• Visualizing the Action
• Evaluating Text Format
• Character and Characterization
• Dialogue
• Comparing Literary Works
• Word Roots

·         Writing Workshop

·         Journaling

·         Oral Presentation

·         Selection Tests

·         Timed Writing

·         Quizzes

·         Daily Oral Language

·         Spelling Tests

·         Daily Work

·         Plot Diagram

·         Character Sketch

·         Oral reading

·         Essays

·         Final Examination

A12.1, A12.2, A12.3, A12.4, B12.1, B12.2, B12.3, C12.1, C12.2, C12.3, D12.1, D12.2, E12.1, F12.1

February

Drama Unit

Shakespeare Study

Romeo and Juliet

• Protagonist
• Antagonist
• Recognize Cause and Effect in Conflict
• Summarization a play
• Character Analysis
• Tragedy
• Dramatic Speeches
• Dramatic Irony
• Theme
• Blank Verse
• Dramatic Foil
• Vocabulary
• Soliloquy
• Monolog
• Predictions
• Aside

• Oral Reading
• Class Discussion
• Written Responses to Questions
• Quizzes
• Final Examination
• Essay Writing
• Literature Circles
• Journaling
• Video Presentation
• One Act Plays
• Daily Oral Language Practice
• Weekly Spelling Tests

A12.1, A12.2, A12.3, A12.4, B12.1, B12.2, B12.3, C12.1, C12.2, C12.3, D12.1, D12.2, E12.1, F12.1

March

Drama Continued…

The Miracle Worker

The Miracle Worker film

• Protagonist
• Antagonist
• Recognize cause and effect in conflict
• Summarize a play
• Character Analysis
• Tragedy
• Dramatic Speeches
• Dramatic Irony
• Theme
• Blank Verse
• Dramatic Foil
• Soliloquy
• Monolog
• Predictions
• Aside

• Oral Reading
• Class Discussion
• Written Responses to Questions
• Quizzes
• Final Examination
• Essay Writing
• Literature Circles
• Journaling
• Video Presentation
• One Act Plays
• Daily Oral Language Practice
• Weekly Spelling Tests

A12.1, A12.2, A12.3, A12.4, B12.1, B12.2, B12.3, C12.1, C12.2, C12.3, D12.1, D12.2, E12.1, F12.1

April

Hero Unit

The Odyssey

(Selections taken from our textbook)

The Hobbit

• Hero Theme in Literature
• Analyze Influence of Historical and Cultural Context
• Identify Influences on own Reading
• Epic Hero
• Epic Simile
• Following Directions
• Comparing Literary Works

• Oral Reading
• Class Discussion
• Written Responses to Questions
• Quizzes
• Final Examination
• Essay Writing
• Literature Circles
• Journaling
• Video Presentation
• One Act Plays
• Daily Oral Language Practice
• Weekly Spelling Tests

A12.1, A12.2, A12.3, A12.4, B12.1, B12.2, B12.3, C12.1, C12.2, C12.3, D12.1, D12.2, E12.1, F12.1

May

Poetry Unit

“Uncoiling a Voice”

“Dream Deferred; Dreams”

“Cloud”

“Sonnets on Love XIII”

“Sense” – Dickinson

“The War Against Trees”

“Careers in Robotics”

“The Eagle”

“The Bells”

“Jabberwocky”

“There is no Word for

  Goodbye”

“Blackberry Eating”

Mini Research Paper Process

• Reading Fluently
• Reading in Sentences
• Figurative Language
• Making Generalizations
• Using Your Senses
• Imagery
• Comparing Literary Works
• Paraphrasing
• Picturing the Action
• Rhyme / Rhythm
• Symbols
• Repetition
• Refrain
• Self-Reflection

• Evaluating Web Sources
• Breaking Down Long Sentences
• Separating Fact from Fiction
• Citations
• Bibliography

• Reading Poetry
• Writing Poetry
• Descriptions of a Scene
• Editorial
• Writing Workshops
• Researching Authors / Poets
• Times Writing Exercises

• Web Use
• Quiz on Bibliography/Citations
• Web Browsing
• Paraphrasing

A12.1, A12.2, A12.3, A12.4, B12.1, B12.2, B12.3, C12.1, C12.2, C12.3, D12.1, D12.2, E12.1, F12.1

June

Writing Workshops

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Prompts
• Technical Writing (letters)
• Autobiographical
• Biographical
• Persuasive
• Sonnets

• Peer Conferencing
• Grammar/Mechanics
• Spelling
• Explore Metaphorical Language
• Imagery
• Biographical Profile
• Self-Expression
• Poetic Form

• Rough Drafting
• Use of Thesaurus/Dictionary
• Writing Prompts
• Brainstorming Methods
• Poems
• Reader’s theatre
• Journaling

B12.1, B12.2, B12.3, C12.1, C12.2, C12.3,