12, Unit 1 Whole-Class Learning Title and Author Genre Pre-Reading Vocabulary Analyze and Structure Concept Vocabulary / Technical Vocabulary / Media Vocabulary Word Study Conventions and Style Writing to Sources Speaking and Listening from Beowulf translated by Burton Raffel Epic Poetry Structure — epic — epic hero — archetypal patterns Concept Vocabulary Words related to monsters or predatory beasts lair stalked gruesome writhing loathsome Anglo-Saxon Suffix: Using Syntax for Elaboration — syntax — apposition — diazeugma Essay Research Presentation Standards RL.3, RL.5 L.4.c L.4.b, L.4.c L.3.a W.2, W.2.c SL.2, SL.5-6 from Beowulf by Gareth Hinds Graphic Vocabulary palette panel composition angle perspective lighting/color Writing to Compare: Formulating a Claim Counterclaims critical evaluation Standards L.6 RL.7, W.1.a, W.1.b, W.1.f W.1, W.9.a W.12.5 Performance Task: Writing Focus Mode: an Argument
"Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen impertinent putrid vile Standards RL.11–12.10 L.4.a RL.2, RL.6 RL.4 L.4.c, L.5.b L.1, L.3 W.2, W.2.a, W.9.a, W.12.5, SL.1, SL.1.a-d "How Did Harry Patch Become an Unlikely WWI Hero?" from BBC iWonder Media: Interactive Website Vocabulary navigation embedded video slide show Critical Analysis research overview Standards L.6 W.2, W.7, W.8 Performance Task: Speaking and Listening Mode: Present an Argument Prompt: What heroic traits does the traditional war hero exhibit? Standards: SL.12.1.a-d, SL.12.4, SL.12.5, SL.12.6 End-of-Unit Performance-Based Assessment Mode: Write an Argument Prompt: Which contributes more to heroism—sacrifice or success? Speaking and Listening: Speech Standards: W.12.1.a-e, W.12.9, W.12.10, SL.12.4 Grade 12, Unit 2 Whole-Class Learning
and Author Genre Analyze Craft and Structure Concept Vocabulary / Technical Vocabulary / Media Vocabulary Word Study Conventions and Writing to Sources Speaking and Listening The Prologue from The Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer Poetry Author’s Choices: Character Development Characterization Direct characterization Indirect characterization Social commentary Concept Vocabulary Words suggesting character traits or personality valiantly personable sincerity eminent discreet diligent Suffix: Author’s Choices: Structure heroic couplet closed couplet enjambment iambic pentameter Response to Criticism Narrative Presentation Standards RL.3 L.4.c, L.4.d L.4.b RL.5 W.1 SL.4, W.12.3 "The Prologue from The Canterbury Tales: The Remix" by Patience Agbabi VIDEO Vocabulary delivery gesture audience reaction Argumentative essay Standards L.6 RL.7, W.1.a, W.1, W.9.a Performance Task: Writing Focus Write an Explanatory Essay Prompt: How does Chaucer find humor in the difference between the ideal and the real in the characters that populate The Canterbury Tales? Language Development: Conventions and Informal Style, formal style Standards: W.12.3.a-e; W.12.7, W.12.8, W.12.5, W.12.10, L.12.2, L.12.2.a, L.12.2.b Small-Group Learning Title and Author Genre Analyze Craft and Structure Concept Vocabulary / Technical Vocabulary / Media Vocabulary Word Study Conventions or Style Writing to Sources Speaking and Listening
from "The of the Earth Against the Lions" from A Distant Mirror by Barbara Tuchman HISTORICAL ACCOUNT Historical Writing primary source secondary source Concept Vocabulary Words related to political turmoil demagogue animosity provoke Greek Root Word: agogos Author’s Choices: Text Structure chronological order cause-and-effect Discussion debate panel discussion role-play Standards RI.1, RI.3 L.4, L.4.d L.4.c RI.3 SL.1, SL.1.a SL.1.b "Shakespeare's Sister" by Virginia Essay Interaction and Development of — argument — paradigm — claim Context Clues Concept Vocabulary Words related to preferences gifted fancy Words Conventions and Style: Changing Usage Argument — updated argument about Judith — argument with narrative — argumenta bout society's power Standards R.1, RI.3, RI.5 L.4, L.4.a, L.4.d L.4 L.4.c, L.1, L.1.a, L.1.b W.1, W.1.a, W.1.b "On Seeing England for the First Time" by Jamaica Kincaid AND "XXIII" from Midsummer Essay/Poetry Author’s Perspective: Historical Context Perspective Pre-reading Skill: Base Words Concept Vocabulary Words are about groups of people in social classes within a society Latin Prefix: sub- Stylistic Devices amplification compression allusion irony Digital Presentation historical infographics oral biographical profile contemporary connection
internal conflict soliloquy revolt captivity assault rebellious treasons Standards RL.5 L.4.c L.4.c SL.1.a, SL.6 The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II by William Shakespeare ANCHOR TEXT: DRAMA Author's Choices: Structure iambic foot trochaic foot anapestic foot iambic pentameter blank verse prose comic relief Concept Vocabulary Words related to falseness and betrayal allegiance stealthy equivocate sacrilegious counterfeit breach Suffixes and of Speech Psychological Report Standards RL.5 L.2.b L.4.b W.1 The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act III by William Shakespeare ANCHOR TEXT: DRAMA Author's Choices: Structure Crisis Turning point Climax Catastrophe Concept Vocabulary Words that reveal emotional turmoil foully rancors incensed malice enrages malevolence Latin Prefix: mal- Oral Recitation and Discussion Standards RL.3, RL.5 L.4.d L.4.b RL.3, SL.3, SL.1, SL.6 The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act IV ANCHOR TEXT: DRAMA Imagery and Archetypes Concept Vocabulary Antonyms Exclamatory Phrases
by William Shakespeare imagery archetype Words related to right and wrong pernicious laudable avaricious integrity sanctity treacherous Standards RL.3 L.5 L.4.c L.3, RL.3 The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act V by William Shakespeare ANCHOR TEXT: DRAMA Tragedy tragic character tragic flaw dramatic Concept Vocabulary Words related to order and disorder perturbation agitation purge antidote pristine usurper Latin Root: -turb- Hyphenation of Compound Adjectives Compound adjective hyphen Character Profile News Report Standards RL.1, RL.3 RL.12.5 L.4.c L.4.d L.2, L.2.a W.1, W.6 SL.1.a, SL.6 The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act V, Scene i performed by Los Angeles Theatre Works AND The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act V, Scene i MEDIA: AUDIO PERFORMANCE Media Vocabulary sound effects editing pacing Comparison-and Essay Interpretation
performed by LibriVox Standards RL.7, L.6 RL.7, W.2, W.2.a, W.2.c, W.9.a W.12.5 Performance Task: Writing Focus Write an Argument Prompt: In what ways does Macbeth attempt to control the future and to bury the past? Language Development: Author’s Style: Establish Voice: Formal Style Standards: W.12.a-f; W.12.4, W.12.5, W.12.7; W.12.8, W.12.10, L.12.3, L.12.6 Small-Group Learning and Author Genre Analyze and Structure Concept Vocabulary / Technical Vocabulary / Media Vocabulary Word Study Conventions or Style Writing to Sources Speaking and Listening "Sonnet 12" "Sonnet 60" "Sonnet 73" by William Shakespeare AND "Sonnet 32" by Mary Wroth AND "Sonnet 75" by Edmund Spenser Poetry Collection 1 Development of Theme sonnet sonnet Spenserian sonnet Pre-reading Skill: Context Clues Concept Vocabulary Words related to human endeavour toil assay devise Word Choice figurative language Similes Metaphors Personification Response to Literature reflection introduction to an anthology explanatory statement Standards RL.2, RL.5 L.4, L.4.a L.4 RL.4 W.2.a, W.2.b, L.5, L.5.a -------------------------------
from "The Babe and the Cloak of Manliness" by Cleanth Brooks AND from "Macbeth" by Frank Kermode LITERARY CRITICISM Analyze Arguments central idea claim supporting evidence Context Concept Vocabulary Words related to how something is seen or viewed perception unambiguous idiosyncratic Affixes Quotations quotation marks block quotations attribution Panel Discussion Standards RI.2 L.4, L.4.a, L.4.d L.4.b L.3 SL.1.c, SL.1.d Performance Task: Speaking and Listening Focus Present an Argument Prompt: Should literature of the past be rewritten in present-day language for readers? Standards: SL.12.1.a-d, SL.12.3, SL.12.4 End-of-Unit Performance-Based Assessment Writing to Sources: Argument Prompt: What is the relationship of human beings to time? Speaking and Listening: TV Commentary Standards: W.12.1.a-e; W.12.1.f; W.12.9; W.12.10, SL.12.1, SL.12.4.b 12, Unit 4 Whole-Class Learning Title and Author Genre Analyze Craft and Structure Concept Vocabulary / Technical Vocabulary / Vocabulary Word Conventions and Style Writing to Sources Speaking and Listening "A Valediction: Forbidden ANCHOR TEXT: POETRY Impact of Word Choice metaphysical poetry Concept Vocabulary Latin Suffix: -ous Varying Syntax: Narrative Scene Comparison of Poems
Mourning" "Holy Sonnet 10" by John COLLECTION 1 conceit paradox Words related to the sacred or spiritual virtuous profanation laity dreadful delivery eternal Periodic Sentences periodic sentence syntax Standards L.5.a L.4.c L.4.b RL.5, L.1, L.3, L.3.a W.3.b, W.3, W.3.e RL.9, SL.6 from Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift ANCHOR TEXT: EXCERPT Author’s Point of View: Satire satire hyperbole understatement verbal Concept Vocabulary Words related to government and politics proclamation faction imperial dominions edict ambassadors Latin Root: Participial and Gerund Phrases participle phrase gerund phrase Satiric Narrative Reflective Narrative on Perspective Standards RL.6 L.4.d L.4.c L.1, L.3, L.3.a W.3, W.3.d, W.4 SL.4.a from Gulliver's Travels Among the Lilliputians and the Giants MEDIA: FILM | COVER ART Media Vocabulary cinematography superimposition mime cover design typography realism and stylization Critical Evaluation
directed by Georges Méliès AND gallery of Gulliver's Travels cover art Standards L.6 RL.7, W.1.a, W.1.b, W.1, W.12.5, W.9.a Performance Task: Writing Performance-Based Assessment Task Write a Reflective Narrative Prompt: When do we need a new vision of things? Language Development: Conventions and Style: Sentence Variety: Varying Syntax Standards: W.12.3.a-e, W.12.5, W.12.10, L.12.2, L.12.3.a Small-Group Learning Title and Author Analyze Craft and Structure Concept Vocabulary / Technical Vocabulary / Media Vocabulary Word Study Conventions or Style Writing to Sources Speaking and Listening/ Research "To His Coy Mistress" by Andrew Marvell Poetry Development of Theme theme style tone imagery Pre-reading Skill: Context Clues ---------------------------------- Concept Vocabulary Words describe levels of energy languish Words Expressing With Verb Mood mood indicative imperative subjunctive conditional
Standards RL.2 L.4, L.4.a, L.4.d L.1.a, L.1.b, L.4.c L.1.b L.11–12.3 "To the Virgins, to Make Much of Time" by Robert Herrick AND "Youth's the Season Made for Joys" by John Gay POETRY COLLECTION 2 Development of Theme style tone Imagery Pre-reading Skill: Context Clues ---------------------------------- Concept Vocabulary Words related to the passage of time succeed season Latin Root: Varying Syntax: Balanced Sentences Parallel Structure Antithesis Critical Essay: Style Tone Imagery Standards RL.2, RL.5 L.4, L.4.a L.4.b, L.4.c L.1, L.3, L.3.a W.1, W.9.a, RL.2, W.4 from the Divine Comedy: Inferno by Dante Alighieri AND "The Second Coming" By W. B. POETRY COLLECTION 3 Author’s Choices: Symbolism Pre-reading Skill: Context Clues ---------------------------------- Concept Vocabulary Words that describe formation jutted converged entwining Latin Prefix: con- Rhetorical Devices: Periphrasis Allusion Research: Presentation With Graphics illustrated map annotated timeline diagram of a vision
Standards RL.1, RL.4 L.4, L.4.a, L.4.c L.4.b RL.3, RL.4, L.5.a W.12.2, W.12.5,W.6, W.12.7, SL.12.1, SL.5 "Araby" by James Joyce SHORT STORY Narrative Structure narration epiphany inferences Pre-reading Context Clues ---------------------------------- Concept Vocabulary Words related to enduring unpleasant situations tedious chafed intolerable Word Families Varying Sentences: Loose Sentences Essay Standards RL.11–12.10 RL.5 L.4.a, L.4.d L.4, L.4.b RL.3, RL.12.5, L.1, L.3, L.3.a RL.9, W.9, W.2, W.9.a "The Explosion" by Philip Larkin AND "Old Love" by Francesca Beard POETRY COLLECTION 4 Impact of Word Choice imagery sound devices alliteration consonance assonance Pre-reading Skill: Base Words ---------------------------------- Concept Vocabulary Words are about vision or ways of seeing things dimmed prismatic wavered Words Meter and Free Verse meter foot iamb trochee free verse Response to Literature panel discussion poetry reading multimedia presentation Standards RL.4 L.4 L.4, L.5, RL.5 SL.1, SL.1.a, SL.1.c, SL.5 Performance Task: Speaking and Listening Focus
Present a Reflective Narrative Prompt: _________'s world changed forever when . . .. Standards: SL.12.1, SL.12.4 End-of-Unit Performance-Based Assessment Writing to Sources: Reflective Narrative Writing Prompt: When can the way we look at things lead to growth—and when can it hold us back? Speaking and Listening Outcome: Dramatic Reading Standards: W.12.3.a-e, W.12.10, SL.12.1, SL.12.4 Grade 12, Unit 5 Whole-Class Learning Title and Author Genre Analyze Craft and Structure Concept Vocabulary / Technical Vocabulary / Vocabulary Word Study Conventions and Style Writing to Sources Speaking and Listening / Research Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey" AND from The Prelude by William Wordsworth ANCHOR TEXT: POETRY COLLECTION 1 Literary Movement: Romanticism Romanticism Romantic Philosophy Emphasis on the Self Emphasis on Freedom Romantic Aesthetic Ordinary Diction Sensory Language Concept Vocabulary Words related to positive spiritual or emotional states tranquil sublime serene harmony desire Denotation and Nuance Wordsworth’s Poetic Structure Lyric poetry Variable Stanza Lengths Simple Language Blank Verse Fluid Line Breaks enjambment
Standards RL.2, RL.4 L.5 L.4.c L.5.b RL.5 "Ode to a Nightingale" by John Keats AND "Ode to the West Wind" by Percy Bysshe Shelley ANCHOR TEXT: POETRY COLLECTION 2 Literary Movement: Romanticism themes ode Concept Vocabulary related to death and decay hemlock requiem corpse decaying sepulcher Root: -corp- Use of Symbolism Symbol Theme Writing to Compare: Informative Essay Standards RL.2, RL.5 L.5 L.4.c RL.4 L.5 RL.2, W.2, W.9.a W.12.5 from Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley ANCHOR TEXT: NOVEL EXCERPT Literary Movement: Gothic Literature Novel Concept Vocabulary Words related to negative perceptions and reactions hideous odious despair dread consternation malicious Latin Root: -mal- Commas in Elliptical Sentences — elliptical sentence Personal Narrative Research Presentation Standards RL.5, L.5, RL.8, RL.9 L.4.d, L.5 L.4.b L.1, L.2 W.3, W.3.a, W.3.b SL.2, SL.5, SL.1 Performance Task: Writing Focus a Personal Narrative Prompt: How does the world around us contribute to our sense of self? Language Development: Conventions and Spell Correctly Standards: W.12.3.a-e, W.12.4, W.12.5, W.12.10, L.12.1, L.12.2, L.12.2.b
Small-Group Learning Title and Author Genre Analyze and Structure Concept Vocabulary / Technical Vocabulary / Vocabulary Word Study Conventions or Style Writing to Sources Speaking and Listening / Research from Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia NOVEL EXCERPT Author’s Choices: Modernist Structures modernism narration nonlinear narratives Psychologies Pre-reading Skill: Familiar Word Parts Concept Vocabulary Words all evoke a dreary mood solemnity leaden dejected Anglo-Saxon Suffix: -en Using Dashes for Effect Oral Presentation panel discussion debate response to literature Standards RL.3, RL.5 L.4, L.4.b L.4.b L.2, L.3 SL.1, SL.1.a, SL.1.b "Apostrophe to the Ocean" by George Gordon, Lord Byron AND "The World Is Too Much With Us" by William Wordsworth AND "London, 1802" POETRY COLLECTION 3 Figurative Language figurative language simile metaphor personification oxymoron apostrophe Pre-reading Context Clues Concept Vocabulary Words that describe things as being unpleasant torrid sordid stagnant Cognates Archaic Diction Historical Investigative Research Report report that compares report that explains report that analyzes
by William Wordsworth Standards RL.4 , L.12.5 L.4 L.4.c, L.5 L.1, L.1.a W.7, W.8 "The Madeleine" from Remembrance of Things Past by Marcel Proust NOVEL EXCERPT Impact of Word Choice on Themes sensory language Pre-reading Skill: Context Clues Concept Vocabulary Words all describe intangible attributes of things innocuous illusory impalpable Latin Prefix: in- Rhetorical Devices rhetorical device anaphora Narrative narrative retelling fictional diary entry extension Standards RL.4, L.5 L.4 L.4.b, L.4.d RL.5 W.3 "The Most Forgetful Man in the from Moonwalking With Einstein by Joshua Foer SCIENCE JOURNALISM Science Journalism science journalism purposes Pre-reading Skill: Context Clues Technical Vocabulary Words are all related to psychology and the study of the mind amnesia cognitive pathological Greek Prefix: a- Technical Writing and Audience technical writing definition simile metaphor Standards RI.4, RI.6 L.4, L.4.a L.4.b L.3 "When Memories Never Fade, the Past MEDIA: RADIO BROADCAST Media Vocabulary Words to use while Writing to Compare: Evaluative Essay
Can Poison the Present" from All Things Considered by Alix Spiegel discussing radio broadcasts host correspondent interviewee Standards L.6 RI.7, W.1.a, W.1, W.9.b, W.12.5 Performance Task: Speaking and Listening Focus Present a Narrative Prompt: What does it mean to find or lose oneself? Standards: SL.12.1, SL.12.4 End-of-Unit Performance-Based Assessment Writing to Sources: What types of experiences allow us to discover who we really are? Speaking and Listening: Elevator Introduction Standards: W.12.3.a-e; SL.12.4, SL.12.2.5 Grade 12, Unit 6 Whole-Class Learning and Author Genre Analyze Craft and Structure Concept Vocabulary / Technical Vocabulary / Media Vocabulary Word Conventions and Style Writing to Sources Speaking and Listening / Research "Back to My Own Country: An Essay" by Andrea Levy Author's Point of View and Purpose essay point of view author's purpose Concept Vocabulary Words related to encounters between cultures assimilate entitlement upbringing Etymology and Usage Voice and Development of Ideas rhetorical question sentence fragment
Words related to size or number breadth abounding innumerable Standards RI.12.1, RI.5 L.4.b L.4.b, L.4.c L.1.a, L.1.b, L.2 from "History of Jamaica" from Encyclopaedia Brittanica MEDIA: WEBSITE Media Vocabulary Words to use while discussing online encyclopedia articles entry cross-reference hyperlink Essay Standards L.6 RI.1, RI.7, W.2, W.12.5, W.9.b "The Seafarer" translated by Burton Raffel AND Beach" by Matthew Arnold AND "Escape From the Old Country" by Adrienne Su POETRY COLLECTION 1 Development of Themes Universal theme Culturally specific theme Historical context Pre-reading Context Clues Concept Vocabulary Words are about the strong feelings people have when they are far from home desolation fervent blanch Latin Root: -sol- of Address point of view direct address implied audience Podcast informative presentation descriptive analysis roundtable discussion Standards RL.2 L.4, L.4.a L.4.d RL.3, L.3 SL.12.1, SL.4