UNIT ONE: Elements of Non-Fiction 6 weeks Organizing Principles: A unit focused on the structure and interactions of non-fiction texts. This prepares students for Unit 2 by building a base of readings from American texts. Overview of Unit Materials Possible Texts Era and Genre Page numbers refer to Prentice Hall Literature: The American Experience © 2005 Fiction Prose Speech or Historical Document Essay Drama Poem Origins to 1789 1789 to 1837 1837 to 1865 1865 to 1933 1933 to 1970 1970 to Now Pending Planning Guide to Year-Long Standards Mastering Vocabulary Constructing Writing Applying Grammar and Mechanics Text-specific vocabulary from short pieces and texts read throughout the unit Writing tasks that support Analyzing Text Interactions Revision, publication, and collaboration on significant tasks Pending Fiction
Figurative language includes: UNIT FOUR: Literary Analysis 6 weeks Organizing Principles: A unit focused on in-depth analysis of literature through a variety of lenses. This unit demands students craft an analysis exploring the interactions of literary devices and story elements. Overview of Unit Materials Possible Texts Era and Genre Page numbers refer to Prentice Hall Literature: The American Experience © 2005 Prose Speech or Historical Document Essay Drama Poem Origins to 1789 1789 to 1837 1837 to 1865 1865 to 1933 1933 to 1970 1970 to Now Pending Planning Guide to Year-Long Standards
Mastering Vocabulary Constructing Writing Applying Grammar and Mechanics Text-specific vocabulary from short pieces and texts read throughout the unit Revision, publication, and collaboration on significant tasks (especially Writing Arguments tasks) Pending Unit 4 Topic Scales CCSS: W11.9 Grading Topic: Writing Literary Analyses 4 In addition to score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates a command of voice and style that rises above formulaic writing. 3 Students demonstrate they have the ability to write multi-page literary analyses of substantive topics in texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence: Draw evidence from literature to support analysis and reflection Introduce precise claims about literature Address a variety of literary devices (analogy, allegory, allusion, foil, imagery, motif, symbol, tone, etc.) in analysis of literature Develop claims fully, supplying evidence for each point while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both Use varied syntax to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claims, evidence, and commentary Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of a literary analysis Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects upon the analysis Learning Goal 2 Students demonstrate they have developed the ability to: Recognize or recall specific vocabulary such as: literary analysis, literary devices, syntax Construct a thesis Establish a claim and provide relevant evidence for the claim Write short-form analyses that demonstrate elements of the learning goal 1 Student’s performance reflects insufficient progress towards foundational skills and knowledge. Tiered Assessment: ELA3-WLA Topic Guidance Questions for Students... Advice for Teachers...