• Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in the text o Figurative meanings o Connotative meanings • Analyze how word choices affect meaning and tone I Can: • Determine the meaning of words and phrases as used in the text o Figurative meanings o Connotative meanings • Analyze how word choices affect meaning and tone “Sound of Thunder.” I Can: • Analyze structure of text • Analyze order of events • Examine author’s manipulation of time and its effect • Understand parallel plot • Understand flashback Lit 9-10.7 Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment. Activity: Reading of Antigone and “Ode on a Grecian Urn.” They can analyze the impact of a key scene from another artistic medium. I Can: • Compare and contrast the representation of a subject in two different mediums Lit 9-10.9 Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work. Activity: Through reading Julius Caesar, the students can compare the historic figures to those in the play. They also have the opportunity to compare JC to the Biblical and Roman allusions and allegories. I Can: • Define allusion • Identify an author’s use of an allusion • Analyze how the author transforms the allusion in the studied work Info. Txt. 9-10.8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. Activity: Students should have a keen eye when examining sources to be used in the research papers. Students will determine the credibility of the author and his/her purpose for writing it. Avoiding opinions and biased I Can: • Define fallacious reasoning • Delineate the specific claims • Assess valid reasoning • Identify false statements • Identify fallacious reasoning Info. Txt 9-10.3 Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ides or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them. Activity: The Night Trilogy is an actual account of a holocaust survivor. Students will be able to analyze how the text unfolds and determine how the order impacts the story. I Can: • Analyze structure of text • Analyze order of events or series of ideas • Analyze main points and the connections drawn from them
• Use vivid details to create a clear picture, setting, and characters • Provide a conclusion that resolves and reflects the experience Writing 9-10.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. Activity: Ongoing. Students will utilize the writing process in every writing assignment. I Can: • Use revision strategies • Use editing strategies • Focus on what is most significant for purpose and audience SL.9-10.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Activity: After reading Julius Caesar, students will engage in a performance project. Students will have the opportunity to adapt the speech of Shakespearean language to modern language that would be appropriate for their classmates but also appropriate for school. In order to accomplish this task effectively, students will need to demonstrate their command of formal English by paraphrasing the language of Shakespeare. I Can: • Use formal language in a classroom setting Writing 9-10.8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; asses the usefulness of each source in answering the research questions; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. Activity: Throughout the research paper, students will use the deep web and scholarly source (not Wikipedia). Students will also have papers in MLA format and will be expected to paraphrase, summarize, and quote sources to avoid plagiarism. I Can: • Find authoritative information from print sources • Find information from advanced databases and/or other Info. Txt. 9-10.7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums, determining which details are emphasized in each account. Activity: Follow-up to Night with the viewing of Schindler’s List. Identify different accounts of the same subject and which details are similar and emphasized. I Can: • Compare and contrast the representation of a subject from two different mediums • Analyze various accounts to determine which details are emphasized
• Remain consistent in style and tone • Adapt claim(s) and counterclaims to audience’s knowledge level and concerns • Use transitions to create cohesion between claim(s) and reasons, reasons and evidence, and claim(s) and counterclaims. • Use objective tone • Attend to norms and conventions of the subject area in which they are writing • Provide a concluding section S & L 9-10.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions in groups, and with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. Activity: Ongoing. Students will work together throughout the year in order to increase understanding and achieve common goals. There will also be group presentations and debates. I Can: • Participate in one-on-one discussions • Participate in group discussions Lang.9-10.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text. b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. Activity: Ongoing; however, primarily focused on with reading Julius Caesar and determining figurative language, etc. I Can: • Use figurative language o Similes o Metaphors o Personification SL9-10.2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively*, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. Activity: Research paper followed by a formal presentation using PowerPoint, Prezi, or some other form of digital presentation. I Can: • Understand information presented in various formats • Explain its value or purpose