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Course/Grade Title: Language Arts 3 Honors
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objective |
Resource/Activity |
Assessment |
Standard Goals
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Frameworks |
Graduation
Goals |
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Reading/Viewing
1. Analyze and evaluate literary devices
and
techniques. |
Huck Finn Questioning Unit
Literary Analysis Packet &
Book Review |
Checklist/Teacher
Observations
Scoring Guide |
CA2 1.5
CA3 1.6
CA5 |
CAI
1 |
1 |
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2. Evaluate texts considering prior
experiences
and previous readings or observations. |
Book Review
Literary Analysis Packet
Pre-Reading Novel Sheet |
Scoring Guide
Checklist |
CA2 1.5
CA3 1.10
CA5 |
CAI
1 |
2,3,9 |
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3. Analyze the
elements of fiction and
nonfiction
including setting, plot, characters,
theme, purpose,
points of view, style, and
tone.
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Novel Discussion & Story Map |
Novel Test |
CA2 1.5
CA3 1.6
CA5 |
CAI
1f |
1 |
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4. Analyze
communications/texts to determine
how they reflect
particular cultures/eras.
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Novel Perspectives Sheet |
Scoring Guide |
CA2 1.5
CA3 1.9
CA5 |
CAI
2
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3 |
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5. Predict outcomes,
anticipate consequences,
make judgments and
adjust personal
opinions/knowledge
based on new
knowledge. |
60’s Unit KWL Chart |
Scoring Guide |
CA2 4.1
CA3 2.3
CA5 |
CAIII
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5 |
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6. Analyze
appropriateness and effectiveness of
language use
considering: audience,
purpose, and
setting of written text.
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Vietnam: A Case Study of Critical
Thinking—Titles & Subtitles,
Choice of Words, Pos. & Neg. Words
Huck Finn Questioning Unit |
Classroom Discussion
& Group Work
Checklist |
CA2 1.5
CA3 1.9 |
CAII
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17 |
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Reading/Viewing
7. Infer and describe
problems faced by a variety
of characters.
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Focus on Perry—Fallen Angels
“The Times They Are A’Changin’”
Cold Sassy Tree |
Scoring Guide
Scoring Guide |
CA2 3.1
CA3
CA5 |
CAIII
2 |
7,9,12 |
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8. Analyze problems
and propose solutions by
recalling similar
situations in literature and
life. |
Vietnam Critical Issues |
Teacher Observation |
CA2 3.3
CA3 3.6
CA5 |
CAIII
2 |
7,9,12 |
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9. Analyze
cause/effect events in literature and
history to
discern consequences of decisions.
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Line Graph: Women in the Work
Force Cold Sassy Tree |
Scoring Guide |
CA2 1.9
CA3 3.2
CA5 |
CAIV
2 |
16 |
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10. Compare and
contrast a variety of genres and
texts. |
Times of Change
Reading &
Student/Group Responses &
Presentations
“Ask & You Shall Receive”
Cold Sassy Tree |
Scoring Guide
11th Grade MAP
Scoring Guide |
CA2 1.5
CA3
CA5 |
CAI
7
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3 |
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Writing/Speaking
1. Summarize or
paraphrase information
presented in a
variety of communications. |
Novel Journal
Constructed Response Packet |
Scoring Guide
Scoring Guide |
CA1 1.8 |
CAIV
1 |
2
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2. Respond formally
and informally to a variety
of themes/genres. |
Quote Response The Scarlet Letter
“The Age of Reason to the Present”
Cold Sassy Tree |
Scoring Guide |
CA4 2.1
CA6 2.6 |
CAIII
2,3
CAI |
1 |
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Writing/Speaking
3. Plan and compose a
variety of
communications. |
The Story Behind the Picture
Flags of Our Fathers
The Scarlet Letter
Enrichment
60’s Research
60’s Poem
Cold Sassy Tree
Research
Novel Essay Tests |
Student Developed Scoring
Guide
Scoring Guide
Scoring Guide
Scoring Guide
Scoring Guide
Scoring Guides
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CA4 2.1
CA6
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CAII
2
CAI |
6,7,8,10 |
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4. Revise their own
communications for clarity. |
RE-Vision Activity |
Checklist |
CA1 2.2 |
CAIII
CAII |
6,7,810 |
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5. Clarify vague
communications |
Writing Group Lessons |
Teacher Observation |
CA1 2.2 |
CAIII
3 |
6,8,17 |
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6. Revise inappropriately structured
communications. |
Writing Group Lessons |
Teacher Observation |
CA1 2.2 |
CAIII
3 |
6,7,8
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7. Edit and proofread their own
communications
to meet conventional standards. |
Writing Group Lessons |
Teacher Observation |
CA1 2.2 |
CAII
2 |
6,7,8,17 |
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8. Demonstrate fluency and accuracy in
spelling,
usage, punctuation, and mechanics. |
Parallelism Lesson
Semicolon Lesson |
Written and Oral Exercises;
Teacher Observation |
CA1 2.2 |
CAII
3 |
7,8 |
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9. Demonstrate sensitivity in language
choices. |
“How to Say Nothing in 500
Words” Annotation &
Discussion |
Teacher Observation |
CA1 1.5
1.9 |
CAII
1 |
6,7,8,17 |
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10. Provide support for observations and
opinions. |
Constructed Response Packet
Cold Sassy Tree & TKM Quizzes |
Scoring Guide
Scoring Guides |
CA4 4.1
CA6 |
CAII
2 |
15 |
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Writing/Speaking
11. Present information using appropriate
available technologies.
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60’s Research Presentation
Times of Change
Final Group
Presentation |
Scoring Guide
Scoring Guide |
CA6 2.7
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CAI
5 |
6,7,8,10 |
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12. Establish criteria
to evaluate communications
and
presentations.
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Student Developed Score Guides
Introduction to 11th Grade MAP
Score Guide |
Teacher Observation |
CA5 1.6
CA6 4.1 |
CAIV
CAI |
17 |
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Research
1. Formulate and support a thesis or
hypothesis. |
Scarlet Letter
Enrichment Activity
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Scoring Guide |
CA4 3.5
4.1 |
CAI
5 |
6,7,8,10 |
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2. Generate a list of key words and sources
for a
research topic. |
Scarlet Letter
Enrichment Activity
Vietnam Discussion/Research
Question
Cold Sassy Tree
Mini Research |
Scoring Guide
Checklist
Scoring Guide |
CA4 1.1
1.4 |
CAI
3 |
2 |
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3. Draw conclusions and form opinions based
on
data collected. |
Flags of Our Fathers
9/11 Comparison
Scarlet Letter
Enrichment Activity |
Scoring Guide
Scoring Guide |
CA4 1.4
3.5 |
CAI |
3 |
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4. Evaluate the reliability of information. |
Vietnam: A Case Study for Critical
Thinking—Evaluating Evidence
Library Orientation |
Checklist of Discussion
Teacher/Librarian
Orientation |
CA3 1.7 |
CAIV
CAIII |
17 |
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5. Cite sources correctly within a written
text and
in lists of references. |
MLA Citation Lesson
Scarlet Letter
Enrichment Activity |
Checklist
Scoring Guide |
CA4 1.8
4.4 |
CAIV
3 |
7,10,12 |
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