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12th Grade ELA Course Map
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Unit 1 College and Career Readiness (3 weeks) Aug.19-Sept. 5Unit 2 Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods (2 weeks) Sept. 9-19Unit 3 English Renaissance (3 weeks) Sept. 23-Oct. 10 End of quarterUnit 4 Restoration and Enlightenment (6 weeks) Oct. 14-Nov. 21Unit 5 A Christmas Carol and Semester 1 Final Exam (3 weeks) Dec. 2-19 End of semesterUnit 6 Romanticism (4 weeks) Jan. 6-30Unit 7 Victorian Age (3 weeks) Feb. 3-20Unit 8 Emerging Modernism (3 weeks) Feb. 24-Mar. 13 End of quarterUnit 9 Contemporary Voices (4 weeks) Mar. 31-Apr. 24Unit 10 World Literature and Semester 2 Final Exam (4 weeks) End of semester
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OBJECTIVESDevelop a range of writing through a variety of tasks; Edit and revise work to create a final product that is well-structured and free of errors; Correctly cite sources, including AI; Reading: various nonfiction articles about college and trade schoolIdentify origins of English language; Recognize themes and values we share with Anglo-Saxon and Medieval culture; Learn how English language changed over time; Connect text to time period it was written Reading: Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, The Pardoner's Tale, The Lord of the Rings (excerpts)Learn how English language changes over time; Read, understand, and evaluate works of Shakespeare, paying close attention to structure and themes; Recognize Shakespeare's contribution to our language Reading: Shakespeare's sonnets, MacbethRead and understand author's use of satire to influence public opinion; Evaluate nonfiction text meant to influence public opinion; Write a proposal, using evidence and reasoning to support claims; Reading: A Modest Proposal, Animal Farm, To Destroy You Is No Loss (excerpts)Identify direct and indirect characterization; recognize how an author creates a specific tone; evaluate use of literary devices (imagery, foreshadowing, etc.); compare similar themes across two or more texts; understand how literature can influence society Reading: A Christmas Carol
Identify main hallmarks of Romanticism; Understand literature in historical context (how Romanticism was a response to the Enlightenment; Identify the influence of Romanticism on our culture today Reading: Various Romantic poems by British and American authors; Pride and Prejudice, Frankenstein (excerpts)Identify hallmarks of Victorian literature (Realism); Evaluate cause and effect of social change on the literature of the Victorian Era; Understand literary movements in historical context; Reading: The Necklace, Story of an Hour, The Importance of Being Earnest; Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Tess of the D'Urbervilles (excerpts)Evaluate how WWI and WWII influenced author's perceptions of the world (i.e. society, individualism, tradition, truth, etc.); Consider how current events influence our thoughts/writing today; Reading: various short stories (The Chaser, Lamb to the Slaughter, Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Agatha Christie)Analyze how English literature has evolved over time; Identify unique elements of contemporary literature (i.e. literary devices and how they are used); Connect text to time period it was written; Consider how current events/ideas influence literature today; Reading: contemporary novel (TBD) and various nonfiction textsCompare British literature to other literary works around the world; Evaluate literature for universal themes and connect those themes to our lives; Synthesize life experience and write a personal "This I Believe" essay about a core belief Reading: The Little Prince, The Alchemist, Things Fall Apart (excerpts)
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ASSESSMENTSBrag sheet; extracurricular activity descriptions; resume; cover letter; formal emails; college admissions essays; career exploration essay; academic vocabulary quizzes, grammar worksheets, class discussions, unit portfolioBrag poem; comparison essay; personal narrative; vocabulary and reading comprehension quizzes; unit test; unit portfolioPop sonnet; To Be or Not To Be parody; playbill; formal essay; vocabulary and comprehension quizzes; unit test; unit portfolioResearch essay (problem/solution proposal); Animal Farm hexagonal thinking map; vocabulary and comprehension quizzes; class discussion; unit test; unit portfolioCreative writing (add another ghost to A Christmas Carol); personal narrative (a Christmas memory); vocabulary and comprehension quizzes, unit test, unit portfolioAuthor one-pager; Ode to Everyday Object; Blackout Poem; Mashup Poem; Romantic Song Playlist; vocabulary and comprehension quizzes; unit test; unit portfolioHistorical background research; author introduction; various writing assessments (found poem, alternate ending, etc.); vocabulary and comprehension quizzes; unit test; unit portfolioTheme comparisons; Book posters/mind maps; Mittyesque daydream; personal short story; vocabulary and comprehension quizzes; unit test; unit portfolioLiterary analysis essay; informal writing (reading responses, journal entries, etc.); vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension quizzes; unit test; unit portfolioLittle Prince new character; "This I Believe" essay; author introduction; various informal writing responses; vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension quizzes; final exam; final portfolio
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STANDARDS11/12.RW1 Develop a range of writing; 11/12.RW4 Produce a piece of narrative writing; 11/12.RW5 Produce clear organizational structure; 11/12.RW6 Use writing process (plan, revise, edit, rewrite, etc.); 11/12.GU1 Demonstrate command of grammar conventions; 11/12.M2,3 Use correct punctuation, capitalization and spelling11.12.TC.1 Read and understand text from different genres and cultures; 11/12.L.5 Cite evidence to show understanding; 11/12.L.5a Compare a theme across two texts; 11/12.5b Evaluate author's choices; 11/12.5c Evaluate how author's meaning is different from what is written; 11/12.L.5d Relate literature to ideas of its era; 11/12.L.5e Compare literature for similar themes, plots, or characters; 11/12.WB.2 Explain how word choice creates/changes meaning; 11/12.WB.2d Analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone; 11/12.IP.1 Conduct research project and share findings; 11/12.OC.1 Participate in group discussions; 11/12.DC.8 Use digital media to present information; 11/12.OC.1 Participate in group discussions; 11/12.DC.8 Use digital media to present information11.12.TC.1 Read and understand text from different genres and cultures; 11/12.L.5a Compare a theme across two texts; 11/12.L.5b Evaluate author's choices; 11/12.L.5d Relate literature to ideas of its time; 11/12.L.5E Compare literature for similar themes, plots, or characters; 11/12.WB.1a Use context clues to determine meaning of word or phrase; 11/12.WB.1c Use reference materials to determine word's meaning; 11/12.WB.2 Explain how word choice creates/changes meaning; 11/12.WB.2d Analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone; 11/12.RW.1 Write for various tasks; 11/12.RW.2 Write arguments that support point of view with evidence and reasoning; 11/12.RW.5 Produce organized writing to clarify relationship between ideas; 11/12.RW.6 Practice steps of writing process11.12.TC.1 Read and understand text from different genres and cultures; 11/12.TC.3 Use strong evidence to support claims; 11/12.L.5c Evaluate how authors distinguish what is stated from what is really meant (satire); 11/12.L.5d Relate literature to ideas of its time; 11/12.NF.6a Compare nonfiction texts with similar main ideas; 11/12.NF.6b Evaluate different explanations for which is best supported by evidence; 11/12.NF.6c Evaluate author's use of rhetorical devices; 11/12.NF.6d Analyze arguments for credibility, use other sources to support or challenge ideas; 11/12.IP.1 Conduct research projects and evaluate sources; 11/12.DR.2 Read series of texts to better understand a topic; 11/12.NF.6e Evaluate premise of works meant to influence public opinion; 11/12.RW.2 Write arguments that support point of view with evidence and reasoning; 11/12.RW.5 Produce organized writing to clarify relationship between ideas; 11/12.RW.6 Practice steps of writing process11/12.RW1 Develop a range of writing; 11/12.RW4 Produce a piece of narrative writing; 11/12 RW5 Produce clear organizational structure; 11/12RW6 Use writing process to plan, revise, edit, and rewrite; 11/12GU1 Demonstrate command of grammar conventions; 11/12.M2,3 Use correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling; 11/12.TC.1 Read and understand text from different genres and cultures; 11/12.L.5a Compare a theme across two texts; 11/12.5b Evaluate author's choices; 11/12.L.5d Relate literature to ideas of its era; 11/12.L.5e Compare literature for similar themes, plots, or characters 11/12.RW.1 Develop a range of writing; 11/12RW5 Produce clear organizational structure; 11/12RW6 Practice writing process; 11/12GU1 Demonstrate command of grammar conventions; 11/12.TC.1 Read and understand text from different genres and cultures; 11/12.L5a Compare theme across two texts; 11/12.L.5d Relate literature to ideas of its time; 11/12.WB.1a Use context clues to determine meaning of word or phrase; 11/12.WB.1c Use reference materials to determine word's meaning; 11/12.WB.2d Analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone; 11/12.NF.6b Evaluate different explanations for which is best supported by evidence; 11/12.IP.1 Conduct research projects and evaluate sources; 11/12.DR.2 Read series of texts to better understand a topic11/12.TC.1 Read and understand text from different genres and cultures; 11/12.L.5b Evaluate author's choices (i.e. how characters are introduced); 11/12.L.5d Relate literature to ideas of its era; 11/12.L.5e Compare literature for similar themes, plots, and characters; 11/12.WB.2 Explain how word choice creates/changes meaning; 11/12.WB.2d Analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone; 11/12.RW.1 Write for various tasks; 11/12.RW.5 Produce organized writing; 11/12.RW.6 Practice writing process; 11/12.HWK.1 Write by hand and share finished product; 11/12.OC.1 Participate in group discussions11/12.RW1 Develop a range of writing; 11/12.RW4 Produce a piece of narrative writing; 11/12 RW5 Produce clear organizational structure; 11/12RW6 Use writing process to plan, revise, edit, and rewrite; 11/12GU1 Demonstrate command of grammar conventions; 11/12.M2,3 Use correct punctuation, capitalization, and spelling; 11/12.TC.1 Read and understand text from different genres and cultures; 11/12.L.5a Compare a theme across two texts; 11/12.5b Evaluate author's choices; 11/12.L.5d Relate literature to ideas of its era; 11/12.L.5e Compare literature for similar themes, plots, or characters; 11/12.RW.1 Write for various tasks; 11/12.RW.5 Produce organized writing; 11/12.RW.6 Practice writing process; 11/12.HWK.1 Write by hand and share finished product; 11/12.OC.1 Participate in group discussions11.12.TC.1 Read and understand text from different genres and cultures; 11/12.L.5 Cite evidence to show understanding; 11/12.L.5a Compare a theme across two texts; 11/12.5b Evaluate author's choices; 11/12.5c Evaluate how author's meaning is different from what is written; 11/12.L.5d Relate literature to ideas of its era; 11/12.L.5e Compare literature for similar themes, plots, or characters; 11/12.WB.2 Explain how word choice creates/changes meaning; 11/12.WB.2d Analyze how word choice affects meaning and tone; 11/12.RW1 Develop a range of writing; 11/12.RW4 Produce a piece of narrative writing; 11/12 RW5 Produce clear organizational structure; 11/12RW6 Use writing process to plan, revise, edit, and rewrite11/12TC1 Read and understand text from different genres and cultures; 11/2L5 Cite evidence to show understanding; 11/125a Compare a theme across two texts; 11/125b Evaluate author's choices; 11/12RW1 Develop a range of writing; 11/12RW4 Produce a piece of narrative writing; 11/12RW6 Use writing process to plan, revise, edit, and rewrite; 11/12GU1 Demonstrate command of grammar conventions
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