BALDWIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM GUIDE For Grade

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1 BALDWIN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM GUIDE For Grade CORRELATED TO HOLT ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE And PRENTICE HALL WRITING & GRAMMAR HANDBOOK English Curriculum Committee Members Josie Calloway Sally Heineke Jacque Helms Jean Ingram Sharon Propst Annie Means Shoots Pamela Tucker Faron Hollinger, Ed.D., Superintendent Pamela T. Henson, Ed.D., Director of Instructional Support Joyce Woodburn, Ed.D., Secondary Coordinator Lawanna Sharpless, Ed.D., Secondary English Supervisor

2 Quarter 1-ALCOS Language Objectives 9. Compose in descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with a thesis sentence and introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs when appropriate. 9.a. Use transitional words and phrases for coherence 9.b. Compose various genres of literature by imitating an author s style, form, and purpose 9. c. Using figurative language when writing in various genres. 10. Apply mechanics in writing, including commas (page citations) SE General- Chapter 3:pp Narrative- Chapter 5: p. 72 Descriptive- Chapter 6: p. 98 Expository- Ch. 10: p. 198 Persuasive- Ch. 7: p. 124 SE Chapter 3: p. 38 See above chapters by specific modes SE Chapter 29: p Quarter 1- ALCOS Reading and Oral and Visual 1. Apply strategies appropriate to the type of reading material, including setting purposes for reading and making generalizations, to comprehend seventh-grade recreational reading materials. 1. a. Distinguishing factual from fictional materials 1. b. Determining sequence of events 1.c. Using specific context clues to determine meaning of unfamiliar words. 1 d. Applying self-monitoring strategies for text understanding 1. e. Drawing conclusions to interpret unstated intent 1. f. Analyzing prediction, including confirming and refuting 2. Relate literary elements and devices to each other, including (Key Selections) 1. Collection 5 p. 508 Song of the Trees 1 a. Collection 5 p. 401 An Unforgettable Journey 1 b. Collection 6 p. 677 The Flight of Icarus 1 c. Collection 3 p. 289 Echo and Narcissus 1 d. Collection 1 p. 4 Duffy s Jacket *Character Ed. lesson 1 e. Collection 6 p. 718 The Crane Wife 1. f. Collection 1 p. 305 Miss Awful SE pp. 2-3, , 408, 531, 539,

3 Quarter 1-ALCOS Language Objectives to set off nouns of address and following introductory phrases and clauses. 10 a. Punctuating titles correctly using quotation marks, underlining, or italics 10 b. Using semicolons, conjunctive adverbs, and commas to join two independent clauses or to correct run-on sentences 10.c Demonstrating correct sentence structure by avoiding comma splices 10.d Using commas to set off non-essential clauses and appositives (page citations) , SE Chapter 21: pp , SE Chapter 26 pp , SE Chapter 21: Quarter 1- ALCOS Reading and Oral and Visual main idea and supporting details, climax, point of view, and imagery. 2. a. Determining mood 2. b. Recognizing use of flashback 3. Distinguish among the major genres, including poetry, short stories, novels, plays, biographies and autobiographies, and subgenres (Key Selections) 2.a. Collection 4: The Last Dinosaur p b. Collection 3: A Mason-Dixon Memory p. 533 Collection 4: pp An Unforgettable Journey (also addressed autobiography) Collection 5: pp Barrio Boy (also addresses autobiography) Collection 7: pp. 820 Merlin and the Dragons Collection 2: p. 131 Girls

4 Quarter 1-ALCOS Language Objectives 11. Apply grammar conventions in writing to pronoun-antecedent agreement and to subjectverb agreement with inverted word order and with indefinite pronouns as subjects 11.a. Identifying gerunds, infinitives, and participles in writing 11.b. Using degrees of comparison in writing 11.c. Identify sentence patterns in writing Examples: 1. S-AV- 2. S-AV-DO 3. S-AV-IO-DO 4. S-LV-P 5. S-LV-PA 11.d. Using compound and complex sentences in writing. (page citations) SE Chapter 14: pp SE Chapter 24: pp SE Chapter 20: pp (gerunds are excluded from text) SE Chapter 25: pp SE Chapter 19: SE Chapter 20 pp.: Quarter 1- ALCOS Reading and Oral and Visual (Key Selections) *Character Ed. lesson T26- A list of selections by genre

5 Quarter 2-Writing 9. Compose in descriptive narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with a thesis sentence and introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs when appropriate. 9.a. Use transitional words and phrases for coherence 9.b. Compose various genres of literature by imitating an author s style, form, and purpose 9. c. Using figurative language when writing in various genres. SE- General- Chapter 3:pp Narrative- Chapter 5: p. 72 Descriptive- Chapter 6: p. 98 Expository- Ch. 10: p. 198 Persuasive- Ch. 7: p. 124 SE Chapter 3: p. 38 See above chapters by specific modes SE Chapter 29: p. 692 Quarter 2-Reading and Oral and Visual 3. Distinguish among the major genres, including poetry, short stories, novels, plays, biographies and autobiographies, and subgenres 6. Analyze non-fiction, science fiction, mystery or suspense, fantasy, and adventure for distinguishing characteristics 6.a. Classifying plot elements as exposition or book, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, or resolution. (Key Selections) Collection 5: Part 2- Poetry p. 546 T26 A list of Selections by Genre T28 A list of onfiction 6.a. Collection 1 p.14 Rikki-tikki-tavi p. 2 Plot 6.a Collection 3 p. 297 Charles

6 Quarter 2-Writing 10. Apply mechanics in writing, including commas to set off nouns of address and following introductory phrases and clauses. 10. a Punctuating titles correctly using quotation marks, underlining, or italics 10.b Using commas to join two independent clauses or to correct runon sentences 10.c Demonstrate correct sentence structure by avoiding comma splices 10.d Using commas to set off nonessential clauses and appositives 11. Apply grammar conventions in writing to pronoun-antecedent agreement and to subject-verb agreement with inverted work order and with indefinite pronouns as subjects SE Chapter 21: pp , Chapter 26: pp , , SE Chapter 26 pp , SE Chapter 21: SE Chapter 14: pp Chapter 24: pp Quarter 2-Reading and Oral and Visual 6. Analyze nonfiction, science fiction, mystery or suspense, fantasy, and adventure for distinguishing characteristics. 6. a. Classifying plot elements as exposition or book, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, or resolution. (Key Selections) T26 A list of Selections by Genre T28 A list of onfiction 6.a. Collection 1 p.14 Rikki-tikki-tavi p. 2 Plot 6.a Collection 3

7 Quarter 2-Writing 11.a. Identifying gerunds, infinitives, and participles in writing 11.b. Using degrees of comparison in writing 11.d. Using compound and complex sentences in writing. 15. Demonstrate listening skills, including identifying the main idea, detail, purpose, and bias in group discussions, public speeches, and media message. SE Chapter 20: pp (gerunds are excluded from text) SE Chapter 25: pp SE Chapter 20 pp.: SE Chapter 28: pp Quarter 2-Reading and Oral and Visual (Key Selections) p. 297 Charles

8 Quarter 3-Writing 9. Compose in descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with a thesis sentence and introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs when appropriate. 9.a. Use transitional words and phrases for coherence 9.b. Compose various genres of literature by imitating an author s style, form, and Elements of First Course SE- General- Chapter 3:pp Narrative- Chapter 5: p. 72 Descriptive- Chapter 6: p. 98 Expository- Ch. 10: p. 198 Persuasive- Ch. 7: p. 124 SE Chapter 3: p. 38 See above chapters by specific modes SE Chapter 29: p. 692 Quarter 3-Reading and Oral and Visual 8. Compare selections of culturally diverse literature and their characteristics Examples: Native American, Hispanic, African American, Indian, European, Asian, and Middle Eastern 7. Interpret the author s message in various literary, informational, and functional texts. Examples: Literary texts- non fiction, science fiction, suspense, fantasy, adventure, advertisement, internet sources, and pamphlets Collection 4 p.382 Yeh-Shen p.402 An Unforgettable Journey p.394 Names/Nombres Collection 2 p.137 Mother and Daughter *Character Ed. Lesson T 29- A list of informational texts p. 364 Analyzing an Author Nonfiction p. 673 The Power of Music p. 365 What s Really in a Name? Science Fiction- p. 85 Zoo Suspense/Adventure p. 38 Three Skeleton Key Fantasy p. 719 The Crane Wife p. 733 The Hummingbird King, p. 682

9 Quarter 3-Writing purpose 9. c. Using figurative language when writing in various genres. 10. Apply mechanics in writing, including commas to set off nouns of address and following introductory phrases and clauses. 10. a Punctuating titles correctly using quotation marks, underlining, or italics 10.b Using commas to join two independent clauses or to correct run-on sentences 10.c Demonstrate correct sentence structure by avoiding comma splices 10.d Using commas to set off nonessential clauses and appositives Elements of First Course SE Chapter 21: pp , Chapter 26: pp , , SE Chapter 26 pp , SE Chapter 21: Quarter 3-Reading and Oral and Visual 5. Recognize the use of textual elements including main idea and supporting details to gain information from various text formats, including graphs 1. Apply strategies appropriate to the type of reading material, including setting purposes for reading and making King Midas and the Golden Touch *Character Ed. Lesson Collection 1: p. 81 Understanding Texts Structures: An Owner s Manual p Cellular Telephone Owner s Manual Collection 2: p. 187 Understanding the Main Idea Collection 3: p Reading Skills and Strategies: Finding the Theme Collection 4: p Names/Nombres (also addresses supporting details and point of view) Collection 1: p The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street (a teleplay) p. 118 The Dinner Party p. 89 The Ruum

10 Quarter 3-Writing 11.Apply grammar conventions in writing to pronoun-antecedent Elements of First Course SE Chapter 14: pp Chapter 24: pp. Quarter 3-Reading and Oral and Visual generalizations, to comprehend seventh-grade recreational reading materials. 1.a. Distinguishing factual from fictional materials 1.b. Determining sequence of events 1.c. Using specific context clues to determine meaning of unfamiliar words 1.d. Applying self-monitoring strategies for text understanding 1.e. Drawing conclusions to interpret unstated intent 1.f. Analyzing predictions including, confirming, and refuting

11 Quarter 3-Writing agreement and to subject-verb agreement with inverted word order and with indefinite pronouns as subjects 15. Demonstrate listening skills, including identifying the main idea, detail, purpose, and bias in group discussions, public speeches, and media message. Quarter 4- Research and Inquiry 12. Cite sources used in the research process. Elements of First Course SE SE Chapter 28: pp SE Chapter 11: pp Quarter 3-Reading and Oral and Visual Quarter 4-Reading and Oral and Visual 1. Apply strategies appropriate to the type of reading material, including setting purposes for reading and Continued review from 3 rd

12 13. Apply steps in the research process to identify a problem or issue, locate resources and information, and present findings. 13.a. Taking notes to gather and summarize information. 14. Present findings from inquiry and research using a variety of resources. Examples: projects, brochures, display boards, speeches, multimedia presentations. SE Chapter 28: pp making generalizations, to comprehend seventh-grade recreational reading materials. 1.a. Distinguishing factual from fictional materials. 1. b. Determining sequence of events 1.c. Using specific context clues to determine meaning of unfamiliar words. 1.d. applying self-monitoring strategies for text understanding 1.e. Drawing conclusions to interpret unstated intent 1.f. analyzing predictions, including confirming and refuting 15. Demonstrate listening skills, including identifying the main idea, detail, purpose, and bias in group discussions, public speeches, and media messages. quarter Collection 3 p. 238 Hearts and Hands p. 272 User Friendly Collection 8: pp Public Service Announcements es/resources/s shtml p Giving and Listening to an Oral Narrative p Giving and Evaluating a Persuasive Speech p Giving and Listening to an Informative Speech p Giving and Listening to a Poetry Reading p Analyzing a documentary

13 End otes- *We recommend that each quarter contain at least one unit of writing in addition to one or more units of grammar standards are listed in each quarter. The teacher may choose the order or design of specific topics/standards to fit his/her calendar and overall plan. We do recommend, however, that the formal presentation of the research process be relegated to fourth quarter, after Alabama Direct Assessment of Writing (ADAW) has been completed. **Instructors may choose to organize the units of writing by individual modes (e.g. Narrative, Descriptive, Expository, Persuasive) prior to the close of third quarter. On the other hand, instructors may choose to organize writing instruction by process, traits, and modes during the first three quarters of the school year. The text contains chapters that are process-specific and mode-specific units. However, a separate unit of study for Six + Traits would require a compilation of material from outside sources (