English 9 B. Content Skills Learning Targets Assessment Resources & Technology Romeo and Juliet

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1 St. Michael-Albertville High School Teacher: Heidi Bast English 9 B December 2014 UEQ: How are the themes in William Shakepeare's writing still prevalent in modern society? How are literary devices used in literature? How are specific examples used to compare literature to modern society? Summary Inference Author intent Theme Literary Devices Content/ideas Organization Voice 1. Summarize passages 2. Make inferences 3. Organize details in passages 4. Define author's intent in passages 5. Track examples of theme 6. Identify examples of literary devices 1. Demonstrate six traits of writing 2. Analyze a theme within a text 3. Cite sources in MLA style documentation 4. Translate Shakespearean lines to modern English -I can independently comprehend literature. -I can identify and explain the use of figurative language in a literary work. -I can understand the visual elements and style of the author s work. -I can determine theme, author s purpose, or main idea in a literary work. -I can independently identify literary elements. -I can analyze how authors use literary elements to enhance works. -I can analyze how the literature is influenced by the culture, context, or era in which it was written. -I can effectively communicate critical thinking through literary Act quizzes (CFA) 1-2. Content Area articles 1-6. Objective Test (CSA = Test) page Romeo and Juliet paper (with MLA documentation) (CSA = Paper Rubric) 4. Translation activity 1-2. Grammar/usage pretest (CFA = English 9B Pre-test) 1-2.Grammar/usage quizzes (CFA) 1-2. Grammar/usage posttest (CSA = English 9B Post-test) 1. Copy of Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) or text 2. Audio version of (Shakespeare) 3. Shakespeare in the Classroom video 4. Shakespeare PowerPoint 5. Film (1968) 6. Film (1996) 1. MLA handbook 1. Grammar/usage packet 2. Grammar/usage practice worksheets 1 of 13

2 Word Choice 1. Identify rules of usage based writings, Theme 2. Correct usage errors in discussions, and presentations. MLA documentation sentences Vocabulary Sentence Correction Usage -I can evaluate the quality of literature (i.e. what makes a work a classic versus popular). -I can formulate a thesis statement that clearly communicates the focus of a longer work. -I can support a thesis statement with specific evidence, examples, and/or details that show the reader my ideas. -I can organize supporting details into paragraph structure with a definite introduction, body, and conclusion. -I can enhance organization through the use of topic sentences, transitions, and concluding 2 of 13

3 sentences. -I can improve my work by revising content and editing writing wo it is free of punctation, capialization, and usage errors. January 2015 Summary Inference Author intent Theme Literary Devices Content/ideas Organization Voice Word Choice Theme MLA documentation 1. Summarize passages 2. Make inferences 3. Organize details in passages 4. Define author's intent in passages 5. Track examples of theme 6. Identify examples of literary devices 1. Demonstrate six traits of writing -I can independently comprehend literature. -I can identify and explain the use of figurative language in a literary work. -I can understand the visual elements and style of the author s work. -I can determine theme, author s purpose, or main idea in a literary work. -I can independently identify literary elements. -I can analyze how 1-2. Act quizzes (CFA) 1-2. Content Area articles 1-6. Objective Test (CSA = Test) page Romeo and Juliet paper (with MLA documentation) (CSA = Paper Rubric) 4. Translation activity 1. Copy of Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) or text 2. Audio version of (Shakespeare) 3. Shakespeare in the Classroom video 4. Shakespeare PowerPoint 5. Film (1968) 6. Film (1996) 3 of 13

4 Vocabulary 2. Analyze a theme authors use literary 1-2. Grammar/usage pretest (CFA = English 9B 1. MLA handbook within a text elements to enhance works. 3. Cite sources in MLA Pre-test) style documentation -I can analyze how the 1-2.Grammar/usage Sentence Correction 4. Translate literature is influenced by quizzes (CFA) Mechanics Shakespearean lines to the culture, context, or era 1-2. Grammar/usage posttest (CSA = English 9B modern English in which it was written. Post-test) 1. Identify rules of mechanics 2. Correct mechanical errors in sentences -I can effectively communicate critical thinking through literarybased writings, discussions, and presentations. -I can evaluate the quality of literature (i.e. what makes a work a classic versus popular). -I can formulate a thesis statement that clearly communicates the focus of a longer work. 1. Grammar/usage packet 2. Grammar/usage practice worksheets -I can support a thesis statement with specific evidence, examples, and/or details that show 4 of 13

5 the reader my ideas. -I can organize supporting details into paragraph structure with a definite introduction, body, and conclusion. -I can enhance organization through the use of topic sentences, transitions, and concluding sentences. -I can improve my work by revising content and editing writing wo it is free of punctation, capialization, and usage errors. February 2015 Holocaust Unit UEQ: Holocaust Unit Holocaust Unit Holocaust Unit How does literature communicate the results of a historical event? What are credible sources and how are 1. Summarize events in a story 2. Connect story events to history 3. Form inferences Night -I can independently comprehend fiction and nonfiction literature. -I can determine theme, author s purpose, or main 1-3. Quizzes (CFA) 1-4. Final Holocaust test (CSA = Night Test) 1-4. Classroom Discussion 1. Copy of Night by Elie Wiesel 2. Schindler's List film 3. Oprah: Interview with Elie Wiesel 5 of 13

6 they correctly cited in MLA format? 4. Provide specific examples to support themes idea in a literary work. 1. Holocaust Project (CSA 4. Gerta Weissman interview (film) How are themes = Night Project Rubric) 5. Elie Wiesel Goes Home evident in non-fiction literature? Film Summary Historical Background Inference Author intent Vocabulary Context Clues Theme 1. Write a 2-3 paragraph essay using the six-traits 2. Create a formal works cited page 1. Identify rules of usage 2. Correct usage errors in sentences -I can analyze how the literature is influenced by the culture, context, or era in which it was written. -I can effectively communicate critical thinking through literarybased writings, discussions, and presentations Grammar/usage pretest (CFA = English 9B Pre-test) 1-2.Grammar/usage quizzes (CFA) 1-2. Grammar/usage posttest (CSA = English 9B Post-test) 1. MLA Handbook 2. Copy of Night by Elie Wiesel 1. Grammar/usage packet 2. Grammar/usage practice worksheets Content/ideas Organization Word Choice Conventions MLA documentation Sentence Correction Usage -I can clearly communicate the focus of a longer work of writing. -I can incorporate specific evidence, examples, and/or details that show the reader my ideas. 6 of 13

7 -I can organize supporting details into paragraphs. -I can improve my work be revising content and editing writing so it is free of punctuation, capitalization, and usage errors. Research -I can analyze information to determine a source s relevance and credibility. -I can select material that is relevant to my main ideas. -I can paraphrase, summarize, and directly quote sources that support my ideas. -I can integrate source material smoothly into my 7 of 13

8 own writing. -I can construct my works cited page, in-text citations, and page setup in MLA format. Speaking -I can clearly communicate the focus of a presentation. -I can support a thesis statement with specific evidence, examples, and/or details that show the reader my ideas. -I can organize supporting details in a presentation. 8 of 13

9 -I can enhance organization through the use of clear transitions. -I can deliver a presentation clearly by utilizing the elements of effective public speaking such as eye contact, voice quality, and posture. March 2015 Holocaust Unit (cont.) Holocaust Unit Holocaust Unit Holocaust Unit Summary Historical Background Inference Author intent Vocabulary Context Clues Theme Content/ideas Organization 1. Summarize events in a story 2. Connect story events to history 3. Form inferences 4. Provide specific examples to support themes 1. Write a 2-3 paragraph essay using the six-traits 2. Create a formal works cited Night -I can independently comprehend fiction and nonfiction literature. -I can determine theme, author s purpose, or main idea in a literary work. -I can analyze how the literature is influenced by the culture, context, or era 1-3. Quizzes (CFA) 1-4. Final Holocaust test (CSA = Night Test) 1-4. Classroom Discussion 1. Holocaust Project (CSA = Night Project Rubric) 1-2. Grammar/usage pretest (CFA = English 9B 1. Copy of Night by Elie Wiesel 2. Schindler's List film 3. Oprah: Interview with Elie Wiesel 4. Gerta Weissman interview (film) 5. Elie Wiesel Goes Home Film 1. MLA Handbook 2. Copy of Night by Elie 9 of 13

10 Word Choice page in which it was written. Pre-test) Wiesel Conventions 1-2.Grammar/usage MLA documentation quizzes (CFA) 1-2. Grammar/usage posttest 1. Grammar/usage packet (CSA = English 9B 2. Grammar/usage 1. Identify rules of usage Post-test) practice worksheets Sentence Correction 2. Correct usage errors in Usage sentences -I can effectively communicate critical thinking through literarybased writings, discussions, and presentations. -I can clearly communicate the focus of a longer work of writing. -I can incorporate specific evidence, examples, and/or details that show the reader my ideas. -I can organize supporting details into paragraphs. -I can improve my work be revising content and editing writing so it is free of punctuation, capitalization, and usage 10 of 13

11 errors. Research -I can analyze information to determine a source s relevance and credibility. -I can select material that is relevant to my main ideas. -I can paraphrase, summarize, and directly quote sources that support my ideas. -I can integrate source material smoothly into my own writing. -I can construct my works cited page, in-text citations, and page setup 11 of 13

12 in MLA format. Speaking -I can clearly communicate the focus of a presentation. -I can support a thesis statement with specific evidence, examples, and/or details that show the reader my ideas. -I can organize supporting details in a presentation. -I can enhance organization through the use of clear transitions. -I can deliver a 12 of 13

13 presentation clearly by utilizing the elements of effective public speaking such as eye contact, voice quality, and posture. 13 of 13