Westmoreland County Public Schools
High School Curriculum

Language Arts - VA: Grade Eleven


Genres

    Author Technique: Structure/Context
The learner will be able to describe how authors use context and structure to convey their point of view in critical reviews, essays, and speeches (11.3.f).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    American Literature: Literary Periods
The learner will be able to describe the evolution of American literature in the 17th, 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries; understand key characteristics and themes of each period, and compare and contrast the different periods (11.3.b).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis Master
Instructional Resources
- The Crucible, author: Arthur Miller, used for puritanism/modernism [Play/Drama]
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Analyze: Relationships/History
The learner will be able to analyze relationships among American literature, history, and culture (11.3).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Instructional Resources
- The Crucible, author: Arthur Miller, salem witch trials [Play/Drama]
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    American Literature: Cultures
The learner will be able to describe how American literature contains contributions from different cultures (11.3.a).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Instructional Resources
- Amistad, slave narratives; themes of the revolution [Video]
- The Concord Experience, transcendentalism [Video]
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    American Literature: Themes
The learner will be able to explain the common themes found in American literature (11.3.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Instructional Resources
- A Rose for Emily, southern/gothic [Video]
- The Concord Experience, transcendentalism [Video]
- To Build a Fire, naturalism [Video]
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    American Literature: Characters
The learner will be able to recognize the differences among archetypal characters in American literature (11.3.d).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Poetry: Experiencing
The learner will be able to experience a wide variety of poetry through reading poems aloud and hearing poems performed (11.5).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Elements: Determine/Enhance
The learner will be able to determine which elements enhance and add enjoyment to poetry (11.5.b).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Analyze: Classical
The learner will be able to analyze the elements of classical poetry (11.5.a).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Elements: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the poetic elements within a poem in order to gain a deeper understanding of the poem (11.5.a).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Poetry: Variety
The learner will be able to read a wide variety of poetry (11.5).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Poetry: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry (11.5).
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Poetry: Sound
The learner will be able to interpret how a poet uses sound devices in a poem to support the poem's mood, tone, and theme (11.5.b).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Poetry: Speaker/Terminology
The learner will be able to explain how the terminology used in a poem relates to the speaker (11.5.b).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Poetry: Compare/Contrast: Past/Present
The learner will be able to compare and contrast past and present works of poets from various cultures (11.5.c).
Bloom's Scope
Application, Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Drama: Conventions
The learner will be able to describe the conventions used by playwrights to produce dramatic productions (11.6.b).
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Instructional Resources
- The Crucible, author: Arthur Miller, elements or drama [Play/Drama]
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Drama: Dialogue
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the ways in which dialogue can enhance the theme of a play (11.6.b).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Instructional Resources
- The Crucible, author: Arthur Miller, elements [Play/Drama]
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Drama: Monologue
The learner will be able to explain the use of monologue (11.6.c).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Drama: Soliloquy
The learner will be able to explain the use of soliloquy (11.6.c).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Drama: Read
The learner will be able to read a variety of dramatic selections (11.6).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Instructional Resources
- The Crucible, author: Arthur Miller, elements of drama [Play/Drama]
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Drama Staging: Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize the ways in which staging can enhance or decry a plays theme (11.6.b).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Drama: Cultures
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the dramatic elements of plays from various cultures (11.6).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Drama: Farce/Characterization
The learner will be able to understand farce drama and its relationship to characterization (11.6.a).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Drama: Irony
The learner will be able to explain the use of dramatic, verbal, and situational irony in a play (11.6.d).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Technical: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the usefulness of a technical manual (11.9.d).
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  

Information Processing

    Information/Ideas: Evaluate/Accuracy
The learner will be able to evaluate the accuracy of information and ideas (11.9.d).
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, fact vs. fiction; propaganda; [Textbook]
Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, fact vs. fiction; propaganda; [Textbook]
  

Language Expressions

    Grammar: Confused Words
The learner will be able to edit written works for commonly confused words, such as accept/except(11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Grammar: "I"/Compound Subject
The learner will be able to use the pronoun "I" correctly in sentences with a compound subject (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Grammar: "Me"/Direct/Indirect
The learner will be able to use the pronoun "me" correctly as a direct or indirect object (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Editing: Grammar conventions
The learner will be able to edit written works for appropriate use of grammar conventions: verb tense, subject-verb agreement, elimination of double negatives, correct use of adjectives, dangling modifiers, pronoun usage, correct use of plurals, and elimination of comma splices/run-on sentences (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Adverb: Adjective/Differentiate
The learner will be able to differentiate between adjectives and adverbs (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Adverb: Use
The learner will be able to correctly use adverbs in a sentence (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    grammar: Pronoun Usage
The learner will be able to use pronouns correctly (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Paragraph: Indent
The learner will be able to indent a paragraph 11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Paragraph: Indent/Dialogue
The learner will be able to correctly indent dialogue in paragraph format (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Comma: Clauses
The learner will be able to use commas when necessary before clauses (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Usage: Apply/Writing
The learner will be able to apply appropriate language usage in writing (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Plural: Edit/Correct Use
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of plurals (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Plural: Irregular/Use
The learner will be able to use irregular plurals of nouns appropriately (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Agreement: Correct/Use
The learner will be able to use correct pronoun and antecedent agreement (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  
    Adjective: Comparative/"More"
The learner will be able to identify adjectives whose comparative forms are made by adding the word "more".
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar exercises and writing assignments [Textbook]
  

Language Mechanics

    Capitalization: application
The learner will be able to students will be able to recognize and capitalize school subjects, proper nouns, proper adjectives, and titles (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
  
    Comma: Use of in complete sentence
The learner will be able to use a comma correctly in the context of a sentence: items in a series, around interupters, when necessary before clauses, in dates, in addresses, etc. (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
  
    Colon: Use
The learner will be able to use a colon correctly (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
  
    Quotation Mark: Dialogue
The learner will be able to use quotation marks in a written dialogue (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
  
    Apostrophe: Possessives
The learner will be able to identify and correctly use apostrophes with singular and plural possessives (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
  
    Semicolon: Use
The learner will be able to use a semicolon correctly (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
  
    Title: Capitalize
The learner will be able to capitalize a title (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
  
    Title: Use
The learner will be able to use quotation marks in titles (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, various grammar and usage lessons [Textbook]
  

Listening

    Persuasion: Analyze/Critique
The learner will be able to analyze and critique oral persuasive presentations (11.2).
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- Martin Luther Kings "I Have a Dream" Speech, speeches; sermons [Audio Recording]
  

Reading Operations

    Strategies: Vocabulary
The learner will be able to utilize reading strategies to expand vocabulary (11.4.d).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
  
    Variety of Sources: Reading Selections
The learner will be able to read and comprehend material from a variety of sources (11.4).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
  
    Story Elements: Understand
The learner will be able to understand how literary elements relate to text meaning (11.4.e,f).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
  
    Strategies: Vocabulary
The learner will be able to utilize reading strategies to develop a specialized vocabulary (11.4.d).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
  
    Generalization: Predictions
The learner will be able to generalize ideas from reading materials to make predictions about other texts (11.4.e).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
  
    Response: Expand/Refine Meaning
The learner will be able to expand upon and refine understanding of the meaning of reading materials (11.4).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
  
    Persuasive: Coherence/Logic/Organization
The learner will be able to identify coherence, logic, and organization in persuasive text.
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]
  

Speaking

    Persuasion: Across Curriculum
The learner will be able to plan, prepare, and deliver presentations across the curriculum which are designed to persuade an audience (11.1.a,b,c).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  
    Audience: Support/Represent
The learner will be able to support and represent his/her own ideas and thoughts in a large public setting (11.1.b).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  
    Organization: Support Topic
The learner will be able to arrange information to support a topic in composing an oral presentation 11.1.a).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  
    Evaluator: Clarity
The learner will be able to evaluate a speaker for his/her clarity during delivery (11.2.b).
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  
    Evaluator: Effectiveness
The learner will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of an oral composition (11.2.b).
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  
    Evaluator: Accuracy
The learner will be able to evaluate the accuracy of information presented (11.2.a).
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  
    Evaluator: Relevance
The learner will be able to evaluate the relevance of material presented to its topic (11.2.a).
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  
    Evaluator: Organization
The learner will be able to evaluate the organization of material conveyed in an oral presentation (11.2.a).
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  
    General: Convince
The learner will be able to deliver a presentation which convinces his/her audience (11.1.b).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  
    Tone: Use/Audience
The learner will be able to use appropriate tone for a given audience(11.7.e).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  
    General: Expository/Persuasive
The learner will be able to differentiate between expository and persuasive speeches.
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  
    Expository: Primary/Secondary
The learner will be able to create an expository presentation which effectively communicates ideas and information from primary and secondary sources.
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, Patrick Henry; Martin Luther King; sermons [Textbook]
  

Spelling

    Spelling: Common Words
The learner will be able to spell common words correctly (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, vocabulary [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, vocabulary [Textbook]
  
    Homophone: Spell
The learner will be able to spell homophones correctly (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, vocabulary [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, vocabulary [Textbook]
  
    Homophone: Use
The learner will be able to use homophones appropriately in writing (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, vocabulary [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, vocabulary [Textbook]
  

Study and Research Skills

    Sources: Multiple
The learner will be able to use multiple sources to seek out information (11.9.d).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Forms: Employee Applications
The learner will be able to complete an employee application form (11.4.b).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Forms: College Applications
The learner will be able to complete a college application (11.4.b).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Forms: Scholarship Applications
The learner will be able to complete an application for a scholarship (11.4.b).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Sources: Cite
The learner will be able to cite sources of information (11.9.f).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Organization: Information/Reorganize
The learner will be able to reorganize information for a specific purpose (11.8.b).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Directions: Laboratory Experiment
The learner will be able to read and follow directions to complete a laboratory experiment (11.4.c).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Research Skills: Thesis/Support
The learner will be able to compile a substantial amount of information to support a thesis (11.9.c).
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Business: Write/Revise/Form
The learner will be able to write and revise business letters until they are considered acceptable forms of writing (11.8).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Personal: Write/Revise
The learner will be able to write and revise personal letters until they are considered acceptable forms of writing (11.8).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Secondary: Cite
The learner will be able to show an ability to use style sheet methods (MLA, APA) for citing secondary sources (11.9.f).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Evaluate: Reliability
The learner will be able to evaluate the reliability of a source (11.9.d).
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Media: Information/Locate/Variety
The learner will be able to locate information from a variety of media sources (11.9.i.
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Letter Writing: Persuasive/Evidence
The learner will be able to write a persuasive letter using related evidence.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  
    Letter Writing: Expository
The learner will be able to write an expository letter.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, research; study skills [Textbook]
  

Vocabulary

    Strategies: Reading/Writing
The learner will be able to use general and specialized vocabularies to aid reading and writing (11.4.d).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar; vocabularies [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar; vocabularies [Textbook]
  
    Writing: Expand
The learner will be able to use writing experiences to expand his/her vocabulary (11.4.d).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar; vocabularies [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar; vocabularies [Textbook]
  
    Special Vocabulary List
The learner will be able to spell, define, and write sentences using words from a special vocabulary list. (9.4).
Bloom's Scope
Application, Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar; vocabularies [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, grammar; vocabularies [Textbook]
  

Writing

    Technological Tools
The learner will be able to use available technology (11.8.f).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Form: Variety
The learner will be able to write in a variety of forms including literary analysis, persuasive essays, personal essays, business letters, and technical writings (11.7).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension, Application, Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Research Paper: Analyze, Evaluate
The learner will be able to analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and organize information from various sources into a documented research paper that centers around a question or problem (11.9).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Writing Behaviors: Acceptable Standard
The learner will be able to write, revise, and edit for personal and business purposes to a standard acceptable in work and education settings (11.8).
Bloom's Scope
Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Prewriting: Develop a Focus
The learner will be able to develop a focus for his/her writing (11.7.a).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Revise: Accuracy/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize the need to revise writing for accuracy (11.7.c).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Organization: Effective
The learner will be able to use the most appropriate and effective organization of details and ideas in his/her writing (11.7.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Point of View: Maintain
The learner will be able to consistently maintain a focused point of view (11.7.a).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Strategies: Ideas/Accurate
The learner will be able to write ideas accurately (11.7.a).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Strategies: Vocabulary
The learner will be able to utilize writing strategies to develop a specialized vocabulary (11.4.d).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Sentence Content: Complete
The learner will be able to write complete sentences (11.7, 11.8).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Sequence: Logical Order
The learner will be able to sequence ideas in logical order (11.7.c; 11.8.c).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Research Paper: Planning
The learner will be able to develop an appropriate plan for researching his/her paper (11.9.b).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Research Paper: Organize
The learner will be able to organize the different parts of a research paper (11.9).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Research Paper: Focus
The learner will be able to identify the appropriate scope for focusing a given assignment (11.9).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Research Paper:Topic/Issue/Problem/Quest
The learner will be able to write a documented paper dealing with an issue, a problem, and a question. (11.9).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Research Paper: Integrating Information
The learner will be able to successfully and appropriately integrate information into the writing of a research paper (11.9).
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Research Paper: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze information to be included in a documented paper (11.9).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Research Paper: Synthesize
The learner will be able to synthesize information to be included in a research paper (11.9).
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Dialogue: Punctuation
The learner will be able to use correctly written and punctuated dialogues when appropriate between characters (11.7g).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Edit: Mechanics
The learner will be able to edit written works for appropriate grammar and language conventions: ie. spelling, capitalization, and punctuation (11.7g, 11.8.e).
Bloom's Scope
Application, Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Revise: Run-Ons
The learner will be able to revise sentences to eliminate run-ons (11.7g).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Revise: Topic
The learner will be able to revise writing to better focus on topic (11.9.a).
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Revise: Depth
The learner will be able to revise writing for depth of information (11.7.f).
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Tone: Purpose/Audience
The learner will be able to select an appropriate tone for a given writing purpose and audience.(11.7.e).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Voice: Active/Passive
The learner will be able to write using active and passive voice as appropriate for a given purpose (11.7e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Voice: Purpose/Audience
The learner will be able to write using an appropriate voice for a given purpose and audience (11.7e).
Bloom's Scope
Application, Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Generate Ideas: Prewriting Strategies
The learner will be able to generate ideas using prewriting strategies (11.7e).
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Strategies: Use/Organize Ideas
The learner will be able to use prewriting strategies to organize ideas (11.7e).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Strategies: Prewriting/Use
The learner will be able to use prewriting strategies to plan what to write (11.7e).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Sources: Document/Research Paper
The learner will be able to accurately and appropriately document the sources of information used in a research paper (footnotes, endnotes, bibliography, etc.).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Clarity: Improve
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve clarity (10.7f, 10.f).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Detail: Relevant/Choose
The learner will be able to choose details relevant to the topic of a written work.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Expository: Cause/Effect/Persuasive
The learner will be able to compose brief expository text that theorizes about cause and effect and suggest simple persuasive evidence.
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Persuasive: Composition
The learner will be able to write a persuasive composition.
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Persuasive: Defend Position
The learner will be able to defend his/her position in a persuasive piece of writing.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Persuasive: Grammar/Write
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece using standard grammar.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Persuasive: Letter/Position/Support
The learner will be able to write a persuasive letter which clearly takes a position and gives supporting evidence.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Persuasive: Paragraph
The learner will be able to write a persuasive paragraph.
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Expository: "Why"/"Why No
The learner will be able to write an expository piece which clearly answers the "why" or "why not" of a question.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Expository: Analyze/Structure
The learner will be able to analyze the structure of expository writing.
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Expository: Cause/Effect
The learner will be able to make cause and effect relationships in expository papers.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Expository: Directions
The learner will be able to include directions in an expository paper.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Expository: Explains
The learner will be able to write an expository piece which explains.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Expository: Investigation/Report
The learner will be able to conduct investigations and present findings in expository form.
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Expository: Paragraph
The learner will be able to write an expository paragraph.
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Expository: Thesis/Write
The learner will be able to write expository pieces that include a thesis.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Writing as a Process: Expository
The learner will be able to demonstrate the writing process (prewriting, drafting, revising, rewriting, editing, publishing) to create an expository piece.
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Dialogue: Narrative
The learner will be able to write appropriate dialogue within the context of a narrative.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Narrative: Autobiography/Biography
The learner will be able to compose biographical or autobiographical narratives using a variety of writing strategies.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Narrative: Develop Story Line
The learner will be able to develop a story line that is simple to paraphrase.
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Narrative: Fictional/Autobiographical
The learner will be able to compose fictional, autobiographical, or biographical narratives which relate a sequence of events and explain their significance to the reader.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Narrative: Paragraph
The learner will be able to develop paragraphs which follow narrative sequence.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Narrative: Plot/Setting/Character
The learner will be able to write a narrative which includes sensory details and specific language in order to adequately develop plot, setting, and/or character.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Revise: Voice/Narrative
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve narrative voice.
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Descriptive: Composition
The learner will be able to write a descriptive composition.
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Descriptive: Concrete/Sensory
The learner will be able to use concrete and/or sensory details in his/her writing.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Descriptive: Language
The learner will be able to use descriptive language in his/her writing.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Descriptive: Person/Place/Thing/Event
The learner will be able to write to describe a person, place, thing, or event.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Descriptive: Personal Experience
The learner will be able to write a descriptive composition based on a personal experience.
Bloom's Scope
Synthesis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Descriptive: Personal/Select Topics
The learner will be able to write a response to personal and select topics using descriptive forms.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Descriptive: Process
The learner will be able to describe a process which involves a familiar activity (making a sandwich, making a bed, cleaning a room, giving directions to get to school or the bus stop, etc.).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  
    Descriptive: Words/Content/Select
The learner will be able to select descriptive words that are appropriate for the content.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, writing guidlines; 5 paragraph essay; usage rules [Textbook]
  

Genres

    Informational: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the quality of an informational text (11.9.d).
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Essay: Persuasive Technique
The learner will be able to evaluate persuasive techniques used by the author in an essay.
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Journal: Professional/Persuasive
The learner will be able to evaluate persuasive techniques used by the author in a professional journal.
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Literary Criticism: Persuasive Technique
The learner will be able to evaluate persuasive techniques used by the author in a literary critique.
Bloom's Scope
Evaluation Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Narrative: Coherence/Identify
The learner will be able to identify coherence in narrative texts.
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  
    Narrative: Elements/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze narrative text through story elements, point of view, and theme.
Bloom's Scope
Analysis Master
Unit Instructional Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
- The Complete Idiot's Guide, Alpha Books, 1999, use this text as a source for add. info. [Resource Text]
Unit Assessment Resources
- The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, select as appropriate to lesson [Textbook]
  

Media

    Media Message: Persuasive/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize persuasive techniques in media messages.
Bloom's Scope
Knowledge Master
  

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