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