Westmoreland County Public Schools
High School Curriculum

Language Arts - Unit: Writing


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]
  

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]
  

Study and Research Skills

    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
  
    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
  
    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
  
    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
  
    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
  
    Letter Writing: Persuasive/Evidence
The learner will be able to write a persuasive letter using related evidence.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
  
    Letter Writing: Expository
The learner will be able to write an expository letter.
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
  
    Sources: Multiple
The learner will be able to use multiple sources to seek out information (11.9.d).
Bloom's Scope
Master
  
    Forms: Employee Applications
The learner will be able to complete an employee application form (11.4.b).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
  
    Forms: College Applications
The learner will be able to complete a college application (11.4.b).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
  
    Forms: Scholarship Applications
The learner will be able to complete an application for a scholarship (11.4.b).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
  
    Sources: Cite
The learner will be able to cite sources of information (11.9.f).
Bloom's Scope
Comprehension Master
  
    Organization: Information/Reorganize
The learner will be able to reorganize information for a specific purpose (11.8.b).
Bloom's Scope
Application Master
  
    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
  

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