Westmoreland County Public Schools
High School Curriculum

Language Arts - Unit: American Literature


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]
  
    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]
  

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]
  

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