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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 Activities
  Master Classroom
  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 Activities
  Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application, Synthesis Master Classroom
  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]
  
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Writing

Technological Tools
The learner will be able to use available technology (11.8.f).
Bloom's Scope Activities
  Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension, Application, Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
  Master Classroom
  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 Activities
  Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Knowledge Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Knowledge Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Synthesis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Synthesis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application, Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Synthesis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application, Evaluation Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Knowledge Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Synthesis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Synthesis Master