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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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
  Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
  Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Evaluation Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application, Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Synthesis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Comprehension Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Evaluation Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Evaluation Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Evaluation Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Evaluation Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Evaluation Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Knowledge Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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]
  
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Reading Operations

Strategies: Vocabulary
The learner will be able to utilize reading strategies to expand vocabulary (11.4.d).
Bloom's Scope Activities
  Master Classroom
  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 Activities
  Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Analysis Master Classroom
  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 Activities
Application Master Classroom
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· The EMC Masterpiece Series: The American Tradition, EMC, 1996/Pine Level, used for vocabulary; strategies; literary terms [Textbook]