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Westmoreland County Public Schools |
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High School Curriculum |
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Language Arts - VA: Grade Nine |
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Historical Context: Form, Style, View
The learner will be able to
explain the influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view of a work (9.3.f).
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Instructional Resources |
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A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck, Read all [Novel] |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Author Style: Literary Effect
The learner will be able to
describe the relationship between author's style and literary effect and explain how the author's style influences the response of the reader.( 9.3.d).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Call of the Wild, Jack London, Read all [Novel] |
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Simply Poetry, Public Television, Select as appropriate [Video] |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Structure/Identify
The learner will be able to
identify structural elements of drama (9.5.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Stage Directions
The learner will be able to
describe how stage directions aid in understanding a play's setting, mood, characters, plot, and theme (9.5.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Setting
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast the settings of a variety of types of plays (one act, full length) (9.5.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Read
The learner will be able to
read and respond d a variety of dramatic selections (9.5a-c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Plot
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast the plots and characters in a variety of types of plays (one act, full length) (9.5.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Drama: Character
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast the characters in a variety of types of plays (one act, full length) (9.5b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck, Read all [Novel] |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Analyze: Staging
The learner will be able to
analyze staging, stage directions, and their effect on the elements of drama (plot, setting, characters, etc.) (9.5.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Analyze: Variety/Genres/Traditions
The learner will be able to
read for enjoyment analyzing a variety of genres from a range of literary traditions (9.3a-f).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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A Day No Pigs Would Die, Robert Newton Peck, Read all [Novel] |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Author Technique: Capitalization/Discuss
The learner will be able to
discuss examples of an author's application of capitalization.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Author Technique: Capitalization/Find
The learner will be able to
find examples of an author's use of capitalization.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Rhythm: Poetry/Rhyme/Examine/Evaluate
The learner will be able to
examine and evaluate poetry for the purpose of identifying the application and effect of rhythm, rhyme, and sound pattern.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry
The learner will be able to
read and understand a poem.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Alliteration
The learner will be able to
analyze how poets use alliteration to inspire readers to share emotions.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Dramatic Structure/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the dramatic structure of a poem.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Figurative Language/Evaluate
The learner will be able to
evaluate the use of figurative language within a given poem.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Form/Ballad
The learner will be able to
recognize a ballad as a form of poetry.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Irony/Evaluate
The learner will be able to
evaluate the use of irony within a given poem.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Meter
The learner will be able to
understand how meter affects poetry.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Sound
The learner will be able to
interpret how the sounds of a poem support the poem's mood.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Sound/Mood
The learner will be able to
explain how sound devices support mood in a poem.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Poetry: Style
The learner will be able to
identify poetic styles.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story: Terminology
The learner will be able to
identify and understand terminology relevant to the reading and writing of short stories.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story: Themes/Recognize
The learner will be able to
recognize themes in short stories from representative world authors, and relate to stories by American short story masters.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story: World Authors/Read
The learner will be able to
read a range of short stories that are representative of world authors, identifying universal themes and literary elements.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Modern Short Story: Character
The learner will be able to
analyze how theme is developed and communicated through subtle elements of style, point of view, figurative language, symbolism, and various techniques.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Modern Short Story: Read/Masters
The learner will be able to
read various selections by modern masters of the short story, analyzing how the author manipulates literary elements to relate his or her message.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story: Career/Decide
The learner will be able to
decide if careers described in short stories are appealing to him/her.
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story
The learner will be able to
read and understand a short story.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Short Story: Analyze Structure
The learner will be able to
analyze how a short story is organized or structured.
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Old Man and the Sea, Show video after reading [Video] |
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The Outsiders, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Where the Red Fern Grows, Show video after reading [Video] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Experiencing Literature, EMC Paradigm, Select as Appropriate [Novel] |
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Information/Ideas: Evaluate/Clarity
The learner will be able to
evaluate the clarity of information and ideas (9.4.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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Houghton/Mifflin English 9, Houghton/Mifflin, Select as appropriate [Textbook] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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Houghton/Mifflin English 9, Houghton/Mifflin, Select as appropriate [Textbook] |
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Sentence Structure: Type/V
The learner will be able to
write various types of sentences (9.6.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
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