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High School Curriculum |
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Language Arts - 2nd Nine Weeks |
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Information/Ideas: Usefulness/Purpose
The learner will be able to
contemplate the usefulness of information (sources) and ideas given specific purposes (10.10.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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MLA Research packet, For research: select appropriate areas as needed [Study Guide] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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MLA Research packet, For research: select appropriate areas as needed [Study Guide] |
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Sentence Structure: Length/Variety
The learner will be able to
write using a variety of sentence structures and lengths (10.7.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Select appropriate areas as needed [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Select appropriate areas as needed [Textbook] |
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Sentence Structure: Type/Variety
The learner will be able to
write various types of sentences (10.7.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Select appropriate areas as needed [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Select appropriate areas as needed [Textbook] |
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Sentence Structure: Clarity
The learner will be able to
compose clear, easy to interpret sentences (10.7.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Select appropriate areas as needed [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Select appropriate areas as needed [Textbook] |
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Group: Leader/Participate
The learner will be able to
participate as a leader in a group (10.1.a).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Group: Outline/Summarize
The learner will be able to
prepare an outline to summarize group activities (10.1.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Group: Effectiveness/Evaluate
The learner will be able to
evaluate the effectiveness of group communication (10.2.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Evaluator: Oral Compositions
The learner will be able to
evaluate oral compositions (10.2).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Evaluator: Self-Evaluation
The learner will be able to
evaluate one's own work (10.2.a).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Oral Composition: Organize/Deliver
The learner will be able to
organize and deliver a printed passage (10.1).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Word Choice: Ideas/Clarity
The learner will be able to
use appropriate word choices to describe ideas clearly (10.7.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Webster's New World College Dictionary (set of 24), Macmillan, 3rd Edition, 1986, Use select vocabulary as needed [Book Resource] |
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Small Group: Representative
The learner will be able to
speak as a representative of a small group (10.1.a).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Unit Instructional Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Unit Assessment Resources |
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The Basics of Speech Workbook (set of 15), National Textbook Company, 2nd Edition, 1994, Select appropriate areas as needed [Work Books] |
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Word Choice: Clarity
The learner will be able to
choose words to convey ideas clearly (10.7.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Webster's New World College Dictionary (set of 24), Macmillan, 3rd Edition, 1986, Use to choose select vocabulary [Book Resource] |
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Special Lists
The learner will be able to
spell, define, and use correctly words from a special vocabulary list (10.4.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Webster's New World College Dictionary (set of 24), Macmillan, 3rd Edition, 1986, Use to locate definitions for weekly word lists [Book Resource] |
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Composition: Variety
The learner will be able to
write in a variety of discourses, inclusive of but not limited to expository, narrative, descriptive, analytical, persuasive, and technical (10.7.a,b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use select areas to examine how to develop types [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use select areas to examine how to develop types [Textbook] |
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Technological Tools
The learner will be able to
use available technology (10.7.g).
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Expository: Skills
The learner will be able to
use expository writing skills to create written pieces of varying lengths (10.7.a).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use expository section [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use expository section [Textbook] |
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Analytical
The learner will be able to
write analytically (10.8.e).
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use analytical section [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use analytical section [Textbook] |
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Descriptive: Develop Ideas
The learner will be able to
use descriptive language in his/her writing to develop ideas (10.7.b).
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Edit: Language Conventions
The learner will be able to
edit written works for language conventions 10.7.f).
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use proofreading (editing) section [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use proofreading (editing) section [Textbook] |
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Revise: Content
The learner will be able to
revise writing to improve clarity and to ensure that the content is correct (10.7.e).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use editing section [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use editing section [Textbook] |
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Strategies: Choose/Planning
The learner will be able to
choose planning strategies according to his/her writing purpose (10.7.a).
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Choose prewriting section [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Choose prewriting section [Textbook] |
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Prewriting: Organize Notes
The learner will be able to
organize his/her notes on a given topic before beginning writing (10.7.a).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use prewriting section [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use prewriting section [Textbook] |
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Organization: Effective
The learner will be able to
use the most appropriate and effective organization of details and ideas in his/her writing (10.7.d).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use outlining section (topic & sentence) [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use outlining section (topic & sentence) [Textbook] |
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Evaluating: Professional
The learner will be able to
evaluate and critique professional writing (10.8).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Evaluating: Peer
The learner will be able to
evaluate and critique peer writing (10.8).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use evaluating section [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use evaluating section [Textbook] |
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Strategies: Translate Concepts
The learner will be able to
write to translate concepts into more understandable terms for the selected audience (10.9.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Synthesis |
Master |
Classroom
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Sequence: Logical Order
The learner will be able to
sequence ideas into a logical order (10.7.d).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use outlining section (topic & sentence) [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use outlining section (topic & sentence) [Textbook] |
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Purposes: Analyze Ideas
The learner will be able to
write to analyze and evaluate ideas (10.9.a).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis, Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use selected areas [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use selected areas [Textbook] |
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Clarity: Ideas
The learner will be able to
explain ideas clearly (10.9.a).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Edit: Mechanics
The learner will be able to
edit for correct spelling, for capitalization errors, and for the correct use of punctuation (10.7.f).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use editing section & Chapter 21 on Mechanics [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use editing section & Chapter 21 on Mechanics [Textbook] |
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Strategies: Prewriting/Use
The learner will be able to
use prewriting strategies to plan what to write (10.7.a).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use prewriting section [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use prewriting section [Textbook] |
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Clarity: Presentation
The learner will be able to
revise writing for clarity of presentation (10.7.e).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use publishing section [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use publishing section [Textbook] |
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Explain: Purpose
The learner will be able to
write to describe how writing states a purpose (10.8.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Explain: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to
write to explain central ideas contained in literature and other branches of instruction (10.9.a).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Personal: Offer/Improve Writing
The learner will be able to
offer a personal response on how to improve writing (10.8.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use evaluating peers section [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use evaluating peers section [Textbook] |
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Short Story: Concepts & Terminology
The learner will be able to
apply selected terminology to an original piece (10.7).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Literature & the Language Arts, EMC Paradigm, Willow Level, 1996, Use select areas as needed [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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Literature & the Language Arts, EMC Paradigm, Willow Level, 1996, Use select areas as needed [Textbook] |
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Grammar
The learner will be able to
review and learn basic grammar conventions to apply to phrases, clauses, and sentences (10.7.d.f).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge, Comprehension, Application |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use select areas as needed [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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English (10), Houghton-Mifflin, Blue Level, 1990, Use select areas as needed [Textbook] |
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Poetry: Variety
The learner will be able to
read a wide variety of poetry (10.5).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Poetry: Evaluate
The learner will be able to
evaluate poetry (10.5).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Evaluation |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Simply Poetry Series (8 programs/15 minutes each), Public Television, Use to evaluate terminology use in poetry [Video] |
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Drama: Read
The learner will be able to
read a variety of dramatic selections (10.6).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Literature & Language, McDougal-Littell, Blue Level, 1992, Julius Caesar & 12 Angry Men [Textbook] |
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Appreciating Literature, Glencoe: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1991, Julius Caesar (Advanced 10) [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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Literature & Language, McDougal-Littell, Blue Level, 1992, Julius Caesar & 12 Angry Men [Textbook] |
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Appreciating Literature, Glencoe: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1991, Julius Caesar (Advanced 10) [Textbook] |
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Drama: Recognize/Character Development
The learner will be able to
recognize the similarities and differences of character development in plays as opposed to other literary genres (10.6.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Analysis |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Literature & Language, McDougal-Littell, Blue Level, 1992, Julius Caesar & 12 Angry Men [Textbook] |
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Appreciating Literature, Glencoe: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1991, Julius Caesar (Advanced 10) [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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Literature & Language, McDougal-Littell, Blue Level, 1992, Julius Caesar & 12 Angry Men [Textbook] |
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Appreciating Literature, Glencoe: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1991, Julius Caesar (Advanced 10) [Textbook] |
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Drama Staging: Director
The learner will be able to
interpret the roles of a play director (10.6.b).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Literature & Language, McDougal-Littell, Blue Level, 1992, Julius Caesar & 12 Angry Men [Textbook] |
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Appreciating Literature, Glencoe: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1991, Julius Caesar (Advanced 10) [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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Literature & Language, McDougal-Littell, Blue Level, 1992, Julius Caesar & 12 Angry Men [Textbook] |
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Appreciating Literature, Glencoe: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1991, Julius Caesar (Advanced 10) [Textbook] |
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Drama Elements: Explain Asides
The learner will be able to
explain the use of asides in plays(10.6.a).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Knowledge |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Literature & Language, McDougal-Littell, Blue Level, 1992, Julius Caesar & 12 Angry Men [Textbook] |
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Appreciating Literature, Glencoe: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1991, Julius Caesar (Advanced 10) [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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Literature & Language, McDougal-Littell, Blue Level, 1992, Julius Caesar & 12 Angry Men [Textbook] |
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Appreciating Literature, Glencoe: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1991, Julius Caesar (Advanced 10) [Textbook] |
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Drama: Cultures
The learner will be able to
discuss prevalent archetypes found in plays across several cultures (10.6.c).
| Bloom's |
Scope |
Activities |
| Comprehension |
Master |
Classroom
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Instructional Resources |
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Literature & Language, McDougal-Littell, Blue Level, 1992, Julius Caesar & 12 Angry Men [Textbook] |
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Appreciating Literature, Glencoe: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, 1991, Julius Caesar (Advanced 10) [Textbook] |
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Assessment Resources |
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