English I: World Literature

Credit: 1 Unit
Prerequisites: None
Level: 9th Grade
Graduation Requirement: English
Description: Students in English I read, discuss, and write about both classical and contemporary world literature
(excluding British and American authors) through which students will identify cultural significance. They
will examine a variety of world literature pieces in a cultural context to appreciate the diversity and
complexity of world issues and to connect global ideas to their own experiences. Students will continue to
explore language for expressive, informational/explanatory, critical, argumentative and literary purposes,
although emphasis will be placed on explanatory contexts. In addition to literature study, students will:
-literary texts related to cultural studies.
explanatory responses to situations and
literary-based issues.
Textbooks: Prentice Hall Literature Gold Level (PHL Gold);Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar Gold Level (PHWG
Gold)
Outline:
Introductions/ Week 1a
Procedures:
Unit 1 Spine Tinglers Weeks 1b-4
(PHL Gold) p. 1-145 SWBAT
- Identify the theme in a piece of literature.
- Analyze literary elements.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 1
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Gold) p. 48-73
- Follow the writing process to create an autobiographical narrative.
Unit 2 Challenges and Weeks 5-8a
Choices SWBAT
(PHL Gold) p. 146-242
- Analyze the relationship between cause and effect in a piece of
literature.
- Differentiate between genres.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 2
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Gold) p. 74-99
- Follow the writing process to create a business letter or proposal.
Unit 3 Moments of Weeks 8b-11
Discovery SWBAT
(PHL Gold) p. 243-340
- Identify the purpose of an informational text.
- Analyze the use of persuasive elements.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 3
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Gold) p. 128- Follow the writing process to create a persuasive essay.

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Create an advertisement for a new product.

Unit 4 The Lighter Side Weeks 12-15a

(PHL Gold) p. 342-440 SWBAT
- Determine the tone and mood of a piece of literature.
- Analyze the use of figurative language in a text.
Writing Assignment 4
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
(PHWG Gold) p. 176- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
200
- Follow the writing process to create a Compare and Contrast Essay.
Unit 5 Visions of the Weeks 15b-18
Future SWBAT
(PHL Gold) p. 441-519
- Analyze the structure of an informational text.
- Analyze how an author presents information.
Writing Assignment 5
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
(PHWG Gold) p. 228- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
249
- Follow the writing process to create a how-to or cause/effect essay.
Midterms: Week 19
Unit 6 Short Stories Weeks 20-23a
(PHL Gold) p. 520-629 SWBAT
- Analyze plot and setting in short stories.
- Track the development of conflict throughout a short story.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 6
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Gold) p. 74-99
- Follow the writing process to create a Short Story.
Unit 7 Nonfiction Weeks 23b-26
(PHL Gold) p. 632-727 SWBAT
- Analyze the structure of non-fiction texts.
- Critically analyze an authors use of source material.
Writing Assignment 7
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
(PHWG Gold) p. 250- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
279
- Follow the writing process to create a research report.
Unit 8 Drama Weeks 27-30a
(PHL Gold) p. 730-889 SWBAT
- Analyze a character from a dramatic performance.
Writing Assignment 8
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
(PHWG Gold) p. 280- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
309
- Follow the writing process to create an analysis of a play.
Unit 9 Poetry Weeks 30b-33
(PHL Gold) p. 892-973 SWBAT

Writing Assignment 9

Analyze the use of figurative language in a poem.

Use scansioning techniques to identify the meter and feet of a piece of
verse.
Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
Present a body of poetry.

Unit 10 The Epic Weeks 34-36a

(PHL Gold) p. 976-1077 SWBAT
- Identify the major plot points in a verse narrative.
- Use scansioning techniques to identify the meter and feet in a piece of
verse.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
- Compile and present a writing portfolio.
Writing Assignment 10
- Write a personal reflection.
Finals:

Week 36b

English II: Advanced Composition

Credit: 1 Unit
Prerequisites: English I
Level: 10th Grade
Graduation Requirement: English
Description: Students in English II read, write, and discuss exemplar texts in particular styles of writing. They will
participate in reviewing the elements of writing from the perspective of potential authors and literary critics.
Students will be exposed to different types of literature from around the world, including but not limited to
short stories, poetry, narrative verse, expository nonfiction, argumentative essays, and critically-acclaimed
novels from a variety of time periods and places. All students will be expected to:

Textbooks: Prentice Hall Literature Platinum Level (PHL Plat); Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar Platinum Level
(PHWG Plat)
Outline:
Introductions/ Week 1a
Procedures:
Unit 1 On the Edge Weeks 1b-4
(PHL Plat) p. 1-117 SWBAT
- Identify the theme in a piece of literature.
- Analyze literary elements.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 1
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Plat) p. 48-75
- Follow the writing process to create an autobiographical essay.
Unit 2 Striving for Weeks 5-8a
Success SWBAT
(PHL Plat) p. 118-219
- Analyze the development of a pieces mood and tone.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
Writing Assignment 2
- Follow the writing process to create a How-to Essay
(PHWG Plat) p. 100-123
Unit 3 Clashing Forces Weeks 8b-11
(PHL Plat) p. 220-303 SWBAT
- Identify the conflict of a piece of literature
- Analyze the use of plot devices.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
Writing Assignment 3
- Follow the writing process to create an editorial news article.
(PHWG Plat) p. 124-151
- Participate in a class debate.
Unit 4 Turning Points Weeks 12-15a

(PHL Plat) p. 342-440 SWBAT

- Explain the causes of events that occur in a piece of literature.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 4
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Plat) p. 196-219
- Follow the writing process to create a Cause-Effect Essay.
Unit 5 Expanding Weeks 15b-18
Horizons SWBAT
(PHL Plat) p. 382-469
- Analyze the structure of a text.
- Explain how historical context affects a piece of literature.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
Writing Assignment 5
- Follow the writing process to create a firsthand biography about
(PHWG Plat) p. 244-275
another person.
Midterms: Week 19
SWBAT
- Explain researched materials in a multimedia presentation.
Unit 6 Short Stories Weeks 20-23a
(PHL Plat) p. 470-569 SWBAT
- Analyze point of view and theme in short stories.
- Track the development of characters throughout a short story.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 6
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Plat) p. 74-99
- Follow the writing process to create a Short Story.
Unit 7 Nonfiction Weeks 23b-26
(PHL Plat) p. 570-663 SWBAT
- Identify non-fictions texts according to type/genre.
- Analyze how an author presents information.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 7
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Plat) p. 172-195
- Follow the writing process to create a compare/contrast essay.
Unit 8 Drama Weeks 27-30a
(PHL Plat) p. 664-813 SWBAT
- Differentiate between types of Drama.
- Explain how plot develops in classical plays.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
- Follow the writing process to create a script for a one-act play.
Writing Assignment 8
- Perform in a one-act play.
Unit 9 Poetry Weeks 30b-33

(PHL Plat) p. 892-973 SWBAT

- Distinguish between different types of poetry.
- Use scansioning techniques to identify the meter and feet of a piece of
verse.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
- Present a body of poetry.
Writing Assignment 9
- Participate in a poetry reading.
Unit 10 The Epic Weeks 34-36a
(PHL Plat) p. 880-951 SWBAT
- Explain the development of the plot in an epic poem.
- Use scansioning techniques to identify the meter and feet in a piece of
epic poetry.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
- Compile and present a writing portfolio.
- Write a personal reflection.
Writing Assignment 10
Finals: Week 36b

English III: American Literature

Credit: 1 Unit
Prerequisites: English II
Level: 11th Grade
Graduation Requirement: English
Description: Students in English III analyze United States literature as it reflects social perspective and historical
significance by continuing to use language for expressive, expository, argumentative, and literary purposes.
The emphasis in English III is critical analysis of texts through reading, writing, speaking, listening, and
using media. In addition, the student will:

esent.

language
Textbooks: Prentice Hall Literature The American Experience (PHL Am.); Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar Ruby
Level (PHWG Ruby)
Outline:
Introductions/ Week 1
Procedures:
Unit 1 Beginnings to Weeks 2-5
1750 SWBAT
(PHL Am.) p. 1-123
- Connect pieces of literature to historical events.
- Analyze the structure of a text.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 1
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Ruby) p. 48-71
- Follow the writing process to create an autobiographical essay.
Unit 2 A Nation is Born Weeks 6-9
1750-1800 SWBAT
(PHL Am.) p. 124-225
- Analyze the development of a pieces mood and tone.
- Explain how historical context affects a piece of literature.
Writing Assignment 2
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
(PHWG Ruby) p. 218- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
241
- Follow the writing process to create a Problem-Solution Essay
Professional Writing - Weeks 10-12
Unit A SWBAT
- Explain the college admissions process, including listing the necessary
documentation.
- Visit a number of college campuses and create a pro/con list for each
one.
- Follow the writing process to create an educational resume.
Unit 3 A Growing Weeks 13-16

Nation 1800-1870 SWBAT

(PHL Am.) p. 228-459
- Explain how literature can affect historical events.
- Compare and Contrast similar texts from different time periods
Writing Assignment 3
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
(PHWG Ruby) p. 124- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
151
- Follow the writing process to create a reflective essay.
Midterms: Weeks 17-19
SWBAT
- Conduct research on an American author.
- Follow the writing process to do a biographical report.
- Explain researched materials in a multimedia presentation.
Unit 4 Division, Weeks 20-23
Reconciliation, and SWBAT
Expansion
- Explain the causes of events that occur in a piece of literature.
1850-1914
- Compare pieces of literature to published historical accounts
(PHL Am.) p. 460-701
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 4
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Ruby) p. 194- Follow the writing process to create a Cause-Effect essay.
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Unit 5 Disillusion, Weeks 24-27
Defiance, and Discontent SWBAT
1914-1946
- Compare and Contrast the tone and mood of a collection of pieces.
(PHL Am.) p. 704-955
- Explain how historical context affects a piece of literature.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 5
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Ruby) p. 266- Follow the writing process to create an analysis of an authors body of
325
work.
Professional Writing - Weeks 28-29
Unit B SWBAT
(PHWG Ruby) p. 344- Explain the hiring process, including listing necessary documentation.
359
- Interview a person in the workforce.
- Prepare a short presentation from an interview.
- Follow the writing process to prepare a professional resume and letter
of introduction.
Unit 6 Prosperity and Weeks 30-33
Protest SWBAT
1946-Present
- Compare and contrast similar literary works from different time
(PHL Am.) p. 958-1349
periods.
- Analyze the use of rhetorical devices in persuasive texts.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.

Writing Assignment 6

Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.

Create a Writing Portfolio.

Finals:
Weeks 34-35
SWBAT
- Follow the writing process to create a ten-year plan.
- Create a short presentation to present a ten-year plan.

English IV: British and European Literature

Credit: 1 Unit
Prerequisites: English III
Level: 12th Grade
Graduation Requirement: English
Description: Students in English IV will integrate all the language arts skills gained throughout their education. The
curriculum both affirms these skills and equips the students to be life-long learners. Students continue to
explore expressive, expository, argumentative, and literary contexts with a focus on British Literature. The
emphasis in English IV is on argumentation by developing a position of advocacy through reading, writing,
speaking, listening, and using media. Students will:
ctions to texts.

Textbooks: Prentice Hall Literature The British Tradition (PHL Brit.); Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar Diamond
Level (PHWG Diam.)
Outline:
Introductions/ Week 1
Procedures:
Unit 1 The Old English Weeks 2-6
and Medieval Periods SWBAT
(PHL Brit.) p. 1-123
- Connect pieces of literature to historical events.
- Analyze the language of a text.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 1
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Diam.) p. 48-71
- Follow the writing process to create a literary analysis.
Unit 2 Celebrating Weeks 7-10
Humanity: The English SWBAT
Renaissance
- Analyze the development of a pieces mood and tone.
(PHL Brit.) p. 124-225
- Explain how historical context affects a piece of literature.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 2
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Diam.) p. 218- Follow the writing process to create a Problem-Solution Essay
241
Professional Writing - Weeks 11-12
Unit A SWBAT
- Explain the college admissions process, including listing the necessary
documentation.
- Visit a number of college campuses and create a pro/con list for each
one.
- Follow the writing process to create an educational resume.
Unit 3 A Turbulent Weeks 13-16

Time: The Seventeenth SWBAT

and Eighteenth Centuries
- Explain how literature can affect historical events.
(PHL Brit.) p. 228-459
- Compare and Contrast similar texts from different time periods
Writing Assignment 3
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
(PHWG Diam.) p. 124- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
151
- Follow the writing process to create a reflective essay.
Weeks 17-19
Midterms: SWBAT
- Conduct research on a British author.
- Follow the writing process to do a biographical report.
- Explain researched materials in a multimedia presentation.
Unit 4 Rebels and Weeks 20-23
Dreamers: The Romantic SWBAT
Period
- Explain the causes of events that occur in a piece of literature.
(PHL Brit.) p. 460-701
- Compare pieces of literature to published historical accounts
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 4
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Diam.) p. 194- Follow the writing process to create a Cause-Effect essay.
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Unit 5 Progress and Weeks 24-27
Decline: The Victorian SWBAT
Period
- Compare and Contrast the tone and mood of a collection of pieces.
(PHL Brit.) p. 704-955
- Explain how historical context affects a piece of literature.
- Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.
Writing Assignment 5
- Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
(PHWG Diam.) p. 266- Follow the writing process to create an analysis of an authors body of
325
work.
Professional Writing - Weeks 28-29
Unit B SWBAT
(PHWG Diam.) p. 344- Explain the hiring process, including listing necessary documentation.
359
- Interview a person in the workforce.
- Prepare a short presentation from an interview.
- Follow the writing process to prepare a professional resume and letter
of introduction.
Weeks 30-33
Unit 6 A Time of Rapid SWBAT
Change: The Modern and
- Compare and contrast similar literary works from different time
Postmodern Periods
periods.
(PHL Brit.) p. 958-1349
- Analyze the use of rhetorical devices in persuasive texts.

Writing Assignment 6

Use a variety of strategies to improve vocabulary skills.

Use the recursive writing process to respond to literature.
Create a Writing Portfolio.

Finals: Weeks 34-35

SWBAT
- Follow the writing process to create a ten-year plan.
- Create a short presentation to present a ten-year plan.