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Honors English 9 The English 9 Honors course is an overview of exemplar selections of literature in fiction and nonfiction genres. Students read short stories, poems, a full-length novel, and a full-length Shakespeare play, analyzing the use of elements of literature in developing character, plot, and theme. For example, in selected stories, students compare the effect of setting on tone and character development. Likewise, in the poetry unit, students analyze how artists and writers draw from and interpret source material. Each unit includes informational texts inviting students to consider the historical, social, and literary context of the main texts they study. For example, in the first semester, a Nikolai Gogol story that is offered as an exemplar of magical realism is accompanied by instruction on that genre. Together, the lesson content and reading prompt students to demonstrate their understanding of magical realism by analyzing its qualities in a literary text. Throughout the course, students respond to others' claims and support their own claims in essays, discussions, and presentations, consistently using thorough textual evidence. The range of texts includes canonical authors such as William Shakespeare, Franz Kafka, and Elie Wiesel, as well as writers from diverse backgrounds, such as Alice Walker, Li-Young Lee, and Robert Lake-Thom (Medicine Grizzlybear). Length: Two Semesters UNIT 1: THE SHORT STORY, PART 1 LESSON 1: THE SHAPE OF A STORY Journal: Building Suspense Write a reflective response to a journal prompt. Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points Read: An Essay on Plot Read one writer's explanation of plot development. Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: An Essay on Plot Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points Study: Understand the Shape of a Story Identify the building blocks of plot. Explain why conflict is central to plot development. Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: Understand the Shape of a Story Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points Read: "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor Read and comprehend a short story by Flannery O'Connor. Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points Quiz: "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material. Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points Discuss: Creating Tension Copyright © 2017 Apex Learning Inc. Apex Learning ® and the Apex Learning logo are registered trademarks of Apex Learning Inc. 1 of 28 English 9
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  • Honors

    English 9

    The English 9 Honors course is an overview of exemplar selections of literature in fiction and nonfiction genres. Students read shortstories, poems, a full-length novel, and a full-length Shakespeare play, analyzing the use of elements of literature in developingcharacter, plot, and theme. For example, in selected stories, students compare the effect of setting on tone and characterdevelopment. Likewise, in the poetry unit, students analyze how artists and writers draw from and interpret source material.

    Each unit includes informational texts inviting students to consider the historical, social, and literary context of the main texts theystudy. For example, in the first semester, a Nikolai Gogol story that is offered as an exemplar of magical realism is accompanied byinstruction on that genre. Together, the lesson content and reading prompt students to demonstrate their understanding of magicalrealism by analyzing its qualities in a literary text.

    Throughout the course, students respond to others' claims and support their own claims in essays, discussions, and presentations,consistently using thorough textual evidence. The range of texts includes canonical authors such as William Shakespeare, FranzKafka, and Elie Wiesel, as well as writers from diverse backgrounds, such as Alice Walker, Li-Young Lee, and Robert Lake-Thom(Medicine Grizzlybear).

    Length: Two Semesters

    UNIT 1: THE SHORT STORY, PART 1

    LESSON 1: THE SHAPE OF A STORY

    Journal: Building SuspenseWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on PlotRead one writer's explanation of plot development.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on PlotTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand the Shape of a StoryIdentify the building blocks of plot. Explain why conflict is central to plot development.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand the Shape of a StoryTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'ConnorRead and comprehend a short story by Flannery O'Connor.Duration: 1 hr 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'ConnorTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Creating Tension

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  • Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze the Shape of a StoryAnalyze how Flannery O'Connor's choices in structuring "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" and ordering events created tension andsurprise.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze the Shape of a StoryTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: Building SuspenseExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using effectivewriting techniques.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: CapitalizationConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: IntroductionUse a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 2: SETTING, CHARACTER, AND DIALOGUE

    Journal: How Place Affects PeopleWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on Character DevelopmentRead one writer's perspective on character development.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on Character DevelopmentTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand Setting Character and DialogueRecognize how setting and character development advance plot.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand Setting Character and DialogueTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: "The Chrysanthemums" by John SteinbeckRead and comprehend a short story by John Steinbeck.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "The Chrysanthemums" by John SteinbeckTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

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  • Discuss: What the Character WantsDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze Setting, Character, and DialogueAnalyze how John Steinbeck's choices in the details of setting and character development work together to advance plot.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze Setting, Character, and DialogueTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: Setting and CharacterExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using effectivewriting techniques.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: End PunctuationConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Purpose, Part 1Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 3: POINT OF VIEW, TONE, AND THEME

    Journal: Different PerspectivesWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on ThemeRead an essay about theme in literature.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on ThemeTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand Theme and Point of ViewCompare the points of view in selected excerpts, analyzing their effect.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand Theme and Point of ViewTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins GilmanRead and comprehend a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins GilmanTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

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  • Discuss: The State of the NarratorDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze Theme and Point of ViewExamine how Charlotte Perkins Gilman's decisions about point of view and word choice create a tone and develop the story'stheme.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze Theme and Point of ViewTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: Summaries and OpinionsExplore how to evaluate sources in conducting research and how to present the results of research in an essay and presentation.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: CommasConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Project: Revision Strategies: Purpose, Part 2Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: THE SHORT STORY, PART 1

    Review: The Short Story, Part 1Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Test (CS): The Short Story, Part 1Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points

    Test (TS): The Short Story, Part 1Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 45 points

    UNIT 2: THE SHORT STORY, PART 2

    LESSON 1: CHARACTER AND SYMBOL

    Journal: Your IdentityWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on Symbols and ArtifactsRead and comprehend an essay on the symbolism of cultural artifacts and heirlooms.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on Symbols and ArtifactsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand Characters through Symbols

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  • Recognize the ways writers use character development to further plot and develop theme.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand Characters through SymbolsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: "Everyday Use" by Alice WalkerRead and comprehend a short story by Alice WalkerDuration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "Everyday Use" by Alice WalkerTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Cultural IdentityDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze Characters Through SymbolsExamine how Alice Walker develops the cultural identity of her characters by using symbolic objects.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze Characters Through SymbolsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentExplore the process of writing an argument supported by valid reasoning, relevant and sufficient evidence, and using effectivetechnique and appropriate language.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Verbs, Adverbs, and AdjectivesConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Organization, Part 1Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 2: MAGICAL REALISM

    Journal: Being an OutsiderWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on the Roots of Magical RealismRead and comprehend an essay on magical realism.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on the Roots of Magical RealismTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand Magical Realism

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  • Recognize the elements of magical realism and the effects writers and artists strive to attain by using those elements.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand Magical RealismTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: "The Nose" by Nikolai GogolRead and comprehend a short story by Nikolai Gogol.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "The Nose" by Nikolai GogolTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: The UnexpectedDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze Magical RealismExamine how Nikolai Gogol develops theme and plot through the use of magical realism techniques.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze Magical RealismTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: Argumentative EssayExplore how to evaluate sources in conducting research and how to present the results of research in an essay and presentation.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Parallel StructureConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Organization, Part 2Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 3: GOTHIC LITERATURE

    Journal: FearWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on the Origins of the GothicRead and comprehend an essay about the Gothic genre.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on the Origins of the GothicTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand Gothic Elements in LiteratureRecognize how gothic elements in literature create effects such as mystery, tension, and surprise.

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  • Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand Gothic Elements in LiteratureTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan PoeRead and comprehend a short story by Edgar Allan Poe.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan PoeTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Choose Your NarratorDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze Gothic Elements in LiteratureAnalyze how Poe's choices in structuring the story, ordering events, and manipulating time create such effects as mystery,tension, and surprise.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze Gothic Elements in LiteratureTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: ClarityExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using effectivewriting techniques.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Sentence StructureConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Project: Revision Strategies: Organization, Part 3Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: THE SHORT STORY, PART 2

    Review: The Short Story, Part 2Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Test (CS): The Short Story, Part 2Take a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points

    Test (TS): The Short Story, Part 2Take a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 45 points

    UNIT 3: POETRY

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  • LESSON 1: READING POETRY

    Journal: Choosing a FormWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on Getting Comfortable with PoetryRead and comprehend three poems.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on Getting Comfortable with PoetryTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand Poetic LanguageIdentify the types of figurative language and other elements of poetry.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand Poetic LanguageTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: Three PoemsRead and comprehend three poems.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Three PoemsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Effective LanguageDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze Poetic LanguageIdentify and analyze the uses of figurative language and the elements of poetry in three poems.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze Poetic LanguageTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Presentations: Finding Visual MetaphorsExplore how to evaluate sources in conducting research and how to present the results of research in an essay and presentation.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Phrases and ClausesConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Project: Revision Strategies: Tone, Part 1Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 2: THE SHAPE OF POETRY

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  • Journal: How Poets CommunicateWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on Meter, Rhyme, and FormRead and comprehend an essay on meter, rhyme, and form.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on Meter, Rhyme, and FormTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand the Functions of the FormRecognize how the form of poetry has served both purposeful and artistic functions throughout history.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand the Functions of the FormTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: Three PoemsRead, comprehend, and compare three poems.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Three PoemsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Words versus PicturesDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze the Functions of the FormCompare how three poems use different techniques to explore a similar theme.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze the Functions of the FormTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: Choosing the Right DetailsExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using effectivewriting techniques.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Noun and Verb PhrasesConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Tone, Part 2Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 3: POETRY AND ART

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  • Journal: What Artists WantWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: The Story of Daedalus and IcarusRead and comprehend the mythological story "Daedalus and Icarus."Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: The Story of Daedalus and IcarusTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand How Artists Build on Source MaterialRecognize how artists and writers have drawn from source material throughout history.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand How Artists Build on Source MaterialTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: Two Poems, One PaintingRead two poems about a painting.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Two Poems, One PaintingTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: The Poems' Real ThemesDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze How Artists Build on Source MaterialCompare and analyze how a painter and two poets have drawn on and interpreted original source material.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze How Artists Build on Source MaterialTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: Comparing and ContrastingExplore the process of writing an argument supported by valid reasoning, relevant and sufficient evidence, and using effectivetechnique and appropriate language.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Prepositions and PhrasesConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Tone, Part 3Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: POETRY

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  • Review: PoetryPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Test (CS): PoetryTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points

    Test (TS): PoetryTake a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 45 points

    UNIT 4: THE NOVELLA: FRANZ KAFKA'S THE METAMORPHOSIS

    LESSON 1: TRANSLATION

    Journal: Changing IdentitiesWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on Literature in TranslationRead and comprehend an essay about literature in translation.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on Literature in TranslationTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand TranslationsExplore the effects of translation on literature.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand TranslationsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 1Read and comprehend the first part of The Metamorphosis.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 1Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Being a BugDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze the Translation of Kafka's The MetamorphosisAnalyze how The Metamorphosis is translated.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze the Translation of Kafka's The MetamorphosisTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

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  • Study: Explore Essay Writing: Narrative WritingExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using effectivewriting techniques.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: MorphemesConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Language, Part 1Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 2: CONTEXT AND THEME

    Journal: Love and FearWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: "Letter to His Father" by Franz KafkaRead and comprehend "Letter to His Father."Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "Letter to His Father" by Franz KafkaTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand the Context of StoriesUnderstand how context affects The Metamorphosis.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand the Context of StoriesTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 2Read and comprehend the second part of The Metamorphosis.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 2Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Being HumanDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze Themes in Life and LiteratureAnalyze the themes of The Metamorphosis.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze Themes in Life and LiteratureTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

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  • Study: Explore Essay Writing: Narrative WritingExplore the process of writing an argument that is supported by valid reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence and that useseffective technique and appropriate language.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Commonly Misspelled WordsConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Language, Part 2Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 3: KAFKA'S HERO

    Journal: PredictionsWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on MetaphorRead and comprehend an essay on the portrayal of heroism in texts and images.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on MetaphorTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand TransformationExamine the transformations that happen throughout The Metamorphosis.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand TransformationTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 3Read and comprehend the final part of The Metamorphosis.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 3Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: The Second MetamorphosisDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze the Resolution of The MetamorphosisAnalyze the larger themes of The Metamorphosis.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze the Resolution of The MetamorphosisTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

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  • Study: Explore Essay Writing: Narrative WritingExplore the process of writing an argument that is supported by valid reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence and that useseffective technique and appropriate language.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Pronoun-Antecedent AgreementConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Project: Revision Strategies: Language, Part 3Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: THE NOVELLA: FRANZ KAFKA'S THE METAMORPHOSIS

    Review: The Novella: Franz Kafka's The MetamorphosisPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Test (CS): The Novella: Franz Kafka's The MetamorphosisTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points

    Test (TS): The Novella: Franz Kafka's The MetamorphosisTake a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 45 points

    UNIT 5: SEMESTER WRAP-UP

    LESSON 1: SEMESTER WRAP-UP

    Review: Semester ReviewPrepare for the semester exam by reviewing key concepts covered in this semester.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Exam: Semester ExamTake a computer-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 50 points

    Final Exam: Semester ExamTake a teacher-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points

    UNIT 6: DRAMA: SHAKESPEARE'S MACBETH

    LESSON 1: MURDER AND MAYHEM AND MACBETH

    Journal: Making PredictionsWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on Shakespeare's LanguageRead and comprehend an essay on the language of Shakespeare's plays.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on Shakespeare's LanguageTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

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  • Study: Understand the World and Words of ShakespeareExamine the historical context and literary devices of Shakespearean drama.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand the World and Words of ShakespeareTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 1Read and comprehend the beginning acts of Macbeth.Duration: 2 hrs Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 1Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Macbeth's IndependenceDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze How Shakespeare Develops CharacterAnalyze how Shakespeare created tension and suspense through character development.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze How Shakespeare Develops CharacterTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentExplore the process of writing an argument that is supported by valid reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence and that useseffective technique and appropriate language.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Modifiers and ParticipialsConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Audience, Part 1Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 2: THE SUPERNATURAL IN SHAKESPEARE

    Journal: The Supernatural in Your LifeWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on the Supernatural and ShakespeareRead and comprehend an essay on the historical context of the supernatural in Shakespeare's time.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on the Supernatural and ShakespeareTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

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  • Study: Understand the Supernatural in MacbethExamine the use of the supernatural in Macbeth and analyze how Shakespeare used literary devices to build suspense.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand the Supernatural in MacbethTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 2Read and comprehend the middle acts of Macbeth.Duration: 2 hrs Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 2Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Superstition TodayDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze the Supernatural in MacbethAnalyze how the language and rhythm of Macbeth affect the reading of the play.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze the Supernatural in MacbethTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: NarrativeExplore the process of writing a narrative to develop real or imagined experiences, using effective technique and appropriatelanguage.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Colons and SemicolonsConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Audience, Part 2Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 3: INTERPRETATIONS OF HEROISM

    Journal: What Makes a Hero?Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on the Tragic HeroRead and comprehend an essay on the theme of appearance versus reality in Macbeth.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on Appearance versus Reality in MacbethTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

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  • Study: Understand the Tragic HeroRecognize and examine the contrast between appearances and reality in the first two-thirds of Macbeth.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand the Tragic HeroTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 3Read and comprehend the final acts of Macbeth.Duration: 2 hrs Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 3Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: AdaptationDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze Different Interpretations of MacbethAnalyze how Shakespeare used character development, language, and other literary devices to create tension and develop plotand theme.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze Different Interpretations of MacbethTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Presentations: Video ScriptingExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using effectivewriting techniques.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Parentheses, Dashes, EllipsesConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Project: Revision Strategies: Audience, Part 3Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: DRAMA: SHAKESPEARE'S MACBETH

    Review: Drama: Shakespeare's MacbethPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Test (CS): Drama: Shakespeare's MacbethTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points

    Test (TS): Drama: Shakespeare's MacbethTake a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 45 points

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  • UNIT 7: THE RHETORIC OF ARGUMENT

    LESSON 1: UNDERSTAND ARGUMENT FALLACIES

    Journal: Population ImpactWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on Logical FallaciesRead and comprehend an essay about logical fallacies and audience appeals.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on Logical FallaciesTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand RhetoricRecognize the three types of audience appeals and common logical fallacies.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand RhetoricTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: An Essay from Beyond the Wall by Edward AbbeyRead and comprehend an argument by Edward Abbey.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay from Beyond the Wall by Edward AbbeyTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Taking SidesDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze RhetoricCategorize Abbey's audience appeals based on language and rhetorical decisions, and identify any logical fallacies in hisargument.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze RhetoricTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentExplore the process of writing an argument that is supported by valid reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence and that useseffective technique and appropriate language.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Revising Choppy SentencesConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Flow, Part 1

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  • Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 2: CHOOSING SIDES IN ARGUMENTS

    Journal: Distributing ResourcesWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: "One Poor Harvest Away from Chaos" by Geoffrey LeanRead and comprehend an article about dwindling food resources.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "One Poor Harvest Away From Chaos" by Geoffrey LeanTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand Bias and ReasoningCompare the use of rhetorical techniques in a selection of arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand Bias and ReasoningTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: "Lifeboat Ethics" by Garrett HardinRead and comprehend an argument by Garrett Hardin.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "Lifeboat Ethics" by Garrett HardinTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: RacismDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze Bias and ReasoningAnalyze Hardin's rhetorical techniques and assess his reasoning and use of evidence.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze Bias and ReasoningTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentExplore the process of writing an objective summary.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Adjective and Adverbial PhrasesConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Flow, Part 2Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.

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  • Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF ARGUMENT

    Journal: StereotypesWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: "The School Days of an Indian Girl" by Zitkala-Ša (Gertrude Bonnin)Read and comprehend a story by Zitkala-Ša.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "The School Days of an Indian Girl" by Zitkala-Ša (Gertrude Bonnin)Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand Different Argument TypesIdentify the use of persuasive techniques in varied forms.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand Different Argument TypesTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: "An Indian Father's Plea" by Medicine Grizzlybear LakeRead and comprehend an argument in the form of a letter by Medicine Grizzlybear Lake.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "An Indian Father's Plea" by Medicine Grizzlybear LakeTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Using EmotionDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze a Different Type of ArgumentEvaluate the effectiveness of Lake's narrative approach to argument.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze a Different Type of ArgumentTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using effectivewriting techniques.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: ClausesConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Project: Revision Strategies: Flow, Part 3Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.

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  • Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: THE RHETORIC OF ARGUMENT

    Review: The Rhetoric of ArgumentPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Test (CS): The Rhetoric of ArgumentTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points

    Test (TS): The Rhetoric of ArgumentTake a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 45 points

    UNIT 8: THE RHETORIC OF SPEECHES

    LESSON 1: SPEECH: WOMEN'S RIGHTS

    Journal: DiscriminationWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: "Ain't I A Woman?" by Sojourner TruthRead and comprehend a speech by Sojourner Truth.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "Ain't I A Woman?" by Sojourner TruthTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand How Word Choice and Context MatterRecognize how the tools of rhetoric apply to speeches as well as textual arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand How Word Choice and Context MatterTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: "After Being Convicted of Voting" by Susan B. AnthonyRead and comprehend a speech by Susan B. Anthony.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "After Being Convicted of Voting" by Susan B. AnthonyTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: SuffrageDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze How Word Choice and Context MatterAnalyze and evaluate the effectiveness of Susan B. Anthony's word choice and rhetorical style.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze How Word Choice and Context Matter

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  • Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: SpeechesExplore the process of writing an effective speech for a specific purpose and audience.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Figures of SpeechConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Style, Part 1Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 2: SPEECH: CIVIL RIGHTS

    Journal: LibertyWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: The Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg AddressRead and comprehend the beginning of the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg Address.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: The Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg AddressTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand the Quest for Civil RightsRecognize how word choice and context affect the tone and interpretation of arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand the Quest for Civil RightsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: Nobel Acceptance Speech by Martin Luther King Jr.Read and comprehend a speech by Martin Luther King Jr.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Nobel Acceptance Speech by Martin Luther King Jr.Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: American EqualityDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze the Quest for Civil RightsCompare two speeches, determining how each speaker used audience appeal and analyzing which rhetorical devices eachrelied on most.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze the Quest for Civil Rights

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  • Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: Research PresentationsExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using effectivewriting techniques.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Using Words EffectivelyConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Style, Part 2Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 3: SPEECH: HUMAN RIGHTS

    Journal: Looking AwayWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: Nobel Acceptance Speech by Elie WieselRead and comprehend Elie Wiesel's Nobel Prize speech.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Nobel Acceptance Speech by Elie WieselTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand the Quest for Human RightsPractice drawing inferences from a range of explicit claims, arguments, and observations.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand the Quest for Human RightsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: "The Perils of Indifference" by Elie WieselRead and comprehend Elie Wiesel's speech "The Perils of Indifference."Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: "The Perils of Indifference" by Elie WieselTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Shifting BlameDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze the Quest for Human RightsInterpret any implications in Elie Wiesel's speech.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze the Quest for Human Rights

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  • Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using effectivewriting techniques.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Active and Passive VoiceConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Project: Revision Strategies: Style, Part 3Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: THE RHETORIC OF SPEECHES

    Review: The Rhetoric of SpeechesPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Test (CS): The Rhetoric of SpeechesTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points

    Test (TS): The Rhetoric of SpeechesTake a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 45 points

    UNIT 9: REINTERPRETING FICTION

    LESSON 1: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE BOOK

    Journal: Irrational FearsWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on Invasion LiteratureRead and comprehend an essay about invasion literature.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on Invasion LiteratureTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand Invasion LiteratureExplore the context of invasion literature.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand Invasion LiteratureTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: The War of the Worlds by H. G. WellsRead and comprehend War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

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  • Quiz: The War of the Worlds by H. G. WellsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Do You Believe?Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze Invasion LiteratureEvaluate the techniques of War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze Invasion LiteratureTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: Research PaperExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using effectivewriting techniques.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Using a DictionaryConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Development, Part 1Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 2: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE RADIO BROADCAST

    Journal: Is it Fiction?Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on HoaxesRead an essay about hoaxes.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on HoaxesTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand Assumptions of TruthExplore why people assume certain things to be true.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand Assumptions of TruthTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: The War of the Worlds on the RadioRead and comprehend the radio broadcast of War of the Worlds.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

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  • Quiz: The War of the Worlds on the RadioTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Could It Happen Again?Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze Assumptions of TruthAnalyze the presentation of key conflicts in the story.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze Assumptions of TruthTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: Research PaperExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using effectivewriting techniques.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Past and PresentConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Practice: Revision Strategies: Development, Part 2Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 3: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: AFTERWARD

    Journal: Media ControlWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Read: An Essay on Historical ContextRead and comprehend an essay about historical context of the War of the Worlds radio broadcast.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: An Essay on Historical ContextTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Understand the Vulnerability to MediaExplore how media can affect the life of everyday people.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Understand the Vulnerability to MediaTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Read: Stories After the FactRead and comprehend a newspaper article and watch a short excerpt of a video interview.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

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  • Quiz: Stories After the FactTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Discuss: Mass HysteriaDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to your peers'arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points

    Study: Analyze the Vulnerability to MediaAnalyze how different media stories have created mass hysteria.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Quiz: Analyze the Vulnerability to MediaTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points

    Study: Explore Essay Writing: Research PaperExplore the process of writing a narrative to develop real or imagined experiences, using effective technique and appropriatelanguage.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Checkup: Language Skills: Denotation and ConnotationConnect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 0 points

    Project: Revision Strategies: Development, Part 3Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: REINTERPRETING FICTION

    Review: Reinterpreting FictionPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Test (CS): Reinterpreting FictionTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points

    Test (TS): Reinterpreting FictionTake a teacher-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 45 points

    UNIT 10: SEMESTER WRAP-UP

    LESSON 1: SEMESTER WRAP-UP

    Review: Semester ReviewPrepare for the semester exam by reviewing key concepts covered in this semester.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points

    Exam: Semester ExamTake a computer-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 50 points

    Final Exam: Semester Exam

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  • Take a teacher-scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 50 points

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    UNIT 1: THE SHORT STORY, PART 1LESSON 1: THE SHAPE OF A STORYJournal: Building SuspenseRead: An Essay on PlotQuiz: An Essay on PlotStudy: Understand the Shape of a StoryQuiz: Understand the Shape of a StoryRead: "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'ConnorQuiz: "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'ConnorDiscuss: Creating TensionStudy: Analyze the Shape of a StoryQuiz: Analyze the Shape of a StoryStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Building SuspenseCheckup: Language Skills: CapitalizationPractice: Revision Strategies: Introduction

    LESSON 2: SETTING, CHARACTER, AND DIALOGUEJournal: How Place Affects PeopleRead: An Essay on Character DevelopmentQuiz: An Essay on Character DevelopmentStudy: Understand Setting Character and DialogueQuiz: Understand Setting Character and DialogueRead: "The Chrysanthemums" by John SteinbeckQuiz: "The Chrysanthemums" by John SteinbeckDiscuss: What the Character WantsStudy: Analyze Setting, Character, and DialogueQuiz: Analyze Setting, Character, and DialogueStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Setting and CharacterCheckup: Language Skills: End PunctuationPractice: Revision Strategies: Purpose, Part 1

    LESSON 3: POINT OF VIEW, TONE, AND THEMEJournal: Different PerspectivesRead: An Essay on ThemeQuiz: An Essay on ThemeStudy: Understand Theme and Point of ViewQuiz: Understand Theme and Point of ViewRead: "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins GilmanQuiz: "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins GilmanDiscuss: The State of the NarratorStudy: Analyze Theme and Point of ViewQuiz: Analyze Theme and Point of ViewStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Summaries and OpinionsCheckup: Language Skills: CommasProject: Revision Strategies: Purpose, Part 2

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: THE SHORT STORY, PART 1Review: The Short Story, Part 1Test (CS): The Short Story, Part 1Test (TS): The Short Story, Part 1

    UNIT 2: THE SHORT STORY, PART 2LESSON 1: CHARACTER AND SYMBOLJournal: Your IdentityRead: An Essay on Symbols and ArtifactsQuiz: An Essay on Symbols and ArtifactsStudy: Understand Characters through SymbolsQuiz: Understand Characters through SymbolsRead: "Everyday Use" by Alice WalkerQuiz: "Everyday Use" by Alice WalkerDiscuss: Cultural IdentityStudy: Analyze Characters Through SymbolsQuiz: Analyze Characters Through SymbolsStudy: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentCheckup: Language Skills: Verbs, Adverbs, and AdjectivesPractice: Revision Strategies: Organization, Part 1

    LESSON 2: MAGICAL REALISMJournal: Being an OutsiderRead: An Essay on the Roots of Magical RealismQuiz: An Essay on the Roots of Magical RealismStudy: Understand Magical RealismQuiz: Understand Magical RealismRead: "The Nose" by Nikolai GogolQuiz: "The Nose" by Nikolai GogolDiscuss: The UnexpectedStudy: Analyze Magical RealismQuiz: Analyze Magical RealismStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Argumentative EssayCheckup: Language Skills: Parallel StructurePractice: Revision Strategies: Organization, Part 2

    LESSON 3: GOTHIC LITERATUREJournal: FearRead: An Essay on the Origins of the GothicQuiz: An Essay on the Origins of the GothicStudy: Understand Gothic Elements in LiteratureQuiz: Understand Gothic Elements in LiteratureRead: "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan PoeQuiz: "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan PoeDiscuss: Choose Your NarratorStudy: Analyze Gothic Elements in LiteratureQuiz: Analyze Gothic Elements in LiteratureStudy: Explore Essay Writing: ClarityCheckup: Language Skills: Sentence StructureProject: Revision Strategies: Organization, Part 3

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: THE SHORT STORY, PART 2Review: The Short Story, Part 2Test (CS): The Short Story, Part 2Test (TS): The Short Story, Part 2

    UNIT 3: POETRYLESSON 1: READING POETRYJournal: Choosing a FormRead: An Essay on Getting Comfortable with PoetryQuiz: An Essay on Getting Comfortable with PoetryStudy: Understand Poetic LanguageQuiz: Understand Poetic LanguageRead: Three PoemsQuiz: Three PoemsDiscuss: Effective LanguageStudy: Analyze Poetic LanguageQuiz: Analyze Poetic LanguageStudy: Explore Presentations: Finding Visual MetaphorsCheckup: Language Skills: Phrases and ClausesProject: Revision Strategies: Tone, Part 1

    LESSON 2: THE SHAPE OF POETRYJournal: How Poets CommunicateRead: An Essay on Meter, Rhyme, and FormQuiz: An Essay on Meter, Rhyme, and FormStudy: Understand the Functions of the FormQuiz: Understand the Functions of the FormRead: Three PoemsQuiz: Three PoemsDiscuss: Words versus PicturesStudy: Analyze the Functions of the FormQuiz: Analyze the Functions of the FormStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Choosing the Right DetailsCheckup: Language Skills: Noun and Verb PhrasesPractice: Revision Strategies: Tone, Part 2

    LESSON 3: POETRY AND ARTJournal: What Artists WantRead: The Story of Daedalus and IcarusQuiz: The Story of Daedalus and IcarusStudy: Understand How Artists Build on Source MaterialQuiz: Understand How Artists Build on Source MaterialRead: Two Poems, One PaintingQuiz: Two Poems, One PaintingDiscuss: The Poems' Real ThemesStudy: Analyze How Artists Build on Source MaterialQuiz: Analyze How Artists Build on Source MaterialStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Comparing and ContrastingCheckup: Language Skills: Prepositions and PhrasesPractice: Revision Strategies: Tone, Part 3

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: POETRYReview: PoetryTest (CS): PoetryTest (TS): Poetry

    UNIT 4: THE NOVELLA: FRANZ KAFKA'S THE METAMORPHOSISLESSON 1: TRANSLATIONJournal: Changing IdentitiesRead: An Essay on Literature in TranslationQuiz: An Essay on Literature in TranslationStudy: Understand TranslationsQuiz: Understand TranslationsRead: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 1Quiz: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 1Discuss: Being a BugStudy: Analyze the Translation of Kafka's The MetamorphosisQuiz: Analyze the Translation of Kafka's The MetamorphosisStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Narrative WritingCheckup: Language Skills: MorphemesPractice: Revision Strategies: Language, Part 1

    LESSON 2: CONTEXT AND THEMEJournal: Love and FearRead: "Letter to His Father" by Franz KafkaQuiz: "Letter to His Father" by Franz KafkaStudy: Understand the Context of StoriesQuiz: Understand the Context of StoriesRead: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 2Quiz: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 2Discuss: Being HumanStudy: Analyze Themes in Life and LiteratureQuiz: Analyze Themes in Life and LiteratureStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Narrative WritingCheckup: Language Skills: Commonly Misspelled WordsPractice: Revision Strategies: Language, Part 2

    LESSON 3: KAFKA'S HEROJournal: PredictionsRead: An Essay on MetaphorQuiz: An Essay on MetaphorStudy: Understand TransformationQuiz: Understand TransformationRead: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 3Quiz: The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 3Discuss: The Second MetamorphosisStudy: Analyze the Resolution of The MetamorphosisQuiz: Analyze the Resolution of The MetamorphosisStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Narrative WritingCheckup: Language Skills: Pronoun-Antecedent AgreementProject: Revision Strategies: Language, Part 3

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: THE NOVELLA: FRANZ KAFKA'S THE METAMORPHOSISReview: The Novella: Franz Kafka's The MetamorphosisTest (CS): The Novella: Franz Kafka's The MetamorphosisTest (TS): The Novella: Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis

    UNIT 5: SEMESTER WRAP-UPLESSON 1: SEMESTER WRAP-UPReview: Semester ReviewExam: Semester ExamFinal Exam: Semester Exam

    UNIT 6: DRAMA: SHAKESPEARE'S MACBETHLESSON 1: MURDER AND MAYHEM AND MACBETHJournal: Making PredictionsRead: An Essay on Shakespeare's LanguageQuiz: An Essay on Shakespeare's LanguageStudy: Understand the World and Words of ShakespeareQuiz: Understand the World and Words of ShakespeareRead: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 1Quiz: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 1Discuss: Macbeth's IndependenceStudy: Analyze How Shakespeare Develops CharacterQuiz: Analyze How Shakespeare Develops CharacterStudy: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentCheckup: Language Skills: Modifiers and ParticipialsPractice: Revision Strategies: Audience, Part 1

    LESSON 2: THE SUPERNATURAL IN SHAKESPEAREJournal: The Supernatural in Your LifeRead: An Essay on the Supernatural and ShakespeareQuiz: An Essay on the Supernatural and ShakespeareStudy: Understand the Supernatural in MacbethQuiz: Understand the Supernatural in MacbethRead: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 2Quiz: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 2Discuss: Superstition TodayStudy: Analyze the Supernatural in MacbethQuiz: Analyze the Supernatural in MacbethStudy: Explore Essay Writing: NarrativeCheckup: Language Skills: Colons and SemicolonsPractice: Revision Strategies: Audience, Part 2

    LESSON 3: INTERPRETATIONS OF HEROISMJournal: What Makes a Hero?Read: An Essay on the Tragic HeroQuiz: An Essay on Appearance versus Reality in MacbethStudy: Understand the Tragic HeroQuiz: Understand the Tragic HeroRead: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 3Quiz: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 3Discuss: AdaptationStudy: Analyze Different Interpretations of MacbethQuiz: Analyze Different Interpretations of MacbethStudy: Explore Presentations: Video ScriptingCheckup: Language Skills: Parentheses, Dashes, EllipsesProject: Revision Strategies: Audience, Part 3

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: DRAMA: SHAKESPEARE'S MACBETHReview: Drama: Shakespeare's MacbethTest (CS): Drama: Shakespeare's MacbethTest (TS): Drama: Shakespeare's Macbeth

    UNIT 7: THE RHETORIC OF ARGUMENTLESSON 1: UNDERSTAND ARGUMENT FALLACIESJournal: Population ImpactRead: An Essay on Logical FallaciesQuiz: An Essay on Logical FallaciesStudy: Understand RhetoricQuiz: Understand RhetoricRead: An Essay from Beyond the Wall by Edward AbbeyQuiz: An Essay from Beyond the Wall by Edward AbbeyDiscuss: Taking SidesStudy: Analyze RhetoricQuiz: Analyze RhetoricStudy: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentCheckup: Language Skills: Revising Choppy SentencesPractice: Revision Strategies: Flow, Part 1

    LESSON 2: CHOOSING SIDES IN ARGUMENTSJournal: Distributing ResourcesRead: "One Poor Harvest Away from Chaos" by Geoffrey LeanQuiz: "One Poor Harvest Away From Chaos" by Geoffrey LeanStudy: Understand Bias and ReasoningQuiz: Understand Bias and ReasoningRead: "Lifeboat Ethics" by Garrett HardinQuiz: "Lifeboat Ethics" by Garrett HardinDiscuss: RacismStudy: Analyze Bias and ReasoningQuiz: Analyze Bias and ReasoningStudy: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentCheckup: Language Skills: Adjective and Adverbial PhrasesPractice: Revision Strategies: Flow, Part 2

    LESSON 3: DIFFERENT FORMS OF ARGUMENTJournal: StereotypesRead: "The School Days of an Indian Girl" by Zitkala-Ša (Gertrude Bonnin)Quiz: "The School Days of an Indian Girl" by Zitkala-Ša (Gertrude Bonnin)Study: Understand Different Argument TypesQuiz: Understand Different Argument TypesRead: "An Indian Father's Plea" by Medicine Grizzlybear LakeQuiz: "An Indian Father's Plea" by Medicine Grizzlybear LakeDiscuss: Using EmotionStudy: Analyze a Different Type of ArgumentQuiz: Analyze a Different Type of ArgumentStudy: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentCheckup: Language Skills: ClausesProject: Revision Strategies: Flow, Part 3

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: THE RHETORIC OF ARGUMENTReview: The Rhetoric of ArgumentTest (CS): The Rhetoric of ArgumentTest (TS): The Rhetoric of Argument

    UNIT 8: THE RHETORIC OF SPEECHESLESSON 1: SPEECH: WOMEN'S RIGHTSJournal: DiscriminationRead: "Ain't I A Woman?" by Sojourner TruthQuiz: "Ain't I A Woman?" by Sojourner TruthStudy: Understand How Word Choice and Context MatterQuiz: Understand How Word Choice and Context MatterRead: "After Being Convicted of Voting" by Susan B. AnthonyQuiz: "After Being Convicted of Voting" by Susan B. AnthonyDiscuss: SuffrageStudy: Analyze How Word Choice and Context MatterQuiz: Analyze How Word Choice and Context MatterStudy: Explore Essay Writing: SpeechesCheckup: Language Skills: Figures of SpeechPractice: Revision Strategies: Style, Part 1

    LESSON 2: SPEECH: CIVIL RIGHTSJournal: LibertyRead: The Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg AddressQuiz: The Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg AddressStudy: Understand the Quest for Civil RightsQuiz: Understand the Quest for Civil RightsRead: Nobel Acceptance Speech by Martin Luther King Jr.Quiz: Nobel Acceptance Speech by Martin Luther King Jr.Discuss: American EqualityStudy: Analyze the Quest for Civil RightsQuiz: Analyze the Quest for Civil RightsStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Research PresentationsCheckup: Language Skills: Using Words EffectivelyPractice: Revision Strategies: Style, Part 2

    LESSON 3: SPEECH: HUMAN RIGHTSJournal: Looking AwayRead: Nobel Acceptance Speech by Elie WieselQuiz: Nobel Acceptance Speech by Elie WieselStudy: Understand the Quest for Human RightsQuiz: Understand the Quest for Human RightsRead: "The Perils of Indifference" by Elie WieselQuiz: "The Perils of Indifference" by Elie WieselDiscuss: Shifting BlameStudy: Analyze the Quest for Human RightsQuiz: Analyze the Quest for Human RightsStudy: Explore Essay Writing: ArgumentCheckup: Language Skills: Active and Passive VoiceProject: Revision Strategies: Style, Part 3

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: THE RHETORIC OF SPEECHESReview: The Rhetoric of SpeechesTest (CS): The Rhetoric of SpeechesTest (TS): The Rhetoric of Speeches

    UNIT 9: REINTERPRETING FICTIONLESSON 1: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE BOOKJournal: Irrational FearsRead: An Essay on Invasion LiteratureQuiz: An Essay on Invasion LiteratureStudy: Understand Invasion LiteratureQuiz: Understand Invasion LiteratureRead: The War of the Worlds by H. G. WellsQuiz: The War of the Worlds by H. G. WellsDiscuss: Do You Believe?Study: Analyze Invasion LiteratureQuiz: Analyze Invasion LiteratureStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Research PaperCheckup: Language Skills: Using a DictionaryPractice: Revision Strategies: Development, Part 1

    LESSON 2: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE RADIO BROADCASTJournal: Is it Fiction?Read: An Essay on HoaxesQuiz: An Essay on HoaxesStudy: Understand Assumptions of TruthQuiz: Understand Assumptions of TruthRead: The War of the Worlds on the RadioQuiz: The War of the Worlds on the RadioDiscuss: Could It Happen Again?Study: Analyze Assumptions of TruthQuiz: Analyze Assumptions of TruthStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Research PaperCheckup: Language Skills: Past and PresentPractice: Revision Strategies: Development, Part 2

    LESSON 3: THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: AFTERWARDJournal: Media ControlRead: An Essay on Historical ContextQuiz: An Essay on Historical ContextStudy: Understand the Vulnerability to MediaQuiz: Understand the Vulnerability to MediaRead: Stories After the FactQuiz: Stories After the FactDiscuss: Mass HysteriaStudy: Analyze the Vulnerability to MediaQuiz: Analyze the Vulnerability to MediaStudy: Explore Essay Writing: Research PaperCheckup: Language Skills: Denotation and ConnotationProject: Revision Strategies: Development, Part 3

    LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: REINTERPRETING FICTIONReview: Reinterpreting FictionTest (CS): Reinterpreting FictionTest (TS): Reinterpreting Fiction

    UNIT 10: SEMESTER WRAP-UPLESSON 1: SEMESTER WRAP-UPReview: Semester ReviewExam: Semester ExamFinal Exam: Semester Exam