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SUBJECT AREA: English GRADE LEVELS: Ninth COURSE LENGTH: One School Year. Five sessions per week. COURSE TITLE: 9 College Prep English COURSE DESCRIPTION/OVERVIEW: This freshman English course emphasizes three major areas. The vocabulary will center on level four of the series in use within the district. The composition phase of the course will center on paragraph development, with emphasis on practice in writing in expository, descriptive, and narrative material. A grammar review will be developed. The literature segment of the course will explore the short story, epic poem, poem, novel, and the Shakespearean drama. RESOURCES/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS/TEXT: Prentice Hall Gold Literature Series, 9th grade level. Sadlier- Oxford Vocabulary Workshop, Level D, Prentice Hall Writing and Grammar Literature: Romeo and Juliet, The Odyssey, 12 Angry Men, Great Expectations, Lord of the Flies, War of the Worlds CURRICULUM/COURSE WRITING COMMITTEE: Bob Dailey, Susan Becker, Amanda George, Tom Condly, Seth Miller, Kristin O’Donnell, Sherri Gerber, Rob Kovac, Trudy Miller, Christine Rosenberger, Bill Davis, Nancy Smith DATE COMPLETED: 6/22/06 DATE APPROVED BY JTASD BOARD OF EDUCATION:

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JIM THORPE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT PLANNED COURSE

COURSE TITLE: 9 CP English GRADE LEVEL: 9 UNIT: Grammar

PA STANDARDS

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES CONCEPTS, CONTENT, SKILLS

(STUDENTS WILL KNOW AND BE ABLE TO) (Benchmarks)

LEVEL OF MASTERY

Introduction Knowledge Application Mastery

LEARNING EXPERIENCES ACTIVITIES, STRATEGIES,

TECHNIQUES ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

1.5 D,E,F Quality of Writing

Write with a command of the stylistic aspects of composition.

• Use different types and lengths of sentences.

• Use precise language Use capital letters correctly. Punctuate correctly: periods, exclamation points, question marks, commas, quotation marks, apostrophes, colons, semicolons, parenthesis, hyphens, brackets, ellipsis Use nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections properly. Use complete sentences.

Note: The four levels of mastery are associated with each grammar unit. Introduction: *Explanation of the grammatical concept. Knowledge: *Worksheets *Quizzes and Tests Application: Use of proper grammar in speaking and writing assignments. Mastery: Convention usage in student writing will be at the advanced or proficient level

Following Chapters from the Prentice Hall Grammar Exercise Workbook, Gold Edition, 9th grade: Phrases and Clauses Writing Effective Sentences Verb Usage Capitalization Punctuation

Worksheets Tests Quizzes Use of proper grammar in speaking and writing assignments




COURSE TITLE: 9 CP English GRADE LEVEL: 9 UNIT: Novels & Drama

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1.1 Learning to Read Independently 1.2 Reading Critically in all Content Areas 1.3 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature

Read and understand works of literature. Identify, describe, evaluate, and synthesize the essential ideas in text. Establish a reading vocabulary. Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading. Analyze the effectiveness of the author’s use of literary devices: • Figurative Language: simile,

metaphor, hyperbole, irony, satire • Literary Structures: foreshadowing

and flashbacks Analyze the relationships, uses, and effectiveness of literary elements used by one or more authors in similar genres including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, and style. Analyze the effectiveness, in terms of literary quality, of the author’s use of literary devices.

Note: The four levels of mastery are associated with each novel unit Introduction: *Author biography *Historical context *Literary devices * Structure and plot Knowledge: *Oral reading * Independent reading *Class discussion * Teacher instruction Application: * Class discussion in which students can identify, evaluate, and describe the

Elements of Fiction Structural Organization in the Novel Relevant vocabulary for each novel or drama Will complete 4 out of the following Novels/Drama (S) War of the Worlds

Lord of the Flies

A Day No Pigs Would Die

Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare

12 Angry Men Rose

The Odyssey Homer

Strategies/Techniques Class Discussions

Critical Analyses

Oral Reading Quizzes/Tests Class Discussion Written Essays of Literary Analysis – one paper of at least one page in length for each novel read.


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1.4 Types of Writing 1.5 Quality of Writing

• Sound techniques such as rhyme, rhythm, meter, alliteration

• Figurative language such as personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, irony, satire.

• Literary structures such as foreshadowing, flashbacks, progressive and digressive time.

Write complex informational pieces such as analyses, evaluations, essays

• Include a variety of methods to develop the main idea.

• Use precise language and specific detail.

• Include cause and effect. Write with a sharp, distinct focus.

• Identify topic, task and audience. • Establish and maintain a single

point of view. Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.

• Gather, determine validity and reliability of, analyze and organize information.

• Employ the most effective format for purpose and audience.

• Write fully developed paragraphs

essential ideas in the text. Mastery: Tests, quizzes, written essays that demonstrate the student’s understanding of the effectiveness of literary elements, plot, theme, symbolism used within the work.

Cooperative Learning

Discovery Learning

Oral Reading

Independent Reading


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that have details and information specific to the topic and relevant to the focus.

Write with controlled and/or subtle organization.

• Sustain a logical order throughout the piece.

• Include an effective introduction and conclusion.

Write with a command of the stylistic aspects of composition


• Use precise language. Revise writing to improve style, word choice, sentence variety and meaning Edit writing using the conventions of language.

• Spell all words correctly. • Use capital letters correctly. • Punctuate correctly. • Use parts of speech correctly. • Use complete sentences.



COURSE TITLE: 9 CP English GRADE LEVEL: 9 UNIT: Poetry/Essays

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LEVEL OF MASTERY




1.1 Learning to Read Independently 1.2 Reading Critically in all Content Areas 1.3 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature

Read and understand works of literature. Identify, describe, evaluate, and synthesize the essential ideas in text. Establish a reading vocabulary. Demonstrate fluency and comprehension in reading. Analyze the effectiveness of the author’s use of literary devices: • Figurative Language: simile,

metaphor, hyperbole, irony, satire • Literary Structures: foreshadowing

and flashbacks Analyze the relationships, uses, and effectiveness of literary elements used by one or more authors in similar genres including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, and style. Analyze the effectiveness, in terms of

Note: The four levels of mastery are associated with each poetry and essay lesson Introduction: *Author biography *Historical context *Poetic devices * Structure: Acts, Scenes, Stanza, Verse Knowledge: *Oral reading * Independent reading *Class discussion * Teacher instruction Application: * Class discussion in which students can Identify, evaluate, and

Poetic Devices Figurative Language Relevant vocabulary for each poem or essay Complete 6-8 of the following from the anthology: Why We Can’t Wait” ML King “I Have a Dream” ML King “The Spreading “You Know” Thurber “Sympathy” Dunbar “The Seven Ages of Man” Shakespeare “The Runaway” Frost

Periodic Quizzes

Concluding Tests

Essays

Class Participation


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1.4 Types of Writing 1.5 Quality of Writing

literary quality, of the author’s use of literary devices.




Analyze and evaluate in poetry the appropriateness of diction and figurative language. Write complex informational pieces such as analyses, evaluations, essays






describe the essential ideas in the text. Mastery: Tests, quizzes, written essays that demonstrate the student’s understanding of the effectiveness of literary elements, plot, theme, symbolism used within the work

“I Hear an Army” Joyce “The Bells” Poe “I Hear America Singing” Whitman “Maggie and Milly and Molly and May” Cummings “Splinter” Sandburg “The Space” Soto Strategies/Techniques Class Discussions

Critical Analyses

Cooperative Learning

Discovery Learning

Oral Reading

Independent Reading


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• Write fully developed paragraphs that have details and information specific to the topic and relevant to the focus.






• Use precise language. Revise writing to improve style, word choice, sentence variety and meaning Edit writing using the conventions of language.

• Spell all words correctly. • Use capital letters correctly. • Punctuate correctly. • Use parts of speech correctly.


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• Use complete sentences.



COURSE TITLE: 9 CP English GRADE LEVEL: 9 UNIT: Vocabulary Level D

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1.1 C,E,F Learning to Read Independently 1.7 A,B,C Characteristics and Function of the English Language

Use knowledge of root words and words from literary works to recognize and understand the meaning of new words during reading. Use these words accurately in speaking and writing. Establish a reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using new words acquired through the study of their relationships to other words. Use a dictionary or related reference. Understand the meaning of and apply key vocabulary across the various subject areas. Identify words from other languages that are commonly used English words. Identify differences in formal and informal word choice

NOTE – The four levels of mastery apply to each vocabulary unit. Introduction: Word definition & pronunciation Knowledge: Memorization of word definition Application: Using words correctly in context. Identification of synonyms and antonyms. Mastery: Precision of word choice in speaking and writing.

Three Unit(s) of 20 words per nine week marking period, or a total of twelve units per school year. Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop, Level D

Unit Tests/Quizzes Completed units in workbook Precision and correctness of word choice in speaking and writing


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Identify word meanings that have changed over time. Precision and accuracy of work choice in speaking and writing. Proper use of synonyms and antonyms. Identification of meanings of words used in context.



COURSE TITLE: 9CP English GRADE LEVEL: 9 UNIT: Writing

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LEVEL OF MASTERY




1.3 Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature 1.4 Types of Writing 1.5 Quality of Writing 1.8 Research

Read and understand works of literature. Analyze the relationships, uses, and effectiveness of literary elements used by one or more authors in similar genres including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone, and style. Analyze the effectiveness, in terms of literary quality, of the author’s use of literary devices.




Analyze and evaluate in poetry the appropriateness of diction and figurative language such as irony, understatement, overstatement, and paradox.

Note: The four levels of mastery are associated with each writing lesson. Introduction: *Explanation of the genre *Clear directions for the assignment Knowledge: *Samples of the genre (modeling) Application: Applying the steps of the writing process to produce a completed essay Mastery: *Students analyzes teacher comments on essay and grading rubric for

Instruction in the 5-paragraph essay format. Instruction in the steps of the writing process.

• Brainstorm • Outline • Rough Draft • Final Copy

All written assignments are to be preceded by:

• Explanation of the genre • Samples of the genre

(modeling) • Clear directions, preferably

in a written format Benchmark papers, specifically ones of exceptional quality, are to be modeled after each assignment, so that students will understand the grade they received and be able to formulate skills to improve their writing.

All written assignments are graded using a four point rubric based on the Pennsylvania state domains for effective writing:

• Focus • Content • Organization • Style • Conventions

In addition to the rubric assessment, teacher comments are made on each essay, which note student strengths and challenge areas. Writing assignments are graded on the following levels of performance:

• Advanced • Proficient • Basic • Below Basic

Benchmark papers, specifically ones of exceptional quality, are to


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Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction including poetry and drama. Write complex informational pieces such as analyses, evaluations, and essays.








• Write fully developed paragraphs that have details and information specific to the topic and relevant to the focus.



understanding of individual strengths and challenge areas *Benchmark papers of exceptional quality are modeled after each assignment *Common mistakes made on the specific assignment are discussed in class. *Students place graded writing assignments in their loose -leaf binders for the purpose of analyzing academic growth over the school year. * The goal in successive lessons and writing assignments is to have students writing at an advanced or proficient level, which is necessary to pass the PSSA Writing Test.

Students are to read teacher comments and grading rubrics on returned writing assignments in order to identify their individual strength and challenge areas. Students are to place completed writing assignments in an English binder for the purpose of analyzing academic growth. Writing Assignments: Short analytical piece of at least one page in length for each novel, short story, or poem read. Persuasive Essay Expository Essay Comparison/Contrast Essay PTA Reflections JTNB Essay Annotated Bibliography on an American historical figure. To be

be modeled after each assignment, so that students will understand the grade they received and be able to formulate skills to improve their writing. Students are to read teacher comments and grading rubrics on returned writing assignments in order to identify their individual strength and challenge areas. Students are to place completed writing assignments in an English binder for the purpose of analyzing academic growth.


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• Use precise language. Revise writing to improve style, word choice, sentence variety and meaning. Edit writing using the conventions of language.

• Spell all words correctly. • Use capital letters correctly. • Punctuate correctly. • Use parts of speech correctly. • Use complete sentences.

Select and refine a topic for research. Locate information using appropriate sources and strategies.

• Determine valid resources • Evaluate the importance and

quality of the sources. • Select appropriate sources. • Use table of contents, indices, key

words, cross-references, and appendices.

done in conjunction with the History Department.


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• Use traditional and electronic search tools.

Organize, summarize, and present the main ideas from research.

• Take notes relevant to the research topic.

• Develop a thesis statement based on research.

• Anticipate readers’ problems or misunderstandings.

• Give precise, formal credit for others’ ideas, images, or information.

• Use formatting techniques.

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