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English 9/Honors English 9 Syllabus/Curriculum Map
Week
Standards
Lesson
Materials
1
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Informational Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4,5,6
Reading Literature: Integration of Knowledge and Ideas; 9
Writing Strand
Writing Texts and Purposes; 1
Writing Development, Revision, and Production; 4, 6
Writing Building Research to Build and Present Knowledge; 9
Range of Writing; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Language
Acquisition of Vocabulary; 4, 6
Journal
Vocabulary for TKM
Making judgements/adjectives/description
- correct grammar
FDR Inauguration Speech - discuss relevance to the book
Literal comprehension quiz
Discussion
TIED introduction (Topic sentence, introduction, evidence, discussion) (new TIQA)
Morphology (focus on -aud)
Vocabulary 9th-grade words
Reading TKM
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom
YouTube for speech
2
See Week One
Vocabulary 9th-grade words
Vocabulary for TKM
Discussion
TIED
Literal and Inferential questioning (SLO)
Reading TKM
Close Reading (English 9)
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom
Worksheets/Quizzes
3
See Week One
Additional Standards:
Informational Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1,2
Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Writing SLO
Vocabulary 9th-grade words
Vocabulary for TKM
Review summary
Journal
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
Related media and book pairing with Common Lit for TKM (TIED)
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom
Commonlit.org
4
See Week One
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary for TKM
Discussion
TIED
Reading TKM
Close Reading (English 9)
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
Identifying unnecessary details (non-fiction)
September 11 Common Lit
FDR Inaugural - Writing summaries (Common Lit)
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom
Commonlit.org
Invasion of Kudzu
Sadlierconnect.com
5
See Weeks One, Three
Additional Standards:
Writing
Texts and Purposes; 1
Research to Build and Present Knowledge; 7, 8
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary for TKM
Discussion
TIED
Reading TKM
Close Reading (English 9)
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
Journal for chapters 7-9; forming opinions with support/starting with a topic sentence
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom
Commonlit.org
Sadlierconnect.com
Chapter 7 close reading sheet
6
See Weeks One, Three
Song project - demonstrate comprehension by changing lyrics to a song (school appropriate; student choice - must be teacher approved) to show the events of chapter 8
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary for TKM
Discussion
TIED
Reading TKM
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
Watch the first part of the Movie
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom
Commonlit.org
Sadlierconnect.com
Youtube - for song
To Kill A Mockingbird Movie
7
See Weeks One, Three
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary for TKM
Discussion
TIED
Reading TKM
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom
Commonlit.org
Sadlierconnect.com
Youtube - for song
8
See Week One
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary for TKM
Discussion - Scottsboro Boys - correlation to the book
TIED
Reading TKM
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom
Commonlit.org
Sadlierconnect.com
Scottsboro Boys article
9
See Weeks One, Three
Additional Standards:
Informational Strand
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 7,8
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 2
Development, Revision, Production; 5
Range of Writing; 10
Research Paper - topics relevant to the time period of TKM; teacher generated/student choice
Reading TKM
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
TIED
Vocabulary TKM
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom & research
Commonlit.org
10
See Weeks, One, Three, Five & Nine
Additional Standards:
Language
Conventions of Standard English; 1a, 2c
Knowledge of Language; 3
Research Paper
Parallel Structure
Reading TKM
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
TIED
Vocabulary TKM
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom & research
Commonlit.org
11
See Weeks, One, Three, Five, Nine & Ten
Research Paper
Reading TKM
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
TIED
Vocabulary TKM
Ethos, Pathos, Logos lesson
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom & research
Commonlit.org
Ethos, Pathos, Logos worksheet
12
See Weeks, One, Three, Five, Nine & Ten
Reading TKM
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
TIED
Vocabulary TKM
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom & research
Commonlit.org
13
See Weeks, One, Three, Five, Nine & Ten
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Reading TKM
Quiz - literal and inferential questions
TIED
Vocabulary TKM
TKM - watch the second half of the movie
To Kill A Mockingbird
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom & research
Commonlit.org
To Kill A Mockingbird Movie
14
See Week One, Three
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Reading Out of the Dust
Comprehension Questions
Vocabulary for Out of the Dust
Commonlit - nonfiction reading book pairing
Out of the Dust
Vocabulary Workbook
Computer - Google Classroom
Commonlit.org
15
Informational Text
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 7, 8
Range of Reading & Level of Complexity; 10
Writing
Text and Purposes; 1
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Research to Build & Present Knowledge; 8, 9
Language
Conventions of Standard English; 1a, 2
Knowledge of Language; 3
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 4, 6
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Parallel Structure
Introduce “Antiquities” assignment (State Practice ELA test) - show Raiders of the Lost Ark clip (YouTube)
Read articles from different viewpoints on antiquities debate
Five Paragraph Essay (TIED)
Antiquities assignment - Google Classroom
Computer
YouTube
16
See Week 15
Additional Standards:
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Range of Reading & Level of Complexity; 10
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Finish Antiquities assignment
Morphology (hydro-) & (hydra-)
Parallel Structure
Comprehension Skill: Think Aloud - using “Sniper” from textbook
Internal vs External conflict
Commonlit - The Most Dangerous Game - watch the trailer (overview of new story from textbook)
Begin reading “The Most Dangerous Game” in textbook; answer guided reading questions
Antiquities assignment - Google Classroom
Computer
YouTube
Morphology worksheet
Parallel structure worksheet
Think Aloud worksheet
ELA Textbook
Commonlit.org
Vocabulary workbook
17
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Range of Reading & Level of Complexity; 10
Language
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 4, 6
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Finish “The Most Dangerous Game” - comprehension questions
Test over “The Most Dangerous Game”
Google Classroom
Computer
ELA Textbook
Vocabulary workbook
18
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Language
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 4, 5, 6
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
“Because I Could Not Stop for Death” - Emily Dickenson - Commonlit.org
“Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” - Dylan Thomas - Commonlit.org
“A Christmas Memory” ELA Textbook - Complete guided reading questions
Google Classroom
Computer
ELA Textbook
Vocabulary workbook
Commonlit.org
Comprehension questions
19
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Language
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 4, 5, 6
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Begin Shakespeare unit:
Shakespearean insults
Sonnet 18 - show video for background information
Poem Vocabulary
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Commonlit.org - “The Lure of Shakespeare”; discuss different Shakespearean influences on current music/movies/books
Introduce Shakespearean words
Begin Prologue to Romeo & Juliet
Vocabulary Workbook
Commonlit.org
ELA Textbook
Google Classroom
Background questions
Shakespearean insult paper
20
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Language
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 4, 5, 6
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Continue Shakespeare unit:
Complete Act 1, Scenes 1-5; Comprehension questions/Guided Reading questions
Watch some scenes from YouTube NerdStudy
Complete Act 2, Chorus, Scenes 1, 2
“No Fear Shakespeare” paraphrasing activity
Quiz over Act 2, Scenes 1&2
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary Workbook
Commonlit.org
ELA Textbook
Google Classroom
Background questions
Comprehension questions/guided reading notes
“No Fear Shakespeare” copies
Act 2, Scenes 1&2
YouTube
21
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Language
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 4, 5, 6
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Continue Shakespeare Unit:
Further discuss Act 2, Scene 2 - use video from YouTube to ensure understanding
View Summary of Act 2, Scene 3 - YouTube
Read/Listen to Act 2, Scene 3; complete guided notes
Test over Act 2, Scene 2 - “No Fear Shakespeare” Line them up activity
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Watch the first few acts of Romeo & Juliet
Vocabulary Workbook
Commonlit.org
ELA Textbook
Google Classroom
Comprehension questions/guided reading notes
“No Fear Shakespeare” copies
Act 2, Scene 2
YouTube
Romeo & Juliet movie
22
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Language
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 4, 5, 6
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Continue Shakespeare Unit:
Act 2 Prologue - guided notes
Act 2, Scene 3 - guided notes
Act 2, Scenes 4, 5, & 6 - guided notes
Act 3, Scene 1 - listen and complete guided notes/ act out the first part of Scene
Complete comprehension questions for Act 3, Scene 1 - literal and inferential questions
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary Workbook
Commonlit.org
ELA Textbook
Google Classroom
Comprehension questions/guided reading notes
YouTube
23
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Language
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 4, 5, 6
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Continue Shakespeare Unit
Act 2 - clear up misconceptions
Act 3, Scene 1
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary Workbook
Commonlit.org
ELA Textbook
Google Classroom
Comprehension questions/guided reading notes
YouTube
24
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Language
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 4, 5, 6
Complete Poetic Devices assignment - Poetry Assignment 1; “Firework” by Katy Perry
Complete “Columbus” Assignment
Complete “Cowboy Casanova” & “Buffalo Springfield” Assignment
Complete “Satellite” assignment
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary Workbook
Google Classroom
YouTube
25
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Informational Text
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Range of Reading & Level of Complexity; 10
Complete Wordsworth/Dickenson/Frost poems
Newsela nonfiction articles
Google Classroom
Computer
Newsela
26
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Language
Conventions of Language; 1b
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 4, 5, 6
Linking Verbs
Start “The Birds” from textbook
Give background - watch some videos from YouTube (“The Birds” trailer; Starlings behavior; Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” trailer)
Preview vocabulary for the story
Begin reading - complete sequence chart and guided reading questions
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Khan Academy - verbs
ELA Textbook
YouTube
Computer
Google Classroom
Vocabulary workbook
Guided reading questions
27
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Language
Conventions of Language; 1b
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 4, 5, 6
Finish “The Birds”
Continue to go over vocabulary for the story
TIED - over “The Birds”
Assessment over “The Birds”
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
ELA Textbook
YouTube
Computer
Google Classroom
Vocabulary workbook
Guided reading questions
Assessment over “The Birds”
28
Informational Text
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Range of Reading & Level of Complexity; 10
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Language
Conventions of Language; 1b, 2a, 2b
Newsela - Current Events
Go over the use of colons in grammar
Discuss situational irony
Begin pre-reading activities for “The Interlopers”
Read “The Interlopers” - ELA Textbook
Complete comprehension questions - literal and inferential
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Newsela.com
Colon worksheet
Pre-reading activities
ELA Textbook
Comprehension questions
Vocabulary Workbook
29
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Language
Conventions of Standard English; 1a, 2 a,b,c
Knowledge of Language; 3
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 6
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
“The Interlopers” assessment
Introduce Narrative Writing
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Three Stories
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Story Arc
“The Interlopers” assessment
Vocabulary workbook
Computer
Google Classroom
30
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Language
Conventions of Standard English; 1a, 2 a,b,c
Knowledge of Language; 3
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 6
Continue with Narrative Writing
Go over Story Planning, Dialogue, Description, and interior monologue
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary workbook
Computer
Google Classroom
31
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Language
Conventions of Standard English; 1a, 2 a,b,c
Knowledge of Language; 3
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 6
Continue Narrative Writing
Go over Transitions, Sentence Variety, and Story Endings
View “The Butterfly Effect” on YouTube
Pre-reading activities for “The Sound of Thunder” in ELA Textbook
Active/Passive Voice
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Begin reading “The Sound of Thunder”
Vocabulary workbook
Computer
Google Classroom
ELA Textbook
YouTube
Active/Passive Voice Worksheet
32
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing: 10
Language
Conventions of Standard English; 1a, 2 a,b,c
Knowledge of Language; 3
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 6
Continue Guided Reading Questions over “The Sound of Thunder”
Continue Narrative Writing
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary workbook
Computer
Google Classroom
ELA Textbook
33
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Informational Text
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Range of Reading & Level of Complexity; 10
Language
Knowledge of Language; 3
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 6
Finish “The Sound of Thunder”- Take test
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Introduce Greek Mythology
Complete background knowledge assignment - newsela
Complete Prometheus and Pandora’s Box in commonlit.org
Commonlit.org
Newsela
Vocabulary Workbook
“The Sound of Thunder” assessment
34
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Language
Knowledge of Language; 3
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 6
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Continue Mythology Unit
Complete “King Midas’ Touch” - vocabulary and comprehension questions
Begin pre-reading activities for The Odyssey
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Watch videos from YouTube on an overview of The Odyssey
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Complete “Words to Own” from Lit book.
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Complete Quick Write and vocabulary from Lit book.
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Homeric similes - from grammar workbook
Begin reading The Odyssey - complete guided notes
Commonlit.org
YouTube
Computer
ELA Textbook
Grammar workbook
Google Classroom
Vocabulary workbook
35
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Language
Knowledge of Language; 3
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 6
Continue reading The Odyssey - complete guided notes
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary workbook
Computer
ELA Textbook
Google Classroom
36
Reading Literature Strand
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas; 9
Range of Reading Level & Complexity; 10
Informational Text
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Range of Reading & Level of Complexity; 10
Language
Knowledge of Language; 3
Vocabulary Acquisition & Use; 6
Continue reading The Odyssey - complete guided notes
Complete nonfiction reading over Hades in Newsela
Utilize Commonlit.org for book pairing
Vocabulary 9th-grade words/practice on the computer
Vocabulary workbook
Computer
ELA Textbook
Google Classroom
Newsela.com
Commonlit.org
37
Supplemental Activities that may be used throughout the year
Comprehension Questions & Multi-paragraph essays:
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Life of Robinson Crusoe/Swiss Family Robinson
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Museums
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Pygmalion & Galatea
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The Manhattan Project
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The Gettysburg Address
“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” in Commonlit.org
Literacy circles (Summarizer, Literary Luminary, Artful Artist, Discussion Director)
“Not Much of Me” in commonlit.org
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Gothic Literature Syllabus/Curriculum Map
Week
Standards
Lesson
Materials
1
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Language
Acquisition of Vocabulary; 4, 6
Introduction to gothic literature
Discuss gothic themes
Reality vs. Myth PowerPoint/discussion
Introduce The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Begin reading The Graveyard Book - chapters 1, 2, 3
Complete comprehension questions for each chapter
The Graveyard Book
Reality vs. Myth Powerpoint
Computer - Google Classroom
Comprehension questions
2
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Language
Acquisition of Vocabulary; 4, 6
Writing
Development, Revision Production; 4, 5, 6
Research to Build and Present Knowledge; 9a
Range of Writing; 10
Complete writing assignment over the three ghouls - short story; have students peer edit
Read chapters 4, 5, Interlude, and 6; listen to the Interlude - YouTube
Complete comprehension questions for each chapter
Discuss the differences between gothic/lit; hip hop/rap, etc.…
The Graveyard Book
Google Classroom
YouTube
Computer
3
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Writing
Development, Revision Production; 4, 5, 6
Research to Build and Present Knowledge; 9a
Range of Writing; 10
Continue with The Graveyard Book
Finish chapter 6. Begin chapter 7 - complete comprehension questions
Discussion on “Is Fear Contagious?”
Compare/Contrast what Bod learns at school vs. what he learns in the graveyard
Discussion on graveyard rubbings
The Graveyard Book
Comprehension Questions
Google Classroom
Computer
4
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Writing
Development, Revision Production; 4, 5, 6
Research to Build and Present Knowledge; 9a
Range of Writing; 10
Continue the discussion on graveyard rubbings. Have students read the epigraph at the beginning of the book.
Complete Epigraph/Epitaph assignment
Read chapter 7 - complete literature circle and comprehension questions
The Graveyard Book
Epigraph/Epitaph assignment
Google Classroom
Computer
Comprehension Questions
Literature circle papers
5
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Writing
Development, Revision Production; 4, 5, 6
Research to Build and Present Knowledge; 9a
Range of Writing; 10
Finish Epigraph/Epitaph assignment
Read chapter 8 - complete discussion director literature circle
Complete comprehension questions over chapter 8.
The Graveyard Book
Epigraph/Epitaph assignment
Google Classroom
Computer
Comprehension Questions
Literature circle papers
6
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Finish The Graveyard Book
Write a letter to Silas
Begin pre-reading activities for “The Cask of Amontillado”
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Vocabulary
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Background knowledge
Read “The Cask of Amontillado”
Complete comprehension questions.
Assessment over “The Cask of Amontillado”
The Graveyard Book
ELA Textbook
Vocabulary assignment
Comprehension questions
Assessment
7
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Introduce “The Canterville Ghost”
Complete vocabulary assignment
Read “The Canterville Ghost” - Complete comprehension questions
Begin writing gothic/horror story - Go through components and rubric
Link to “The Canterville Ghost”
Vocabulary Assignment
Comprehension questions
Computer
Google Classroom
Rubric for gothic story
8
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Introduce “The Fall of the House of Usher”
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Build the vocabulary house
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Brainstorm meanings of fear, identity, and isolation; share
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Watch the trailer on YouTube
Read “The Fall of the House of Usher.”
Complete comprehension questions
Complete quote and identity assignment
Continue working on gothic/horror story
Link to “The Fall of the House of Usher”
Vocabulary Assignment
Comprehension questions
Computer
Google Classroom
Quote and Identity assignment
YouTube
9
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Finish “The Fall of the House of Usher”
Begin pre-reading activities for “Dracula’s Guest”
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Journal
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Vocabulary
Read “Dracula’s Guest”
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Complete Stop and Jot (summary) at the end of every other page.
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Comprehension questions
Begin reading “Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to You My Lad” - listen to half the story on audiobook.
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Complete comprehension questions.
Start scary song project
Continue Gothic/Horror story
Link to “The Fall of the House of Usher”
Link to “Dracula’s Guest”
Link to “Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad”
Vocabulary Assignment
Comprehension questions
Computer
Google Classroom
YouTube
10
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas; 4, 5, 6
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Finish “Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad”
Continue Scary Song project
Begin pre-reading activities for The Tell-Tale Heart.
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Vocabulary
Read The Tell-Tale Heart on commonlit.org
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Complete quiz.
Continue gothic lit/horror story
Link to “Oh Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad”
Vocabulary Assignment
Comprehension questions
Computer
Google Classroom
YouTube
Commonlit.org
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Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas; 4, 5, 6
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Continue working on gothic/horror stories.
Continue working on the scary song project.
Begin pre-reading activities for The Woman in Black by Susan Hill.
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Journal
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Vocabulary
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Introduction assignment
Read chapters 1-3 in The Woman in Black.
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Complete literature circles over each chapter.
Vocabulary Assignment
Comprehension questions
Computer
Google Classroom
YouTube
The Woman in Black
Copies of literature circle papers.
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Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas; 4, 5, 6
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Start presenting scary songs.
Continue writing gothic/horror stories.
Read chapters 4 - 8.
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Complete literature circles on each chapter.
The Woman in Black
Literature circle papers
Computer
YouTube
13
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas; 4, 5, 6
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
The Woman in Black
Read chapters 9-11
Test over book
Continue song presentations.
Continue writing gothic/horror stories
The Woman in Black
Assessment
Computer
Google Classroom
14
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas; 4, 5, 6
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Finish The Woman in Black
Continue song presentations.
Continue writing gothic/horror stories
The Woman in Black
Computer
Google Classroom
15
Informational Text
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Range of Reading & Level of Complexity; 10
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas; 4, 5, 6
Finish song presentations
Continue writing gothic/horror stories
Complete “The Complexity of Fear” in commonlit.org
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Read, and take the quiz.
Complete “ Witchcraft in Salem” in commonlit.org
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Preview by watching related media on YouTube.
Computer
Google Classroom
YouTube
Commonlit.org
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Informational Text
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Range of Reading & Level of Complexity; 10
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas; 4, 5, 6
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas; 4, 5, 6
Complete “Fear Prompts Teens to Act Impulsively” in commonlit.org
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Preview with related media on YouTube
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Take quiz
Complete pre-reading activities for “Annabel Lee”
Complete “Annabel Lee” in commonlit.org
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Read and take the quiz.
Complete “The Raven” in commonlit.org
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Read and take the quiz.
Computer
Google Classroom
YouTube
Commonlit.org
17
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Read Mark of the Beast
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Complete Think Aloud.
Read The Damned Thing
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Complete Think Aloud
Continue writing gothic/horror story
Computer
Google Classroom
YouTube
Think Aloud paper
Links to Mark of the Beast and The Damned Thing
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Informational Text
Key Ideas & Details; 1, 2, 3
Craft & Structure; 4, 5, 6
Range of Reading & Level of Complexity; 10
Writing
Texts & Purposes; 3
Development, Revision, Production; 4, 5, 6
Range of Writing; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas; 4, 5, 6
Literature Strand
Reading Literature: Key Ideas & Details; 1,2,3
Reading Literature: Craft & Structure; 4, 5,6
Reading Literature: Range of Reading and Level of Complexity; 10
Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration; 1, 2
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas; 4, 5, 6
Complete The Funeral in commonlit.org
Complete Welcome to the Underworld in commonlit.org
Complete The Roller Coaster in commonlit.org
Complete What Fear Can Teach Us in commonlit.org
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For each, read and take a quiz.
Finish the gothic/horror story.
Computer
Google Classroom
YouTube
Think Aloud paper
Commonlit.org
**Some activities may be omitted during the 2022-2023 school year. I am trying to extend the two novels we read through this semester.
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