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HARRISONBURG CITY SCHOOLS CURRICULUM PACING GUIDE

GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13

Instruction, Review, or

Enrichment

Unit/SOLsLiteracy Level (Full-year Classes)Honors LevelRegular Joes

SOL # Written Resources Technology Resources Assessments

1st quarter

VOCABULARY: Emphasis on research terms Groundwork For Vocab. workbook

Grammar books

Noodle Tools Weekly quizzesUnit test

Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

R Use prefixes, suffixes, root derivations, root derivations and cognates to determine the shades of meaning (connotation and denotation)

11.3a, b, c

Groundwork for a Better VocabularyCollege Board Website for SAT Vocabulary

Grammar books

Create Power Points to learn words

Weekly quizzesWeekly quizzes


R, I, E Define research terms, for example plagiarism, MLA style, APA style, citations, quote, paraphrase, mapping, listing, brainstorming, works cited, bibliography, atlas, thesaurus, dictionary, bias, credibility, objective, subjective, primary source, secondary source, footnote, and thesis

11.8 all, 9 all

MLA reject---from chosen topic

Grammar books

Topic research/ sources

Noodle Tools

Power Point presentation along with cited sources

Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects,

SS refers to the Virginia SOL Scope and Sequence; CG refers to the Curriculum Guide; CF refers to the Virginia SOL Curriculum Framework 1 12 - 13


GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

LITERATURE: Emphasis on Colonial & Revolutionary periods

AGS American Lit. textbook

Webquest for background information


R Apply inference skills to improve comprehension 11.5a & d

Identifying external/internal conflict in novel

Textbook and Trade books

R Identify major themes of American literature, for example American Dream, loss of innocence, coming of age, relationship with nature, relationship with society, relationship with science, alienation/isolation, survival of the fittest, disillusionment, rebellion, protest

11.4c Novels-Raisin in the Sun and Of Mice and Men, Huck Finn, Great GatsbyThe Crucible


Web crawls of American dream and time period to build background knowledge

Unit test, quizzes and essay


R Differentiate among archetypal characters in American literature, for example hero/heroine, trickster, faithful companion, outsider, rugged individualist, innocent villain, caretaker, earth mother, rebel, misfit, lonely orphan, shrew,

11.4c Characterization essay for Raisin in the Sun

Textbook and Trade

Char. essay---identifying character traits and quotes

Quizzes, Tests,



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 mother/father figure, monster, scapegoat books Papers, Projects,

Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

R Use reading comprehension skills to interpret a variety of text: inference, prediction, and activating prior knowledge

11.5c & d

Novels, short stories, philosophical chairs


Ability to generate opinions and ideas in discussion


I Identify traits of Colonial/Puritan, and Revolutionary periods

11.5 c, 11.4 a-d

Short stories---AGS American Lit. textbook


Videos of time period Discussion questions


WRITING: Emphasis on writing structure, revision, and editing

Persusasive, character analysis essays

Grammar book

Final essay--peer editing

Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 Presentations

R Apply writing process to create parts of SOL essays, for example use sample DOE writing prompts to study introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions

11.6 Graphic organizer for essays--persuasive essays

Grammar book

Word process essay Final essay---student and peer editing


I Apply writing process to create a persuasive SOL essay that includes opposing views, uses evidence to support argument, justifies why evidence credibly supports the claims, organizes evidence logically, uses effective rhetorical appeals to persuade audience, and uses MLA citation

11.6

a-h, 11.7a, b, c, & f

Graphic organizer, promptsAP - Editorial writing unit (columns, reviews, editorials); rhetorical modes (textbook - Language of Composition)

AP - sample AP essays that cover different rhetorical modes and devices - Google Docs

Rubric-based grade on final essay


I Critique accuracy, relevance, and organizational patterns for clarity and effectiveness of written piece

11.1e & h, 11.6f

Examples of student essays

Student papers

R Use computer technology to assist in writing process

11.6g work with using spell check and grammar check

Diana Flick, Debbie Witman

Microsoft WordGoogle Docs - editing and coaching



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 R Understand and create a variety of organizational

structures: chronological, spatial, order of importance, problem-solution, compare/contrast, thematic

11.6c, 11.8fSOL exercises with each organizational typeText frames provided for each organizational typeAnnotate non-fiction essays looking at structures

Formative assessments of text frames and writing process in addition to summative writing assessments related to organization


GRAMMAR: Emphasis on common mistakes Warriner’s Handbook, 3rd course

Grammar book

Grammar component in writing rubrics


I Differentiate and use different phrases: gerund, participial, prepositional, and infinitive

11.7b Grammar book Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

R Use correct subject/verb agreement 11.7b Worksheets and practice drills

Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects,



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 Everyday Edits

Grammar book


R, I, E

Fix commonly misused/misspelled words 11.6, 11.7, 11.8i

Crossword puzzles and practice drillsEveryday Edits

Grammar book


R, I Use varied transitions to link sentences and paragraphs

11.6c Everyday Edits

Grammar book


RESEARCH: Emphasis on quality persuasive evidence

R Discuss ethical and practical consequences of plagiarism

11.8j Book project

Textbook

Citing sources Final presentation


R Use technology as a tool to research, organize, and evaluate the validity of information for persuasive paper

11.8a & d, 11.2a & b

Textbook NoodleTools, Word, Powerpoint

Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

E Evaluate reliability and credibility of sources, including words objective and subjective

11.8d Practice exercises with a variety of sources

Textbook

Choice and Use of Sources component of grading rubric


R Use MLA format to cite relevant sources 11.8g Practice drills to make corrections to MLA format

Textbook

NoodleTools Citation component of grading rubric


2nd quarter

VOCABULARY: Emphasis on review of literary elements and on poetic terms

R, I Define major poetry terms, for example alliteration, allusion, apostrophe, assonance, ballad, connotation, couplet, imagery, lyric poem, metaphor, meter, mood, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, personification,

11.3c, e, & f; 11.4f & g

Poetry Unit materials

AGS American Literature text and

Audio/Video interpretations of poems

QuizzesComposing of poems with poetic elements identified



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 rhyme scheme, rhyme, simile, stanza, tone, and voice

teacher/ student-selected poems

Textbook


R, I Define major literary elements, for example: narrative hook, symbolism, imagery, precise word choice, genre, sound devices, metrical patterns, metaphor, figurative language, paradox, colloquial language, tall tale, allusion, points of view, flashback, foreshadowing, stream of consciousness, conflict, theme, and irony

11.3 d, e Covered when appropriate within context of literature

study

Text & Tradebook

Literature quizzes, tests, and written responses


LITERATURE: Emphasis on Romantic, Transcendentalist, and Realistic/Naturalistic periods

AGS American Literature textTeacher-selected short stories of the period

Webquests for background knowledge on periods/authors/ historical context

Literature quizzes, tests, and written responses


R/I Apply inference skills to improve comprehension 11.5a & d

Text & Tradebook Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 Tickets, Student Presentations

R/I Identify major themes of American literature. 11.4c Text & Tradebook Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

I Differentiate among archetypal characters in American literature.

11.4c Text & Tradebook Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

I Identify traits of Romantic, Transcendentalist, and Realistic/Naturalistic periods

11.4a-d Graphic organizer

Text & Tradebook


WRITING: Emphasis on building a portfolio (career or college based)

I, E Create a career portfolio that includes a research product on career options, interest surveys, and an interview through personal or formal business correspondence (letter and email) and/or Create a college portfolio that includes research on various college choices, personal essay, scholarship application, and resumé

11.6

11.2

11.5 a-h,

11.5b,

Career Unit materialsGuidance personnel

VA WizardOnline resume buildersScholarship applications available online

Career Project




GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 11.8a-f Presentations

I Evaluate sources for relationships between fact, intent and opinion.

11.1 c College website information analysis

Grammar Books and nonficiton

Career project


I Use active voice and strong verbs (no “to be”) 11.6 g Warriner’s Handbook


Editing for active voice



11.6g Computers Microsoft WordGoogle Docs


GRAMMAR: Emphasis on sentence structure Warriner’s Handbook, 3rd course


Grammar component in writing rubrics



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 I Fix passive voice 11.7c Grammar Books and

nonficitonQuizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

I Use conventions of various syntax to develop style, tone, flow, purpose, situation, clarity and conciseness

11.6e-f, 11.8i



I Use clauses for writing clarity and variety, combining sentences and comma usage

11.6f, 11.8e

Everyday Edits



RESEARCH: Emphasis on media literacy

I Examine and evaluate websites, blogs, and other media for relationships between factual content and opinion for career portfolio research, include editorials

11.2c,d

11.8c& d

Websites related to colleges and careersCollege Portfolio Project


Career projectQuizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

R, I Examine and evaluate websites, blogs, and other media for relationships between factual content and opinion for college portfolio research

11.2c, 11.8c & d

Websites related to colleges and careersCollege Portfolio

College component of career project



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 Project



R, I Evaluate reliability and credibility of sources, include words objective and subjective

11.8d Practice exercises with a variety of sources

Text and tradebook resources and nonficiton

Choice and Use of Sources component of grading rubric


3rd quarter

VOCABULARY: Emphasis on advanced literary terms

I Define advanced literary terms, for example: three types of irony, extended metaphor, satire, sarcasm, dialect, bildungsroman (coming of age), allegory, euphemism, parallelism, rhetorical question, and local color

11.3e Text and tradebook resources


LITERATURE: Emphasis on Harlem Renaissance and Modern periods

R, I Apply inference skills to improve comprehension 11.5a & Text and tradebook Quizzes, Tests,



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 d resources Papers, Projects,


I Identify major themes of American literature. 11.4c Text and tradebook resources


R, I Differentiate among archetypal characters in American literature.

11.4c Death of a Salesman, Glass Menagerie

Text and tradebook resources


I Identify traits of Harlem Renaissance and Modern periods

11.4a-d Their Eyes Were Watching God



WRITING: Emphasis on literary analysis and organizational structure

I Compose a strong literary analysis: choose compare-contrast (two works by same author), setting analysis, character analysis, main idea/theme, evaluative essay

11.6a-b

11.4a-b


Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 11.5 e-g Tickets, Student

Presentations


11.6g Computer Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

GRAMMAR: Emphasis on syntax and structure

R Use editing marks to edit writing of self and peers 11.8h & i

Warriner’s Handbook, 3rd course



R Use punctuation for citations, quotations, etc. 11.8h & i

Warriner’s Handbook, 3rd course



RESEARCH: Emphasis on variety and quality of sources

I Paraphrase and quote multiple sources to support a single idea

11.8e & g

AP - synthesis essay practice





GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 Presentations


11.8d Text and tradebook resources and Nonfiction

website analysis for credibility


4th quarter

VOCABULARY: Emphasis SAT vocabulary

I Define SAT word of the day and words from literary texts.

11.3 Text and tradebook resources


LITERATURE: Emphasis on Contemporary period

E Apply inference skills to improve comprehension 11.5a & d



I Identify major themes of American literature. 11.4c Text and tradebook resources

Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 Tickets, Student Presentations

R, I Differentiate among archetypal characters in American literature

11.4c Text and tradebook resources


R, I Compare and contrast classic to contemporary poets.

11.4e & g



I Identify traits of Contemporary period 11.4a-d Text and tradebook resources


WRITING: Emphasis on research and synthesis of sources

I Apply writing process to compose a strong multi-page research paper

11.6a, c-h

Life After High School research project





GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 I Present informative and persuasive presentation

using SOL essay structure.11.1 a-e Grammar Books and

nonficitonQuizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

R Use MLA or APA format with Noodle Tools for a writing product

11.7a Grammar Books and nonficiton



11.6g Computer Quizzes, Tests, Papers, Projects, Daily Classroom assignments, Exit Tickets, Student Presentations

GRAMMAR: Emphasis on review and troubleshooting

E Total review of grammar, usage, and mechanics 11.6 & 11.7



RESEARCH: Emphasis on media literacy and production of a major research project



GRADE/COURSE: ENGLISH 11 UPDATED: 6/13 R Create a research product using internal citations

and works cited page (MLA)11.8all Life After High

School research project




11.8d Grammar Books and nonficiton


Virginia SOL Curriculum Framework Scope and Sequence


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