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CoreEnglish I (2013) / Introduction to Literature and Composition
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Introduction to Literature and Composition covers literature study, reading, writing, and language. Students exploreliterature from around the world, including the following genres: short story, poetry, memoir, autobiography, drama, and epic.They read examples of informational writing, such as a letter, web site, magazine article, newspaper article, speech, editorial,and movie or book review. Along the way, they acquire and practice reading skills and strategies that are directly applicableto these literary and informational reading materials. In addition, students develop and practice writing and language skills.They employ the writing process to create narrative, expository, and persuasive compositions. They also learn to create andevaluate media presentations and oral presentations and to fine-tune their listening skills.
The content is based on the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) standards and is aligned to state standards.
Length: Two semesters
UNIT 1: THE SHORT STORY, PART 1
LESSON 1: T HE SHAPE OF A ST ORY
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 T ensionDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond toyour 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
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tension and surprise.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 usingeffective writing 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: SET T ING, CHARACT ER, 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: "T he Chrysanthemums" by John SteinbeckRead and comprehend a short story by John Steinbeck.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: "T he Chrysanthemums" by John SteinbeckTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points
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 toyour 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 advanceplot.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Analyze Setting, Character, and Dialogue
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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: Setting and CharacterExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and usingeffective writing 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, T ONE, AND T HEME
Journal: Different PerspectivesWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: An Essay on T hemeRead an essay about theme in literature.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: An Essay on T hemeTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Understand T heme and Point of ViewCompare the points of view in selected excerpts, analyzing their effect.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Understand T heme and Point of ViewTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Read: "T he Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins GilmanRead and comprehend a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: "T he Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins GilmanTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points
Discuss: T he State of the NarratorDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond toyour peers' arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Analyze T heme and Point of ViewExamine how Charlotte Perkins Gilman's decisions about point of view and word choice create a tone and develop thestory's theme.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Analyze T heme 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 Opinions
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Explore how to evaluate sources in conducting research and how to present the results of research in an essay andpresentation.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: T HE SHORT ST ORY, PART 1
Review: T he Short Story, Part 1Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
T est (CS): T he 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
T est (T S): T he 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: CHARACT ER 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 SymbolsRecognize 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 toyour peers' arguments.
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Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Analyze Characters T hrough 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 T hrough 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 usingeffective technique 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 RealismRecognize 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: "T he Nose" by Nikolai GogolRead and comprehend a short story by Nikolai Gogol.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: "T he Nose" by Nikolai GogolTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points
Discuss: T he UnexpectedDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond toyour 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
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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 andpresentation.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: GOT HIC LIT ERAT URE
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.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: "T he Black Cat" by Edgar Allan PoeRead and comprehend a short story by Edgar Allan Poe.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: "T he 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 toyour 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 asmystery, 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
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Study: Explore Essay Writing: ClarityExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and usingeffective writing 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: T HE SHORT ST ORY, PART 2
Review: T he Short Story Part 2Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
T est (CS): T he 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
T est (T S): T he 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
LESSON 1: READING POET RY
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: T hree PoemsRead and comprehend three poems.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: T hree 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
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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 andpresentation.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: T one, Part 1Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points
LESSON 2: T HE SHAPE OF POET RY
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: T hree PoemsRead, comprehend, and compare three poems.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: T hree 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 toyour 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.
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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 usingeffective writing 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: T one, Part 2Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
LESSON 3: POET RY AND ART
Journal: What Artists WantWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: T he Story of Daedalus and IcarusRead and comprehend the mythological story "Daedalus and Icarus."Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: T he 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: T wo Poems; One PaintingRead two poems about a painting.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: T wo Poems; One PaintingTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points
Discuss: T he Poems' Real T hemesDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond toyour 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.
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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 usingeffective technique 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: T one, 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: POET RY
Review: PoetryPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
T est (CS): PoetryTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points
T est (T S): 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 METAMORPHOSISLESSON 1: T RANSLAT ION
Journal: Changing IdentitiesWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: An Essay on Literature in T ranslationRead and comprehend an essay about literature in translation.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: An Essay on Literature in T ranslationTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Understand T ranslationsExplore the effects of translation on literature.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Understand T ranslationsTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Read: T he Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 1Read and comprehend the first part of The Metamorphosis.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: T he 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 Bug
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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 toyour peers' arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Analyze the T ranslation of Kafka's T he MetamorphosisAnalyze how The Metamorphosis is translated.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Analyze the T ranslation of Kafka's T he MetamorphosisTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Explore Essay Writing: Narrative WritingExplore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and usingeffective writing 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: CONT EXT AND T HEME
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: T he Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 2Read and comprehend the second part of The Metamorphosis.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: T he 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 toyour peers' arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Analyze T hemes in Life and Literature
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Analyze the themes of The Metamorphosis.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Analyze T hemes in Life and LiteratureTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Study: Explore Essay Writing: Narrative WritingExplore the process of writing an argument that is supported by valid reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence andthat uses effective 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 T ransformationExamine the transformations that happen throughout The Metamorphosis.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Understand T ransformationTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Read: T he Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 3Read and comprehend the final part of The Metamorphosis.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: T he Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 3Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 10 mins Scoring: 10 points
Discuss: T he Second MetamorphosisDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond toyour peers' arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Analyze the Resolution of the T he MetamorphosisAnalyze the larger themes of The Metamorphosis.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Analyze the Resolution of the T he Metamorphosis
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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: Narrative WritingExplore the process of writing an argument that is supported by valid reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence andthat uses effective 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: T HE NOVELLA: FRANZ KAFKA'S T HE MET AMORPHOSIS
Review: T he Novella: Franz Kafka's T he MetamorphosisPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
T est (CS): T he Novella: Franz Kafka's T he MetamorphosisTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points
T est (T S): T he Novella: Franz Kafka's T he 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: SEMEST ER 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 MACBETHLESSON 1: MURDER AND MAYHEM AND MACBET H
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
Study: Understand the World and Words of Shakespeare
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Examine 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 toyour 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 andthat uses effective technique and appropriate language.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Checkup: Language Skills : Modif iers 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: T HE SUPERNAT URAL IN SHAKESPEARE
Journal: T he 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
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 Macbeth
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Take 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 T odayDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond toyour 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 andappropriate language.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: INT ERPRET AT IONS 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 T ragic 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
Study: Understand the T ragic 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 T ragic HeroTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Read: Macbeth by William Shakespeare, Part 3
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Read 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 toyour 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 anddevelop plot and 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 usingeffective writing 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 MACBET H
Review: Drama: Shakespeare's MacbethPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
T est (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
T est (T S): 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
UNIT 7: THE RHETORIC OF ARGUMENT
LESSON 1: UNDERST AND 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 Fallacies
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Take 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: T aking SidesDiscuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond toyour 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 andthat uses effective 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 1Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 40 points
LESSON 2: CHOOSING SIDES IN ARGUMENT S
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 Reasoning
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Compare 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 toyour 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.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: "T he 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: "T he 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 T ypesIdentify the use of persuasive techniques in varied forms.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Understand Different Argument T ypesTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
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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 toyour peers' arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Analyze a Different T ype of ArgumentEvaluate the effectiveness of Lake's narrative approach to argument.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Analyze a Different T ype 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 usingeffective writing 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.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 40 points
LESSON 4: WRAP-UP: T HE RHET ORIC OF ARGUMENT
Review: T he Rhetoric of ArgumentPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
T est (CS): T he Rhetoric of ArgumentTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points
T est (T S): T he 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 RIGHT S
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 T ruthRead and comprehend a speech by Soujourner Truth.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: "Ain't I A Woman?" by Sojourner T ruth
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Take 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 toyour 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 MatterTake 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 RIGHT S
Journal: LibertyWrite a reflective response to a journal prompt.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 10 points
Read: T he Declaration of Independence and the Gettysburg AddressRead and comprehend the beginning of the Declaration of Independence and the Gettysberg Address.Duration: 0 hrs 45 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: T he 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
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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 Susan B. Anthony.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 toyour 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 deviceseach relied on most.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Analyze the Quest for Civil RightsTake 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 usingeffective writing 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 RIGHT S
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.
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Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Read: "T he Perils of Indifference" by Elie WieselRead and comprehend Elie Wiesel's speech "The Perils of Indifference."Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: "T he 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 toyour 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 RightsTake 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 usingeffective writing 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: T HE RHET ORIC OF SPEECHES
Review: T he Rhetoric of SpeechesPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
T est (CS): T he Rhetoric of SpeechesTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points
T est (T S): T he 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: T HE WAR OF T HE WORLDS: T HE 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
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Quiz: An Essay on Invastion 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: T he War of the Worlds by HG WellsRead and comprehend War of the Worlds by HG Wells.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: T he War of the Worlds by HG 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 toyour peers' arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Analyze Invasion LiteratureEvaluate the techniques of War of the Worlds by HG 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 usingeffective writing 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: T HE WAR OF T HE WORLDS: T HE 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 T ruth
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Explore why people assume certain things to be true.Duration: 0 hrs 30 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Understand Assumptions of T ruthTake a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.Duration: 0 hrs 15 mins Scoring: 20 points
Read: T he War of the Worlds on the RadioRead and comprehend the radio broadcast of War of the Worlds.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: T he 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 toyour peers' arguments.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 10 points
Study: Analyze Assumptions of T ruthAnalyze the presentation of key conflicts in the story.Duration: 0 hrs 40 mins Scoring: 0 points
Quiz: Analyze Assumptions of T ruthTake 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 usingeffective writing 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: T HE WAR OF T HE WORLDS: AFT ERWARD
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 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 Media
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Take 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
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 toyour 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 andappropriate language.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: REINT ERPRET ING FICT ION
Review: Reinterpreting FictionPrepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.Duration: 1 hr Scoring: 0 points
T est (CS): Reinterpreting FictionTake a computer-scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.Duration: 0 hrs 20 mins Scoring: 40 points
T est (T S): 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: SEMEST ER 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.
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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
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