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Weekly Objectives

The student will be able to:

*review the purpose of non-fiction references.

*read Great Expectations independently and discuss readings as a class.

*analyze a graph and answer questions based on the data.

*use comparative and superlative adjectives correctly.

*understand the definitions of figurative language and other poetry terms.

*use vocabulary words correctly

Resources and Materials

The Elements of Language, 3rd Course

The Elements of Literature, 3rd Course

Language Handbook worksheets

Various handouts

Other resources as needed

 

CP Daily Lesson Plan Chart December 1, 2008

 

Standards covered this week: E1-2; E1-3; E1-5; E1-6

Note: Full South Carolina Standards are located below the Weekly Lesson Plan

 

Date

Activity

Method

Assessment

Homework

12/1

 

 

1. comparative and superlative adjectives: an introductory lesson.

2. Review non-fiction notes.

 

 

Whole group

 

informal

 

Read “Not Much of Me” and create notes outline.

12/2

1. review “Not Much of Me”

 

2. Read “An Indian’s View of Indian Affairs

And create an outline of Chief Joseph’s arguments

Whole group

HW grade for Lincoln outline and  class grade Chief Joseph outline.

 

Study for Non-Fiction Test

12/3

1. Non-Fiction Test

2. begin review of Unit 3 vocabulary words

 

individual

 2. whole group

1. test grade

2. informal

Study for Unit 3 vocabulary quiz on  Friday

12/4

1. Unit 3 voc review

2. sentence diagramming

1. Whole group

2. individual with whole group review

informal

Study for Unit 3 vocabulary quiz

12/5

1. Unit 3 vocabulary quiz

2. sentence diagramming

 

1. individual

2. individual with whole group review

 

1. class grade

2. informal

 

 none

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South Carolina State Standards

 

 

ENGLISH 1

 

READING: Understanding and Using Literary Texts

 

Standard E1-1

The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and nonprint formats.

 

Students in English 1 read four major types of literary texts: fiction, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama. In the category of fiction, they read the following specific types of texts: chapter books, adventure stories, historical fiction, contemporary realistic fiction, young adult novels, science fiction, folktales, myths, satires, parodies, allegories, and monologues. In the category of literary nonfiction, they read classical essays, memoirs, autobiographical and biographical sketches, and speeches. In the category of poetry, they read narrative poems, lyrical poems, humorous poems, free verse, odes, songs/ballads, and epics.

 

The teacher should continue to address earlier indicators as they apply to more difficult texts.

 

Indicators

E1-1.1

Compare/contrast ideas within and across literary texts to make inferences.

 

E1-1.2

Analyze the impact of point of view on literary texts.

 

E1-1.3

Interpret devices of figurative language (including extended metaphor, oxymoron, pun, and paradox).

 

E1-1.4

Analyze the relationship among character, plot, conflict, and theme in a given literary text.

 

E1-1.5

Analyze the effect of the author’s craft (including tone and the use of imagery, flashback, foreshadowing, symbolism, irony, and allusion) on the meaning of literary texts.

 

E1-1.6

Create responses to literary texts through a variety of methods (for example, written works, oral and auditory presentations, discussions, media productions, and the visual and performing arts).

 

E1-1.7

Compare/contrast literary texts from various genres (for example, poetry, drama, novels, and short stories).

 

E1-1.8

Read independently for extended periods of time for pleasure.

 

 


READING: Understanding and Using Informational Texts

 

Standard E1-2

The student will read and comprehend a variety of informational texts in print and non-print formats.

 

Students in English 1 read informational (expository/persuasive/argumentative) texts of the following types: historical documents, research reports, essays (for example, social, political, scientific, historical, natural history), position papers (for example, persuasive brochures, campaign literature), editorials, letters to the editor, informational trade books, textbooks, news and feature articles, magazine articles, advertisements, journals, speeches, reviews (for example, book, movie, product), contracts, government documents, business forms, instruction manuals, product support materials, and application forms. They also read directions, schedules, and recipes embedded in informational texts. In addition, they examine commercials, documentaries, and other forms of non-print informational texts.

 

The teacher should continue to address earlier indicators as they apply to more difficult texts.

Indicators

 

E1-2.1

Compare/contrast theses within and across informational texts.

 

E1-2.2

Compare/contrast information within and across texts to draw conclusions and make inferences.

 

E1-2.3

Analyze informational texts for author bias (including word choice, the exclusion and inclusion of particular information, and unsupported opinions).

 

E1-2.4

Create responses to informational texts through a variety of methods (for example, drawings, written works, oral and auditory presentations, discussions, and media productions).

 

E1-2.5

Analyze the impact that text elements have on the meaning of a given informational text.

 

E1-2.6

Analyze information from graphic features (for example, charts and graphs) in informational texts.

 

E1-2.7

Analyze propaganda techniques in informational texts.

 

E1-2.8

Read independently for extended periods of time to gain information.

 


READING: Building Vocabulary

Standard E1-3

The student will use word analysis and vocabulary strategies to read fluently.

 

The teacher should continue to address earlier indicators as they apply to more difficult texts.

 

Instructional appendixes are provided as the baseline expectations for instruction and are not intended to be all inclusive documents.

 

Indicators

E1-3.1

Use context clues to determine the meaning of technical terms and other unfamiliar words.

 

E1-3.2

Analyze the meaning of words by using Greek and Latin roots and affixes.

(See Instructional Appendix: Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes.)

 

E1-3.3

Interpret euphemisms and connotations of words to understand the

meaning of a given text.

 

E1-3.4

Spell new words using Greek and Latin roots and affixes.

(See Instructional Appendix: Greek and Latin Roots and Affixes.)

 

 


WRITING: Developing Written Communications

Standard E1-4

The student will create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective use of voice, and correct use of the conventions of written Standard American English.

 

The teacher should continue to address earlier indicators as they apply to more difficult texts.

 

 

Indicators

E1-4.1

Organize written works using prewriting techniques, discussions, graphic organizers, models, and outlines.

 

E1-4.2

Use complete sentences in a variety of types (including simple, compound, complex, and compound complex).

 

E1-4.3

Create multiple paragraph compositions that have an introduction and a conclusion, include a coherent thesis, and use support (for example, definitions and descriptions).

 

E1-4.4

Use grammatical conventions of written Standard American English, including

· subject verb agreement,

· pronoun antecedent agreement,

· agreement of nouns and their modifiers,

· verb formation,

· pronoun case,

· formation of comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and idiomatic usage.

 

(See Instructional Appendix: Composite Writing Matrix.)

 

E1-4.5

Revise writing to improve clarity, tone, voice, content, and the

development of ideas. (See Instructional Appendix: Composite Writing

Matrix.)

 

E1-4.6

Edit written pieces for correct use of Standard American English, including the reinforcement of the mechanics previously taught.

(See Instructional Appendix: Composite Writing Matrix.)

 

Instructional appendixes are provided as the baseline expectations for instruction and are not intended to be all inclusive documents.  By the beginning of high school, students should have mastered the concepts listed below.  Review and/or re-teaching may be necessary.

 

Conventions of Grammar

 

Mechanics of Editing

 

Parts of Speech

 

nouns (common and proper nouns, singular and plural nouns, collective nouns, agreement of nouns and their modifiers)

 

pronouns (personal pronouns, nominative and objective case pronouns, pronoun antecedent agreement, indefinite pronouns, pronoun case)

 

verbs (past, present, and future verb tenses; past participles of commonly misused verbs; subject verb agreement; consistent verb tenses; verb formation)

 

adverbs (adverbs of time, place, manner, and degree; irregular adverbs; formation of comparative and superlative adverbs)

 

adjectives (comparative and superlative adjectives, proper adjectives, irregular, comparative and superlative adjectives, formation of comparative and superlative adjectives)

 

conjunctions (and, but, or, because, since, yet, until, although, while, neither, nor)

 

prepositions and prepositional phrases

interjections

 

Usage

· subject-verb agreement

· subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent           agreement with collective nouns

· main and subordinate clauses

· idiomatic usage

· placement of modifiers

· shifts in construction

 

Capitalization

first word of a sentence

names of people

the pronoun I

proper nouns

the initials of a person’s name

courtesy titles (for example, Mr. and Ms.)

days of the week

months of the year

titles of books

poems

songs

geographic names

holidays

historical and special events

titles of works of art

titles of publications

brand names

proper adjectives

names of organizations

names of ethnic and national groups

names of established religions

and languages

 

Punctuation

 

end punctuation (periods, exclamation points, question marks)

commas (to enclose appositives; to separate items in a series; in dates, addresses, and greetings and closings in letters; in compound sentences; between main clauses; to separate introductory clauses and long introductory phrases from the main body of sentences)

periods in abbreviations

 

apostrophes (contractions, possessive nouns)

 

quotation marks (to show dialogue, in direct quotations, to indicate titles of short pieces within longer pieces, underlining or italics of titles of separately published works)

 

colons

 

hyphens

 

semicolons

 

ellipses

 

parentheses

 

Spelling

(high-frequency words; three- and four-letter short vowel words; words that do not fit regular spelling patterns; basic short-vowel,

Long-vowel, r controlled, and consonant-blend patterns; misused homonyms; commonly confused words; words that have blends; contractions; compound words; words with orthographic patterns; words with suffixes and prefixes; multisyllabic words; commonly confused words; double consonant patterns; irregular vowel patterns in multisyllabic words; and words with Greek and Latin roots and affixes)

 

 

 


WRITING: Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms

Standard E1-5

The student will write for a variety of purposes and audiences.

 

The teacher should continue to address earlier indicators as they apply to more difficult texts.

 

Indicators

E1-5.1

Create informational pieces (for example, letters of request, inquiry, or complaint) that use language appropriate for the specific audience.

 

E1-5.2

Create narratives (for example, personal essays, memoirs, or narrative poems) that use descriptive language to create tone and mood.

 

E1-5.3

Create descriptions for use in other modes of written works (for example, narrative, expository, and persuasive).

 

E1-5.4

Create persuasive pieces (for example, editorials, essays, speeches, or reports) that develop a clearly stated thesis and use support (for example, facts, statistics, and firsthand accounts).

 

E1-5.5

Create technical pieces (for example, proposals, instructions, and process documentation) that use clear and precise language appropriate for the purpose and audience.

 


RESEARCHING:Applying the Skills of Inquiry and Oral Communication

 

Standard E1-6

The student will access and use information from a variety of sources.

 

The teacher should continue to address earlier indicators as they apply to more difficult texts.

 

Indicators

E1-6.1

Clarify and refine a research topic.

 

E1-6.2

Use direct quotations, paraphrasing, or summaries to incorporate into written, oral, auditory, or visual works the information gathered from a variety of research sources.

 

E1-6.3

Use a standardized system of documentation (including a list of sources with full publication information and the use of in-text citations) to properly credit the work of others.

 

E1-6.4

Use vocabulary (including Standard American English) that is appropriate for the particular audience or purpose.

 

E1-6.5

Create written works, oral and auditory presentations, and visual presentations that are designed for a specific audience and purpose.

 

E1-6.6

Select appropriate graphics, in print or electronic form, to support written works, oral presentations, and visual presentations.

 

E1-6.7

Use a variety of print and electronic reference materials.

 

E1-6.8

Design and carry out research projects by selecting a topic, constructing inquiry questions, accessing resources, evaluating credibility, and organizing information.