Mr. Grasso s Class ELA 10 and ELA 10 Honors Pacing Guide Waynesville High School 2016 2017 3rd Quarter Overview Below is a pacing guide outlining the major units of ELA 10 in the third quarter. Rationale for units, organization of course, etc. is available in the scope and sequence. Please understand that some units, assessments, texts, etc. overlap and are completed in unison. Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar Units continue through all four quarters and throughout the school year. Unit 6 Cross Curricular Russian Literature and Political Science Exploration Weeks 19 24 Cross Curricular Understanding of Political Science in Literature Comprehension of Ayn Rand s Anthem Comparison of Dystopian Novel to Real World Issues Understanding American Political Situation Analysis of Russian American Literary Classic Evaluation of Political Commentary Utilized in Various Texts Politics Ideology Social Commentary and Criticism Dystopia Extremism Objectivism Liberal, Conservative, Communist, Fascist Theme Totalitarian Government Diagnostic Assessment of Previous Russian Lit Knowledge Pre Test Diagnostic Assessment of Political Science Formative Politics Quiz Various Literature Quizzes of Ayn Rand s Anthem Summative Assessment of Political Science/Russian Literature Unit Mr. Grasso s Dystopian PowerPoint Ayn Rand s Anthem Various Non Fiction and Current Events Articles Inside North Korea Lisa Ling
CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.1 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.2 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.3 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.4 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.5 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.6 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.7 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.9 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.10 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.1 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.2 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.3 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.4 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.5 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.6 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.7 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.8 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.10
Unit 7 Dystopian Novel Weeks 23 27 Comprehending Dystopian Literature Analysis of Dystopian Literary Technique Comparing Ayn Rand s Anthem to WWII Europe Making Connections to Real World Issues Through Literature Evaluation of Ayn Rand s Political Novella Anthem Dystopian Totalitarian Indoctrination Propaganda Bureaucratic, Philosophical, Religious Control Social Commentary Political Criticism Diagnostic Assessment of Dystopian Literature Pre Test Various Literature Formative Assessments of Anthem Dystopia Comprehension Quiz Summative Political Science Dystopian Novel Assessment End of Semester and End of Course Summative Assessments Mr. Grasso s Dystopian PowerPoint Mr. Grasso s Political Science PowerPoint Ayn Rand s Anthem 60 Minutes ISIS Clips / 60 Minutes Syria Clips Inside North Korea Documentary Lisa Ling CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.2 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.3 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.5 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.9 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RL.9 10.10 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.SL.9 10.1 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.SL.9 10.4 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.1 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.2 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.3 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.RI.9 10.10
Year Long Units Argumentative Writing Improve Critical and Argumentative Writing Skills Drawing Upon Evidence from a Text Creating a Thesis Statement Organizing an Essay Utilizing Transitions Using a Variety of Sentence Structure Using a Variety of Words and Vocabulary Incorporating Correct Grammar in Writing Formulating an Argument Understanding and Utilizing MLA Format Completing Research to Bolster an Argument Writing Descriptively with Evidence, Details, and Support Comprehension of OGT Writing Competencies Creating a Works Cited Thesis Statement Transitions Support, Evidence and Details Organization Sentence Variety and Word Variety MLA Format Citation / In Text Citation Research Diagnostic Argumentative Writing Assessment Should Colleges Be Allowed to Check Social Media When Considering Applicants? Descriptive Odyssey Essay Describe the Odyssey as an Epic Poem OR Describe the Odyssey as an Example of Bildungsroman Argumentative Essay What are Your Three Goals for the Future? Argumentative Essay Which Julius Caesar Character is Best Fit to Be the Leader of Rome? Comparison Essay How Does the Dystopian Society in Anthem Compare to North Korea? Descriptive Essay Describe Anthem as a Perfect Example of a Dystopian Novel Research Argumentative Essay or PowerPoint Weekly Writing Practice in Journals Summative Writing Assessment Homer s Odyssey Shakespeare s Julius Caesar Ayn Rand s Anthem Miller s Crucible Mr. Grasso s Epic Notes PowerPoint
Mr. Grasso s Dystopian Unit PowerPoint Various Informational Texts According to Research Mr. Grasso s Research PowerPoint Lisa Ling s Inside North Korea CCSS.ELA LITERACY.W.9 10.1 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.W.9 10.2 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.W.9 10.3 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.W.9 10.4 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.W.9 10.5 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.W.9 10.6 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.W.9 10.7 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.W.9 10.8 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.W.9 10.9 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.W.9 10.10 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.SL.9 10.2 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.SL.9 10.4 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.SL.9 10.5 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.SL.9 10.6
Year Long Units Grammar Practice Improving Grammar Skills Honing Written Language Techniques Understanding Two Most Common Grammar Errors in HS Writing Comma Splice Introductory Phrase Semi Colon Usage Colon Usage Ellipsis Daily Grammar Practice Grammar Diagnostic Assessment Comma Splice/Semi Colon Formative Assessment Various Formative Assessments of Grammar End of Semester / End of Course Summative Assessments Journals for Daily Grammar Practice Current Literature for Finding Errors CCSS.ELA LITERACY.L.9 10.1 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.L.9 10.2
Year Long Units Improving Vocabulary Acquiring Academic Vocabulary Bolstering Vocabulary through Understanding of Roots, Prefixes, Suffixes, etc. Prefix Suffix Root Etymology Diagnostic Assessment of Vocabulary Pre Test Weekly Vocabulary Formative Assessments Various Comprehensive Vocabulary Assessments End of Semester / End of Course Summative Exams Journals for Notes Vocabulary for Achievement Student Workbooks CCSS.ELA LITERACY.L.9 10.3 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.L.9 10.4 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.L.9 10.5 CCSS.ELA LITERACY.L.9 10.6