Page 1 of 5 Close Window Print Page Layout Show Standards View Paragraph Format ENGLISH 9 (MASTER MAP) School: Binghamton High School Teacher: Master Map Email: Course #: 002 Grade Level: 9 View Course Description MONTH/YEAR ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CONCEPTS/SKILLS/STANDARDS CONTENT ASSESSMENT AREAS OF INTERACTION September UNIT ONE: FREEDOM VS September and October responsibilities and consequences of freedom? Related s How are these literary selections related to today's world? How do the various elements of literature contribute to the overall effect of each of these works of literature? Can an "equal" society exist? What is the original intent and purpose of any How are leaders chosen? How do leaders control and maintain control over individuals? responsible behavior society equality ego propaganda censorship elements of literature listening comprehension note taking organization of course materials tracking of assignments Animal Farm by George Orwell (novel in Elements of Lit III textbook) "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut (short "The Censors" by Luisa Valenzuela The Wave by Todd Strasser Anthem by Ayn Rand Farenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury The Village (video) Poetry activate prior knowledge of literary terminology maintain and utilize binder of notes and handouts demonstrate ability to read with articulation and appropriate expression and tone write a listening comprehension essay based upon adequate note taking (for Assessment #1) Areas of Interaction (IBMYP) ATL (Approaches to Learning) When is a society successful/unsuccessful? How do individuals maintain their identity in listening passage (choice) (Assessment 1)
Page 2 of 5 October 1: FREEDOM VS. responsibilities and consequences of freedom? B.C.S.D Assessment 1: Listening and Writing for Information and Understanding (Week of October 11-14) November Continuation of One 2: CONFLICTS AND THEIR RESOLUTIONS November and December What results when two opposing forces collide? How are these literary selections related to today's world? How do the various elements of literature contribute to the overall effect of the works of literature? How do people deal with envy and greed? Are there just wars? Can all conflicts be resolved? justice vs. mercy deception war greed loyalty envy microcosm Symbolism and Allusion Recognizes internal and external conflicts Predicts resolution/non resolution of conflicts Understands the relationship between characterization and conflict (static and dynamic characters, round and flat characters) interpret, analyze and organize information from various sources The Pearl by John Steinbeck (novella in Appreciating Lit. book) "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty (short story in Element of Lit III) "The Old Demon" by Pearl S. Buck A Separate Peace by John Knowles Nonfiction passage (choice) Graphs, charts, diagrams (choice) write a Health & essay using Social information from Education various sources (IB MYP) write a memoir participate in a debate memorize and recite passage () Homo Faber (IB MYP) How do the events of the, editing skills world impact the individual in his/her own listening & speaking microcosm? recognizing memoir as a genre note taking brainstorming graphic organizers Red Scarf Girl by Ji Li Jiang (memoir) Trifles by Susan Glaspell "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell December UNIT 2: CONFLICTS AND THEIR RESOLUTIONS mnemonics for learning What results when two
Page 3 of 5 opposing forces collide? Continuation of Two January 2007 UNIT 3: CHANGE January and February Is change inevitable? Is all change good? How do we determine whether change is good? Do all people change with age? What happens when people refuse to change or change too much? How does change affect society, relationships, individuals? Why is it that tragic or significant events affect people differently? consequences when people fail to resolve their conflicts? Can all conflicts be resolved? the dysfunctional family cause and effect change status quo revolution isolation/alienation editing skills listening & speaking note taking techniques The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck "A Christmas Memory" by Truman Capote "The Interlopers" by H. H. Munro Ordinary People by Judith Guest Ordinary People (video) "The Stone Boy" by Gina Berriault (xerox short "Stone" by George Simek "Kiswana Browne" by Gloria Naylor (excerpt from Women of Brewster Place - novel) Write a literary Creative Writing: For example, predicts the outcome of a world event in terms of change (or lack thereof) Write a literary response essay based upon two (for assessment 3) February 2007 March 2007 UNIT 3: CHANGE Is change inevitable? Continuation of Three UNIT 4: BELIEFS, CHOICES, CONSEQUENCIES mercy March and April justice The Miracle Worker by Gibson Write a literary Health & response essay Social The Merchant of Education Venice by
Page 4 of 5 revenge code of propriety morality How do our beliefs redemption influence the choices we deception make and our interactions human rights with each other? civil rights Socratic Seminar/Socratic Dialogue consequences of our actions that affect society beyond our individual needs? What does a successful family look like? What does a successful society look like? What is justice? Can justice be unfair? When? Predicts outcome of character's behavior based on choices. "Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe "Poison" by Roald Dahl (short A Midsummer Night's Dream by Henry V by As You Like It by Participate in a Socratic Seminar Write a critical using two works studied in this course on a B.C.S.D Assessment 3: Reading and Writing for Literary Response (Week of March 27-31) April 2007 UNIT 4: BELIEFS, CHOICES, CONSEQUENCES March and April How do our beliefs influence the choices we make and our interactions with each other? Continuation of Four May 2007 UNIT 5: May and June What is the responsibility to self, to family, and to the journey the hero innocence self-knowledge experience Homeless Bird by Gloria Whelan The Odyssey by Homer (epic) self-assessment write an essay as a year end evaluation Health & Social Education Homo Faber How do people meet their own needs in a family or pride responsibility Lilies of the Field by E. Barrett(novella)
Page 5 of 5 Do the rights of the majority ever take precedence over the rights of a few? When? Do the rights of one individual ever take precedence over the rights of another individual? When? epic genre understands literary elements/techniques demonstrates proficiency in the use of the writing process elements of literature editing and revision skills listening and speaking "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst note taking techniques brainstorming graphic organizers June 2007 UNIT 5: May and June What is the responsibility to self, to family, and to Year End Evaluation is to be a piece of writing, which is to be collected, maintained, and stored with a rubric. Continuation of Five