English IV
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First Semester
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
| Literature/Myth | The TSW read and discuss The Earth on the Turtle’s Back. |
Class discussion Review questions Vocabulary practice Comparison of speeches Quiz |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Literature/Myth |
The TSW read and discuss When Grizzlies Walked Upright
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Class discussion Review questions Vocabulary practice Comparison of speeches Quiz |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Literature/Legend | The TSW read and discuss From The Navajo Origin Legend |
Class discussion Review questions Vocabulary practice Comparison of speeches Quiz |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Literature/Nonfiction | The TSW read and discuss From The Iroquois Constitution |
Class discussion Review questions Vocabulary practice Comparison of speeches Quiz |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Creative Writing | TSW create a myth using the writing process, including pre-writing, rough drafts, final drafts, and teacher-student conferences. | Multiple drafts and a final draft | 3A, 3B, 3C, 5A, 5B, 5C |
| Literature/Nonfiction | The TSW discuss John Smith and his work, From The General History of Virginia |
Class discussion Review questions Vocabulary practice Comparison of speeches Quiz |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Literature/Nonfiction | The TSW discuss William Bradford, and read From Of Plymouth Plantation |
Class discussion Review questions Vocabulary practice Comparison of speeches Quiz |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Narrative Writing | TSW create his/her own narrative using the writing process, including pre-writing, rough drafts, final drafts, and teacher-student conferences. |
Multiple drafts with corrections Final draft |
3A, 3B, 3C, 5A, 5B, 5C |
| Research | As a class, TSW discuss source cards and note cards. TSW complete sample cards together. | Note cards and source cards | 5A, 5B, 5C |
| Source cards | TSW create 15 source cards that will be utilized in the research paper. | Source card rubric |
5A, 5B, 5C
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Outline
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TSW create an outline of the topics that will be discussed in the research paper. | Typed outline | 5A, 5B, 5C |
| Note cards | TSW create 70 note cards that will include the heading, source number, page number, the information, and the type of information (summary, paraphrasing, quote). | Note card rubric | 5A, 5B, 5C |
| Parenthetical Citations | TSW discuss parenthetical citations and sample research papers. | Notes |
5A, 5B, 5C 3A, 3B, 3C |
| Rough drafts | TSW create a rough draft of the research paper. | Rough draft |
5A, 5B, 5C 3A, 3B, 3C |
| Self/peer edit | TSW self and have a classmate peer edit the rough draft. | Rough draft with corrections |
5A, 5B, 5C 3A, 3B, 3C |
| Type | TSW type a final draft of the research paper that will include an outline and works cited page. | Rubric |
5A, 5B, 5C 3A, 3B, 3C |
| Movie | TSW will conduct a character analysis while watching “The Bucket List.” | Student Notes | 4A |
| Profile Writing | TSW conduct an interview of the person selected as the subject of the profile. | Student Notes | 4A |
| Profile Writing | TSW create his/her own personal profile using the writing process, including pre-writing, rough drafts, final drafts, and teacher-student conferences. | Multiple drafts and a final draft | 3A, 3B |
| Self/peer edit | TSW self and have a classmate peer edit the rough draft. | Rough draft with corrections |
3A, 3B
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| Grammar | TSW discuss and practice correcting fragments and run-on sentences. | Practice exercises Comprehensive quiz | 3A, 4A |
| Literature/Speeches | TSW discuss Patrick Henry and Benjamin Franklin’s speeches, “Speech in the VA Convention” and “Speech in the Convention.” |
Class discussion Review questions Vocabulary practice Comparison of speeches Quiz |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Literature/Letters | TSW discuss Abigail Adams and her work, “Letter to Her Daughter From the New White House.” TSW also discuss Michel-Guillaume Jean de Crevecoeur and his work, “Letters From an American Farmer.” |
Notes Class discussion Vocabulary terms/practice Write personal letter |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Literature/Short story | TSW discuss Washington Irving and discuss “The Devil and Tom Walker.” TSW discuss theme, symbolism, and other literary elements included in the work. |
Review questions Class discussion Personal letter Test
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1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
Second Semester
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CONTENT (General) |
CONTENT (Specific) |
ASSESSMENTS |
ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS |
| Literature/Short story | TSW read and discuss Nathaniel Hawthorne and “The Minister’s Black Veil.” TSW will also discuss symbolism as well as the key components of parables. |
Notes Class discussion Vocabulary terms/practice Extension Activities Test |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Literature/Fiction | TSW discuss Herman Mehlville. TSW also read and discuss “from Moby Dick.” TSW discuss the theme as well as the importance of symbolism. |
Notes Class discussion Vocabulary terms/practice Extension Activities Test |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Poetry | TSW discuss Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and read his works, “A psalm of Life” and “The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls.” TSW will compare and contrast the two literary works. |
Notes Compare/Contrast chart Class discussion Extension Activities Vocabulary enrichment |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Poetry | TSW discuss Transcendentalism, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Henry David Thoreau. |
Class discussion Notes
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4A, 1B |
| Literature/Nonfiction | TSW read and discuss “from Nature,” and “from Self-Reliance” |
Notes Class discussion Review Questions Extension Activities Vocabulary Enrichment Quiz |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Poetry | TSW read and discuss “Concord Hymn” and “The Snowstorm” |
Notes Class discussion Review Questions Reading strategies wkst. Extension Activities Vocabulary Enrichment Quiz |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Poetry |
TSW discuss Emily Dickinson and read her works: “Because I could not stop for death” “I heard a Fly Buzz-when I died” “There’s a certain Slant of light” “My life closed twice before its close” “The Soul selects her own Society” |
Notes Class discussion Review Questions Extension Activities Vocabulary Enrichment Quiz |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Poetry |
TSW discuss Walt Whitman and read the following works: “from Preface to the 1855 Edition of Leaves of Grass. “from Song of Myself” “When I heard the Learn’d Astronomer” “By the Bivouac’s Fitful Flame” “I Hear America Singing” “A Noiseless patient Spider” |
Notes Class discussion Review Questions Extension Activities Reading Strategies Wkst. Vocabulary Enrichment Quiz |
1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| Poetry | TSW will create five of their own self-reflecting poems. | Poems | 1C, 3A |
| Literature | TSW read and discuss The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Mark Twain, as well as the history and literary components of the novel. | Class participation, comprehension and critical thinking questions, quizzes, tests. | 1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B |
| How to Find a Job | While watching “How to Find a Job,” TSW write down tips for finding jobs. | Notes | 4A, 5A, 5B |
| Application | TSW independently complete a job application using a job he/she found in the newspaper. | Job Application |
5C 3B |
| Resumes | TSW discuss the elements of a resume as well as view sample resumes. | Resume Quiz | 3B |
| Internet Job Search | TSW search several web sites for job openings in his/her career field. | Print outs of positions | 3C |
| Resume | TSW write a resume for a possible career he/she is interested in pursuing after high school graduation or college. | Resume | 3A, 3B, 3C |
| Type Resume | TSW type a resume for the job/position he/she is applying for in the lab. | Typed Resume | 3C |
| Reference list | TSW discuss and create a list of professional and character references. | Reference List | 3C |
| Cover letter | TSW discuss the elements of an effective cover letter. | Quiz | 3C |
| Cover letter | TSW create an effective cover letter that contains all the components of a traditional cover letter. | Cover letter | 3C |
| Cover letter | TSW type a cover letter using the correct format. | Typed cover letter | 3C |
| Resume, Cover letter, Reference List | TSW email his/her resume, cover letter, and reference list to the teacher. |
3C
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| Interviewing Skills | TSW engage in a discussion pertaining to the stages of the interviewing process. | Observation | 4A |
| Interviewing Skills | TSW discuss the top 60 interview questions and give possible responses. | Written responses | 4A |
| Interviewing Skills | TSW create 10 interview questions that relate to the field of his/her possible career choice. | Written questions | 4A |
| Interviewing Skills | TSW discuss the important components of an interview and expectations. | Notes | 4A |
| Research | TSW research the company that he/she is applying for during the mock interview. | Notes and print outs | 4A |
| Interviewing Skills | TSW participate in a panel style mock interview. | Interview |
3C, 4B
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| Interviewing Skills | TSW discuss the components and the importance of follow-up or thank you letters. | Notes and observation | 4B |
| Interviewing Skills | TSW create a thank you letter for the mock interview. | Thank you letter | 4A |
| Proofreading/Editing | TSW proofread and edit his/her thank you letter. | Thank you letter |
3B
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| Interviewing Skills | TSW resubmit the thank you letter with corrections for the mock interview. | Thank you letter | 4A |
| Letters of Complaint | Discuss the purpose and elements of letters of complaint. | Letter of complaint | 4C |
| Self/Peer edit | TSW self and peer edit the letters of complaint. | Letter of complaint | 3B |
| Typing Skills | TSW type the letter of complaint. | Letter of complaint | 3C |