CONTENT (General)

CONTENT (Specific)

ASSESSMENTS

ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS

Writing

TSW write an essay highlighting the meaning of being an American.

Prewriting, Rough drafts, outlines, final drafts.

3C

Literature interpretation

Survival Guide (Chap. 6)

TSW discuss and practice how to effectively analyze a complex literary work, such as Shakespeare.

Student feedback on group interpretation.

1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B

Literature

TSW read and analyze “The Earth on the Turtle’s Back,” “When Grizzlies Walked Upright,” “Navajo Origin Legend,” and the Iroquois Constitution.”

Comprehension and critical thinking questions.

Test

1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B

Vocabulary

TSW study and use vocabulary terms in the correct context.

Practice guides & Test

1A, 1B

Literature

TSW read and discuss Patrick Henry and compare/contrast the Speech in the Virginia Convention and Ben Frankin’s speech

Student analysis, class participation, and test.

1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B

Literature

TSW read and discuss To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee, 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

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

Literature

TSW read, discuss, and act out Macbeth, William Shakespeare, as well as the history and literary components of the masterpiece.

Class participation, comprehension and critical thinking questions, quizzes, tests.

1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B