CONTENT (General)

CONTENT (Specific)

ASSESSMENTS

ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS

Literature

TSW read and discuss, “The Right Kind of House.”

Notes and class participation

1.B         1.A

1.C

Literary Elements

TSW discuss the following literary elements in “The Right Kind of House”: Characters, setting, plot, conflict, theme, mood, point of view, and inference.

Notes and class participation

1.B   1.A

1.B  

1.B

1.C

8 Parts of Speech

TSW discuss and create sentences using the eight parts of speech.

Write two sentences illustrating each part of speech.

3.A

Punctuation

TSW discuss the different types of punctuation marks, as well as the use of each. (Punctuation Power)

Punctuation study guides, exercises from the text, and quiz

3.A

Commas

TSW discuss in depth the use of commas as well as exercises together as a class. (16.2)

Worksheets, class participation, and quiz

3.A

Semi-colons

TSW discuss the use of semi-colons, as well as, use them in sentences correctly. (16.3)

Exercises, create sentences using semi-colons correctly, and test

3.A

Colons

TSW discuss the use of colons, as well as, use them in sentences correctly. (16.4)

Exercises, create sentences using colons correctly, test.

3.A

Quotation Marks

TSW discuss the use of quotations, as well as, use them in sentences correctly. (16.4)

Exercises, create sentences using semi-quotation marks correctly, and test

3.A

Direct and Indirect Quotes

TSW discuss and analyze the difference between direct and indirect quotes.

Worksheet, exercises, test, and class participation

3.A

Underlining and quotations

TSW discuss the use of underlining and quotation marks.

Exercises, study guides, and test.

3.A

Literature

TSW discuss the main literary elements found in most short stories, as well as the key characteristics of short stories.

Notes and test

1.B

2.A

Literature

Read a children’s story to the class and identify key literary elements.

Notes and class participation

1.B

1.C

Literature

TSW read and discuss “A Curious Romance” and Mark Twain.

Discussion questions

1.B

1.C

Vocabulary

TSW discuss the vocabulary terms from “A Curious Romance.”

Worksheet and test

1.A

Literature

TSW read and discuss “The Monkey’s Paw” and W.W. Jacobs.

Discussion questions and test

1.C

1.B

Vocabulary

TSW discuss the vocabulary terms from “The Monkey’s Paw.”

Worksheet and test

1.A

1.A

Literature

TSW read and discuss “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” and Jack Finney

Discussion questions and test

1.B

Vocabulary

TSW discuss the vocabulary terms from “Contents of a Dead Man’s” and

Worksheet and test

1.A

1.A

Peer/Self Edit

TSW peer and self edit the comparison essay.

Essay with corrections

5.A  5.C

5.B

Type Essays

TSW type essays in the computer lab.

Typed essay

5.C

Research

TSW research possible topics to conduct research topics.

List of possible topics

5.A   5.C

5.C

Literature

TSW define the 7 deadly sins and the symbolism of the rooms.

Notes and class discussion.

2.A

Literature/Art

TSW create an invitation to the masquerade.

Invitation

3.C

3.CV

Literature

TSW read and discuss “The Black Cat.”

Comprehension questions and test.

2.A

2.B

CONTENT (General)

CONTENT (Specific)

ASSESSMENTS

ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS

Literature

TSW read and discuss “Luck” by Mark Twain.

Review questions and quiz

1.A  1.B  1.C

2.B   4.A

Vocabulary

TSW discuss vocabulary terms from “Luck.”

Worksheet and quiz

1.A

1.B

Short Stories

TSW review all short stories previously read and studied.

Test

1.A  1.C  4.A

1.B  2.A

NIE

TSW read a newspaper article and identify ten key literary elements.

Element Summary

2.A

2.B

Standardized Practice

TSW will respond to a sample PSAE writing sample.

Essay

3.A  3.C

3.B

Phrases

TSW discuss and create phrases, prepositional phrases, appositive phrases and verbal phrases (infinitives, gerunds, and participles).

Work sheets, quizzes, test, group exercises

3.A

Clauses

TSW discuss the difference between adjective clauses, adverb clauses, and noun clauses.

Practice packets, class exercises, quizzes, and test

3.A

Sentence Structure

TSW discuss the different characteristics of each type of sentence (simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex)

Practice packets, class exercises, and quizzes

3.A

CONTENT (General)

CONTENT (Specific)

ASSESSMENTS

ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS

Grammar

TSW discuss the 60 common usage errors

Guided practice, worksheets, and test

1A, 1B

Vocabulary

TSW learn 20 vocabulary words each week.

Worksheet and test

1A, 1B

Literature

TSW read, discuss, and act out Julius Ceasar, The Globe Theatre, William Shakespeare, as well as the history and literary components of the masterpiece.

Notes, tests, quizzes, class discussion, comprehension and critical thinking questions.

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

Letters

TSW discuss the different components of friendly, business, thank you, complaint letters.

Student created letters & test

3A, 3B, 3C

Writing

TSW create a persuasive essay after discussing thesis statements, unity, coherence, and other components relating to effective essay writing.

Prewriting, rough draft, outline, and final draft.

3A, 3B, 3C

Literature

TSW read and discuss “The Widow and the Parrot,” “By Waters of Babylon, and “How Much Land does a Man Need?”

Comprehension and critical thinking questions.

Test

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

Poetry

TSW read and analyze different pieces of poetry.

Student interpretation and student presentation to class.

1A, 1B, 3C, 2A, 2B, 4B