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

Grammar

TSW take a reading and grammar diagnostic test.

test

1A, 1B, 1C

Grammar

TSW discuss and use the eight parts of speech.

Worksheets, tests, class interaction, quizzes

3A

Vocabulary

Practice exercises & Test

1A, 1B

3A

Sentence Patterns

TSW memorize and utilize sentence patterns in writing.

3A

Writing

TSW create a persuasive essay while experiencing the entire writing process.

Prewriting, Rough drafts, outlines, final drafts.

3A

Test taking strategies

TSW discuss and practice test taking strategies relating to the PSAE and ACT

Practice projects

3A

Grammar (Chap. 18)

TSW discuss and practice subject and predicates, hard-to-find subjects, and complements.

Worksheets, guided practice, tests, class interaction, quizzes

3A

Grammar (Chap. 19)

TSW discuss and practice using different types of phrases and clauses.

Worksheets, guided practice, tests, class interaction, quizzes

3A

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