Ann Jensen                                                                                           English  1                                                                                  9^th Grade

Months:	August	September	October	November	December
Essential Questions	Can the student read for comprehension, fluency and understanding?	Can the student effectively use the writing process and the 6 traits of writing to communicate?	Can the student effectively write in an expository and in a descriptive mode?	Can the student effectively write in a narrative mode?	Can a student effectively research and then use that information in an oral presentation?
Content (topics, unit titles)	· Independent Reading Novels (MC)	· Writing Process	· Expository Writing · Descriptive Writing	· Short Story Writing	· Meeting of the Minds Speech (MC)
Skills (verbs)	ü Read Fluently ü Read for Content/Understanding ü Summarize Text ü Appreciate Literature	Use pre-writing strategies (brainstorming, outlining, clustering, limiting subject, gathering ideas) Draft Use revision strategies (adding, deleting, rewording) Edit/proofread for errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation Identify and implement the 6 Traits of Writing	a Understand the elements of Exposition and Description a Organize ideas through topical order a Organize ideas through spatial order a Develop Vocabulary a Understand connotation/denotation of words a Use words figuratively in writing a Understand/Use imagery	a Understand elements of narrative writing a Pre-Write a Draft a Revise a Edit a Understand/Use chronological order	a Research using library/computer resources a Compare/Contrast two figures in history a Speak Effectively a Listen Effectively
Standards/Benchmarks aligned to content/skills	E1.1.1 E1.1.2 E1.1.3	E1.3.1-4	E1.1.1  E1.3.1-4	E1.1.3-4 E1.2.1-3 E1.3.1-4	E1.1.3 E1.4.1-2 E1.5.1-3
Activities	Independent reading Oral presentations Written book reports	Teacher lecture Small group work Individual writing	Teacher lecture Small group work Individual writing	Teacher lecture Small group work Individual writing	Teacher lecture Small group work Partner Presentations
Assessments	Oral presentations and book reports assessed by rubric	Tests Daily Assignments Peer Revising	Tests Daily Assignments Peer Revising	Tests Short Stories Daily Monitoring	Final Presentations Quizzes
Resources	Individual novels	Holt Elements of Language	Holt Elements of Language	Holt Elements of Language	Teacher Lecture Notes Holt Elements of Language Meeting of the Minds packet
Incorporation: (circle)	CE MCFG         TI GE HOTS       LS       CS	CE MCFG         TI GE HOTS       LS       CS	CE MCFG         TI GE HOTS       LS       CS	CE MCFG         TI GE HOTS       LS       CS	CE MCFG         TI GE HOTS       LS       CS
Months:	January	February	March	April	May
Essential Questions	Can the student identify the elements of a novel, read for comprehension, and analyze literature?	Can the student identify the elements of a short story, read for comprehension, and analyze literature?	Can the student identify the elements of a drama, read for comprehension, and analyze literature?	Can the student effectively research and present the information in a formal essay?	Can the student identify the elements of poetry and analyze this genre?  Can the student effectively write in a persuasive mode?
Content (topics, unit titles)	ü Flowers for Algernon (MC	· Short Story Unit (MC)	· William Shakespeare	· Research Paper Writing	· Poetry Unit (MC) · Persuasive Writing
Skills (verbs)	ü Develop Reading Skills ü Develop Vocabulary ü Utilize Library Resources to gather information Analyze literature	a Read Fluently a Read Effectively a Identify short story elements in literature ü Understand author’s purpose in literature ü Critically analyze	ü Listen Effectively ü View Effectively a Read Effectively/Fluently a Summarize a passage of literature a Appreciate Literature	a Research a social problem using a variety of reference materials a Use technology to research as well as to document information a  Use the Writing Process	Write Effectively Read for Enjoyment Analyze Literature Use Critical Thinking skills Identify elements of poetry Use elements of poetry in original writing Use techniques of persuasion to sell an original product or idea
Standards/Benchmarks aligned to content/skills	E1.1.1-4 E1.2.1-4 E1.3.2 E1.5.1-2	E1.1.1-4  E1.2.1-4  E1.4.2	E1.2.1-4 E1.3.2,4 E1.5.1-3	E1.2.1 E1.3.2,4 E1.5.1-3	E1.1.3,4 E1.2.1-4 E1.3.2
Activities	Teacher lecture Small group work Discussion Individual activities	Teacher lecture Small group work Discussion Individual activities	Teacher lecture Small group work Discussion Individual activities	Teacher lecture Small group work Discussion Individual activities	Teacher lecture Small group work Discussion Individual activities
Assessments	Quizzes Test Discussion	Quizzes Discussion Final Test	Quizzes Discussion Final Test	Final Research Paper Daily Monitoring	Poetry Samples Discussion Persuasive Paper Worksheets
Resources	Flowers for Algernon novels	Holt Elements of Language and Literature	Romeo and Juliet paperbacks	MLA Handbook	Holt Elements of Language and Literature
Incorporation: (circle)	CE MCFG         TI GE HOTS       LS       CS	CE MCFG         TI GE HOTS       LS       CS	CE          MCFG         TI GE HOTS       LS       CS	CE MCFG         TI GE HOTS       LS       CS	CE MCFG         TI GE HOTS       LS       CS