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English 9 Common Core Sem 1 Activity
Points
% of Total
Discuss
120
7%
Exam
50
3%
Final Exam
50
3%
Journal
120
7%
Practice
320
19%
Project
160
9%
Quiz
720
42%
Test (CST)
160
9%
Total Points for the Course : 1700
Unit 1 : The Short Story, Part 1
(Documents: Directions)
Lesson 1.1 : The Shape of a Story
Activity 1.1.1 : Journal -­ Building Suspense
(Documents: Journal)
Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 27 Jan 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : In Progress
Activity 1.1.2 : Read -­ An Essay on Plot
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read one writer's explanation of plot development.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 1.1.3 : Quiz -­ An Essay on Plot
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 27 Jan 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.1.4 : Study -­ Understand the Shape of a Story
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Identify the building blocks of plot. Explain why conflict is central to plot development.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 1.1.5 : Quiz -­ Understand the Shape of a Story
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 27 Jan 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.1.6 : Read -­ "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend a short story by Flannery O'Connor.
Duration : 1 hr 30 min
Activity 1.1.7 : Quiz -­ "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" by Flannery O'Connor
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
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Due : 27 Jan 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.1.8 : Discuss -­ Creating Tension
(Documents: Discussion)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 27 Jan 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : In Progress
Activity 1.1.9 : Study -­ Analyze the Shape of a Story
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Analyze how Flannery O'Connor's choices in structuring "A Good Man Is Hard to Find" and ordering events created
tension and surprise.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 1.1.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze the Shape of a Story
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 27 Jan 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.1.11 : Study -­ Explore Essay Writing: Building Suspense
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using
effective writing techniques.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 1.1.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: Capitalization
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
Activity 1.1.13 : Practice -­ Revision Strategies: Introduction
(Documents: Practice Assignment)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.
Due : 27 Jan 2015
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : In Progress
Lesson 1.2 : Setting, Character, and Dialogue
Activity 1.2.1 : Journal -­ How Place Affects People
(Documents: Journal)
Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 06 Feb 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : In Progress
Activity 1.2.2 : Read -­ An Essay on Character Development
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read one writer's perspective on character development.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 1.2.3 : Quiz -­ An Essay on Character Development
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 06 Feb 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : In Progress
Activity 1.2.4 : Study -­ Understand Setting Character and Dialogue
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Recognize how setting and character development advance plot.
Duration : 30 min
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Activity 1.2.5 : Quiz -­ Understand Setting Character and Dialogue
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 06 Feb 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.2.6 : Read -­ "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend a short story by John Steinbeck.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 1.2.7 : Quiz -­ "The Chrysanthemums" by John Steinbeck
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 06 Feb 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.2.8 : Discuss -­ What the Character Wants
(Documents: Discussion, Reading Materials)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 06 Feb 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : In Progress
Activity 1.2.9 : Study -­ Analyze Setting, Character, and Dialogue
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Analyze how John Steinbeck's choices in the details of setting and character development work together to advance
plot.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 1.2.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze Setting, Character, and Dialogue
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 06 Feb 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.2.11 : Study -­ Explore Essay Writing: Setting and Character
(Documents: Reading Materials, Study Sheet)
Explore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using
effective writing techniques.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 1.2.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: End Punctuation
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
Activity 1.2.13 : Practice -­ Revision Strategies: Purpose, Part 1
(Documents: Practice Assignment, Reading Materials)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.
Due : 06 Feb 2015
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : In Progress
Lesson 1.3 : Point of View, Tone, and Theme
Activity 1.3.1 : Journal -­ Different Perspectives
(Documents: Journal)
Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 17 Feb 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.3.2 : Read -­ An Essay on Theme
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read an essay about theme in literature.
Duration : 45 min
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Activity 1.3.3 : Quiz -­ An Essay on Theme
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 17 Feb 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.3.4 : Study -­ Understand Theme and Point of View
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Compare the points of view in selected excerpts, analyzing their effect.
Duration : 30 min
Activity 1.3.5 : Quiz -­ Understand Theme and Point of View
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 17 Feb 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.3.6 : Read -­ "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend a short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 1.3.7 : Quiz -­ "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 17 Feb 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.3.8 : Discuss -­ The State of the Narrator
(Documents: Discussion)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 17 Feb 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : In Progress
Activity 1.3.9 : Study -­ Analyze Theme and Point of View
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Examine how Charlotte Perkins Gilman's decisions about point of view and word choice create a tone and develop the
story's theme.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 1.3.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze Theme and Point of View
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 17 Feb 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.3.11 : Study -­ Explore Essay Writing: Summaries and Opinions
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore how to evaluate sources in conducting research and how to present the results of research in an essay and
presentation.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 1.3.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: Commas
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
Activity 1.3.13 : Project -­ Revision Strategies: Purpose, Part 2
(Documents: Project)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.
Due : 17 Feb 2015
Duration : 1 hr
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : In Progress
Lesson 1.4 : Wrap-­Up: The Short Story, Part 1
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Activity 1.4.1 : Review -­ The Short Story, Part 1
(Documents: Review)
Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 1.4.2 : Test (CST) -­ The Short Story, Part 1
Take a computer-­scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Due : 20 Feb 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Activity 1.4.3 : Test (TST) -­ The Short Story, Part 1
Take a teacher-­scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 45
Points Earned : _____ (optional)
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : In Progress
Unit 2 : The Short Story, Part 2
Lesson 2.1 : Character and Symbol
Activity 2.1.1 : Journal -­ Your Identity
(Documents: Journal)
Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 02 Mar 2015
Duration : 15 min
Activity 2.1.2 : Read -­ An Essay on Symbols and Artifacts
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend an essay on the symbolism of cultural artifacts and heirlooms.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 2.1.3 : Quiz -­ An Essay on Symbols and Artifacts
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 02 Mar 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.1.4 : Study -­ Understand Characters through Symbols
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Recognize the ways writers use character development to further plot and develop theme.
Duration : 30 min
Activity 2.1.5 : Quiz -­ Understand Characters through Symbols
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 02 Mar 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.1.6 : Read -­ "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend a short story by Alice Walker
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 2.1.7 : Quiz -­ "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 02 Mar 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.1.8 : Discuss -­ Cultural Identity
(Documents: Discussion)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 02 Mar 2015
Duration : 20 min
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Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
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Activity 2.1.9 : Study -­ Analyze Characters Through Symbols
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Examine how Alice Walker develops the cultural identity of her characters by using symbolic objects.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 2.1.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze Characters Through Symbols
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 02 Mar 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.1.11 : Study -­ Explore Essay Writing: Argument
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore the process of writing an argument supported by valid reasoning, relevant and sufficient evidence, and using
effective technique and appropriate language.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 2.1.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: Verbs, Adverbs, and Adjectives
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
Activity 2.1.13 : Practice -­ Revision Strategies: Organization, Part 1
(Documents: Practice Assignment)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.
Due : 02 Mar 2015
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Lesson 2.2 : Magical Realism
Activity 2.2.1 : Journal -­ Being an Outsider
(Documents: Journal)
Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 13 Mar 2015
Duration : 15 min
Activity 2.2.2 : Read -­ An Essay on the Roots of Magical Realism
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend an essay on magical realism.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 2.2.3 : Quiz -­ An Essay on the Roots of Magical Realism
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 13 Mar 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.2.4 : Study -­ Understand Magical Realism
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Recognize the elements of magical realism and the effects writers and artists strive to attain by using those elements.
Duration : 30 min
Activity 2.2.5 : Quiz -­ Understand Magical Realism
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 13 Mar 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.2.6 : Read -­ "The Nose" by Nikolai Gogol
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend a short story by Nikolai Gogol.
Duration : 1 hr
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Activity 2.2.7 : Quiz -­ "The Nose" by Nikolai Gogol
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 13 Mar 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.2.8 : Discuss -­ The Unexpected
(Documents: Discussion)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 13 Mar 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.2.9 : Study -­ Analyze Magical Realism
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Examine how Nikolai Gogol develops theme and plot through the use of magical realism techniques.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 2.2.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze Magical Realism
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 13 Mar 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.2.11 : Study -­ Explore Essay Writing: Argumentative Essay
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore how to evaluate sources in conducting research and how to present the results of research in an essay and
presentation.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 2.2.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: Parallel Structure
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
Activity 2.2.13 : Practice -­ Revision Strategies: Organization, Part 2
(Documents: Practice Assignment)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.
Due : 13 Mar 2015
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Lesson 2.3 : Gothic Literature
Activity 2.3.1 : Journal -­ Fear
(Documents: Journal)
Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 23 Mar 2015
Duration : 15 min
Activity 2.3.2 : Read -­ An Essay on the Origins of the Gothic
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend an essay about the Gothic genre.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 2.3.3 : Quiz -­ An Essay on the Origins of the Gothic
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 23 Mar 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.3.4 : Study -­ Understand Gothic Elements in Literature
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Recognize how gothic elements in literature create effects such as mystery, tension, and surprise.
Duration : 30 min
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Activity 2.3.5 : Quiz -­ Understand Gothic Elements in Literature
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 23 Mar 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.3.6 : Read -­ "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend a short story by Edgar Allan Poe.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 2.3.7 : Quiz -­ "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 23 Mar 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.3.8 : Discuss -­ Choose Your Narrator
(Documents: Discussion)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 23 Mar 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.3.9 : Study -­ Analyze Gothic Elements in Literature
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Analyze how Poe's choices in structuring the story, ordering events, and manipulating time create such effects as
mystery, tension, and surprise.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 2.3.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze Gothic Elements in Literature
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 23 Mar 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 2.3.11 : Study -­ Explore Essay Writing: Clarity
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using
effective writing techniques.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 2.3.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: Sentence Structure
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
Activity 2.3.13 : Project -­ Revision Strategies: Organization, Part 3
(Documents: Project)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.
Due : 23 Mar 2015
Duration : 1 hr
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Lesson 2.4 : Wrap-­Up: The Short Story, Part 2
Activity 2.4.1 : Review -­ The Short Story, Part 2
(Documents: Review)
Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 2.4.2 : Test (CST) -­ The Short Story, Part 2
Take a computer-­scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Due : 26 Mar 2015
Duration : 20 min
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Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
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Activity 2.4.3 : Test (TST) -­ The Short Story, Part 2
Take a teacher-­scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 45
Points Earned : _____ (optional)
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Unit 3 : Poetry
Lesson 3.1 : Reading Poetry
Activity 3.1.1 : Journal -­ Choosing a Form
(Documents: Journal)
Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 06 Apr 2015
Duration : 15 min
Activity 3.1.2 : Read -­ An Essay on Getting Comfortable with Poetry
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend three poems.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 3.1.3 : Quiz -­ An Essay on Getting Comfortable with Poetry
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 06 Apr 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.1.4 : Study -­ Understand Poetic Language
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Identify the types of figurative language and other elements of poetry.
Duration : 30 min
Activity 3.1.5 : Quiz -­ Understand Poetic Language
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 06 Apr 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.1.6 : Read -­ Three Poems
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend three poems.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 3.1.7 : Quiz -­ Three Poems
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 06 Apr 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.1.8 : Discuss -­ Effective Language
(Documents: Discussion)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 06 Apr 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.1.9 : Study -­ Analyze Poetic Language
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Identify and analyze the uses of figurative language and the elements of poetry in three poems.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 3.1.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze Poetic Language
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 06 Apr 2015
Duration : 15 min
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Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
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Activity 3.1.11 : Study -­ Explore Presentations: Finding Visual Metaphors
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore how to evaluate sources in conducting research and how to present the results of research in an essay and
presentation.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 3.1.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: Phrases and Clauses
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
Activity 3.1.13 : Project -­ Revision Strategies: Tone, Part 1
(Documents: Project)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.
Due : 06 Apr 2015
Duration : 1 hr
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Lesson 3.2 : The Shape of Poetry
Activity 3.2.1 : Journal -­ How Poets Communicate
(Documents: Journal)
Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 16 Apr 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.2.2 : Read -­ An Essay on Meter, Rhyme, and Form
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend an essay on meter, rhyme, and form.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 3.2.3 : Quiz -­ An Essay on Meter, Rhyme, and Form
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 16 Apr 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.2.4 : Study -­ Understand the Functions of the Form
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Recognize how the form of poetry has served both purposeful and artistic functions throughout history.
Duration : 30 min
Activity 3.2.5 : Quiz -­ Understand the Functions of the Form
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 16 Apr 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.2.6 : Read -­ Three Poems
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read, comprehend, and compare three poems.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 3.2.7 : Quiz -­ Three Poems
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 16 Apr 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.2.8 : Discuss -­ Words versus Pictures
(Documents: Discussion)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 16 Apr 2015
Duration : 20 min
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Scoring : 10
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Activity 3.2.9 : Study -­ Analyze the Functions of the Form
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Compare how three poems use different techniques to explore a similar theme.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 3.2.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze the Functions of the Form
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 16 Apr 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.2.11 : Study -­ Explore Essay Writing: Choosing the Right Details
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore the process of writing an essay, including establishing a clear claim, choosing supporting evidence, and using
effective writing techniques.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 3.2.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: Noun and Verb Phrases
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
Activity 3.2.13 : Practice -­ Revision Strategies: Tone, Part 2
(Documents: Practice Assignment)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.
Due : 16 Apr 2015
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Lesson 3.3 : Poetry and Art
Activity 3.3.1 : Journal -­ What Artists Want
(Documents: Journal)
Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 27 Apr 2015
Duration : 15 min
Activity 3.3.2 : Read -­ The Story of Daedalus and Icarus
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend the mythological story "Daedalus and Icarus."
Duration : 45 min
Activity 3.3.3 : Quiz -­ The Story of Daedalus and Icarus
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 27 Apr 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.3.4 : Study -­ Understand How Artists Build on Source Material
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Recognize how artists and writers have drawn from source material throughout history.
Duration : 30 min
Activity 3.3.5 : Quiz -­ Understand How Artists Build on Source Material
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 27 Apr 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.3.6 : Read -­ Two Poems;; One Painting
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read two poems about a painting.
Duration : 45 min
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Activity 3.3.7 : Quiz -­ Two Poems;; One Painting
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 27 Apr 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.3.8 : Discuss -­ The Poems' Real Themes
(Documents: Discussion)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 27 Apr 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.3.9 : Study -­ Analyze How Artists Build on Source Material
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Compare and analyze how a painter and two poets have drawn on and interpreted original source material.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 3.3.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze How Artists Build on Source Material
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 27 Apr 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.3.11 : Study -­ Explore Essay Writing: Comparing and Contrasting
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore the process of writing an argument supported by valid reasoning, relevant and sufficient evidence, and using
effective technique and appropriate language.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 3.3.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: Prepositions and Phrases
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
Activity 3.3.13 : Practice -­ Revision Strategies: Tone, Part 3
(Documents: Practice Assignment)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.
Due : 27 Apr 2015
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Lesson 3.4 : Wrap-­Up: Poetry
Activity 3.4.1 : Review -­ Poetry
(Documents: Review)
Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 3.4.2 : Test (CST) -­ Poetry
Take a computer-­scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Due : 29 Apr 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Activity 3.4.3 : Test (TST) -­ Poetry
Take a teacher-­scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 45
Points Earned : _____ (optional)
Unit 4 : The Novella: Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis
Lesson 4.1 : Translation
Activity 4.1.1 : Journal -­ Changing Identities
(Documents: Journal)
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Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 11 May 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.1.2 : Read -­ An Essay on Literature in Translation
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend an essay about literature in translation.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 4.1.3 : Quiz -­ An Essay on Literature in Translation
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 11 May 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.1.4 : Study -­ Understand Translations
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore the effects of translation on literature.
Duration : 30 min
Activity 4.1.5 : Quiz -­ Understand Translations
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 11 May 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.1.6 : Read -­ The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 1
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend the first part of The Metamorphosis.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 4.1.7 : Quiz -­ The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 1
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 11 May 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.1.8 : Discuss -­ Being a Bug
(Documents: Discussion)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 11 May 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.1.9 : Study -­ Analyze the Translation of Kafka's The Metamorphosis
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Analyze how The Metamorphosis is translated.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 4.1.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze the Translation of Kafka's The Metamorphosis
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 11 May 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.1.11 : Study -­ Explore Essay Writing: Narrative Writing
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore the process of writing an essay including establishing a clear claim choosing supporting evidence and using
effective writing techniques.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 4.1.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: Morphemes
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
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Activity 4.1.13 : Practice -­ Revision Strategies: Language, Part 1
(Documents: Practice Assignment)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.
Due : 11 May 2015
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Lesson 4.2 : Context and Theme
Activity 4.2.1 : Journal -­ Love and Fear
(Documents: Journal)
Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 21 May 2015
Duration : 15 min
Activity 4.2.2 : Read -­ "Letter to His Father" by Franz Kafka
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend "Letter to His Father."
Duration : 45 min
Activity 4.2.3 : Quiz -­ "Letter to His Father" by Franz Kafka
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 21 May 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.2.4 : Study -­ Understand the Context of Stories
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Understand how context affects The Metamorphosis.
Duration : 30 min
Activity 4.2.5 : Quiz -­ Understand the Context of Stories
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 21 May 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.2.6 : Read -­ The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 2
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend the second part of The Metamorphosis.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 4.2.7 : Quiz -­ The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 2
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 21 May 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.2.8 : Discuss -­ Being Human
(Documents: Discussion)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 21 May 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.2.9 : Study -­ Analyze Themes in Life and Literature
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Analyze the themes of The Metamorphosis.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 4.2.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze Themes in Life and Literature
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 21 May 2015
Duration : 15 min
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Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
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Activity 4.2.11 : Study -­ Explore Essay Writing: Narrative Writing
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore the process of writing an argument that is supported by valid reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence and
that uses effective technique and appropriate language.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 4.2.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: Commonly Misspelled Words
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
Activity 4.2.13 : Practice -­ Revision Strategies: Language, Part 2
(Documents: Practice Assignment)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit an essay.
Due : 21 May 2015
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Lesson 4.3 : Kafka's Hero
Activity 4.3.1 : Journal -­ Predictions
(Documents: Journal)
Write a reflective response to a journal prompt.
Due : 01 Jun 2015
Duration : 15 min
Activity 4.3.2 : Read -­ An Essay on Metaphor
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend an essay on the portrayal of heroism in texts and images.
Duration : 45 min
Activity 4.3.3 : Quiz -­ An Essay on Metaphor
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 01 Jun 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.3.4 : Study -­ Understand Transformation
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Examine the transformations that happen throughout The Metamorphosis.
Duration : 30 min
Activity 4.3.5 : Quiz -­ Understand Transformation
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 01 Jun 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.3.6 : Read -­ The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 3
(Documents: Reading Guide, Reading Materials)
Read and comprehend the final part of The Metamorphosis.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 4.3.7 : Quiz -­ The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Part 3
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 01 Jun 2015
Duration : 10 min
Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.3.8 : Discuss -­ The Second Metamorphosis
(Documents: Discussion)
Discuss a claim about the text you've just read, using evidence from the text to support your stance and respond to
your peers' arguments.
Due : 01 Jun 2015
Duration : 20 min
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Scoring : 10
Points Earned : _____
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Activity 4.3.9 : Study -­ Analyze the Resolution of the The Metamorphosis
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Analyze the larger themes of The Metamorphosis.
Duration : 40 min
Activity 4.3.10 : Quiz -­ Analyze the Resolution of the The Metamorphosis
Take a quiz to assess your understanding of the material.
Due : 01 Jun 2015
Duration : 15 min
Scoring : 20
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.3.11 : Study -­ Explore Essay Writing: Narrative Writing
(Documents: Study Sheet)
Explore the process of writing an argument that is supported by valid reasoning and relevant, sufficient evidence and
that uses effective technique and appropriate language.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 4.3.12 : Checkup -­ Language Skills: Pronoun-­Antecedent Agreement
(Documents: Checkup)
Connect with and confirm understanding of principles of English grammar.
Duration : 20 min
Activity 4.3.13 : Project -­ Revision Strategies: Language, Part 3
(Documents: Project)
Use a variety of revision strategies to improve and submit a presentation.
Due : 01 Jun 2015
Duration : 1 hr
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Lesson 4.4 : Wrap-­Up: The Novella: Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis
Activity 4.4.1 : Review -­ The Novella: Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis
(Documents: Review)
Prepare for the unit test by reviewing key concepts and skills.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 4.4.2 : Test (CST) -­ The Novella: Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis
Take a computer-­scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Due : 04 Jun 2015
Duration : 20 min
Scoring : 40
Points Earned : _____
Activity 4.4.3 : Test (TST) -­ The Novella: Franz Kafka's The Metamorphosis
Take a teacher-­scored test to assess what you have learned in this unit.
Duration : 30 min
Scoring : 45
Points Earned : _____ (optional)
Unit 5 : Semester Wrap-­Up
Lesson 5.1 : Semester Wrap-­Up
Activity 5.1.1 : Review -­ Semester Review
(Documents: Review)
Prepare for the semester exam by reviewing key concepts covered in this semester.
Duration : 1 hr
Activity 5.1.2 : Exam -­ Semester Exam
Take a computer-­scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester.
Due : 08 Jun 2015
Duration : 40 min
Scoring : 50
Points Earned : _____
Activity 5.1.3 : Final Exam -­ Semester Exam
Take a teacher-­scored exam to demonstrate your mastery of concepts and skills covered in this semester.
Due : 08 Jun 2015
Duration : 1 hr
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Scoring : 50
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Appendix B : Additional Activities
B.1 : Extra Credit
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Scoring : 15
Points Earned : _____
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