Literacy and Comprehension II
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard ID
Standard Text
IA.CC.RL.9-10. Reading Standards for Literature
Key Ideas and Details
IA.1.
Employ the full range of research-based comprehension strategies, including making connections,
determining importance, questioning, visualizing, making inferences, summarizing, and monitoring for
comprehension. (DOK 2,3)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Science - Environmental: Climate Change and
Agriculture in Africa
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
IA.2.
Read on-level text, both silently and orally, at an appropriate rate with accuracy and fluency to support
comprehension. (DOK 1)
Course Introduction
Fluency: Phrasing and Expression
Fluency: Accuracy
Math - Statistics: The World's Tallest Skyscrapers
Science - Earth Science: Offshore Oil Rigs
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
Elective - Humanities: The Winchester Mystery
House
Literary Text - A Poem: View of the Capitol from the
Library of Congress
Expository Text - Explanatory Article: Speeding to
Safety
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
Online Text - Website: Bridges
Descriptive Writing - Focus on Description
Math - Energy: CFL's - A Bright Idea
Science - Green Science: Carbon Footprints
Social Studies - Economics: What is Green
Economics?
Elective - Sociology and Architecture: Green
Architecture - New Urbanism
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
IA.2.
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IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Read on-level text, both silently and orally, at an appropriate rate with accuracy and fluency to support
comprehension. (DOK 1)
(Cont'd.)
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Edgenuity Lesson Name
Literary Text - Poetry: Looking, Walking, Being
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
Social Studies - The Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci
Literary Text - Short Story: Helen on Eighty-Sixth
Street
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
Math - Statistics: Statistics in Sports
Science - Physics: Shaun White and Physics
Social Studies - History: The History of Extreme
Sports
Elective - Health: Lance Armstrong: The Comeback
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Remanufacturing
Athletes
Persuasive Writing - Focus on Persuasive
Techniques
Science - Biology: DNA and Forensics
Elective - Computers: Forensic Animation
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
Expository Text - Informative Article: Hollywood and
Forensic Science: CSI Syndrome
Persuasive Text - Forensic Ethics: The Expert
Witness
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
IA.2.
RL.9-10.1.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Read on-level text, both silently and orally, at an appropriate rate with accuracy and fluency to support
comprehension. (DOK 1)
(Cont'd.)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Functional Text - How-To: All About Fingerprints
Online Text: Crime Scene Investigation
Visual Text: History Scene Investigators
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
Math - Charts and Graphs: European Union - Budget
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Persuasive Text - Article: Studying Abroad
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text. (RL.9-10.1.) (DOK 1,2,3)
Course Introduction
Word Analysis
Word Structure
Fluency: Phrasing and Expression
Fluency: Accuracy
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
Literary Text - A Poem: View of the Capitol from the
Library of Congress
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
Literary Text - Poetry: Looking, Walking, Being
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Literary Text - Short Story: Helen on Eighty-Sixth
Street
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RL.9-10.1.
RL.9-10.2.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text. (RL.9-10.1.) (DOK 1,2,3)
(Cont'd.)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Literary Text - Short Story: Liam O'Flaherty - The
Sniper
Literary Text - Short Story: John Updike - A & P
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the
text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary
of the text. (RL.9-10.2.) (DOK 2,3)
Course Introduction
Word Analysis
Word Structure
Fluency: Phrasing and Expression
Fluency: Accuracy
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
Literary Text - A Poem: View of the Capitol from the
Library of Congress
Visual Text - Photography: International Space
Station Photo Gallery
The Strategy Focus: Text Structure
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
Literary Text - Poetry: Looking, Walking, Being
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Literary Text - Short Story: Helen on Eighty-Sixth
Street
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Social Studies - History: The History of Extreme
Sports
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Persuasive Text - Movie Review: Lords of Dogtown
The Strategy Focus: Questioning
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RL.9-10.2.
RL.9-10.3.
RL.9-10.4.
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IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the
text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary
of the text. (RL.9-10.2.) (DOK 2,3)
(Cont'd.)
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Literary Text - Short Story: Liam O'Flaherty - The
Sniper
Literary Text - Short Story: John Updike - A & P
Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the
course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. (RL.9-10. 3.)
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
Literary Text - Short Story: Liam O'Flaherty - The
Sniper
Literary Text - Short Story: John Updike - A & P
Craft and Structure
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and
connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g.,
how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone). (RL.9-10.4.)
(DOK 1,2,3)
The Role of Vocabulary
Word Analysis
Literary Text - A Poem: View of the Capitol from the
Library of Congress
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Remanufacturing
Athletes
Persuasive Text - Movie Review: Lords of Dogtown
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
The Strategy Focus: Summarizing
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RL.9-10.4.
RL.9-10.5.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and
connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g.,
how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone). (RL.9-10.4.)
(DOK 1,2,3)
(Cont'd.)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Literary Text - Short Story: Liam O'Flaherty - The
Sniper
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
Rhetoric - Speech: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pearl
Harbor Address to the Nation
Literary Text - Short Story: John Updike - A & P
Analyze how an author's choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel
plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.
(RL.9-10.5.) (DOK 3,4)
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
Literary Text - Short Story: Liam O'Flaherty - The
Sniper
Literary Text - Short Story: John Updike - A & P
RL.9-10.6.
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Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the
United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature. (RL.9-10.6.) (DOK 3,4)
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RL.9-10.7.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums, including what is
emphasized or absent in each treatment (e.g., Auden's "Musée des Beaux Arts" and Breughel's Landscape
with the Fall of Icarus). (RL.9-10.7.) (DOK 3,4)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Course Introduction
Theme: Amazing Architecture
Theme: The Arts
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Social Studies - The Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci
Elective - Computers: Computer Animation: You
Can't Rush Art
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Online Text - Photography: Landscape Photo Tips
Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
The Strategy Focus: Questioning
Elective - Art History: Political Cartoons
The Strategy Focus: Metacognition
Elective - Fine Arts: Movies and Music
RL.9-10.8.
RL.9-10.9.
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(Not applicable to literature) (RL.9-10.8.)
Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work (e.g., how Shakespeare
treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare). (RL.910.9.) (DOK 3,4)
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RL.9-10.10.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the
grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
(RL.9-10.10.) (DOK 1,2)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Course Introduction
Word Analysis
Word Structure
Fluency: Phrasing and Expression
Fluency: Accuracy
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
Literary Text - A Poem: View of the Capitol from the
Library of Congress
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
Literary Text - Poetry: Looking, Walking, Being
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Literary Text - Short Story: Helen on Eighty-Sixth
Street
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Literary Text - Short Story: Liam O'Flaherty - The
Sniper
Literary Text - Short Story: John Updike - A & P
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
IA.CC.RI.9-10.
IA.1.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Reading Standards for Informational Text
Key Ideas and Details
Employ the full range of research-based comprehension strategies, including making connections,
determining importance, questioning, visualizing, making inferences, summarizing, and monitoring for
comprehension. (DOK 2,3)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Science - Environmental: Climate Change and
Agriculture in Africa
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
IA.2.
Read on-level text, both silently and orally, at an appropriate rate with accuracy and fluency to support
comprehension. (DOK 1)
Course Introduction
Fluency: Phrasing and Expression
Fluency: Accuracy
Math - Statistics: The World's Tallest Skyscrapers
Science - Earth Science: Offshore Oil Rigs
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
Elective - Humanities: The Winchester Mystery
House
Literary Text - A Poem: View of the Capitol from the
Library of Congress
Expository Text - Explanatory Article: Speeding to
Safety
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
Online Text - Website: Bridges
Descriptive Writing - Focus on Description
Math - Energy: CFL's - A Bright Idea
Science - Green Science: Carbon Footprints
Social Studies - Economics: What is Green
Economics?
Elective - Sociology and Architecture: Green
Architecture - New Urbanism
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
IA.2.
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IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Read on-level text, both silently and orally, at an appropriate rate with accuracy and fluency to support
comprehension. (DOK 1)
(Cont'd.)
Confidential
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Literary Text - Poetry: Looking, Walking, Being
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
Social Studies - The Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci
Literary Text - Short Story: Helen on Eighty-Sixth
Street
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
Math - Statistics: Statistics in Sports
Science - Physics: Shaun White and Physics
Social Studies - History: The History of Extreme
Sports
Elective - Health: Lance Armstrong: The Comeback
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Remanufacturing
Athletes
Persuasive Writing - Focus on Persuasive
Techniques
Science - Biology: DNA and Forensics
Elective - Computers: Forensic Animation
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
Expository Text - Informative Article: Hollywood and
Forensic Science: CSI Syndrome
Persuasive Text - Forensic Ethics: The Expert
Witness
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
IA.2.
RI.9-10.1.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Read on-level text, both silently and orally, at an appropriate rate with accuracy and fluency to support
comprehension. (DOK 1)
(Cont'd.)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Functional Text - How-To: All About Fingerprints
Online Text: Crime Scene Investigation
Visual Text: History Scene Investigators
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
Math - Charts and Graphs: European Union - Budget
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Persuasive Text - Article: Studying Abroad
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text. (RI.9-10.1.) (DOK 1,2,3)
Course Introduction
Word Analysis
Word Structure
Fluency: Accuracy
Theme: Amazing Architecture
The Strategy Focus: Previewing and Predicting
Math - Statistics: The World's Tallest Skyscrapers
Science - Earth Science: Offshore Oil Rigs
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
Elective - Humanities: The Winchester Mystery
House
Expository Text - Explanatory Article: Speeding to
Safety
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
Functional Text - How-To Article: How to Read
Blueprints
Online Text - Website: Bridges
Visual Text - Photography: International Space
Station Photo Gallery
The Strategy Focus: Text Structure
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RI.9-10.1.
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IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text. (RI.9-10.1.) (DOK 1,2,3)
(Cont'd.)
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Edgenuity Lesson Name
Math - Energy: CFL's - A Bright Idea
Science - Green Science: Carbon Footprints
Social Studies - Economics: What is Green
Economics?
Elective - Sociology and Architecture: Green
Architecture - New Urbanism
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Functional Text - FAQ Sheet: CFL's and Clean-up
Online Text - Website: Eco-Site
Visual Text - Advertisement: Discovery Channel
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Math - Geometry: Bike Designers and Geometry
Science - Chemistry: Chefs as Chemists
Social Studies - The Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci
Elective - Computers: Computer Animation: You
Can't Rush Art
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Online Text - Photography: Landscape Photo Tips
Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Math - Statistics: Statistics in Sports
Science - Physics: Shaun White and Physics
Social Studies - History: The History of Extreme
Sports
Elective - Health: Lance Armstrong: The Comeback
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RI.9-10.1.
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IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text. (RI.9-10.1.) (DOK 1,2,3)
(Cont'd.)
Confidential
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Remanufacturing
Athletes
Persuasive Text - Movie Review: Lords of Dogtown
Functional Text - How-To: How to Consistently
Shoot a Free Throw
Online Text - Movie Site: Riding Giants
Visual Text - Collection of Sports Images: The
Extreme
Theme: Mysteries and Forensics
The Strategy Focus: Questioning
Math - Fractal Geometry: Jurassic Park Fractal
Science - Biology: DNA and Forensics
Social Studies - Anthropology: Mysteries - Forensic
Sculpture
Elective - Computers: Forensic Animation
Expository Text - Informative Article: Hollywood and
Forensic Science: CSI Syndrome
Persuasive Text - Forensic Ethics: The Expert
Witness
Functional Text - How-To: All About Fingerprints
Online Text: Crime Scene Investigation
Visual Text: History Scene Investigators
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
The Strategy Focus: Summarizing
Math - Charts and Graphs: European Union - Budget
Science - Environmental: Climate Change and
Agriculture in Africa
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Elective - Art History: Political Cartoons
Expository Text - Informational Article: The Model
UN
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RI.9-10.1.
RI.9-10.2.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text. (RI.9-10.1.) (DOK 1,2,3)
(Cont'd.)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Rhetoric - Speech: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pearl
Harbor Address to the Nation
Functional Text - How-To: How to Get Involved in
Politics
Online Text: Creating a Nation
Visual Text - Propaganda: Canadian World War I
Posters
The Strategy Focus: Metacognition
Math - Consumer Math: Credit Cards
Science - Electronics: Plasma vs. LCD Televisions
Social Studies - Government: Branches of
Government, Checks and Balances
Elective - Fine Arts: Movies and Music
Expository Text - Humor Writing: Dave Barry - One
Degree of Separation
Persuasive Text - Article: Studying Abroad
Functional Text: Car Engine - How it Works
Online Text - Navigating a Website: The iPhone
Visual Text: Creating a Visual Presentation
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it
emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. (RI.910.2.) (DOK 2,3)
Course Introduction
Word Analysis
Word Structure
Fluency: Accuracy
Theme: Amazing Architecture
The Strategy Focus: Previewing and Predicting
Math - Statistics: The World's Tallest Skyscrapers
Science - Earth Science: Offshore Oil Rigs
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
Elective - Humanities: The Winchester Mystery
House
Expository Text - Explanatory Article: Speeding to
Safety
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RI.9-10.2.
©Edgenuity Inc.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it
emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. (RI.910.2.) (DOK 2,3)
(Cont'd.)
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
Functional Text - How-To Article: How to Read
Blueprints
Online Text - Website: Bridges
Visual Text - Photography: International Space
Station Photo Gallery
The Strategy Focus: Text Structure
Math - Energy: CFL's - A Bright Idea
Science - Green Science: Carbon Footprints
Social Studies - Economics: What is Green
Economics?
Elective - Sociology and Architecture: Green
Architecture - New Urbanism
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Functional Text - FAQ Sheet: CFL's and Clean-up
Online Text - Website: Eco-Site
Visual Text - Advertisement: Discovery Channel
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Math - Geometry: Bike Designers and Geometry
Science - Chemistry: Chefs as Chemists
Social Studies - The Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci
Elective - Computers: Computer Animation: You
Can't Rush Art
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Online Text - Photography: Landscape Photo Tips
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RI.9-10.2.
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IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it
emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. (RI.910.2.) (DOK 2,3)
(Cont'd.)
Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Math - Statistics: Statistics in Sports
Science - Physics: Shaun White and Physics
Social Studies - History: The History of Extreme
Sports
Elective - Health: Lance Armstrong: The Comeback
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Remanufacturing
Athletes
Persuasive Text - Movie Review: Lords of Dogtown
Functional Text - How-To: How to Consistently
Shoot a Free Throw
Online Text - Movie Site: Riding Giants
Visual Text - Collection of Sports Images: The
Extreme
Theme: Mysteries and Forensics
The Strategy Focus: Questioning
Math - Fractal Geometry: Jurassic Park Fractal
Science - Biology: DNA and Forensics
Social Studies - Anthropology: Mysteries - Forensic
Sculpture
Elective - Computers: Forensic Animation
Expository Text - Informative Article: Hollywood and
Forensic Science: CSI Syndrome
Persuasive Text - Forensic Ethics: The Expert
Witness
Functional Text - How-To: All About Fingerprints
Online Text: Crime Scene Investigation
Visual Text: History Scene Investigators
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
The Strategy Focus: Summarizing
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RI.9-10.2.
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IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it
emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. (RI.910.2.) (DOK 2,3)
(Cont'd.)
Math - Charts and Graphs: European Union - Budget
Science - Environmental: Climate Change and
Agriculture in Africa
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Elective - Art History: Political Cartoons
Expository Text - Informational Article: The Model
UN
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
Rhetoric - Speech: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pearl
Harbor Address to the Nation
Functional Text - How-To: How to Get Involved in
Politics
Online Text: Creating a Nation
Visual Text - Propaganda: Canadian World War I
Posters
The Strategy Focus: Metacognition
Math - Consumer Math: Credit Cards
Science - Electronics: Plasma vs. LCD Televisions
Social Studies - Government: Branches of
Government, Checks and Balances
Elective - Fine Arts: Movies and Music
Expository Text - Humor Writing: Dave Barry - One
Degree of Separation
Persuasive Text - Article: Studying Abroad
Functional Text: Car Engine - How it Works
Online Text - Navigating a Website: The iPhone
Visual Text: Creating a Visual Presentation
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RI.9-10.3.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the
points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between
them. (RI.9-10.3.) (DOK 2,3)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Course Introduction
Functional Text - How-To Article: How to Read
Blueprints
The Strategy Focus: Text Structure
Math - Energy: CFL's - A Bright Idea
Science - Green Science: Carbon Footprints
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Functional Text - FAQ Sheet: CFL's and Clean-up
Online Text - Website: Eco-Site
Visual Text - Advertisement: Discovery Channel
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Math - Geometry: Bike Designers and Geometry
Science - Chemistry: Chefs as Chemists
Elective - Computers: Computer Animation: You
Can't Rush Art
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
The Strategy Focus: Questioning
Functional Text - How-To: All About Fingerprints
Functional Text - How-To: How to Get Involved in
Politics
The Strategy Focus: Metacognition
Social Studies - Government: Branches of
Government, Checks and Balances
Expository Text - Humor Writing: Dave Barry - One
Degree of Separation
Persuasive Text - Article: Studying Abroad
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Literacy and Comprehension II
Standard ID
RI.9-10.4.
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Standard Text
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Craft and Structure
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative,
and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g.,
how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper). (RI.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2,3)
Course Introduction
The Role of Vocabulary
Word Analysis
Word Structure
Fluency: Accuracy
Theme: Amazing Architecture
The Strategy Focus: Previewing and Predicting
Math - Statistics: The World's Tallest Skyscrapers
Science - Earth Science: Offshore Oil Rigs
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
Elective - Humanities: The Winchester Mystery
House
Expository Text - Explanatory Article: Speeding to
Safety
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
Functional Text - How-To Article: How to Read
Blueprints
Online Text - Website: Bridges
Visual Text - Photography: International Space
Station Photo Gallery
Theme: The Environment
The Strategy Focus: Text Structure
Math - Energy: CFL's - A Bright Idea
Science - Green Science: Carbon Footprints
Social Studies - Economics: What is Green
Economics?
Elective - Sociology and Architecture: Green
Architecture - New Urbanism
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
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Standard ID
RI.9-10.4.
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Standard Text
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative,
and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g.,
how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper). (RI.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2,3)
(Cont'd.)
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Functional Text - FAQ Sheet: CFL's and Clean-up
Online Text - Website: Eco-Site
Visual Text - Advertisement: Discovery Channel
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Math - Geometry: Bike Designers and Geometry
Science - Chemistry: Chefs as Chemists
Social Studies - The Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci
Elective - Computers: Computer Animation: You
Can't Rush Art
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Online Text - Photography: Landscape Photo Tips
Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Math - Statistics: Statistics in Sports
Science - Physics: Shaun White and Physics
Social Studies - History: The History of Extreme
Sports
Elective - Health: Lance Armstrong: The Comeback
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Remanufacturing
Athletes
Persuasive Text - Movie Review: Lords of Dogtown
Functional Text - How-To: How to Consistently
Shoot a Free Throw
Online Text - Movie Site: Riding Giants
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Standard ID
RI.9-10.4.
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Standard Text
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative,
and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g.,
how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper). (RI.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2,3)
(Cont'd.)
Visual Text - Collection of Sports Images: The
Extreme
Theme: Mysteries and Forensics
The Strategy Focus: Questioning
Math - Fractal Geometry: Jurassic Park Fractal
Science - Biology: DNA and Forensics
Social Studies - Anthropology: Mysteries - Forensic
Sculpture
Elective - Computers: Forensic Animation
Expository Text - Informative Article: Hollywood and
Forensic Science: CSI Syndrome
Persuasive Text - Forensic Ethics: The Expert
Witness
Functional Text - How-To: All About Fingerprints
Online Text: Crime Scene Investigation
Visual Text: History Scene Investigators
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
Theme: Global Politics
The Strategy Focus: Summarizing
Math - Charts and Graphs: European Union - Budget
Science - Environmental: Climate Change and
Agriculture in Africa
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Elective - Art History: Political Cartoons
Expository Text - Informational Article: The Model
UN
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
Rhetoric - Speech: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pearl
Harbor Address to the Nation
Functional Text - How-To: How to Get Involved in
Politics
Online Text: Creating a Nation
Visual Text - Propaganda: Canadian World War I
Posters
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Standard ID
RI.9-10.4.
RI.9-10.5.
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Standard Text
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative,
and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g.,
how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper). (RI.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2,3)
(Cont'd.)
The Strategy Focus: Metacognition
Math - Consumer Math: Credit Cards
Science - Electronics: Plasma vs. LCD Televisions
Social Studies - Government: Branches of
Government, Checks and Balances
Elective - Fine Arts: Movies and Music
Expository Text - Humor Writing: Dave Barry - One
Degree of Separation
Persuasive Text - Article: Studying Abroad
Functional Text: Car Engine - How it Works
Online Text - Navigating a Website: The iPhone
Visual Text: Creating a Visual Presentation
Analyze in detail how an author's ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences,
paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g., a section or chapter). (RI.9-10.5.) (DOK 2,3)
Course Introduction
Word Analysis
Word Structure
Fluency: Accuracy
Theme: Amazing Architecture
The Strategy Focus: Previewing and Predicting
Math - Statistics: The World's Tallest Skyscrapers
Science - Earth Science: Offshore Oil Rigs
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
Elective - Humanities: The Winchester Mystery
House
Expository Text - Explanatory Article: Speeding to
Safety
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
Functional Text - How-To Article: How to Read
Blueprints
Online Text - Website: Bridges
Visual Text - Photography: International Space
Station Photo Gallery
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RI.9-10.5.
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Analyze in detail how an author's ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences,
paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g., a section or chapter). (RI.9-10.5.) (DOK 2,3)
(Cont'd.)
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The Strategy Focus: Text Structure
Math - Energy: CFL's - A Bright Idea
Science - Green Science: Carbon Footprints
Social Studies - Economics: What is Green
Economics?
Elective - Sociology and Architecture: Green
Architecture - New Urbanism
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Functional Text - FAQ Sheet: CFL's and Clean-up
Online Text - Website: Eco-Site
Visual Text - Advertisement: Discovery Channel
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Math - Geometry: Bike Designers and Geometry
Science - Chemistry: Chefs as Chemists
Social Studies - The Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci
Elective - Computers: Computer Animation: You
Can't Rush Art
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Online Text - Photography: Landscape Photo Tips
Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Math - Statistics: Statistics in Sports
Science - Physics: Shaun White and Physics
Social Studies - History: The History of Extreme
Sports
Elective - Health: Lance Armstrong: The Comeback
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Standard ID
RI.9-10.5.
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Standard Text
Analyze in detail how an author's ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences,
paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g., a section or chapter). (RI.9-10.5.) (DOK 2,3)
(Cont'd.)
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Edgenuity Lesson Name
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Remanufacturing
Athletes
Persuasive Text - Movie Review: Lords of Dogtown
Functional Text - How-To: How to Consistently
Shoot a Free Throw
Online Text - Movie Site: Riding Giants
Visual Text - Collection of Sports Images: The
Extreme
Theme: Mysteries and Forensics
The Strategy Focus: Questioning
Math - Fractal Geometry: Jurassic Park Fractal
Science - Biology: DNA and Forensics
Social Studies - Anthropology: Mysteries - Forensic
Sculpture
Elective - Computers: Forensic Animation
Expository Text - Informative Article: Hollywood and
Forensic Science: CSI Syndrome
Persuasive Text - Forensic Ethics: The Expert
Witness
Functional Text - How-To: All About Fingerprints
Online Text: Crime Scene Investigation
Visual Text: History Scene Investigators
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
The Strategy Focus: Summarizing
Math - Charts and Graphs: European Union - Budget
Science - Environmental: Climate Change and
Agriculture in Africa
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Elective - Art History: Political Cartoons
Expository Text - Informational Article: The Model
UN
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RI.9-10.5.
RI.9-10.6.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Analyze in detail how an author's ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences,
paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g., a section or chapter). (RI.9-10.5.) (DOK 2,3)
(Cont'd.)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
Rhetoric - Speech: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pearl
Harbor Address to the Nation
Functional Text - How-To: How to Get Involved in
Politics
Online Text: Creating a Nation
Visual Text - Propaganda: Canadian World War I
Posters
The Strategy Focus: Metacognition
Math - Consumer Math: Credit Cards
Science - Electronics: Plasma vs. LCD Televisions
Social Studies - Government: Branches of
Government, Checks and Balances
Elective - Fine Arts: Movies and Music
Expository Text - Humor Writing: Dave Barry - One
Degree of Separation
Persuasive Text - Article: Studying Abroad
Functional Text: Car Engine - How it Works
Online Text - Navigating a Website: The iPhone
Visual Text: Creating a Visual Presentation
Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to
advance that point of view or purpose. (RI.9-10.6.) (DOK 2,3,4)
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
Visual Text - Photography: International Space
Station Photo Gallery
The Strategy Focus: Text Structure
Math - Energy: CFL's - A Bright Idea
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Functional Text - FAQ Sheet: CFL's and Clean-up
Visual Text - Advertisement: Discovery Channel
Elective - Computers: Computer Animation: You
Can't Rush Art
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RI.9-10.6.
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Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to
advance that point of view or purpose. (RI.9-10.6.) (DOK 2,3,4)
(Cont'd.)
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Edgenuity Lesson Name
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Science - Physics: Shaun White and Physics
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Remanufacturing
Athletes
Persuasive Text - Movie Review: Lords of Dogtown
Social Studies - Anthropology: Mysteries - Forensic
Sculpture
Expository Text - Informative Article: Hollywood and
Forensic Science: CSI Syndrome
The Strategy Focus: Summarizing
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
The Strategy Focus: Metacognition
Expository Text - Humor Writing: Dave Barry - One
Degree of Separation
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Standard ID
RI.9-10.7.
RI.9-10.8.
RI.9-10.9.
RI.9-10.10.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a person's life story in both print and
multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account. (RI.9-10.7.) (DOK 3,4)
Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid
and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. (RI.9-10.8.)
(DOK 2,3,4)
Expository Text - Informational Article: The Model
UN
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Persuasive Text: Forensic Ethics - The Expert
Witness
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
Rhetoric -Speech: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pearl
Harbor Address to the Nation
The Strategy Focus: Questioning
Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (e.g., Washington's Farewell Address,
the Gettysburg Address, Roosevelt's Four Freedoms speech, King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail"),
including how they address related themes and concepts. (RI.9-10.9.) (DOK 3,4)
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 9-10 text complexity band
proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. (RI.9-10.10.) (DOK 1,2)
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriquez: Want to be a Film-maker?
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
Rhetoric -Speech: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pearl
Harbor Address to the Nation
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IA.CC.W.9-10. Writing Standards
Text Types and Purposes
W.9-10.1.
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and
relevant and sufficient evidence.
W.9-10.1.a.
Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an
organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
(W.9-10.1.) (DOK 3,4)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
Persuasive Writing - Focus Using Persuasive
Techniques
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
W.9-10.1.b.
Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and
limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience's knowledge level and concerns. (W.9-10.1.)
(DOK 3,4)
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
Persuasive Writing - Focus Using Persuasive
Techniques
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
W.9-10.1.c.
Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the
relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and
counterclaims. (W.9-10.1.) (DOK 3,4)
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
Persuasive Writing - Focus Using Persuasive
Techniques
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
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W.9-10.1.d.
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Standard Text
Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of
the discipline in which they are writing. (W.9-10.1.) (DOK 3,4)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
Persuasive Writing - Focus Using Persuasive
Techniques
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
W.9-10.1.e.
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. (W.910.1.) (DOK 3,4)
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
Persuasive Writing - Focus Using Persuasive
Techniques
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
W.9-10.2.
W.9-10.2.a.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information
clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and
distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful
to aiding comprehension. (W.9-10.2.) (DOK 3,4)
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
W.9-10.2.b.
Develop the topic with well-chosen, relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details,
quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience's knowledge of the topic. (W.910.2.) (DOK 3,4)
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
W.9-10.2.c.
Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify
the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. (W.9-10.2.) (DOK 3,4)
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
W.9-10.2.d.
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. (W.9-10.2.)
(DOK 3,4)
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
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Standard ID
W.9-10.2.e.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of
the discipline in which they are writing. (W.9-10.2.) (DOK 3,4)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
W.9-10.2.f.
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation
presented (e.g., articulating implications or the significance of the topic). (W.9-10.2.) (DOK 3,4)
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
W.9-10.3.
W.9-10.3.a.
W.9-10.3.b.
W.9-10.3.c.
W.9-10.3.d.
W.9-10.3.e.
W.9-10.4.
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen
details, and well-structured event sequences.
Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation, establishing one or
multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of
experiences or events. (W.9-10.3.) (DOK 3,4)
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to
develop experiences, events, and/or characters. (W.9-10.3.) (DOK 3,4)
Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent
whole. (W.9-10.3.) (DOK 3,4)
Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the
experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. (W.9-10.3.) (DOK 3,4)
Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the
course of the narrative. (W.9-10.3.) (DOK 3,4)
Production and Distribution of Writing
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to
task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3
above.) (W.9-10.4) (DOK 3,4)
Descriptive Writing - Focus on Description
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
Persuasive Writing - Focus Using Persuasive
Techniques
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
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Standard ID
W.9-10.5.
W.9-10.6.
W.9-10.7.
W.9-10.8.
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Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new
approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. (Editing for
conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grades 9-10.)
(W.9-10.5.) (DOK 1,2,3,4)
Descriptive Writing - Focus on Description
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
Persuasive Writing - Focus Using Persuasive
Techniques
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing
products, taking advantage of technology's capacity to link to other information and to display information
flexibly and dynamically. (W.9-10.6.) (DOK 1,2)
Descriptive Writing - Focus on Description
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
Persuasive Writing - Focus Using Persuasive
Techniques
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated
question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple
sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. (W.9-10.7) (DOK
2,3,4)
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches
effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information
into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format
for citation. (W.9-10.8.) (DOK 1,2,3,4)
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
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Standard ID
W.9-10.9.
Standard Text
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
W.9-10.9.a.
Apply grades 9-10 Reading standards to literature (e.g., "Analyze how an author draws on and transforms
source material in a specific work [e.g., how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or
how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare]"). (W.9-10.9.) (DOK 2,3,4)
Apply grades 9-10 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., "Delineate and evaluate the argument and
specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and
sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning"). (W.9-10.9.) (DOK 2,3,4)
W.9-10.9.b.
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
W.9-10.10.
Range of Writing
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time
frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. (W.9-10.10.) (DOK
1,2,3,4)
Course Introduction
Language: Sentence Structure
Descriptive Writing - Focus on Description
Transitions: The Glue in Writing
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
Persuasive Writing - Focus on Persuasive
Techniques
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
IA.CC.L.9-10.
L.9-10.1.
L.9-10.1.a.
L.9-10.1.b.
Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or
speaking.
Use parallel structure. (L.9-10.1.) (DOK 1,2)
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and
clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety
and interest to writing or presentations. (L.9-10.1.) (DOK 1,2)
Language: Sentence Structure
Clauses: Thoughts in Writing
Prepositions: Relationships in Writing
Punctuation: Sounds in Writing
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Standard ID
L.9-10.2.
L.9-10.2.a.
IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
when writing.
Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent
clauses. (L.9-10.2.) (DOK 1)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Language: Grammar
Language: Sentence Structure
Punctuation: Sounds in Writing
L.9-10.2.b.
Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. (L.9-10.2.) (DOK 1)
Language: Grammar
Language: Sentence Structure
Punctuation: Sounds in Writing
L.9-10.2.c.
Spell correctly. (L.9-10.2.) (DOK 1)
Language: Grammar
Descriptive Writing - Focus on Description
L.9-10.3.
L.9-10.3.a.
L.9-10.4.
L.9-10.4.a.
Knowledge of Language
Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make
effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual (e.g., MLA Handbook,
Turabian's Manual for Writers) appropriate for the discipline and writing type. (L.9-10.3.) (DOK 1,2,3)
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grades 910 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. (L.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2)
The Role of Vocabulary
Word Analysis
Word Structure
Fluency: Phrasing and Expression
Fluency: Accuracy
Theme: Amazing Architecture
The Strategy Focus: Previewing and Predicting
Math - Statistics: The World's Tallest Skyscrapers
Science - Earth Science: Offshore Oil Rigs
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
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L.9-10.4.a.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. (L.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2)
(Cont'd.)
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Elective - Humanities: The Winchester Mystery
House
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Literary Text - A Poem: View of the Capitol from the
Library of Congress
Expository Text - Explanatory Article: Speeding to
Safety
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
Functional Text - How-To Article: How to Read
Blueprints
Online Text - Website: Bridges
Visual Text - Photography: International Space
Station Photo Gallery
The Strategy Focus: Text Structure
Math - Energy: CFL's - A Bright Idea
Science - Green Science: Carbon Footprints
Social Studies - Economics: What is Green
Economics?
Elective - Sociology and Architecture: Green
Architecture - New Urbanism
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
Literary Text - Poetry: Looking, Walking, Being
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Functional Text - FAQ Sheet: CFL's and Clean-up
Online Text - Website: Eco-Site
Visual Text - Advertisement: Discovery Channel
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Math - Geometry: Bike Designers and Geometry
Science - Chemistry: Chefs as Chemists
Social Studies - The Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci
Elective - Computers: Computer Animation: You
Can't Rush Art
Literary Text - Short Story: Helen on Eighty-Sixth
Street
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L.9-10.4.a.
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Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. (L.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2)
(Cont'd.)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Online Text - Photography: Landscape Photo Tips
Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Math - Statistics: Statistics in Sports
Science - Physics: Shaun White and Physics
Social Studies - History: The History of Extreme
Sports
Elective - Health: Lance Armstrong: The Comeback
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Remanufacturing
Athletes
Persuasive Text - Movie Review: Lords of Dogtown
Functional Text - How-To: How to Consistently
Shoot a Free Throw
Online Text - Movie Site: Riding Giants
Visual Text - Collection of Sports Images: The
Extreme
Theme: Mysteries and Forensics
The Strategy Focus: Questioning
Math - Fractal Geometry: Jurassic Park Fractal
Science - Biology: DNA and Forensics
Social Studies - Anthropology: Mysteries - Forensic
Sculpture
Elective - Computers: Forensic Animation
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. (L.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2)
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(Cont'd.)
L.9-10.4.a.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word's position or function in a
sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. (L.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2)
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Expository Text - Informative Article: Hollywood and
Forensic Science: CSI Syndrome
Persuasive Text - Forensic Ethics: The Expert
Witness
Functional Text - How-To: All About Fingerprints
Online Text: Crime Scene Investigation
Visual Text: History Scene Investigators
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
The Strategy Focus: Summarizing
Math - Charts and Graphs: European Union - Budget
Science - Environmental: Climate Change and
Agriculture in Africa
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Elective - Art History: Political Cartoons
Literary Text - Short Story: Liam O'Flaherty - The
Sniper
Expository Text - Informational Article: The Model
UN
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
Rhetoric - Speech: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pearl
Harbor Address to the Nation
Functional Text - How-To: How to Get Involved in
Politics
Online Text: Creating a Nation
Visual Text - Propaganda: Canadian World War I
Posters
The Strategy Focus: Metacognition
Math - Consumer Math: Credit Cards
Science - Electronics: Plasma vs. LCD Televisions
Social Studies - Government: Branches of
Government, Checks and Balances
Elective - Fine Arts: Movies and Music
Literary Text - Short Story: John Updike - A & P
Expository Text - Humor Writing: Dave Barry - One
Degree of Separation
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Standard Text
(Cont'd.)
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Persuasive Text - Article: Studying Abroad
Functional Text: Car Engine - How it Works
Online Text - Navigating a Website: The iPhone
Visual Text: Creating a Visual Presentation
L.9-10.4.b.
Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meanings or parts of speech
(e.g., analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy). (L.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2)
Language: Grammar
L.9-10.4.c.
Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print
and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of
speech, or its etymology. (L.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2)
The Role of Vocabulary
Word Analysis
Word Structure
Science - Earth Science: Offshore Oil Rigs
L.9-10.4.d.
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred
meaning in context or in a dictionary). (L.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2)
The Role of Vocabulary
Word Analysis
Word Structure
Fluency: Phrasing and Expression
Fluency: Accuracy
Theme: Amazing Architecture
The Strategy Focus: Previewing and Predicting
Math - Statistics: The World's Tallest Skyscrapers
Science - Earth Science: Offshore Oil Rigs
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
Elective - Humanities: The Winchester Mystery
House
Literary Text - A Poem: View of the Capitol from the
Library of Congress
Expository Text - Explanatory Article: Speeding to
Safety
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
L.9-10.4.d.
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Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred
meaning in context or in a dictionary). (L.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2)
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(Cont'd.)
L.9-10.4.d.
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred
meaning in context or in a dictionary). (L.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2)
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Functional Text - How-To Article: How to Read
Blueprints
Online Text - Website: Bridges
Visual Text - Photography: International Space
Station Photo Gallery
The Strategy Focus: Text Structure
Math - Energy: CFL's - A Bright Idea
Science - Green Science: Carbon Footprints
Social Studies - Economics: What is Green
Economics?
Elective - Sociology and Architecture: Green
Architecture - New Urbanism
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
Literary Text - Poetry: Looking, Walking, Being
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Functional Text - FAQ Sheet: CFL's and Clean-up
Online Text - Website: Eco-Site
Visual Text - Advertisement: Discovery Channel
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Math - Geometry: Bike Designers and Geometry
Science - Chemistry: Chefs as Chemists
Social Studies - The Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci
Elective - Computers: Computer Animation: You
Can't Rush Art
Literary Text - Short Story: Helen on Eighty-Sixth
Street
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Online Text - Photography: Landscape Photo Tips
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Standard Text
(Cont'd.)
L.9-10.4.d.
Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred
meaning in context or in a dictionary). (L.9-10.4.) (DOK 1,2)
(Cont'd.)
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Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Math - Statistics: Statistics in Sports
Science - Physics: Shaun White and Physics
Social Studies - History: The History of Extreme
Sports
Elective - Health: Lance Armstrong: The Comeback
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Remanufacturing
Athletes
Persuasive Text - Movie Review: Lords of Dogtown
Functional Text - How-To: How to Consistently
Shoot a Free Throw
Online Text - Movie Site: Riding Giants
Visual Text - Collection of Sports Images: The
Extreme
Theme: Mysteries and Forensics
The Strategy Focus: Questioning
Math - Fractal Geometry: Jurassic Park Fractal
Science - Biology: DNA and Forensics
Social Studies - Anthropology: Mysteries - Forensic
Sculpture
Elective - Computers: Forensic Animation
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
Expository Text - Informative Article: Hollywood and
Forensic Science: CSI Syndrome
Persuasive Text - Forensic Ethics: The Expert
Witness
Functional Text - How-To: All About Fingerprints
Online Text: Crime Scene Investigation
Visual Text: History Scene Investigators
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
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The Strategy Focus: Summarizing
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Standard ID
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Standard Text
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Math - Charts and Graphs: European Union - Budget
Science - Environmental: Climate Change and
Agriculture in Africa
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Elective - Art History: Political Cartoons
Literary Text - Short Story: Liam O'Flaherty - The
Sniper
Expository Text - Informational Article: The Model
UN
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
Rhetoric - Speech: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pearl
Harbor Address to the Nation
Functional Text - How-To: How to Get Involved in
Politics
Online Text: Creating a Nation
Visual Text - Propaganda: Canadian World War I
Posters
The Strategy Focus: Metacognition
Math - Consumer Math: Credit Cards
Science - Electronics: Plasma vs. LCD Televisions
Social Studies - Government: Branches of
Government, Checks and Balances
Elective - Fine Arts: Movies and Music
Literary Text - Short Story: John Updike - A & P
Expository Text - Humor Writing: Dave Barry - One
Degree of Separation
Persuasive Text - Article: Studying Abroad
Functional Text: Car Engine - How it Works
Online Text - Navigating a Website: The iPhone
Visual Text: Creating a Visual Presentation
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Standard ID
L.9-10.5.
L.9-10.5.a.
L.9-10.5.b.
L.9-10.6.
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Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text. (L.910.5.) (DOK 2,3)
Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. (L.9-10.5.) (DOK 2,3)
The Role of Vocabulary
Word Analysis
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for
reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate
independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression. (L.9-10.6.) (DOK 1,2)
Course Introduction
The Role of Vocabulary
Word Analysis
Word Structure
Fluency: Phrasing and Expression
Fluency: Accuracy
Theme: Amazing Architecture
The Strategy Focus: Previewing and Predicting
Math - Statistics: The World's Tallest Skyscrapers
Science - Earth Science: Offshore Oil Rigs
Social Studies - American History: The Statue of
Liberty
Elective - Humanities: The Winchester Mystery
House
Literary Text - A Poem: View of the Capitol from the
Library of Congress
Expository Text - Explanatory Article: Speeding to
Safety
Persuasive Text - An Editorial: Rethinking Ground
Zero
Functional Text - How-To Article: How to Read
Blueprints
Online Text - Website: Bridges
Confidential
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L.9-10.6.
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Standard Text
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for
reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate
independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression. (L.9-10.6.) (DOK 1,2)
(Cont'd.)
Confidential
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Visual Text - Photography: International Space
Station Photo Gallery
Descriptive Writing - Focus on Description
Theme: The Environment
The Strategy Focus: Text Structure
Math - Energy: CFL's - A Bright Idea
Science - Green Science: Carbon Footprints
Social Studies - Economics: What is Green
Economics?
Elective - Sociology and Architecture: Green
Architecture - New Urbanism
Literary Text - Nonfiction: In Search of Our Mother's
Gardens
Literary Text - Poetry: Looking, Walking, Being
Expository Text - Biography: Ansel Adams,
Wilderness Photographer
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Bad Bags
Functional Text - FAQ Sheet: CFL's and Clean-up
Online Text - Website: Eco-Site
Visual Text - Advertisement: Discovery Channel
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Outlines
The Strategy Focus: Visualizing
Math - Geometry: Bike Designers and Geometry
Science - Chemistry: Chefs as Chemists
Social Studies - The Renaissance: Leonardo da Vinci
Elective - Computers: Computer Animation: You
Can't Rush Art
Literary Text - Short Story: Helen on Eighty-Sixth
Street
Expository Text - Biography: Director Robert
Rodriguez: Want to be a Filmmaker?
Persuasive Text - Lyrics: Persuasive Artists: The
Roots of Hip Hop
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L.9-10.6.
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IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for
reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate
independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression. (L.9-10.6.) (DOK 1,2)
(Cont'd.)
Confidential
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Functional Text - How-To: How to Become a Fashion
Designer
Online Text - Photography: Landscape Photo Tips
Visual Text - Painting: Diego Rivera: Master Muralist
Persuasive Writing: Focus - Using Graphic
Organizers
The Strategy Focus: Inferencing
Math - Statistics: Statistics in Sports
Science - Physics: Shaun White and Physics
Social Studies - History: The History of Extreme
Sports
Elective - Health: Lance Armstrong: The Comeback
Literary Text - Memoir: excerpt from The Cruise of
the Snark
Expository Text - News Article: USA Today: Vogue
Cover
Persuasive Text - Editorial: Remanufacturing
Athletes
Persuasive Text - Movie Review: Lords of Dogtown
Functional Text - How-To: How to Consistently
Shoot a Free Throw
Online Text - Movie Site: Riding Giants
Visual Text - Collection of Sports Images: The
Extreme
Persuasive Writing - Focus on Persuasive
Techniques
Theme: Mysteries and Forensics
The Strategy Focus: Questioning
Math - Fractal Geometry: Jurassic Park Fractal
Science - Biology: DNA and Forensics
Social Studies - Anthropology: Mysteries - Forensic
Sculpture
Elective - Computers: Forensic Animation
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L.9-10.6.
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IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for
reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate
independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression. (L.9-10.6.) (DOK 1,2)
(Cont'd.)
Confidential
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Literary Text - Short Story: Sherlock Holmes - The
Adventure of the Sussex Vampire
Expository Text - Informative Article: Hollywood and
Forensic Science: CSI Syndrome
Persuasive Text - Forensic Ethics: The Expert
Witness
Functional Text - How-To: All About Fingerprints
Online Text: Crime Scene Investigation
Visual Text: History Scene Investigators
Opinion Writing - Focus Interviews
Theme: Global Politics
The Strategy Focus: Summarizing
Math - Charts and Graphs: European Union - Budget
Science - Environmental: Climate Change and
Agriculture in Africa
Social Studies - World History: Ireland - Politics,
History, and Culture
Elective - Art History: Political Cartoons
Literary Text - Short Story: Liam O'Flaherty - The
Sniper
Expository Text - Informational Article: The Model
UN
Persuasive Text - Article: In Defense of the Jury
System
Rhetoric - Speech: Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Pearl
Harbor Address to the Nation
Functional Text - How-To: How to Get Involved in
Politics
Online Text: Creating a Nation
Visual Text - Propaganda: Canadian World War I
Posters
Expository Writing - Focus on Research
The Strategy Focus: Metacognition
Math - Consumer Math: Credit Cards
Science - Electronics: Plasma vs. LCD Televisions
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Standard ID
L.9-10.6.
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IA Common Core Standards 2012
Standard Text
Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for
reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate
independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to
comprehension or expression. (L.9-10.6.) (DOK 1,2)
(Cont'd.)
Confidential
Edgenuity Lesson Name
Social Studies - Government: Branches of
Government, Checks and Balances
Elective - Fine Arts: Movies and Music
Literary Text - Short Story: John Updike - A & P
Expository Text - Humor Writing: Dave Barry - One
Degree of Separation
Persuasive Text - Article: Studying Abroad
Functional Text: Car Engine - How it Works
Online Text - Navigating a Website: The iPhone
Visual Text: Creating a Visual Presentation
Informative Writing - Focus on Exposition
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