Pre-AP English I (2014-2015)
Timeline
Aug. 25/Nov. 18
12 weeks
Nov. 19/Dec. 19
5 weeks
Jan. 6/March 4
8 weeks
Mar. 5/May 28
12 weeks
Topics to Cover
Literary Texts
Literary Terminology
Analytical Reading Short Answer Writing (EOC: OERs)
Novel #1: Seedfolks & Animal Farm
Vocabulary Development
Editing and Revising Skills
Grammar and Mechanics Usage
Sentence Construction
EOC Preparation
ACT/SAT Preparation
Fiction & Nonfiction Texts
Expository Writing (EOC)
Laying the Foundations AP Lesson Practices
Poetry
Poetry Project: “Abandoned Farmhouse”
Novel #2: Tale of Two Cities, Forgotten Fire, Seedfolks
Poetry Terminology
Analytical Reading Short Answer Writing (EOC: OERs)
Vocabulary Development
Editing and Revising Skills
Grammar and Mechanics Usage
Sentence Construction
EOC Preparation
ACT/SAT Preparation
Fiction & Nonfiction Texts
Expository Writing (EOC)
Literary Ornaments
Laying the Foundations AP Lesson Practices
Benchmark Testing (three class days)
Post-Test: Benchmark Review/Reteach
Poetry (continued)
Informational Texts
Expository Essay Writing (EOC)
Persuasion, Propaganda, and Argument: Ethos, Pathos,
and Logos
Literary and Poetry Terminology Connections
Analytical Reading Short Answer Writing (EOC: OERs)
Novel #3: The Chosen
Vocabulary Development
Editing and Revising Skills
Grammar and Mechanics Usage
Sentence Construction
EOC Preparation
ACT/SAT Preparation
Fiction & Nonfiction Texts
Laying the Foundations AP Lesson Practices
Introduction to Drama
Drama Terminology
Shakespearean Drama Terminology
Persuasion, Propaganda, and Argument: Ethos, Pathos,
and Logos
Expository Essay Writing (EOC)
Literary and Poetry Terms
Analytical Reading Short Answer Writing (EOC: OERs)
Vocabulary Development
Editing and Revising Skills
Grammar and Mechanics Usage
Sentence Construction
EOC Test Day Preparation: Time Management, Test-Taking
Skills, Tips, Reminders, etc.
Fiction & Nonfiction Texts
Romeo and Juliet
Novel #5, The Secret Life of Bees
Research (Social Issues)
Odyssey and Greek Mythology
ACT/SAT Preparation
Eng. II EOC Preparation (Bell-Ringers)
Laying the Foundations AP Lesson Practices
C-SCOPE Unit
Unit 1: Beginning the Journey with Literary Text
Fig19AB; 1ABCDE; 2ABC; 5ABCD; 6A; 7A; 12AD;
13ABCDE; 14A; 15Ci-iii; 17Ai-iii,C; 18ABi-ii; 19A;
26A
Unit 5: Genre Connections
Fig19AB; 2AB; 3A; 5B; 6A; 7A; 8A; 9ACD; 13C;
14A; 15Ci
Unit 1 Assessment: Literary Texts & Genre
Connections
Unit 2A: Continuing the Journey through Poetry
Fig19AB; 1ABD; 2ABC; 3A; 7A; 13ABCD;
14B;15Ci-iii; 25A; 26A
Unit 5: Genre Connections
Fig19AB; 2AB; 3A; 5B; 6A; 7A; 8A; 9ACD; 13C;
14A; 15Ci
Unit 2 Assessment: Poetry & Genre Connections
Final Exam
Unit 2A: Continuing the Journey through Poetry
Fig19AB; 1ABD; 2ABC; 3A; 7A; 13ABCD;
14B;15Ci-iii; 25A; 26A
Unit 3: Analyzing Informational Text
Fig19AB; 1AB; 8A; 9ABCD; 11AB;
13ABC;15Ai-v,Ci-iii;
17Ai-iii, C; 18Bii-iii
12AD;
Unit 5: Genre Connections
Fig19AB; 2AB; 3A; 5B; 6A; 7A; 8A; 9ACD; 13C;
14A; 15Ci
FISD Benchmark Test
Unit 3 Assessment: Informational Texts & Genre
Connections
Unit 4 Assessment: Persuasive Texts & Genre
Connections
Unit 2B: Moving Forward with Drama Fig19AB;
1AB; 2ABC; 4A; 5B; 7A; 12AD; 13ABCD; 14C;
24AC; 25A; 26A
Unit 3: Analyzing Informational Text
Fig19AB; 1AB; 8A; 9ABCD; 11AB; 12AD;
13ABC;15Ai-v,Ci-iii;
17Ai-iii, C; 18Bii-iii
Unit 4: Intentional Persuasion
Fig19AB; 1AB; 8A; 9ABC; 10AB; 12ABCD; 13BC;
15D; 16ABCDE; 17B; 21BC; 22B; 25A
Unit 5: Genre Connections
Fig19AB; 2AB; 3A; 5B; 6A; 7A; 8A; 9ACD; 13C;
14A; 15Ci
Unit 6: Inquiring Minds
E1.20AB; E1.21ABC; E1.22ABC; E1.23ABCDE
Unit 5 Assessment: Drama & Genre Connections
Research Paper: Social Issues
Unit 6 Assessment:Research ?Genre
Connections
Final Exam
Pre-AP English I (2014-2015)