St. Michael-Albertville High School
English 10 A (Master)
Teacher: Kelly Bovee
September 2014
Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
CEQ
Reading
fiction
Reading:
Reading
fiction
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What are the
necessary steps in
writing a personal
narrative?
How do the rules
of grammar and
usage apply to
writing?
How do personal
experiences
influence a writer's
style?
How is The
American Dream
reflected in
literature and
student writing?
UEQ
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How are the
elements of
literature used
effectively by
authors?
How can literature
1. identify theme, plot,
setting, characterization,
symbolism, and
foreshadowing
2. analyze author's
influences
3. apply knowledge of
historical background to
text
4. research historical topics
relevent to literary works
nonfiction (CAR)
Writing
1. utilize effective
organizational writing
2. communicate clear main
idea
3. include specific details
and quotations from text
Grammar
1. Understand the
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I can independently
comprehend literature.
I can identify and explain
the use of figurative
language in a literary
work.
I can understand the
visual elements and style
of the author’s work.
I can determine theme,
author’s purpose, or main
idea in a literary work.
I can independently
identify the following
literary elements:
Plot Line
Foreshadowing
Conflict
Characterization
I can analyze how authors
use literary elements to
enhance works.
I can analyze how the
literature is influenced by
the culture, context, or
era in which it was
written.
I can effectively
communicate critical
thinking through literary-
1-2 chapter quizzes
1-3 final test (CA2010 Mice Final
Exam-in shared
folder)
4 historical topic
presentation
nonfiction (CAR)
Writing
1-3 literary analysis
paragraph
Grammar
1-3. Pre-test on
sentence structure and
mechanics (CA = 10A
Grammar Pretest in
teacher shared folder)
Resources &
Technology
Reading
fiction
Of Mice and Men
Discovery Learning United Streaming (Great
Depression Background)
nonfiction (CAR)
Writing
Of Mice and Men
Writers, Inc. or other
similar writers manual
Grammar
English 10A Grammar
Power Point
Writer's Inc.
1 Sentence Structure
Quiz
1-3 Phrases and
Clauses Quiz
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English 10 A (Master)
Bovee
Content
reflect social
issues?
Reading
fiction
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elements of
literature
author study
historical
background of novel
Skills
fundamentals of sentence
structure
2. Identify phrases and
clauses
3. Punctuate phrases and
clauses correctly to avoid
fragments and run-ons.
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Learning Targets
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UEQ
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What are the
components of a
well written
paragraph?
How are details
and quotations
effectively
incorporated into
writing?
How are
paragraphs
effectively
organized into a
Resources &
Technology
based writings,
discussions, and
presentations.
I can evaluate the quality
of literature (i.e. what
makes a work a classic
versus popular).
Writing:
nonfiction
Writing
Assessment
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I can formulate a
thesis statement that
clearly communicates
the focus of a longer
work.
I can support a thesis
statement with
specific evidence,
examples, and/or
details that show the
reader my ideas.
I can organize
supporting details
into paragraph
structure with a
definite introduction,
body, and conclusion.
I can enhance
organization through
the use of topic
sentences, transitions,
and concluding
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English 10 A (Master)
Bovee
Content
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coherent whole?
paragraph
development
literary analysis
in-text citation
Skills
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Learning Targets
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Grammar
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UEQ
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How does
understanding
sentence structure
improve writing?
How can
puntuating
sentences
effectively improve
writing?
The Sentence
Clauses
Phrases
Fragments and Runons
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
sentences.
I can improve my
work by revising
content and editing
writing so it is free of
punctuation,
capitalization, and
usage errors.
I can extend the
appeal of my work so
it goes beyond
functional writing
(basic execution of
the assignment) and
entertains, provokes
thought, and/or
connects with a
variety of target
audiences.
Grammar:
 I can understand the
fundamentals of
sentence structure
 I can identify phrases
and clauses
 I can punctuate
phrases and clauses
correctly to avoid
fragments and runons.
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English 10 A (Master)
Bovee
Content
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
CEQ
Reading
fiction
Reading:
Reading
fiction
Resources &
Technology
Reading
fiction
Of Mice and Men
Discovery Learning United Streaming (Great
Depression Background)
October 2014



What are the
necessary steps in
writing a personal
narrative?
How do the rules
of grammar and
usage apply to
writing?
How is The
American Dream
reflected in
literature and
student writing?

How can literature
reflect social
issues?
How are elements
of literature
used effectively by
authors?
Reading



nonfiction (CAR)
Writing
UEQ

1. identify theme, plot,
setting, characterization,
symbolism, and
foreshadowing
2. analyze author's
influences
3. apply knowledge of
historical background to
text

1. utilize effective
organizational writing
2. communicate clear main
idea
3. include specific details
and quotations from text
Grammar
1. Understand the
fundamentals of sentence
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





I can independently
comprehend literature.
I can identify and
explain the use of
figurative language in a
literary work.
I can understand the
visual elements and
style of the author’s
work.
I can determine theme,
author’s purpose, or
main idea in a literary
work.
I can independently
identify the following
literary elements:
Plot Line
Foreshadowing
Conflict
Characterization
I can analyze how
authors use literary
elements to enhance
works.
I can analyze how the
1-2 chapter quizzes
1-3 final test (CA-Of
Mice and Men Unit
Test)
nonfiction (CAR)
nonfiction (CAR)
Writing
1-3 literary analysis
paragraph
Grammar
1-3. Pre-test on
sentence structure and
mechanics (CA = 10A
Grammar Pretest in
teacher shared folder)
Writing
Of Mice and Men
Writers, Inc. or other
similar writers manual
Grammar
English 10A Grammar
Power Point
Writer's Inc.
1 Sentence Structure
Quiz
1-3 Phrases and
Clauses Quiz
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English 10 A (Master)
Bovee
Content
fiction



elements of
literature
author study
historical
background of
novel
nonfiction
Skills
structure
2. Identify phrases and
clauses
3. Punctuate phrases and
clauses correctly to
avoid fragments and runons.
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Learning Targets


Writing
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
literature is influenced
by the culture, context,
or era in which it was
written.
I can effectively
communicate critical
thinking through
literary-based writings,
discussions, and
presentations.
I can evaluate the
quality of literature (i.e.
what makes a work a
classic versus popular).
UEQ
Writing:




What are the
components of a
well written
paragraph?
How are details
and quotations
effectively
incorporated into
writing?
How are
paragraphs
effectively
organized into a
coherent whole?
paragraph
development



I can formulate a thesis
statement that clearly
communicates the
focus of a longer work.
I can support a thesis
statement with specific
evidence, examples,
and/or details that show
the reader my ideas.
I can organize
supporting details into
paragraph structure
with a definite
introduction, body, and
conclusion.
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English 10 A (Master)
Bovee
Content


literary analysis
in-text citation
Skills
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Learning Targets

Grammar

UEQ






How does
understanding
sentence structure
improve writing?
How can
puntuating
sentences
effectively improve
writing?
The Sentence
Clauses
Phrases
Fragments and Runons

Assessment
Resources &
Technology
I can enhance
organization through
the use of topic
sentences, transitions,
and concluding
sentences.
I can improve my work
by revising content and
editing writing so it is
free of punctuation,
capitalization, and
usage errors.
I can extend the appeal
of my work so it goes
beyond functional
writing (basic
execution of the
assignment) and
entertains, provokes
thought, and/or
connects with a variety
of target audiences.
Grammar:
 I can understand the
fundamentals of
sentence structure
 I can identify phrases
and clauses
 I can punctuate
phrases and clauses
correctly to avoid
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English 10 A (Master)
Bovee
Content
Skills
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
fragments and runons.
November 2014
Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
UEQ
Reading
fiction
Reading:
Reading
fiction


How can literature
reflect social issues?
How are elements of
literature
used effectively by
authors?
Reading
fiction




elements of literature
author study
historical background
of novel
figurative elements
non-fiction




setting
characterization
historical background
understanding theme
1. identify theme, plot,
setting, characterization
2. analyze author's
influences
3. apply knowledge of
historical background to
text
4. Interpret symbolic
meanings
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non-fiction
1. analyze how setting
impacts individuals
2. describe characters and
analyze director's use of
characterization
3. apply knowledge of
historical background to
critical events
identify theme






I can independently
comprehend literature.
I can identify and
explain the use of
figurative language in a
literary work.
I can understand the
visual elements and
style of the author’s
work.
I can determine theme,
author’s purpose, or
main idea in a literary
work.
I can independently
identify the following
literary elements:
Plot Line
Symbolism
Conflict
Characterization
Allusion
1-4 Various quizzes
and final test on
fiction selection.
non-fiction
1-5 Study Guide
based on non-fiction
selection.
Resources &
Technology
Reading
fiction
A Raisin in the Sun
non-fiction
Content Area Reading
Binder
Hoop Dreams
Writing
A Raisin in the Sun
Hoop Dreams
Writing
1-7 Literary
Comparison Essay
(CA-Raisin Paper
Rubric saved in the
shared folder)
Grammar
Cumulative Review
Exercise
English 10A Grammar
Power Point
Writer's Inc.
Grammar
1 Quizzes
1 Cumulative Review
Exercise
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English 10 A (Master)
Bovee
Content

inferential skills
UEQ
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

What are the
components of a well
written paragraph?
How are details and
quotations effectively
incorporated into
writing?
How are paragraphs
effectively organized
into a coherent
whole?
Writing
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effective elements of
literary comparison
essay
thesis
six traits
MLA Formatting and
Citation
citation
transitions
revision/edition
UEQ
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How does
Skills
4. making inferences
based on evidence in
text/on screen.
Writing
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Learning Targets


I can analyze how
authors use literary
elements to enhance
works.
I can analyze how the
literature is influenced
by the culture, context,
or era in which it was
written.
I can effectively
communicate critical
thinking through
literary-based writings,
discussions, and
presentations.
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
1 10A Grammar PostTest (CA = 10A
Grammar Posttest in
teacher shared folder)
1. definition of literary
comparison
2. compose effective and
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appropriate thesis
statement
3. demonstrate 6 traits of
effective writing.
4. incorporate strong and
specific use of ideas and
content; organize
Writing:
content in a natural,
fluid progression of
ideas; utilize and
 I can formulate a thesis
demonstrate ability to
statement that clearly
use variety of sentence
communicates the
types, excellent
focus of a longer work.
grammar, and
 I can support a thesis
appropriate word
statement with specific
choice.
evidence, examples,
5. Format paper using
and/or details that show
MLA style for paper
the reader my ideas.
appearance and in-text
 I can organize
citations.
supporting details into
6. Connect similar ideas
paragraph structure
through effective
with a definite
transitions from idea to
introduction, body, and
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English 10 A (Master)
Bovee
Content

understanding
sentence structure
improve writing?
How can puntuating
sentences effectively
improve writing?
Grammar

Mechanics
Skills
idea.
7. Revise and edit 1st draft
into successful final
draft.
Grammar
1. Apply comma, semicolon, colon,
apostrophe,
parentheses, dash, and
quotation mark rules in
writing and editing.
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Learning Targets
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Assessment
Resources &
Technology
conclusion.
I can enhance
organization through
the use of topic
sentences, transitions,
and concluding
sentences.
I can improve my work
by revising content and
editing writing so it is
free of punctuation,
capitalization, and
usage errors.
I can paraphrase,
summarize, and directly
quote sources that
support my ideas.
I can choose relevant
passage quotations that
enhance my ideas.
I can smoothly
integrate quotations
into my writing,
providing context and
explanation of how the
quotes strengthen my
ideas.
I can provide in-text
citations and construct
page setup in MLA
format.
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English 10 A (Master)
Bovee
Content
Skills
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
Grammar:
 I can understand the
fundamentals of
sentence structure
 I can identify phrases
and clauses
 I can punctuate
phrases and clauses
correctly to avoid
fragments and runons.
www.curriculummapper.com
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