EAST ALLEN COUNTY SCHOOLS
Bundle 3
Grade 9
Language Arts
Poetry
Big Idea: Interpretation
Enduring Understandings
The use of figurative language impacts the interpretation of poetry.
Analyzing a particular point of view and connecting it to its country of origin aids
in understanding culture.
Authors access and utilize authoritative sources.
Essential Questions
Why do authors use figurative language?
How does culture influence an author’s work?
What is a reliable source?
How are sources integrated into writing?
What are some media formats that will be effective in presentation styles?
Speakers incorporate different media formats.
CC/Learning Targets
RL.6
W.8
L.5
SL.2
9.3.7
Core Vocabulary
assonance
authoritative source
euphemism
oxymoron
poetry format
rhyme scheme
Links to Technology
-Dictionary (app)
-Poetry Creator (app)
Bundle Performance Task(s)
Students will create a Power Point presentation over a poet. Students will use the internet to research the poet’s life, the poet’s accomplishments, analysis of a
poem, and an influence on the poet to include in the presentation. For example, a student could choose to research Edgar Allan Poe. The information about his life
could include his birth/death, education, family life, etc. His accomplishments could include writing over 50 poems and several short stories. One poem that could
be analyzed is “The Bells”. Finally, an influence on Edgar Allan Poe could be the rich family who took him in. Additionally, students will create a works cited slide.
Upon completing the power point, students will present to the class. A possible assessment rubric is provided in the Appendix under Curriculum for each
Performance Task.
Grade 9
LA Bundle 3
Quarter 2
Month Oct. – Nov.
Language Arts
RL.6
W.8
(9.5.9)
(9.4.4)
(9.4.6)
(9.4.7)
(9.4.8)
L.2
(9.6.3)
(9.6.1)
CC/Learning Targets
Analyze a particular point of view
cultural experience reflected in a work of
literature from outside the United States,
drawing on a wide reading of world
literature.
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.
c. Spell correctly.
G 9 Bundle 3
Resource of Ideas
-Best Practices Toolkit p. D4
-Point of View Worksheet
-Point of View Power Point
-Literature
Unit 7
“Incident in a Rose Garden” pp. 145-146
“The Raven” pp. 138-144
“A narrow Fellow in the Grass” p. 792
“Hope is the thing with feathers” p. 793
“Luxury” p. 798
“Kidnap Poem” p. 800
“Theme for English B” p. 898
-Best Practices Toolkit p. B19, B42, B3-B10, B24-B31
-Conducting Research
-Using Research
-MLA Internal Citations
-Citation Machine
Evidence of Learning
- Class/ Small Group Discussion
- Written Summary
- Inside the Mind Activity
- Quiz/ Test
- MBC Quiz
- Class/ Small Group Discussion
- Writing Samples/ Rubric
- Personal Evaluation
- Peer Evaluation
- Editing Checklist
- MBC Quiz
-Language Network Ch. 25
- Literature
pp. 1191- 1200 (Finding Reliable Sources)
pp. 1201- 1205, 1209 (Evaluating Sources)
pp. 1228- 1229 (MLA Citations)
-Spelling Tips
-Dictionary (app)
- Writing Samples/ Rubric
- Personal Evaluation
- Peer Evaluation
- Editing Checklist
- Quiz/ Test
Language Arts
G 9 Bundle 3
- MBC Quiz
L.5
(9.1.1)
Demonstrate understanding of figurative
language, word relationships, and
nuances in word meanings.
a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g.,
euphemism, oxymoron) in
context and analyze their role in
the text.
b. Analyze nuances in the meaning
of words with similar
denotations.
SL.2
Integrate multiple sources of information
presented in diverse media or formats
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally)
evaluating the credibility and accuracy of
each source.
-Best Practices Toolkit pp. C35, D36-D41
-Figurative Language Introduction
-Figurative Language Power Points
-"The Raven" Figurative Language
-Literature
Unit 7
“Incident in a Rose Garden” pp. 145-146
“The Raven” pp. 138-144
“A narrow Fellow in the Grass” p. 792
“Hope is the thing with feathers” p. 793
“Luxury” p. 798
“Kidnap Poem” p. 800
“Theme for English B” p. 898
-Poetry Creator (app)
-Integrating Sources into Writing
-Web Credibility
-Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing Sources
- Language Network Ch. 29- 30
- Literature
pp. 1191- 1200 (Finding Reliable Sources)
pp. 1201- 1205, 1209 (Evaluating Sources)
pp. 1228- 1229 (MLA Citations)
- Small Group/ Class Discussion
- Vocabulary Map
- Graphic Organizers
- Thinking Map
- Possible Sentences
- Written Summary
- Quiz/ Test
- MBC Quiz
- Class/Small Group Discussion
- Writing Samples/ Rubric
- Personal Evaluation
- Peer Evaluation
- Editing Checklist
- MBC Quiz
Language Arts
9.3.7
G 9 Bundle 3
Recognize and understand the
significance of various literary devices,
including figurative language, imagery,
allegory (the use of fictional figures and
actions to express truths about human
experiences), and symbolism (the use of
a symbol to represent an idea or theme),
and explain their appeal.
Correlating Learning Targets
RI.4
RI.5
RI.10
RL.1
RL.4
RL.5
RL.9
RL.10
W.4
W.5
W.6
W.9
W.10
L.1
L.2.a
L.2.b
L.4
L.6
SL.1
SL.3
SL.4
SL.6
9.2.4
9.3.4
9.3.8
9.3.9
9.3.12
9.3.13
9.4.1
9.5.7
- Best Practices Toolkit pp. C35, D36- D41
-Class/ Small Group Discussion
-Written Summary
- Inside the Mind Activity
-Graphic Organizers
- Thinking Maps
- Quiz/ Test
- MBC Quiz
-Literary Terms Review
-Allegory Lesson Plan
-Imagery Graphic Organizer
-Literature
Unit 7
“Incident in a Rose Garden” pp. 145-146
“The Raven” pp. 138-144
“A narrow Fellow in the Grass” p. 792
“Hope is the thing with feathers” p. 793
“Luxury” p. 798
“Kidnap Poem” p. 800
“Theme for English B” p. 898
Teacher Notes
-All embedded apps included in this curriculum are free.