St. Michael-Albertville High School
Advanced English 9 A
Teacher: Jodee Butkowski
September 2014
Content
Skills
English 9A
Reading
CEQs (for both English 9A
and English 9B):
1. Summarize
 How does history
passages
influence literature?
2.
Make inferences
 How is a formal
3. Organize details in
essay constructed
passages
using MLA style?
4. Define author's
 How are themes in
intent in passages
real life present in
5. Identify key
literature?
vocabulary words in
free reading novel.
Grammar Unit
UEQs:
Writing
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What are the eight
parts of speech?
How is grammar
correctly used in
the English
language?
How can
agreement issues in
grammar be fixed?
How can
punctuation make
writing clearer?
1. Demonstrate six
traits of writing
2. Construct a five
paragraph essay
with transitional
sentences.
Listening/Speaking
1. Practice close
listening skills
2. Apply tone, pace,
posture, eye contact
3. Define the types of
Learning Targets
Reading
Assessment
Reading
Resources & Technology
Reading
-I can independently
comprehend articles.
1.-4. Content area reading
article questions
-I can understand
the purpose of
an author’s work.
1-3. Class set of content area
reading articles according to
trimester
5. Complete vocabulary
chart
Writing
-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.
4-5. Novel of student's
choice.
Writing
Writing
1-2. Descriptive essay
(CA = Descriptive Essay
Rubric)
Listening/Speaking
1. 6 Traits of Writing
packet, MLA
Handbook
2. Class lecture on paper
organization.
1. Communication
objective/essay test
Listening/Speaking
(CA =
Communication Test)
1. Speech/Listening
2. Informative speech
packet
Grammar/Usage
Grammar/Usage
-I can enhance
organization through the
use of topic sentences,
transitions, and
concluding sentences.
1-2. Grammar Pre-test
(CA = Englsih 9A Grammar
Pre-test)
1. Grammar PowerPoint
2. MLA Handbook
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Communication Unit
Skills
Learning Targets
Grammar/Usage
-I can improve my work
by revising content and
editing writing so it is
free of punctuation,
capitalization, and usage
errors.
communication
UEQs:
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How does
communication
affect society?
What are the
elements of an
effective descriptive
essay?
What are the sixtraits of writing and
how are they used
effectively?
Content Area Reading
Reading
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Summary
Inference
Author intent
Writing
Descriptive Essay
Six Traits:
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Content/ideas
1. Review eight parts
of speech
2. Identify usage and
punctuation rules of
grammar.
3. Locate and define
use of gerunds,
infinitives, and
infinitive phrases in
writing.
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Assessment
1-2-3.Grammar quiz
Resources & Technology
1-2. Grammar Post-test
(CA = English 9A Grammar
Post-test)
-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.
a. I can use vivid
imagery to describe a
topic.
b. I can enhance my
writing through effective
word choice.
Listening/Speaking
-I can tailor my speech
topic toward a target
audience.
-I can formulate a thesis
statement that clearly
communicates the focus
of a longer speech.
-I can support a thesis
statement with specific
evidence, examples,
and/or details that show
the reader my ideas.
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Content
 Organization
 Sentence Fluency
 Voice
 Word Choice
 Conventions
Listening/Speaking
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Skills
Learning Targets
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Assessment
Resources & Technology
-I can organize
supporting in a logical
sequence.
-I can enhance
organization through the
use of clear transitions.
-I can deliver a speech
clearly by utilizing the
elements of effective
public speaking.
Listening process
Public speaking
techniques
Nonverbal,
interpersonal, and
public speaking
Grammar/Usage
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Parts of Speech
Punctuation
Usage
Inferences
Predictions
Foreshadowing
Literary Analysis
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Plot
Character
Conflict
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Vocabulary
Skills
Learning Targets
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Assessment
Resources & Technology
Listening/Speaking
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Types of Listening
Barriers to listening
Informational speech
Writing
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Five paragraph essay
Six Traits of Writing
Research/Technology

Evaluate internet
sites
October 2014
Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
Mythology Unit
UEQs:
 What are the elements
of an epic hero?
 What are the traits of a
myth?
 Who are the Greek
Reading
Reading
Reading
1. Summarize passages
2. Make inferences
3. Identify theme,
symbols, and motifs
in a fictional piece of
literature
4. Discuss plot,
-I can independently
comprehend literature.
-I can understand the visual
elements and style of the
author’s work.
-I can determine theme,
1. Odyssey quizzes
2. Final Odyssey test
(CA = Mythology
Test
3. -4. Classroom
discussion and
writing
Resources &
Technology
Reading
1-3 Prentice Hall
Literature: Language and
Literacy, Minnesota
Edition (Grade 9)-The
Odyssey
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Content
gods/goddesses?
Odyssey
Reading
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Summary
Inference
Theme, symbolism, and
motifs
Plot and conflict
Characterization
Literary devices
Writing
Six Traits:
 Content/ideas
 Organization
 Sentence Fluency
 Voice
 Word Choice
 Conventions
 Purpose
Grammar/Usage
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Parts of Speech
Punctuation
Usage
Skills
conflict,
characters, and
literary devices in a
large group setting
5. Identify key
vocabulary words in
free reading novel.
Learning Targets
author’s purpose, or main
idea in a literary work.
-I can analyze how the
literature is influenced by
the culture, context, or era
in which it was written.
Writing
1. Incorporate elements
of mythology in a
piece of writing
2. Identify sentence
structure, including
phrases, clauses, and
punctuation
Grammar/Usage
1. Review parts of
speech
2. Identify usage and
puncutation rules of
grammar.
-I can effectively
communicate critical
thinking through literarybased writings and
discussions.
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Assessment
assignments
Resources &
Technology
Writing
5. Complete vocabulary
chart
1. Myth samples
2. Sentence Correction
PowerPoint
Writing
Grammar/Usage
1-2. Myth paper
1. Power Point
2. Write Source
Grammar/Usage
1-2. Grammar Pre-test
(CA = Englsih 9A
-I can evaluate the quality of Grammar Pre-test)
literature (i.e. what makes a
work a classic versus
popular).
Writing
-I can establish a purpose for a
creative piece of writing.
1-2. Grammar quiz
1-2. Grammar Post-Test
(CA = English 9A
Grammar Post-test)
-I can organize my writing into
a beginning, middle, and
conclusion.
-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
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Learning Targets
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Assessment
Resources &
Technology
functional writing (basic
execution of the assignment)
and entertains, provokes
thought, and/or connects with a
variety of target audiences.
a. I can use clear
descriptions/imagery (five
senses) in my writing.
b. The purpose of writing is
thought-provoking and
entertaining.
November 2014
Content
Mythology Unit (cont.)
Media Literacy Unit
UEQs:
 How do propaganda
and media influence
lives of consumers?
 How are forms
of media analyzed?
 What is the purpose
of media?
Reading
 Summary
 Inference
Skills
Reading
1. Summarize passages
2. Make inferences
3. Identify theme,
symbols, and motifs
in a fictional piece of
literature
4. Discuss plot,
conflict,
characters, and
literary devices in a
large group setting
Writing
Learning Targets
Reading
-I can independently
comprehend literature.
-I can understand the
visual elements and style
of the author’s work.
Assessment
Reading
1. Odyssey quizzes
2. Final Odyssey test
(CA = Mythology
Test)
Resources & Technology
Reading
1-3 Prentice Hall
Literature: Language and
Literacy, Minnesota
Edition (Grade 9)-The
Odyssey
Writing
-I can determine theme,
author’s purpose, or main
idea in a literary work.
-I can analyze how the
literature is influenced by
the culture, context, or era
in which it was written.
1. Incorporate elements
of mythology in a
Writing
1-2. Myth paper
Grammar/Usage
1. Myth samples
2. Sentence Correction
PowerPoint
1-2. Grammar Pre-test
(CA = Englsih 9A
Grammar Pre-test)
Grammar/Usage
1. Power Point
-I can effectively
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Content
 Theme, symbolism,
and motifs
 Plot and conflict
 Characterization
 Literary devices
Writing
Six Traits:
 Content/ideas
 Organization
 Sentence Fluency
 Voice
 Word Choice
 Conventions
 Purpose
Grammar/Usage
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Parts of Speech
Punctuation
Usage
Media Literacy
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Credibility
Logic of reasoning
Point of view
Propaganda techniques
Skills
piece of writing
2. Identify sentence
structure, including
phrases, clauses, and
punctuation
Grammar/Usage
1. Review parts of
speech
2. Identify usage and
puncutation rules of
grammar.
Media Literacy
1. Evaluate credibility
of information
2. Evaluate the logic of
reasoning
3. Determine point of
view
4. Recognizing
propaganda
techniques
Learning Targets
communicate critical
thinking through literarybased writings and
discussions.
-I can evaluate the quality
of literature (i.e. what
makes a work a classic
versus popular).
Writing
-I can establish a purpose for
a creative piece of writing.
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Assessment
1-2.Grammar quiz
Resources & Technology
2. Write Source
1-2. Grammar Post-test
(CA = English 9A
Grammar Post-test)
Media Literacy
Media Literacy
1. Print ads
2. Video
3. Commercial clips
1-4. Media quiz
(CA = Media Literacy
Quiz)
-I can organize my writing
into a beginning, middle, and
conclusion.
-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.
a. I can use clear
descriptions/imagery (five
senses) in my writing.
b. The purpose of writing is
thought-provoking and
entertaining.
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