Text Knowledge
Genre - fiction and nonfiction: survey of drama,
epic poetry, novel, short stories, informational text
(range of genre, elements, organizational patterns
and features or textbooks, career-related text,
essay, documents, newspaper, instructions), media
Literary Periods - survey of contemporary, British, European
and American Literature
Literary Elements - story elements (different genre)-plot,
setting, conflict (rising and falling action), theme; character
development, mood, author’s purpose, epic hero, comic relief,
monologue/soliloquy/aside, pyramid structure of drama
Expository Elements - thesis, supporting ideas, statistical
evidence, chronology, author’s tone, persuasive techniques,
pacing and flow
Literary Devices - imagery/figurative language, allusions,
symbolism, narration/point of view, foreshadowing, author’s use
of time, suspense, situational and dramatic irony
Receptive Text Skills:
Reading, Listening, and Viewing
Disposition: Inter-Relationships and Self-Reliance
Focus: Survey of Genre and High School Reading
and Writing Knowledge/Strategies
Generative Text Skills:
Big
Ideas:
Writing, Speaking, and Visually Representing Personal
Diary/Journal/Letter -create/share diaries/journals/letters
using knowledge of purpose and forms and features
Personal Narrative -create/present personal narratives
using knowledge of Writing Process: Brainstorming,
Drafting, Revising, Editing/Proofreading, Publishing
Poetry - create/present poetry using knowledge of
forms/structures and features
Persuasive Essay – create/present persuasive essays using
knowledge of purpose and form and elements
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Academic/Presentation
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Research Report - Create a research report:
refining topics; gathering, organizing, summarizing, selecting, and
synthesizing resources; developing a thesis and support; citing sources;
and presenting in creative methods.
Quick Writes/Focused Questions - Respond to texts/questions using
Quick Writes and focused questions.
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Relationships
Self-Reliance
Survival
Sacrifice
True wisdom
Integrity
Truth
Courage
Responsibility
Equality
Effects of war
Loyalty/faithfulness
Passage of time
Conflict resolution
Call to action
Cultural and historical influences
Seven Emotional triggers:
flattery, fear, greed anger, guilt,
exclusivity, salvation
Comprehension Strategies:
n Burke asking questions, visualizing, making
connections, determining importance, inferring,
synthesizing, monitoring comprehension
n Harvey asking questions, visualizing, making
connections, determining importance,
inferring, synthesizing, monitoring comprehension
n thinking metaphorically and profundity
Close and Critical Reading: answer questions - What does the text
say, how does it say it, what does it mean and so what? Consider
historical, cultural, gender, and political perspectives.
Word Study/Vocabulary: context, roots/affixes/origins,
classify/compare terms, appropriate language for audience, academic
vocabulary, strong verbs, effective adjectives, transition words,
different language patterns and dialects (Standard English, Black
dialect), multiple meanings, connotation
Grammar Skills: sentence structure; proofreading marks,
mechanics; correct use of parts of speech, punctuation – commas,
semicolons, dialogue
Genre/Anchor:
9.1 – Short Story:
“The Most Dangerous Game,”
“The Gift of the Magi,” and
“The Necklace”;
Textbooks
9.2 – Writing Genres:
Memoir, Descriptive Essay, poetry,
and Expository Essay:
“Darkness at Noon,”
“The Loophole Retreat,”
“The Polyphemous Moth,”
“The Giant Waterbug,” and
“Homeless”
9.3 – Novel:
To Kill a Mockingbird
9.4 – Epic Poetry:
The Odyssey
9.5 – Drama/Shakespearean:
Reflective
Analytic Response to Literature Respond to literature analytically
considering purpose and forms and features
Self-Assessment/Portfolios - Self-assess using rubrics,
anchor models, checklists, protocols, continuum of skill
development
Reflective Essay - Create reflective essays with analysis,
tone, connections
Summary/Note Taking - Take notes and summarize
showing knowledge of purpose and forms and features;
types--Cornell, Mind Maps, etc.
Discussion - Participate actively in discussions showing
knowledge of purpose, rules, formats for whole class, small
group, peer, think-pair-share)
Oral Response to Literature - Respond orally to literature
in discussion groups, book talks, and literature circles
Readers Theatre - Participate exhibiting fluency, prosody,
intonation, rate
Romeo and Juliet
Macomb Intermediate School District