English 9A Pacing Guide – Textbook: Pearson
2012 - 2013
Quarter 3
January 3 – March 9
19
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
Week of Jan. 3–6
2.0
RIT
3.0 RL
3.1, Structural Features of Literature: articulate the
relationship between the expressed purposes and the
characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature
(e.g., comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic monologue)
1.0
Material(s)
• TBA
READING:
Preteach: Textbook “Before You Read” and
“Making Connections” and “Characters” (pg.
807)
• Teach: Shakespearan syntax, Teach
definitions of dramatic elements, Elizabethan
Language, characters, different forms of drama,
and background. Teach literary devices in poetry
“First Love” and teach “Prologue” on pg. 807.
WS
2.0 WA
1.0 WOC
1.2 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: understand
sentence construction (e.g., parallel structure,
subordination, proper placement of modifiers) and
proper English usage (e.g., consistency of verb tenses)
Chapter 8 HOLT (Modifiers) pp. 200-203 Exercise 1
Assessments/Aces
2
0
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0
RWA
Material(s)
• TBA
1.1; 1.2 Students will identify the figurative (connotative) and
literal (denotative) meanings of words and their derivations.
2.0
RIT
2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-LevelAppropriate Text: synthesize the content from several
sources or works by a single author dealing with a single
issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other
sources and related topics to demonstrate
comprehension,and, in conjunction with Writing Strategies
Week of Jan. 9-13
3.0
RL
3.1 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
identify and describe the function of dialogue, scene designs,
soliloquies, asides, and character foils in dramatic literature
3.3 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters
in a literary text (e.g., internal and external conflicts, motivations,
relationships, influences) and explain the way those interactions
affect the plot
3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate Text:
determine characters’ traits by what the characters say about
themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and
soliloquy
1.0
WS
2.0
WA
1.0
WO Conventions
1.2 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: understand
sentence construction (e.g., parallel structure,
subordination, proper placement of modifiers) and proper
English usage (e.g., consistency of verb tenses)
• Teach: “Matched By Mom: Arranged Marriage
In America” (npr)www.npr.org
-listen to the story
• Teach: “Arranged Marriage Gets High-Tech
Twist” (CNN Living)
http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/04/
23/web.arranged.marriages/index.html?iref=al
lsearch
Teach: Textbook “Act I” (pp. 808-830). Literary
devices: metaphor, simile, oxymoron, conflict,
character interaction, motivations, and plot.
CONVENTIONS WS:
Chapter 8 HOLT (Modifiers) pp. 213-215 Exercise 10
and 11
Assessments/Aces
Week of Jan. 17–20 MLK Day on Monday
21
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
2.0
RIT
3.0
RL
3.3, Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: analyze interactions between main and
subordinate characters in a literary text (e.g., internal
and external conflicts, motivations, relationships,
influences) and explain the way those interactions affect
the plot
3.4, Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: determine characters’ traits by what the
characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue,
dramatic monologue, and soliloquy
3.10 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: identify and describe the function of dialogue,
scene designs, soliloquies, asides, and character foils in
dramatic literature.
1.0
WS
1.1 Organization and Focus: establish a controlling
impression or coherent thesis that conveys a clear and
distinctive perspective on the subject and maintain a
consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing
2.0
1.0
Material(s)
Assessments/Aces
• TBA
Teach: Textbook Act II (pp. 835-858). Literary
devices monologue, soliloquy, aside, and foils.
Critical Thinking pg. 858 Question 1A (Is Friar
Lawrence wise to agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
Explain.)
WA
WO Conventions
1.2 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: understand
sentence construction (e.g., parallel structure,
subordination, proper placement of modifiers) and
proper English usage (e.g., consistency of verb tenses)
Chapter 8 HOLT (Modifiers)pp. 215-218 Exercise 12,
Review B, Exercise 13
Review C pg. 218
Week of Jan. 23-27
22
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
2.0
RIT
3.0
RL
3.10 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: identify and describe the function of dialogue,
scene designs, soliloquies, asides, and character foils in
dramatic literature
1.0
2.0
1.0
Material(s)
Assessments/Aces
• Teach: Textbook Act III (pp. 863-890). Literary
devices monologue, soliloquy, aside, and foils.
WS
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 12 HOLT (Semicolons) pp. 296-303 Exercise
1, 2
Review B Holt pp. 302-303
23
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
2.0
RIT
3.0
RL
3.1, Structural Features of Literature: articulate the
relationship between the expressed purposes and the
characteristics of different forms of dramatic literature
(e.g., comedy, tragedy, drama, dramatic monologue)
Material(s)
Assessments/Aces
ACE #3
Teach: Act IV and V (pp. 895-930). Literary
terms/devices are dramatic irony, dialogue, soliloquy,
and monologue, and plot (reinforce).
Week of Jan. 30 – Feb.3
3.3, Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: analyze interactions between main and
subordinate characters in a literary text (e.g., internal
and external conflicts, motivations, relationships,
influences) and explain the way those interactions affect
the plot
3.4 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: determine characters’ traits by what the
characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue,
dramatic monologue, and soliloquy
3.10 Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level-Appropriate
Text: identify and describe the function of dialogue,
scene designs, soliloquies, asides, monologues, and
character foils in dramatic literature
1.0
WS
Prog Rept 2/3
1.1 Organization and Focus: establish a controlling
impression or coherent thesis that conveys a clear and
distinctive perspective on the subject and maintain a
consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing
2.0
WA
1.0
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Critical Thinking pg. 910 Question 2B (Why do you
think Juliet trusts the Friar? Explain using details from
the text.)
Chapter 12 HOLT (colons) pp. 303-306 Exercise 3,
Review B
Chapter 12 Review C pp. 307308
Week of Feb.6-10
24
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
2.0
RIT
3.0
RL
1.0
WS
1.1 Organization and Focus: establish a controlling
impression or coherent thesis that conveys a clear and
distinctive perspective on the subject and maintain a
consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing
1.9 Evaluation and Revision: revise writing to improve
the logic and coherence of the organization and
controlling perspective, the precision of word choice,
and the tone by taking into consideration the audience,
purpose, and formality of the context
2.0
1.0
Material(s)
Assessments/Aces
Teach: Thesis, supporting evidence, logical
organization, and topic sentences.
Preteach: “Writing-Persuasive Letter” on pg. 933,
writing terminology thesis, rhetorical appeals (ethos,
pathos, logos), letter format, and writing process
(prewrite, write, revise, edit, publish).
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 15 HOLT (Hyphens) pp. 344-347 Exercises
1,2
Oral Practice pg. 347
25
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
2.0
RIT
Week of Feb.14 -17
2.1 Structural Features of Informational
Materials: analyze the structure and format of
functional workplace documents, including the graphics
and headers and explain how authors use the features
to achieve their purposes
3.0
RL
1.0
WS
Lincoln’s Day 2/13
1.9 Evaluation and Revision: revise writing to improve
the logic and coherence of the organization and
controlling perspective, the precision of word choice,
and the tone by taking into consideration the audience,
purpose, and formality of the context
2.0
1.0
Material(s)
Assessments/Aces
Preteach: Supplemental “Poet or Puppet” and “Who
did?” from the magazine READ.
Teach: Informational text on pg. 938-942 and focus
on Graphics, Headings, subheadings, boldface,
icons, pictures, bullets, illustration.
Teach: Revise persuasive letter for simple,
compound, complex, compound-complex sentences.
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 15 HOLT (Parentheses and Dashes) pp. 348351 Exercises 3,4, Review A
Review B pp. 351-352
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
2.0
RIT
Week of Feb.21-24
2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-LevelAppropriate Text: synthesize the content from several
sources or works by a single author dealing with a single
issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other
sources and related topics to demonstrate
comprehension,and, in conjunction Writing Strategies
3.0
1.0
President’s day 2/20
1.0
Assessments/Aces
Preteach: “What is Love” pg. 148 Reality Central
and “Staying Connected” pg. 152 Reality Central
Teach: Reality Central and Unit 5 Resources
“Enrichment.”
RL
WS
1.1 Organization and Focus: establish a controlling
impression or coherent thesis that conveys a clear and
distinctive perspective on the subject and maintain a
consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing
2.0
Material(s)
Preteach: Vocabulary
Teach:
“Real World Writing Journal” pg138-145 Writing
Prompts
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 15 HOLT (Ellipsis and Brackets) pp. 352-354
Exercise 5
Chapter Review C pp.356-357
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
Material(s)
1.1; 1.2 Students will identify the figurative (connotative)
and literal (denotative) meanings of words and their
derivations
Week of Feb.27 – Mar.2
2.0
RIT
.
2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-LevelAppropriate Text: synthesize the content from several
sources or works by a single author dealing with a single
issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other
sources and related topics to demonstrate
comprehension,and, in conjunction Writing Strategies
3.0
RL
1.0
WS
1.1 Organization and Focus: establish a controlling
impression or coherent thesis that conveys a clear and
distinctive perspective on the subject and maintain a
consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing
2.0
1.0
Preteach: “In Your Name” pg. 157-159 Reality
Central and “On Patrol” pg. 161-163 Reality Central
Teach: Reality Central and Unit 5 Resources
“Enrichment.”
ACE #4
Teach:
“Real World Writing Journal” pg146-153Writing
Prompts
WA
WO Conventions
1.2 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: understand
sentence construction (e.g., parallel structure,
subordination, proper placement of modifiers) and
proper English usage (e.g., consistency of verb tenses)
Assessments/Aces
CST Review
Writing Strategies
1.1
1.2
1.9
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.7
Review Chapters 8,12,15 (Holt CD’s)
Week of Mar.5 - 9
End of 3rd Quarter [Fri.(3/9)]
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
2.0
RIT
3.0
RL
Material(s)
Materials used that align to the Essential Standards:
Extend: Review for Midterm and ACE
1.0
2.0
1.0
WS
WA
WO Conventions
Assessments/Aces
Mid Term Exam
CST Review
Writing Strategies
1.1
1.2
1.9
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.7
English 9A Pacing Guide – Textbook: Pearson
2011 - 2012
Quarter 4
March 12 – May 24
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
Week of March 12-16
2.0
RIT
2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-LevelAppropriate Text: synthesize the content from several
sources or works by a single author dealing with a single
issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other
sources and related topics to demonstrate
comprehension,and, in conjunction Writing Strategies
4.0
RL
4.0
WS
1.1 Organization and Focus: establish a controlling
impression or coherent thesis that conveys a clear and
distinctive perspective on the subject and maintain a
consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing
2.0
Material(s)
Preteach: “Making Things Better” pg. 176Reality
Central and “The Choice To Lead” pg. 192 Reality
Central
Teach: Reality Central and Unit 6 Resources
“Enrichment.”
Teach:
“Real World Writing Journal” pg 164-167 and pg. 180183 Writing Prompts
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 17 HOLT pp. 394-397 Exercise 1-4
Assessments/Aces
CST Review
Writing Strategies
1.1
1.2
1.9
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.7
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
Week of March 19-23
2.0
RIT
2.4 Comprehension and Analysis of Grade-LevelAppropriate Text: synthesize the content from several
sources or works by a single author dealing with a single
issue; paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other
sources and related topics to demonstrate
comprehension,and, in conjunction Writing Strategies
3.0
RL
5.0
WS
1.1 Organization and Focus: establish a controlling
impression or coherent thesis that conveys a clear and
distinctive perspective on the subject and maintain a
consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing
2.0
Material(s)
Preteach: “The Borders of Giving” pg. 172 Reality
Central and “A Time To Kill” pg. 196 Reality Central
Teach: Reality Central and Unit 6 Resources
“Enrichment.”
Teach:
“Real World Writing Journal” pg 160-163 and pg. 184187 Writing Prompts
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 17 HOLT pp. 398-400 Exercise 5-8
Assessments/Aces
CST Review
Writing Strategies
1.1
1.2
1.9
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.7
Week of March 26-30
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
1.0
RIT
2.0
RL
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate
characters in a literary text (e.g., internal and external
conflicts, motivations, relationships, influences) and
explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of
various literary devices, including figura-tive language,
imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their
appeal.
1.0
2.0
Material(s)
READING:
Preteach: : Textbook 1032-1033 “Exploring
Themes” Textbook “Before You Read” and
“Making Connections” and “Author” (pg. 10401046)
Teach: Teach definitions of epic poetry,
selection vocabulary, and background
information. Teach literary devices in poetry like
Homeric simile, imagery, etc.
WS
WA
WO Conventions
1.1 Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 17 HOLT pp. 401-403 Exercises 9-12
Assessments/Aces
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
Week of April 10-13
4.0
RIT
Material(s)
Reading Warm Up A pg. 25 Unit 6
2.4 Synthesize the content from several sources or
works by a single author dealing with a single issue;
paraphrase the ideas and connect them to other
sources and related topics to demonstrate
comprehension.
READING:
3.0
READING:
RL
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate
characters in a literary text (e.g., internal and external
conflicts, motivations, relationships, influences) and
explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
Preteach: : Unit 6 Resource pg. 25 “Reading
Warm-Up A” and Internet Source “Muses”
Teach: Textbook Selections “Sailing From Troy”
and “Lotus Eaters” on pp.1047-1049.
3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of
various literary devices, including figurative language,
imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their
appeal.
5.0
2.0
WS
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 17 HOLT pp. 403-405 Exercises 13-15
Assessments/Aces
Week of April 16-20
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
6.0
RIT
3.0
RL
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate
characters in a literary text (e.g., internal and external
conflicts, motivations, relationships, influences) and
explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
Material(s)
READING:
Preteach: : Imagery, Homeric simile, etc.
Teach: Teach Selection “The Cyclops” on pp.
1050-1063.
3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of
various literary devices, including figurative language,
imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their
appeal.
3.0
2.0
WS
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 17 HOLT pp. 406-407 Exercises 16-19
Assessments/Aces
Week of April 23-27
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
2.0
RIT
3.0
RL
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate
characters in a literary text (e.g., internal and external
conflicts, motivations, relationships, influences) and
explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of
various literary devices, including figurative language,
imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their
appeal.
4.0
2.0
Material(s)
READING:
Preteach: : Imagery, Homeric simile, etc.
Teach: Teach Selection “The Land of the Dead”
“Sirens” “Scylla and Charybdis” and “Cattle of the
Sun God” on pp. 1064-1082.
WS
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 17 HOLT pp. 408-410 Exercises 20-24
Assessments/Aces
Week of April 30-May 4
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
2.0
RIT
3.0
RL
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate
characters in a literary text (e.g., internal and external
conflicts, motivations, relationships, influences) and
explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of
various literary devices, including figurative language,
imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their
appeal.
4.0
2.0
Material(s)
READING:
Preteach: : Imagery, Homeric simile, etc.
Teach: Teach Selection “The Return of
Odysseus” “Argus” and “The Suitors” on pp.10891100.
WS
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 18 HOLT pp. 434-440
Exercises 1,2,3, Review A
Assessments/Aces
Week of May 7-11
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
2.0
RIT
3.0
RL
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate
characters in a literary text (e.g., internal and external
conflicts, motivations, relationships, influences) and
explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
Material(s)
READING:
Preteach: : Imagery, Homeric simile, etc.
Teach: Teach Selection “Penolope” “The
Challenge” 1100-1105.
3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of
various literary devices, including figurative language,
imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their
appeal.
4.0
2.0
WS
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Chapter 18 HOLT pp. 441-444 Exercises 4 and
Review B
Assessments/Aces
Week of May 14-18
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
2.0
RIT
3.0
RL
3.3 Analyze interactions between main and subordinate
characters in a literary text (e.g., internal and external
conflicts, motivations, relationships, influences) and
explain the way those interactions affect the plot.
3.7 Recognize and understand the significance of
various literary devices, including figurative language,
imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their
appeal.
4.0
2.0
Material(s)
READING:
Preteach: : Imagery, Homeric simile, etc.
Teach: Teach Selection “Odysseus’s Revenge”
“Penelope’s Test” and “The Ending” on pp. 11071114.
WS
WA
WO Conventions
1.1Grammar and Mechanics of Writing: identify and
correctly use clauses (e.g., main and subordinate),
phrases (e.g., gerund, infinitive, and participial), and
mechanics of punctuation (e.g., semi-colons, colons,
ellipses, hyphens)
Review Holt 17 and 18
Assessments/Aces
Week of May 21-24
Essential Standard(s)/Objectives
1.0 RWA
5.0
RIT
6.0
RL
7.0
WS
2.0
WA
WO Conventions
Material(s)
Assessments/Aces
Finals Week