Town of West Point Public Schools
9th Grade
HONORS ENGLISH
Curriculum Map
Version:
May, 2012
Based on: English Standards of Learning
Adopted, 2010
Full Implementation: 2012-2013
West Point Public School
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English 9 Honors
Assessment Map
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
Communic
ation:
Speaking,
Listening,
Media
Literacy
Reading
Analysis
Writing
1st Quarter
Assessment
Cross-Curricular Project &
Presentation
9 Week Test
2nd Quarter
Assessment
Persuasive Speech
3rd Quarter
Assessment
4th Quarter
Assessment
27 Week Test
36 Week Test
18 Week Test
Epic Poetry Unit Test (Odyssey)
Poetry Unit Test
Drama Unit Test (R&J)
Novel Test (To Kill A Mockingbird)
Short Story Unit Test
Novel Test (After the First Death)
Novel Test (Road to Memphis)
Summer Reading Assessments
Novel Test (Gatsby)
27 Week Test
Drama Unit Test (Midsummer
Night’s Dream)
9 Week Test
18 Week Test
SSR Assessment
SSR Assessment
SSR Assessment
Non-Fiction Quizzes
Non-Fiction Quizzes
Non-Fiction Quizzes
Autobiography Project
Persuasive Writing Assignment
Research Project
Persuasive Research Essay
9 Week Test
Research Essay
27 Week Test
36 Week Test
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36 Week Test
SSR Assessment
Non-Fiction Quizzes
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18 Week Test
Research
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Persuasive Writing Assignment
Research Project
36 Week Test
Research Essay
27 Week Test
Persuasive Research Essay
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English 9 Honors
Instructional Outline
STRAND
1st Quarter
(Organizing
Concepts)
Communic
ation:
Speaking,
Listening,
Media
Literacy
3rd Quarter
4th Quarter
9.1 a-l
9.1 a-k
9.2 a-e
9.1 e,f,h,j,l
9.4 a-m
9.3 a,b,c,d,e,f,g
9.4 a-m
9.3 a-g
9.5 a-k
9.3 a-g
9.4 a-m
9.4 a-m
Reading
Analysis
Writing
2nd Quarter
9.3 a-g
9.6 a-i
9.7 a, c, d, f
9.6 a-i
9.6 a-i
9.6 a-i
9.7 a,c,d,e,f
9.7 a,c,d,e,f
9.7 a-f
9.8 a-h
9.8 a-h
9.8 a-h
Research
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English 9 Honors
1st QUARTER
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
Communic
ation:
Speaking,
Listening,
Media
Literacy
SOL/
Objective #(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
* denotes
Formative/Summative Assessments
(Writing Assignments, Tests, Projects,
Performances)
Summative
Assessment
9.1 a-l
Plan and make a group oral presentation of cross-curricular project.
9.3
a,b,c,d,e,f,g
Identify and apply assigned vocabulary from root/prefix/suffix units.
9.4 a-m
Identify format, main idea, and characteristics in short stories/summer reading
novels such as:
- Plot, Conflict, Setting, Theme, Character development
(characterization, types, etc.), Irony, Point of View
Reading
Analysis
Short Stories –
Epic Poetry –
Epic poetry – The Odyssey
- Quizzes
- Unit test
- project/presentation
Autobiography
Short Story Unit
- Quizzes
- Unit test
Vocabulary
- Quizzes
Analyze the influence of historical context on The Odyssey. (mythology)
Grammar (daily language)
Quizzes
Identify types of figurative language used in epic poetry (simile, metaphor,
symbolism, allusion)
9 Week Test
Non-Fiction –
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Summer Reading Assessments
- Objective (initial)
- Essay (post-discussion)
Non-Fiction (daily activities)
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English 9 Honors
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
SOL/
Objective #(s)
* denotes
Summative
Essential Skills/Concepts
Formative/Summative Assessments
(Writing Assignments, Tests, Projects,
Performances)
Assessment
Analyze a variety of nonfiction texts for purpose, structure, & main ideas.
Identify position/argument and/or fact vs opinion in a particular text.
9.6 a-i
9.7 a, c, d, f
Writing
Apply the writing process to plan and develop an organized and logical
autobiography for the intended audience and purpose.
Apply knowledge of sentence structure and parts of speech to write clear, varied
sentences including subject/verb, subjective complements, and objective
complements. (parts of a sentence)
Implement previous knowledge of usage rules to revise writing for clarity.
Understand and identify phrases (prep, part, ger, infinitive, appositive, etc.)
9.8 a-h
Research
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Implement the rules for responsible use of technology to identify and apply
useful search terms through cross-curricular project.
Instructional Resources
Elements of Literature textbook
Elements of Language textbook
Novel Copies
Library Resources
Internet Resources
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English 9 Honors
2nd QUARTER
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
SOL/
Objective #(s)
Summative
Assessment
9.1 a-k
Communic
ation:
Speaking,
Listening,
Media
Literacy
Essential Skills/Concepts
* denotes
Formative/Summative Assessments
(Writing Assignments, Tests, Projects,
Performances)
9.2 a-e
Select and plan a dramatic reading of a poem using verbal and nonverbal
techniques.
Utilize examples, details, and definitions to increase clarity of
presentation/explanation and to reinforce the main ideas.
Be prepared to respond to questions from peers.
Plan and make oral presentations based on persuasive writing assignment.
Poetry Unit
-
Quizzes
Oral presentation/reading
Unit test
Possible project
Novel – The Great Gatsby
- Quizzes (reading comp)
- Unit test
- Project
9.3 a-g
Identify and apply assigned vocabulary from root/prefix/suffix units.
9.4 a-m
Short Stories/Novel:
Novel - After the First Death
- Quizzes (reading comp)
- Unit test
Identify format, main idea, and characteristics in short stories and novels such
as:
- Plot, Conflict, Setting, Theme, Character development
(characterization, types, etc.), Irony, Point of View
Vocabulary
-
Reading
Analysis
Poetry –
Analyze the author’s use of diction (word choice) to convey ideas and its literary
effect including hyperbole, understatement, irony, dialect, pun, etc.
Non-Fiction –
Analyze a variety of nonfiction texts for purpose, structure, & main ideas.
Revised: August 28, 2012
Quizzes
Grammar (daily language)
- Quizzes
Persuasive Writing Assignment
18 Week Test
Research Essay
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English 9 Honors
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
SOL/
Objective #(s)
* denotes
Summative
Essential Skills/Concepts
Formative/Summative Assessments
(Writing Assignments, Tests, Projects,
Performances)
Assessment
Identify position/argument and/or fact vs opinion in a particular text.
9.6 a-i
9.7 a,c,d,e,f
Apply the writing process to plan and develop an organized and logical
persuasive essay as well as a research essay for the intended audience and
purpose.
Apply knowledge of sentence structure and parts of speech to write clear, varied
sentences including subject/verb, subjective complements, and objective
complements. (parts of a sentence)
Writing
Implement previous knowledge of usage rules to revise writing for clarity.
Understand the similarities and differences in clauses (independent,
subordinate, etc.) an d how to punctuate them correctly.
9.8 a-h
Research
Persuasive Writing Assignment & Research Essay Avoid plagiarism by identifying and utilizing valid sources of information.
Distinguish one’s own ideas from information created or discovered by others by
utilizing appropriate documentation/citation methods (MLA.)
Revised: August 28, 2012
Non-Fiction (daily activities)
Instructional Resources
Elements of Literature textbook
Elements of Language textbook
Novel Copies
Library Resources
Internet Resources
Gale Database
West Point Public School
Curriculum Map
English 9 Honors
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
SOL/
Objective #(s)
* denotes
Summative
Essential Skills/Concepts
Assessment
Utilize key terms to narrow the focus of searches.
Apply the rules for responsible use of technology when conducting research.
Revised: August 28, 2012
Formative/Summative Assessments
(Writing Assignments, Tests, Projects,
Performances)
West Point Public School
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English 9 Honors
3rd QUARTER
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
Communic
ation:
Speaking,
Listening,
Media
Literacy
SOL/
Objective #(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
* denotes
Formative/Summative Assessments
(Writing Assignments, Tests, Projects,
Performances)
Summative
Assessment
9.1 e,f,h,j,l
Participate in the dramatic reading of Romeo and Juliet.
Evaluate the effectiveness of verbal and nonverbal techniques in the
presentation of dramatic selections.
9.3 a-g
9.4 a-m
Identify and apply assigned SAT Prep vocabulary from literary units and
root/prefix/suffix units.
Drama Identify and analyze the components of staging including lighting, costume, set,
movement, voice, etc.
Reading
Analysis
Identify and analyze the components of scripting including dramatic structure,
monologue, soliloquy, dialogue, aside, dialect, etc.
Novel Compare and contrast the elements of character, setting, and plot in plays
versus short stories/novels.
Identify format, main idea, and characteristics in novels such as:
- Plot, Conflict, Setting, Theme, Character development
(characterization, types, etc.), Irony, Point of View
Revised: August 28, 2012
Novel - Road to Memphis
- Quizzes (reading comp)
- Unit test
- Group project
Vocabulary
- Quizzes
Grammar (daily language)
- Quizzes
Drama Unit – Romeo & Juliet
Quizzes
- Unit test
Research Project
27 Week Test
Non-Fiction (daily activities)
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English 9 Honors
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
SOL/
Objective #(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
* denotes
Summative
Formative/Summative Assessments
(Writing Assignments, Tests, Projects,
Performances)
Assessment
Analyze the author’s use of diction (word choice) to convey ideas and its literary
effect including hyperbole, understatement, irony, dialect, pun, etc.
Non-Fiction –
Analyze a variety of nonfiction texts for purpose, structure, & main ideas.
9.6 a-i
9.7 a,c,d,e,f
Writing
Identify position/argument and/or fact vs opinion in a particular text.
Apply the writing process to plan and develop an organized and logical research
project.
Apply knowledge of sentence structure and parts of speech to write clear, varied
sentences including subject/verb, subjective complements, and objective
complements. (parts of a sentence)
Implement previous knowledge of usage rules to revise writing for clarity.
Implement previous knowledge of punctuation rules to revise writing.
9.8 a-h
Research
Revised: August 28, 2012
Research Project Avoid plagiarism by identifying and utilizing valid sources of information.
Distinguish one’s own ideas from information created or discovered by others by
utilizing appropriate documentation/citation methods (MLA.)
Instructional Resources
Elements of Language textbook
Elements of Literature textbook
Novel Copies
Library Resources
Internet Resources
Gale Database
West Point Public School
Curriculum Map
English 9 Honors
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
SOL/
Objective #(s)
* denotes
Summative
Essential Skills/Concepts
Assessment
Utilize key terms to narrow the focus of searches.
Apply the rules for responsible use of technology when conducting research.
Revised: August 28, 2012
Formative/Summative Assessments
(Writing Assignments, Tests, Projects,
Performances)
West Point Public School
Curriculum Map
English 9 Honors
4th QUARTER
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
SOL/
Objective #(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
* denotes
Formative/Summative Assessments
(Writing Assignments, Tests, Projects,
Performances)
Summative
Assessment
Communic
ation:
Speaking,
Listening,
Media
Literacy
Novel - To Kill A Mockingbird
- Quizzes (reading comp)
- Unit test
- Group project
Vocabulary
- Quizzes
9.3 a-g
9.4 a-m
9.5 a-k
Reading
Analysis
Identify and apply assigned SAT Prep vocabulary from literary units and
root/prefix/suffix units.
Grammar (daily language)
- Quizzes
Novel -
Persuasive Research Essay
Compare and contrast the elements of character, setting, and plot in plays
versus short stories/novels.
Drama (Midsummer Night’s Dream)
- Quizzes
- Unit Test
36 Week Test
Identify format, main idea, and characteristics in novels such as:
- Plot, Conflict, Setting, Theme, Character development
(characterization, types, etc.), Irony, Point of View
Non-Fiction (daily activities)
Analyze the author’s use of diction (word choice) to convey ideas and its literary
effect including hyperbole, understatement, irony, dialect, pun, etc.
Non-Fiction –
Analyze a variety of nonfiction texts for purpose, structure, & main ideas.
Revised: August 28, 2012
West Point Public School
Curriculum Map
English 9 Honors
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
SOL/
Objective #(s)
Essential Skills/Concepts
* denotes
Summative
Formative/Summative Assessments
(Writing Assignments, Tests, Projects,
Performances)
Assessment
Identify position/argument and/or fact vs opinion in a particular text.
9.6 a-i
9.7 a-f
Writing
Apply the writing process to plan and develop an organized and logical
persuasive research essay.
Apply knowledge of sentence structure and parts of speech to write clear, varied
sentences including subject/verb, subjective complements, and objective
complements. (parts of a sentence)
Implement previous knowledge of usage rules to revise writing for clarity.
Implement previous knowledge of punctuation rules to revise writing.
Apply knowledge of subject/verb agreement to write clear sentences.
9.8 a-h
Research
Revised: August 28, 2012
Research Project Avoid plagiarism by identifying and utilizing valid sources of information.
Distinguish one’s own ideas from information created or discovered by others by
utilizing appropriate documentation/citation methods (MLA.)
Instructional Resources
Elements of Language textbook
Elements of Literature textbook
Novel Copies Library Resources
Internet Resources
Gale Database
West Point Public School
Curriculum Map
English 9 Honors
STRAND
(Organizing
Concepts)
SOL/
Objective #(s)
* denotes
Summative
Essential Skills/Concepts
Assessment
Utilize key terms to narrow the focus of searches.
Apply the rules for responsible use of technology when conducting research.
Revised: August 28, 2012
Formative/Summative Assessments
(Writing Assignments, Tests, Projects,
Performances)