English I Pre-AP (2015-2016)
Timeline
Unit 1-A
7 weeks
Unit 1-B
4 weeks
Unit 2
6 weeks
Units 3 & 4
8 weeks
Units 5 & 6
12 weeks
Concepts to Learn
Literary Texts
Literary Terminology
Greek Mythology
Analytical Reading Short Answer Writing (EOC: OERs)
Novel #1 – Lord of the Flies
Summer Assignment: Novel, Analysis – The Chosen
Vocabulary Development
Editing and Revising Skills
Grammar and Mechanics Usage
Parts of Speech Practice
Figurative Language Exercises
Diction and Syntax Analysis
Sentence Construction
EOC Preparation
ACT/SAT Preparation
Nonfiction Texts
Expository Writing (EOC)
Poetry Analysis
Thematic Connections
Depth and Complexity Icons
Poetry
Poetry Terminology
Literary Texts
Novel #2 – Inside Out and Back Again
Analytical Reading Short Answer Writing (EOC: OERs)
Vocabulary Development
Editing and Revising Skills
Grammar and Mechanics Usage
Parts of Speech Practice
Figurative Language Exercises
Diction and Syntax Analysis
Sentence Construction
EOC Preparation
Nonfiction Texts: Focus on multiple Vietnam perspectives
Expository Writing (EOC)
ACT/SAT Preparation
Thematic Connections
Depth and Complexity Icons
FISD ELA Benchmark Test
Post-Test: Benchmark Review/Reteach
Informational Texts
Expository Essay Writing (EOC)
Persuasive Texts
Persuasion, Propaganda, and Argument: Ethos, Pathos,
and Logos
Persuasion Project: Shark Tank
Literary Texts
Analytical Reading Short Answer Writing (EOC: OERs)
Novel #3 – Animal Farm
MLK’s “I Have a Dream Speech” – Compare/Contrast with
elements of Animal Farm
Vocabulary Development
Editing and Revising Skills
Grammar and Mechanics Usage
Parts of Speech Practice
Figurative Language Exercises
Diction and Syntax Analysis
Sentence Construction
EOC Preparation
Nonfiction Texts
ACT/SAT Preparation
Thematic Connections
Depth and Complexity Icons
Poetry Analysis
Unit of Study (TEKS)
Unit 1: Literary Texts
Fig19AB; 1ABCDE; 2ABC; 5ABCD; 6A; 7A; 12AD;
13ABCDE; 14A; 15Ci-iii; 17Ai-iii,C; 18ABi-ii; 19A;
26A
Introduction to Drama
Shakespearean Drama Terminology
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
Literary Texts
Expository Essay Writing (EOC)
Analytical Reading Short Answer Writing (EOC: OERs)
Unit 5: Moving Forward with Drama Fig19AB;
1AB; 2ABC; 4A; 5B; 7A; 12AD; 13ABCD; 14C;
24AC; 25A; 26A
Writing and Genre Connections
Fig19AB; 2AB; 3A; 5B; 6A; 7A; 8A; 9ACD; 13C;
14A; 15Ci
Unit 1-A and Unit 1-B Assessments: Literary
Texts, Genre Connections, Analytical and
Expository Writing, Editing and Revising
TESTING WINDOW 1-A: Sept. 28-Oct. 5
TESTING WINDOW 1-B: Oct.27-Nov.9
Unit 2: Poetry
Fig19AB; 1ABD; 2ABC; 3A; 7A; 13ABCD;
14B;15Ci-iii; 25A; 26A
Writing and Genre Connections
Fig19AB; 2AB; 3A; 5B; 6A; 7A; 8A; 9ACD; 13C;
14A; 15Ci
Unit 2 Assessment: Poetry, Genre Connections,
Analytical and Expository Writing, Editing and
Revising
TESTING WINDOW 2: Dec. 7-16
Final Exam – Dec. 17-18
Unit 3: Informational Texts
Fig19AB; 1AB; 8A; 9ABCD; 11AB;
13ABC;15Ai-v,Ci-iii; 17Ai-iii, C; 18Bii-iii
12AD;
Unit 4: Persuasive Texts
Fig19AB; 1AB; 8A; 9ABC; 10AB; 12ABCD; 13BC;
15D; 16ABCDE; 17B; 21BC; 22B; 25A
Writing and Genre Connections
Fig19AB; 2AB; 3A; 5B; 6A; 7A; 8A; 9ACD; 13C;
14A; 15Ci
FISD Benchmark Test (Jan. 5-12)
Unit 3 Assessment: Informational Texts, Genre
Connections, Analytical and Expository Writing,
Editing and Revising
TESTING WINDOW 3: Feb. 22-29
TESTING WINDOW 4: April 18-25
EOC – March 29
Unit 4 Assessment: Persuasive Texts, Genre
Connections, Analytical and Expository Writing,
Editing and Revising
Writing and Genre Connections
English I Pre-AP (2015-2016)
Vocabulary Development
Editing and Revising Skills
Grammar and Mechanics Usage
Parts of Speech Practice
Figurative Language Exercises
Diction and Syntax Analysis
Sentence Construction
EOC Test Day Preparation: Time Management, Test-Taking
Skills, Tips, Reminders, etc.
Nonfiction Texts
Novel #4: Fictional tie-in to research topic (student selected)
Research (Social Issues)
ACT/SAT Preparation
Thematic Connections
Depth and Complexity Icons
Poetry Analysis (from released AP tests)
AP Writing Strategies
Fig19AB; 2AB; 3A; 5B; 6A; 7A; 8A; 9ACD; 13C;
14A; 15Ci
Unit 6: Research
E1.20AB; E1.21ABC; E1.22ABC; E1.23ABCDE
Unit 5 Assessment: Drama, Genre Connections,
Analytical and Expository Writing, Editing and
Revising
Unit 6 Research Paper: Social Issues
TESTING WINDOW 5: May 17-24
TESTING WINDOW 6: NO ASSESSMENT
Final Exam – May 25-26