St. Michael-Albertville High School
English 9 A
Teacher: Heidi Bast
September 2014
Content
Skills
English 9A
Reading
CEQs (for both English 9A
and English 9B):
1. Summarize
 How does history
passages
influence
2.
Make inferences
literature?
3. Organize details in
 How is a formal
passages
essay constructed
4. Define author's
using MLA style?
intent in passages
 How are themes in
real life present in
Writing
literature?
Grammar Unit
UEQs:
1. Demonstrate six
traits of writing
Listening/Speaking

What are the eight
parts of speech?
How is grammar correctly
used in the English
language?
How can agreement issues
in grammar be fixed?
1. Practice close
listening skills
2. Apply tone, pace,
posture, eye contact
3. Define the types of
communication
Grammar/Usage
1. Review eight parts
of speech
2. Identify mechanics
Learning Targets
Reading
Assessment
Reading
Resources & Technology
Reading
-I can independently
comprehend articles.
1.-3. Content area reading
article questions
1-3. Class set of content area
reading articles according to
trimester
-I can understand
the purpose of an author’s
work.
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.
-I can enhance
organization through the
use of topic sentences,
transitions, and
concluding sentences.
Writing
Writing
1. Descriptive essay
(CSA = Descriptive
Essay Rubric)
1. 6 Traits of Writing
packet, MLA
Handbook
Listening/Speaking
Listening/Speaking
1. Communication
objective/essay test
(CSA =
Communication Test)
2. Informative speech
Grammar/Usage
1-3. Grammar Pre-test (CFA
= English 9A Grammar Pretest)
1-2.Grammar quiz (CFA)
1.
Speech/Listening
packet
Grammar/Usage
1. Grammar PowerPoint
2. MLA Handbook
3. Sentence Packet
1-3. Grammar Post-test (CSA
= English 9A Grammar Posttest)
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Content
 How can
punctuation make
writing clearer?
Communication Unit
Skills
and puncutation
rules of grammar.
3. Review, write,
identify, and
punctuate the four
types of sentences.
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Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources & Technology
-I can improve my work
by revising content and
editing writing so it is free
of punctuation,
capitalization, and usage
errors.
UEQs:



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



Summary
Inference
Author intent
Writing
-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
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Content
Content Area Reading
Content Area Reading
Descriptive Essay
Six Traits:






Content/ideas
Organization
Sentence Fluency
Voice
Word Choice
Conventions
Skills
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Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources & Technology
the reader my ideas.
-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/Speaking



Listening process
Public speaking
techniques
Nonverbal,
interpersonal, and
public speaking
Grammar/Usage



Parts of Speech
Punctuation
Mechanics
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St. Michael-Albertville High School
October 2014
Content
Mythology Unit
UEQs:
 What are the
elementsof an epic
hero?
 What are the traits
of a myth?
 Who are the Greek
gods/goddesses?
Odyssey
Reading
Skills
Reading
Learning Targets
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






Summary
Inference
Theme, symbolism,
and motifs
Plot and conflict
Characterization
Literary devices
Six Traits:
 Content/ideas
 Organization
 Sentence Fluency
 Voice
 Word Choice
 Conventions
-I can determine
theme, author’s
purpose, or main
idea in a literary
work.
1. Incorporate elements of
mythology in a piece of
writing
2. Identify sentence structure,
including phrases, clauses, -I can analyze how
the literature is
and punctuation
Grammar/Usage
Writing
-I can independently
comprehend
literature.
-I can understand the
visual elements and
style of the author’s
work.
1. Review eight parts
of speech
2. Identify mechanics
and puncutation
rules of grammar.
3. Review, write,
identify, and
punctuate the four
influenced by the
culture, context, or
era in which it was
written.
Assessment
Reading
1. Odyssey
quizzes
(CFA)
2. Final Odyssey
test (CSA =
Mythology
Test)
Resources & Technology
Reading
1-3 Prentice Hall Literature:
Language and Literacy, Minnesota
Edition (Grade 9)-The Odyssey
Writing
1. Myth samples
2. Sentence Correction PowerPoint
Grammar/Usage
Writing
1-2. Myth paper
Grammar/Usage
1. Grammar
PowerPoint
2. MLA Handbook
3. Sentence Packet
1-3. Grammar Pretest (CFA = Englsih
9A Grammar Pretest)
1-3. Grammar quiz
(CFA)
-I can effectively
communicate critical
thinking through
1-3. Grammar PostTest (CSA = English
9A Grammar Post-
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Content
 Purpose
Skills
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Learning Targets
types of sentences.
literary-based
writings and
discussions.
Assessment
test)
Resources & Technology
Grammar/Usage



Parts of Speech
Punctuation
Mechanics
-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.
-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
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Content
Skills
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources & Technology
of target audiences.
a. I can use clear
descriptions/imagery
(five senses) in my
writing.
b. The purpose of
writing is thoughtprovoking 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
 Theme, symbolism,
and motifs
 Plot and conflict
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
1. Incorporate elements of
mythology in a piece of
writing
2. Identify sentence structure,
including phrases, clauses,
and punctuation
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
(CFA)
2. Final Odyssey
test (CSA =
Mythology
Test)
Resources & Technology
Reading
1-3 Prentice Hall
Literature: Language and
Literacy, Minnesota
Edition (Grade 9)-The
Odyssey
Writing
Writing
-I can determine theme,
author’s purpose, or
main idea in a literary
work.
1-2. Myth paper
1. Myth samples
2. Sentence Correction
PowerPoint
Grammar/Usage
Grammar/Usage
-I can analyze how the
literature is influenced
by the culture, context,
or era in which it was
1-3. Grammar Pre-test
(CFA = Englsih 9A
Grammar Pre-test)
1-3.Grammar quiz
1. Grammar
PowerPoint
2. MLA Handbook
3. Sentence Packet
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Content
 Characterization
 Literary devices
Writing
Six Traits:
 Content/ideas
 Organization
 Sentence Fluency
 Voice
 Word Choice
 Conventions
 Purpose
Grammar/Usage



Parts of Speech
Punctuation
Usage
Media Literacy
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


Credibility
Logic of reasoning
Point of view
Propaganda
techniques
Skills
Grammar/Usage
1. Review eight parts
of speech
2. Identify mechanics
and puncutation
rules of grammar.
3. Review, write,
identify, and
punctuate the four
types of sentences.
Media Literacy
1. Evaluate credibility of
information
2. Evaluate the logic of
reasoning
3. Determine point of view
4. Recognizing propaganda
techniques
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Learning Targets
written.
Assessment
(CFA)
1-3. Grammar Post-test
(CSA = English 9A
Grammar Post-test)
-I can effectively
communicate critical
thinking through literarybased writings and
discussions.
Resources & Technology
Media Literacy
1. Print ads
2. Video
3. Commercial clips
Media Literacy
1-4. Media quiz
(CSA = Media Literacy
Quiz)
-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.
-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
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Content
Skills
St. Michael-Albertville High School
Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources & Technology
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.
Media Literacy
-I can identify
credibility of sources.
-I can define, identify,
and give examples of
propaganda
techniques and logical
fallacies.
-I can determine the
point of view of a
form of media.
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