- Merrillville High School
- Scope & Sequence: English 10A
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Merrillville High SchoolCourse Scope & Sequence
Department: EnglishEnglish 10Instructor: Rachel Sonnenberg Email:Course Expectations, Goals & Routines
English 10
Mrs. Sonnenberg’s Expectations
Welcome! I am pleased to have you in my class this trimester. Here are a few basic expectations that students from all my classes should meet. I would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Class Expectations:
Ø Come to class with a positive attitude.
Ø Come to class prepared with your books, notebook, paper, and pen/pencil.
Ø Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings.
Ø Be respectful at all times.
Ø Do not sleep in class.
Ø Turn in all homework at the beginning of the class period. No late work will be accepted.
Ø Remain in your assigned seat until the bell rings. Lining up at the door is not allowed for any reason.
Ø Be responsible for missed assignments when ill or on a field trip.
Ø Do not eat in class.
Please make sure that you are prepared for the entire semester. Here is the supply list of items that are necessary for class.
Ø Folder or Binder
Ø Pens/ Black or Blue
Ø Pencils
Ø Paper/Notebook
All class work will be graded on the following standard grading scale.
Ø 90-100 A/A-
Ø 89-80 B/B-
Ø 79-70 C/C-
Ø 69-60 D/D-
Ø 59-0 F
This class is designed to ensure academic success. Students are to make sure they participate in class and turn in all assignments. Tests, papers, and quizzes play an important part in the class. Students will have a quiz or test every Friday.
Course DescriptionENGLISH 10 A & B
English 10, an integrated English course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts in Grade 10, is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring universal themes across a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 10 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information.
· Recommended Grade Level: 10
· Recommended Prerequisites: English 9 or teacher recommendation
· Credits: 2 trimester course for 2 credits
· Fulfills an English/Language Arts requirement for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
· A Career Academic Sequence or Flex Credit course
WeekStandardsInstructional ContentActivities, Readings, Labs, Interactive Notes, Assignments, etc.AssessmentsOther1Due to spiral teaching, all standards are incorporated weekly.Indiana Academic Standards10.1.2, 10.1.4, 10.4.1, 10.4.2, 10.4.23, 10.4.13, 10.4.10, 10.4.311, 10.4.12, 10.5.7, 10.5.8, 10.6.1 to 10.6.4Common Core StandardsCommon Core: L.1, L.2, L.3, L.6, W.1, W.2, W.4, W.5Writing Basics6+1 TraitsTermsEssay PartsIdeasOrganizationVoiceWord ChoiceSentence Fluency*Write SourceDiagnostic Paragraphs/ EssayVarious ActivitiesThe following are WEEKLY ACTIVITESVocabulary Workshop weekly wordsDaily grammar instructionsEtymology Words2Indiana Academic Standards10.1.2, 10.1.4, 10.4.1, 10.4.2, 10.4.23, 10.4.13, 10.4.10, 10.4.311, 10.4.12, 10.5.7, 10.5.8, 10.6.1 to 10.6.4Common Core StandardsL.1, L.2, L.3, L.6, W.1,, W.2, W.3, W.4, W.5Descriptive and Narrative WritingDescriptive Writing:
Elements and Techniques WS pg. 565
Descriptive Paragraph
Narrative Writing:
Elements and Techniques WS pgs. 137-564
Forms of Narrative Writing WS pgs. 586-587
Response to Prompt WS pgs. 138-142
Timed Product WS pg. 143
3Indiana Academic Standards10.1.2, 10.1.4, 10.4.1, 10.4.2, 10.4.23, 10.4.13, 10.4.10, 10.4.311, 10.4.12, 10.5.7, 10.5.8, 10.6.1 to 10.6.4Common Core StandardsL.1, L.2, L.3, L.6, W.1, W.2, W.3, W.4, W.5, W.8Peer Responding and Using A RubricPeer Responding
Evaluate an Essay WS pgs. 56-60Using a Rubric
WS pgs. 61-63
MHS General Writing Rubric4Indiana Academic StandardsReading10.2.2, 10.4.4, 10.4.6, 10.5.3, 10.5.9, 10.7.16, 10.1.2, 10.3.3, 10.3.4, 10.3.5, 10.3.6, 10.4.3, 10.5.1, 10.5.7, 10.5.8, 10.7.1, 10.7.7, 10.7.11Grammar10.6.1, 10.6.2, 10.6.3,Etymology10.1.1, 10.1.2, 10.1.3, 10.4.1,Writing10.4.2, 10.4.3, 10.4.13, 10.4.10, 10.4.11, 10.4.12, 10.5.1, 10.5.5, 10.5.7, 10.5.8, 10.6.1 through 10.6.4Assignments with in Standards may include 10.2.1 through 10.2.4 and 10.3.1 through 10.3.13Common Core StandardsL.4, L.6, RI.4, RI.10, RL.2, RL.3, RL.5, SL.1, Sl.3, W.1, W.2, W.3, W.4, W.7, W.8Identifying Text StructureElements of LiteratureCollection 1Graphic OrganizersStrategic Reading SkillsFormal Reading Skills AssessmentReading Comprehension Skills AssessmentHow can basic elements of text work together to create meaning5Indiana Academic StandardsReading10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.4, 10.4.4, 10.4.6, 10.5.3, 10.5.9, 10.1.2, 10.1.4, 10.3.2, 10.3.5, 10.3.9, 10.3.13, 10.4.3, 10.5.1, 10.5.4, 10.5.7, 10.5.8,*See above for grammar, etymology, reading skills, and writing workshopsCommon Core StandardsL.4, L.5, L.6, RI.3, RI.4, RI.7, RI.6, RI.8, RI.10, RL.2, RL.3, W.1, W.2, W.3, W.4, W.7, W.8Determining Main Idea/ ThemeCollection 4Graphic OrganizersStrategic Reading SkillsFormal Timed Writing PromptReading Comprehension Skills AssessmentFinding the main idea and supporting evidence to discern meaning6Indiana Academic StandardsReading10.1.4, 10.2.2, 10.2.4, 10.4.4, 10.5.3, 10.5.9, 10.1.2., 10.1.4, 10.2.1, 10.3.6, 10.3.8, 10.3.9, 10.3.13, 10.4.3, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.8*See above for grammar, etymology, reading skills, and writing workshopsCommon Core StandardsL.1, L.2, L.3, L.5, RI.3, RI.4, RI.6, RL.5, RL.6, W.2, W.3, W.4, W.7, W.8, W.9, W.10Making Inferences/ Summarizing
Collection 5Graphic OrganizersStrategic Reading SkillsSkills-based computerized Mid-termLiterary Terms:IronyAmbiguity7Indiana Academic StandardsReading10.1.2, 10.2.1, 10.2.2, 10.2.4, 10.2.5, 10.3.4, 10.3.6, 10.3.8, 10.3.12, 10.1.2., 10.1.4, 10.2.1, 10.3.3, 10.3.4, 10.3.5, 10.3.7, 10.3.6, 10.3.8, 10.3.9, 10.3.13, 10.4.3, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.8*See above for grammar, etymology, reading skills, and writing workshopsCommon Core StandardsL.4, L.5, RI.1, RI.3, RI.4, RI.7, RI.6, RI.8, RI.10, RL.2, RL.3, RL.5, RL.9, W.2, W.4, W.7, W.8, W.9, W.10Fact and Opinion/ SummaryCollection 5Graphic OrganizersStrategic Reading SkillsWriting Prompt/Writing WorkshopReading Comprehension Skills AssessmentFinding key information. Analyzing validity of information bias.8Indiana Academic StandardsReading10.3.5, 10.3.7, 10.3.9, 10.3.11, 10.3.13, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.8,10.6.2 ,10.1.2., 10.1.4, 10.2.1, 10.3.3, 10.3.4, 10.3.5, 10.3.7, 10.3.6, 10.3.8, 10.3.9, 10.3.13, 10.4.3, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.8*See above for grammar, etymology, reading skills, and writing workshopsCommon Core StandardsL.1, L.4, L.5, RI.4, RI.6, RI.7, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.5, W.2, W.4, W.7, W.9, W.10Making PredictionsCollection 6Graphic OrganizersStrategic Reading SkillsWriting Prompt/Writing WorkshopReading Comprehension Skills AssessmentLiterary Terms:SymbolismForshadowingFlashbackAllegoryTone Mood9Indiana Academic StandardsReading10.3.5, 10.3.7, 10.3.9, 10.3.11, 10.3.13, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.8,10.6.2, 10.1.2., 10.1.4, 10.2.1, 10.3.3, 10.3.4, 10.3.5, 10.3.7, 10.3.6, 10.3.8, 10.3.9, 10.3.13, 10.4.3, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.8*See above for grammar, etymology, reading skills, and writing workshopsCommon Core StandardsL.1, L.4, L.5, RI.4, RI.6, RI.7, RL.2, RL.3, RL.5, W.2, W.4, W.7, W.9, W.10Understanding CharactersLord of the Flies OR CaesarWriting Prompt/Writing WorkshopSkills Based Computerized skills assessmentLiterary Terms:Figurative LanguageTone MoodCharacters Interactions10Indiana Academic StandardsReading10.3.3, 10.3.4, 10.3.5, 10.3.9, 10.3.13, 10.3.3 through 10.3.12*See above for grammar, etymology, reading skills, and writing workshopsCommon Core StandardsL.1, L.2, L.3, RI.6, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL, 5, RL.9, RL.10, W.9Recognizing ThemeLord of the Flies OR CaesarWriting Prompt/Writing WorkshopReading Comprehension Skills AssessmentAnalysis Skills? how literary techinques are used to create meaning11Indiana Academic StandardsReading10.3.7, 10.3.11 , 10.3.3 through 10.3.12*See above for grammar, etymology, reading skills, and writing workshopsCommon Core StandardsL.1, L.2, L.3, L.6, RI.6, RI.10, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4 ,RL.5, RL.9, W.1, W.2, W.4, W.5, W.9, W.10Understanding Figurative LanguageLord of the Flies OR CaesarWriting Prompt/Writing WorkshopReading Comprehension Skills AssessmentLiterary Terms:SimileMetaphorTheme12Indiana Academic StandardsReading10.3.7, 10.3.11 , 10.3.3 through 10.3.12Common Core StandardsL.1, L.2, L.3, L.6, RI.6, RI.10, RL.2, RL.3, RL.4, RL.5, RL.9, W.1, W.2, W.4, W.5, W.9, W.10Comparing and ContrastingLord of the Flies OR CaesarWriting Prompt/Writing WorkshopSkills-based Final ExamAuthor's Purpose and Perspective Outcomes and novel analysis