Curriculum Map

BHS 11^th Grade Literature

Draft 11/18/2008

	ESSENTIAL QUESTION (optional)	CONTENT	SKILLS	ASSESSMENT	RESOURCE
August
September	How has history driven literature? How do current events (the present) shape our interpretation and/or understanding of literature? How can connections be made between literature and self?	Learning styles & ability assessment Daily Writing Early Native American stories Vocabu8lary Puritans, The Crucible, Salem With Trials	Evaluating historical fiction Controlling sentence and paragraph development Learning new vocabulary Writing creatively (writing new scenes) Effective note taking Editing and revising Identify effective study skills for learning style Generate & explore ideas in Daily Writing (Sept.-May) Interpret meaning in Native American stories Increase vocabulary/demonstrate ability to use words acquired (Sept.- May) Comprehend text of play	Reading journal Critical Essay Character Analysis Unit test (in-class essays) Vocab, reading, grammar and mechanics quiz Editing process Learning Styles Survey Writing Assessment Reading Fluency Check Vocabulary Tests Daily Writing Check Obj, test: Native American Stories & Puritans
October	How has history driven literature? How do current events (the present) shape our interpretation and/or understanding of literature? How can connections be made between literature and self?	The Crucible & Salem Witch Trials (cont.) Daily Writing Vocabulary The Short Story Creative Writing Workshop Olaudah Equiano Ben Franklin	Developing close reading strategies Interpreting historical documents Understanding the elements of the novel and biography Learning new vocabulary Effective note taking/journal writing Editing and revising Writes to explain & explore the perspective of Salem Puritans Presents orally an analysis of historical relevance of events of the 1950’s on the play Writes a critical analysis of the play Identifies & explains elements short story Writes a short story effectively using elements Compares & Contrasts the “American Dream” experience of Equiano & Franklin	Reading journal Extended definition Critical Essay Autobiographical essay Unit test (in-class essays) Vocab, reading, grammar and mechanics quiz Reflective essay what it was like to be a Salem Puritan Oral presentation based on research of historical topics of 1950’s Critical analysis essay on The Crucible Applying story elements to a short story Writing process & publishing of short story Compare and contrast 2 Autobiography writers Identify & evaluate need for character improvements	The Crucible textbook Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
November	How has history driven literature? How do current events (the present) shape our interpretation and/or understanding of literature? How can connections be made between literature and self?	Romanticism “Rip Van Winkle” Daily Writing Romantic Poetry Vocabulary Realism Huckleberry Finn	Understanding authors’ stylistic and artistic differences Comparing and understanding different historical periods Examining cultural values Learning new vocabulary Editing and revising Evaluate elements of romanticism in literary works Compare & Contrast romanticism & realism Comprehend plot developments & characters in Huckleberry Finn	Reading journal Naturalist journal Literary Analysis Values Poster Unit test (in-class essays) Editing groups Label romantic elements in literary works Label realism elements in literary works Write a compare and contrast mini essay on romanticism and realism Reading comprehension quizzes, Huckleberry Finn	The Crucible textbook Huckleberry Finn textbook
December	How has history driven literature? How do current events (the present) shape our interpretation and/or understanding of literature? How can connections be made between literature and self?	Daily Writing Huckleberry Finn Satire Twains’ “The Damn Human Race” Vocabulary	Comparing the fictional west with reality Evaluating formula fiction Examining cultural values Understanding the elements of biography Learning new vocabulary Editing and revising Comprehend satire & evaluate use in Huckleberry Finn Evaluate Twain’s use of satire in his essay Interpret symbols in Huckleberry Finn Discuss character development in the novel	Reading journal Naturalist journal Comparison and contrast essay Character Analysis Unit test (in-class essays) Quizzes and editing groups Satirical essay Persuasive letter to the editor “Damn Human Race” Summary/Response essay Huck test-symbols, plot, characters	Huckleberry Finn textbook
January	How has history driven literature? How do current events (the present) shape our interpretation and/or understanding of literature? How can connections be made between literature and self?	Daily Writing Huckleberry Finn Transcendentalists- Emerson& Thoreau Vocabulary	Understanding and creating the elements of a magazine Effective word processing and desktop publishing Effective researching Learning new vocabulary Editing and revising Evaluate Twain’s development of theme, plot & character in Huckleberry Finn Comprehend elements of transcendentalism Use description, detail, word choice, sentence fluency & voice to convey an element of nature	Western Magazine: Expository essays Reviews Columns Editorials Short story, short play, and letters Final project- Huckleberry Finn Trancendendentalist questions Descriptive essay- Nature Textbook- The Yellow Wallpaper	Huckleberry Finn textbook Song Lyrics Reflecting “American Dream”
February	How has history driven literature? How do current events (the present) shape our interpretation and/or understanding of literature? How can connections be made between literature and self?	Daily Writing Vocabulary Poetry/early 1900’s The Yellow Wallpaper	Reading closely Evaluating literature for theme Note taking Learning new vocabulary Editing and revising Interpret poetry selections & analyze cultural differences from modern day Explore the connection between Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s life and the novel Analyze the story elements in The Yellow Wallpaper	Critical Analysis (3) Character Analyses Reading journal (summaries and free writes) Quizzes Unit Test (in-class essay) Editing groups Poetry evaluation assignments Question and answer discussions Compose a film treatment & scripted scene based on the Yellow Wallpaper to be presented to class
March	How has history driven literature? How do current events (the present) shape our interpretation and/or understanding of literature? How can connections be made between literature and self?	Catcher in the Rye Daily Writing Vocabulary Creative Writing Workshop	Using a daily writing piece, compose a creative writing piece to present in writer’s workshop and prepare for publication Explore cultural difference between 1950’s teens & modern teens Interpret plot, theme & character development	Creative writing process piece for writer’s workshop Cultural comparison & contrast activity Student evaluation of novel reading section based on literary lenses (due weekly) Question & answer whole class discussion	The Yellow Wallpaper textbook Catcher in the Rye
April	How has history driven literature? How do current events (the present) shape our interpretation and/or understanding of literature? How can connections be made between literature and self?	Catcher in the Rye Daily Writing Vocabulary Novel Choice: To Kill a Mockingbird & Joy Luck Club	Developing patience and tolerance Writing effective business letters Writing effective resumes Completing applications and admissions packets Editing and revising Analyze novel for theme, symbol, character development, connections to modern society, language and vocabulary Novel Choice: Examine novel development & author’s choice in reading groups	Two personal essays Resume Evaluative essay Various business letters Extended definition Editing groups Student evaluations of novel reading section based on literary lenses Question & Answer whole class discussion Literary Analysis Essay: Catcher in the Rye Group presentation of literary lenses (weekly) for novel choice	Catcher in the Rye
May		Daily Writing To Kill a Mockingbird & Joy Luck Club	Evaluating poetry for artistry and quality Understanding the elements of poetry Explicating poetry Understanding and using figurative language Writing poetry Novel Choice: Examine novel development & authors choice in reading groups Analyze novel for theme, symbol, character development, connections to modern society, language & vocabulary	Poetry Notebook: Identification and explanation of examp0les Explications of poetry Extended definition Comparison essays Literary analysis Group presentation of literary lenses (weekly) for novel choice Question & answer, whole group discussion Character analysis Evaluation	To Kill a Mocking Bird The Joy Luck Club
June			Interpreting differences in style, values, and techniques among playwrights and authors Effective techniques in writing short stories and plays Turning plays and short stories into films Editing and revising	Students will create: Short play Short story Short film (group project) Unit test (in-class) essays) Editing groups