English

• Listening (9-10)
  • Comprehension
    • Formulate judgments about the ideas under discussion and support those judgments with convincing evidence.

      J     Informal: Interactive journal response

      11-OCT-1999

      83.1

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Literary Elements setting mood
      Skill	Reading Comprehension Identifying Relevant Facts

      
      

• Narrative and Descriptive Writing (9-10)
  • Descriptive compositions
    • Establish clearly the speaker's point of view on the subject.

      J     Journal: Revise narrative essay in journal

      13-OCT-1999

      78.4

      Content	Literary Elements point of view first person setting
      Skill	Writing Using Point of View First Person Publishing Revising

      
      

      J     Journal: Descriptive first-person essay

      13-OCT-1999

      85.0

      Content	Literary Elements point of view first person setting
      Skill	Writing Using Point of View First Person Publishing Pre-Writing

      
      
    • Use effective descriptions of appearance, concrete images, shifting perspective, vantage point, and sensory details

      J     Journal: Revise narrative essay in journal

      13-OCT-1999

      78.4

      Content	Literary Elements point of view first person setting
      Skill	Writing Using Point of View First Person Publishing Revising

      
      

      J     Journal: Descriptive first-person essay

      13-OCT-1999

      85.0

      Content	Literary Elements point of view first person setting
      Skill	Writing Using Point of View First Person Publishing Pre-Writing

      
      

• Reading Analysis (9-10)
  • Narrative Analysis
    • Analyze interactions between main and subordinate characters in a literary text

      J     Individual Response: Questions ch. 4-6 in Interactive Journal

      14-OCT-1999

      83.5

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Literary Elements character development
      Skill	Reading Comprehension Understanding Character Development

      
      
    • Determine characters' traits by what the characters say about themselves in narration, dialogue, dramatic monologue, and soliloquy.

      H     Individual Response: questions ch. 1-3

      12-OCT-1999

      77.1

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Literary Elements point of view first person theme
      Skill	Analyzing Literature Comparing & Contrasting Evaluating Point of View

      
      
    • Recognize and understand the significance of various literary devices, including figurative language, imagery, allegory, and symbolism, and explain their appeal.

      E     Essay: Write 5-paragraph essay based on one question from ch. 4-6

      14-OCT-1999

      79.5

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Language Conventions Usage Capitalization Spelling Punctuation Paragraph Structure Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences Concluding Sentence Literary Elements symbolism
      Skill	Writing Using Point of View Third Person Objective Publishing Pre-Writing Drafting Organizing Thoughts Structuring Essays Employing Mechanics & Usage Analyzing Literature Identifying & Explaining Literary Elements

      
      
    • Explain how voice, persona, and the choice of a narrator affect characterization and the tone, plot, and credibility of a text.

      H     Individual Response: questions ch. 1-3

      12-OCT-1999

      77.1

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Literary Elements point of view first person theme
      Skill	Analyzing Literature Comparing & Contrasting Evaluating Point of View

      
      

      J     Informal: quick-check written response

      12-OCT-1999

      84.3

      Content	Literary Elements point of view first person
      Skill	Analyzing Literature Evaluating Point of View

      
      
  • Literary Criticism
    • Analyze the way in which a work of literature is related to the themes and issues of its historical period

      H     Individual Response: questions ch. 1-3

      12-OCT-1999

      77.1

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Literary Elements point of view first person theme
      Skill	Analyzing Literature Comparing & Contrasting Evaluating Point of View

      
      

      J     Informal: Interactive journal response

      11-OCT-1999

      83.1

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Literary Elements setting mood
      Skill	Reading Comprehension Identifying Relevant Facts

      
      

• Writing Process (9-10)
  • Organization and Focus
    • Establish a controlling impression or coherent thesis that conveys a clear and distinctive perspective on the subject and maintain a consistent tone and focus throughout the piece of writing.

      E     Essay: Write 5-paragraph essay based on one question from ch. 4-6

      14-OCT-1999

      79.5

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Language Conventions Usage Capitalization Spelling Punctuation Paragraph Structure Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences Concluding Sentence Literary Elements symbolism
      Skill	Writing Using Point of View Third Person Objective Publishing Pre-Writing Drafting Organizing Thoughts Structuring Essays Employing Mechanics & Usage Analyzing Literature Identifying & Explaining Literary Elements

      
      
    • Use precise language, action verbs, sensory details, appropriate modifiers, and the active rather than the passive voice.

      E     Essay: Write 5-paragraph essay based on one question from ch. 4-6

      14-OCT-1999

      79.5

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Language Conventions Usage Capitalization Spelling Punctuation Paragraph Structure Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences Concluding Sentence Literary Elements symbolism
      Skill	Writing Using Point of View Third Person Objective Publishing Pre-Writing Drafting Organizing Thoughts Structuring Essays Employing Mechanics & Usage Analyzing Literature Identifying & Explaining Literary Elements

      
      

• Written and Oral English language conventions (9-10)
  • Grammar and Mechanics of Writing
    • Identify and correctly use clauses, phrases, and mechanics of punctuation.

      E     Essay: Write 5-paragraph essay based on one question from ch. 4-6

      14-OCT-1999

      79.5

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Language Conventions Usage Capitalization Spelling Punctuation Paragraph Structure Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences Concluding Sentence Literary Elements symbolism
      Skill	Writing Using Point of View Third Person Objective Publishing Pre-Writing Drafting Organizing Thoughts Structuring Essays Employing Mechanics & Usage Analyzing Literature Identifying & Explaining Literary Elements

      
      
    • Understand sentence construction and proper English usage.

      E     Essay: Write 5-paragraph essay based on one question from ch. 4-6

      14-OCT-1999

      79.5

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Language Conventions Usage Capitalization Spelling Punctuation Paragraph Structure Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences Concluding Sentence Literary Elements symbolism
      Skill	Writing Using Point of View Third Person Objective Publishing Pre-Writing Drafting Organizing Thoughts Structuring Essays Employing Mechanics & Usage Analyzing Literature Identifying & Explaining Literary Elements

      
      
    • Demonstrate an understanding of proper English usage and control of grammar, paragraph and sentence structure, diction, and syntax.

      E     Essay: Write 5-paragraph essay based on one question from ch. 4-6

      14-OCT-1999

      79.5

      Content	Novel To Kill A Mockingbird Harper Lee Language Conventions Usage Capitalization Spelling Punctuation Paragraph Structure Topic Sentence Supporting Sentences Concluding Sentence Literary Elements symbolism
      Skill	Writing Using Point of View Third Person Objective Publishing Pre-Writing Drafting Organizing Thoughts Structuring Essays Employing Mechanics & Usage Analyzing Literature Identifying & Explaining Literary Elements