WEEK 2 Grammar: Unit 1 (P. 2) Subjects, Predicates, and Sentences

WEEK 1 Introduction, Acrostic Poems, Footprints [II:1 / COS: 5] August 11

WEEK 2 Grammar: Unit 1 (p. 2) – Subjects, Predicates, and Sentences August 18 WB: pp. 1-10 [II:1/COS: 22/SAT10: 2A]

WEEK 3 Literature: Theme, Courage, and Kindness [II:2 and Reading III:2 / COS: 1,5-8, 14, 23] August 25 “The Rescue” AUDIO (p. 162) - poetry, theme “The One Hundredth Thing About Caroline” (p. 166) - humor Number the Stars AUDIO (p. 179) - setting, characters, mood, suspense Louis Lowry Review / Assign Contest Essays [COS: 5, 26] Labor Day – Sept. 1

WEEK 4 Narrative Writing: Unit 2 (p. 38) [II: 1-2/COS: 21, 26, 29/SAT10:1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B] Sept. 2 WB: pp. 12-15 Mad/Soft/Fast Talk and Portfolio Notes

WEEK 5 Grammar: Unit 3 (p. 72) – Using Nouns [I:1/COS: 22/SAT10: 1A, 1B, 1C] Sept. 6 Noun Poems WB: pp. 16-23

WEEK 6 Writing Stories: Unit 4 (p. 104) [II: 1 & 2/COS:21 - 30/SAT10: 1A,1B,1C,2B] Sept. 15 WB: pp. 24-28

WEEKS 7 & 8 Grammar: Unit 5 (p. 140) - Using Verbs [I:2, I:3, I:5, I:7/COS: 22/SAT10: 1C] Sept. 22 WB: pp. 29-42

WEEK 9 Literature: [COS: 1, 5-8, 14, 23/II & III] and Reading [III: 2-3] October 6 The Monsters are Due (AUDIO) – drama, theme, cast, scenery, sound effects, stage directions, dialogue ASSIGN DRAMA!!

WEEK 10 WRITING LAB [COS: 5, 7, 21, 23] October 16 FALL BREAK – Oct. 13 & 14 INSERVICE DAY– OCT. 15

WEEKS 11 & 12 Novel Reading Due! Discuss The Giver . October 20 [COS: 3, 5, 7, 12 /III:2 & V:1] TAKE UP PORTFOLIOS FOR TEST GRADE!

NOTE: This TENTATIVE outline is to help you study and be prepared for class. There may be slight changes along the way. Furthermore, this outline is only intended for Monday-Thursday class study. Fridays will be designated for Vocabulary, Teacher-Student Conferences, Writing Labs, and Section Review. [WEEKLY COS REQ.: 2-4, 16, 18, 22, 24, 27, 30]

OBJECTIVES: a. Identify the eight parts of speech b. Dissect and determine the parts of a sentence c. Complete writing assignments using the correct punctuation and spelling d. Analyze and respond to assigned poetry and literature e. Interact creatively with other students f. Spell and define assigned vocabulary terms g. Write personal narratives and descriptions h. Create a drama using the necessary dramatic elements. i. Independently read assigned novel and discuss its literary significance

PROCEDURES AND ACTIVITIES:  Writing labs utilizing collaborative writing and free writing skills  Daily Journals  Class discussion of poetry and literature  Informal lectures  Group editing and revising of assigned work  Outside reading  Speeches  Multimedia demonstrations  Literary Circles  Response Groups

EVALUATION:  Vocabulary quizzes  Writing samples  Self-evaluation and peer evaluation  Grammar section tests  Completed class and homework assignments  Literature and poetry section essay tests  Portfolio Assessments

GRADING SYSTEM:  Tests will account for 50% of the total 6-week average.  Quizzes will account for 25% of the total 6-week average.  Daily grades and homework grades will account for 25% of the total 6-week average. .

[ ] indicates the standards and objectives covered for the Alabama High School Graduation Exam, Alabama Course of Study, and ARMT+. OBJECTIVES: a. Identify and correctly use the eight parts of speech [I:1-6] b. Use words that create clarity, precision, and vivid description [II:1] c. Use formal and informal language appropriately [II:2] d. Correct run-on sentences, sentence fragments, and comma splices [III:1] e. Correct sentences that lack internal parallelism [III:2] f. Determine logical progression and completeness of paragraphs [V:1] g. Analyze and translate assigned poetry and literature [Reading III: 1 & 2] h. Interact creatively with other students i. Spell and define assigned vocabulary terms j. Write personal narratives and descriptions [II: 1 & 2] k. Independently read assigned novels and discuss their literary significance [Reading III: 2]

CHRONOLOGICAL COURSE OUTLINE (2nd 12 Weeks):

WEEK 1 Grammar: Unit 7 (p. 224) – Pronouns [I:4 & 6/COS: 22/SAT10: 1C] November13 WB: pp. 48-57

WEEK 2 SANTA LETTERS/ 6 Steps to Writing [II:1 & 2/COS: 20, 21, 25, 30] November 20 THANKSGIVING - NOVEMBER 22-24

WEEK 3 Literature: [COS: 1,5-8, 14, 23/II & III] and Reading [III: 2-3] November 27 Introduction to Poetry "Paul Revere's Ride" (p. 266) - narrative poem, rhythm, extended metaphor; Longfellow Bio – audio / HW: p. 132 Sentence Variety "The Dream Keeper" (p. 276) - theme; Langston Hughes - audio "The Road Not Taken" (p. 286) - symbol; Robert Frost – audio Songs, Pictures, and Poetry Study / Assign Personal Poem

WEEK 4 Grammar: Unit 9 (p. 296) - Adjectives December 4 WB: pp. 62-68 [I:8/COS: 22/SAT10: 1A]

WEEK 5 Grammar: Unit 11 (p. 360) – Adverbs [I:8/COS: 22/SAT10: 1C,2A] December 11 WB: pp. 74-80

WEEK 6 Midterm Review [COS: 5, 12, 19, 20] December 18 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS – DEC. 21 – Jan. 3 Inservice Days – Jan. 4-5

WEEKS 7 & 8 Grammar: Unit 13 Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections (p. January 8 422) WB: pp. 86-95 [I:1. I:2, I:6/COS: 22/] MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. and ROBERT E. LEE DAY – Jan. 15

WEEK 9 Writing Explanations: Unit 6 (p.188) WB: pp. 44-47 January 22 Persuasive Writing: Unit 12 (p. 390) WB: pp. 82-85 [II:I & 2, V:1/COS: 16-30, 20-30/SAT10: 1A,1B,1C,2A,2B]]

WEEK 10 WRITING LAB [COS: 1, 6, 13, 16-30] January 29 INFORMATIVE POSTER

WEEKS 11 & 12 NOVEL READING DUE!!!! Watson’s Go to Feb. 5 Birmingham [COS: 3, 5, 7, 9-12 /III:2 & V:1] DISCUSS NOVEL TAKE UP PORTFOLIOS FOR TEST GRADE! PRESIDENTS’ DAY – FEB. 19 [WEEKLY COS REQ.: 2-4, 16, 18, 22, 24, 27, 30] NOTE: This TENTATIVE outline is to help you study and be prepared for class. There may be slight changes along the way. Furthermore, this outline is only intended for Monday- Thursday class study. Fridays will be designated for Vocabulary, Teacher-Student Conferences, Writing Labs, and Section Review.

PROCEDURES AND ACTIVITIES:  Writing labs utilizing collaborative writing and free writing skills  Daily Journals  Class discussion of poetry and literature  Informal lectures  Group editing and revising of assigned work  Outside reading  Speeches  Multimedia demonstrations  Literary Circles  Response Groups

EVALUATION:  Vocabulary quizzes  Writing samples  Self-evaluation and peer evaluation  Grammar section tests  Completed class and homework assignments  Literature and poetry section essay tests  Portfolio Assessments

GRADING SYSTEM:  Tests will account for 50% of the total 6 week average.  Quizzes will account for 25% of the total 6 week average.  Daily grades and homework grades will account for 25% of the total 6-week average.

[ ] indicates the English and Reading Standards and Objectives covered for the Alabama High School Graduation Exam, Alabama Course of Study, and SAT10. WEEK 1 Literature: [II:2 and Reading III:2 / COS: 1,5-10, 14, 23] February 26 "Harriet Tubman" (p.306) - biography, characterization, theme (AUDIO) “Thank-You Ma'am"(p. 64) - conflict, character (AUDIO & VIDEO)

Research Writing: Unit 14 (p. 464) [II:1-2/COS:15-26] Assign Life Blanket

WEEK 2 Grammar (Red Book): Ch. 10 (p. 215) – Subject/Verb Agreement March 5 Computer Lab [I:3/COS:22/SAT10: 1C]

WEEK 3 Grammar (Red Book): Ch. 12 (p. 246) – Capitalization March 12 Computer Lab [IV:1/COS:22/SAT10:1A] S P R I N G B R E A K ! ( M a r c h 1 9 - M a r c h 2 3 )

WEEKS 4 & 5 Grammar (Red Book): Ch. 13 (p. 258) – Punctuation March 26 Speechless Interviews / Computer Lab [IV: 1-5/COS:22/SAT10: 1B] SAT / ARMT******* YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!! G o o d F r i d a y / W e a t h e r D a y # 4 ( A p r i l 6 )

WEEK 6 SAT /ARMT******* MAKE ME PROUD!!!!!!!! April 9 Create Masks for Play

WEEK 7 Literature: [COS: 5, 2,7/II & III and Reading III: 2-3] April 16 "Alcestis" (p. 463) – myth, hero, conflict, theme, characterization "Daedalus and Icarus" (p. 454) - foreshadowing(AUDIO) Greek Myths

WEEK 8 Literature: [COS: 5, 2,7/II & III and Reading III: 2-3] April 23 The Ugly Duckling (p.363) - parody, drama, comedy, subplot (AUDIO CD)

WEEKS 9 & 10 NOVEL READING DUE!!!! April 30 Devil’s Arithmetic [COS: 3, 5, 7, 9-12 /III:2 & V:1] Discuss Novel / Portfolios Due!! W e a t h e r D a y # 2 ( M a y 1 1 )

WEEKS 11 &12 Writing: Unit 8 – Letters (p. 266) [COS: 6, 25, 30] May 14 Review for Finals/GoodBye Circle/Evaluation W e a t h e r D a y # 3 ( M A Y 2 5 ) M e m o r i a l D a y ( M a y 2 8 ) See back for more information. [WEEKLY COS REQ.: 2-4, 16, 18, 22, 24, 27, 30] NOTE: This TENTATIVE outline is to help you study and be prepared for class. There may be slight changes along the way. Furthermore, this outline is only intended for Monday-Thursday class study. Fridays will be designated for Vocabulary, Teacher-Student Conferences, Writing Labs, and Section Review.

OBJECTIVES: 1. Demonstrate correct use of capitalization, spelling, and punctuation [IV:1-5] 2. Recognize subject-verb agreement [I:3] 3. Use words that create clarity, precision, and vivid description [II:1] 4. Use formal and informal language appropriately [II:2] 5. Correct run-on sentences, sentence fragments, and comma splices [III:1] 6. Correct sentences that lack internal parallelism [III:2] 7. Determine logical progression and completeness of paragraphs [V:1] 8. Analyze and translate assigned literature [Reading III: 1 & 2] 9. Read and perform drama [Reading III: 1 & 2] 10. Interact creatively with other students 11. Spell and define assigned vocabulary terms 12. Write personal narratives, letters, and descriptions [II: 1 & 2] 13. Independently read assigned novels and discuss their literary significance [Reading III: 2] 14. Collect data and design a research report PROCEDURES AND ACTIVITIES:  Writing labs utilizing collaborative writing and free writing skills  Daily journals  Class discussion of poetry and literature  Informal lectures  Group editing and revising of assigned work  Outside reading  Speeches  Multimedia demonstrations  Literary circles  Response groups

EVALUATION:  Vocabulary quizzes  Writing samples  Self-evaluation and peer evaluation  Grammar section tests  Completed class and homework assignments  Literature and poetry section essay tests  Portfolio assessments  Final CUMULATIVE exam

GRADING SYSTEM:  Tests will account for 50% of the total 6-week average.  Quizzes will account for 25% of the total 6-week average.  Daily grades and homework grades will account for 25% of the total 6-week average.

[ ] indicates the English and Reading Standards and Objectives covered for the Alabama High School Graduation Exam, Alabama Course of Study, and SAT10.