YEAR AT A GLANCE: ENGLISH II- PRE AP FIRST SEMESTER

Three Weeks st 3 Weeks

1 2nd 3 Weeks 3rd 3 Weeks 4th 3 Weeks 5th 3 Weeks 6th 3 Weeks
Topics/ Knowing Who I Am: Knowing Who I Am: How to Live: How to Live: Doing the Right Thing: Doing the Right Thing
Concepts Hard Choices Hearts that Love Fate v. Free Will Conscience v. Authority Ambition or Honor Ambition or Honor
(Summer Reading) (Short Stories) (Summer Reading) (Drama) (Classical Literature) (Classical Literature)
Ray Bradbury (Summer Reading) Ray Bradbury Antigone Julius Caesar Julius Caesar
Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Fahrenheit 451 Oedipus Twelve Angry Men Twelve Angry Men
Fahrenheit 451 (Poetry) There Will Dolls House Metamorphosis Metamorphosis
Ray Bradburys The Come Soft Rains by Midsummer Nights Additional Lit. Additional Lit.
Pedestrian Sarah Teasdale
Dream Selections above are Selections above are
Additional Drama optional optional
Additional Drama Selections above are
Compositional Mode: Compositional Mode: Selections above are optional Rhetorical Persuasion in Rhetorical Persuasion in
Personal Narrative Expository, Literary optional Non Fiction, Speeches
or option Analysis or option Rhetorical Persuasion Malcolm X Martin Luther King, J
Listening/Speaking: Listening/Speaking: Elements of Tragedy
Non Fiction Analysis Houston Gandhi
Student projects or Student projects or Foundations
Persuasive Techniques McCourt Wiesel
presentations optional presentations optional of Greek Drama
Aristotles Poetics Additional Non Fiction Additional Non Fictio
Viewing/Representing: Viewing/Representing: Persuasive Techniques in Persuasive Techniques i
Supporting Media Supporting Media
Compositional Mode: Literature Media/ Advertisement/
Non Fiction/ Speeches
Cause and Effect Compositional Mode:
Compositional Mode: Compositional Mode:
or option Persuasive or option
Introduction to Research Persuasive Research
Listening/Speaking: Listening/Speaking:
or option or option
Student projects or Student projects or
Listening/Speaking: Listening/Speaking:
presentations optional presentations optional
Student projects or Student projects or
Viewing/Representing: Viewing/Representing:
presentations optional presentations optional
Supporting Media Supporting Media
Viewing/Representing: Viewing/Representing
Supporting Media Supporting Media

Resource: Rdg: 7 F,G; 8 B,C,D; Rdg: 7 F,G; 8 B,C,D; Rdg: 7 F,G; 8 B,C,D; Rdg: 7 F,G; 8 B,C,D; Rdg: 7 F,G; 8 B,C,D; Rdg: 7 F,G; 8 B,C,D;
. 9 A,B 10 B; 11 A,B,C, 10 B; 11 A,B,C, D, F; 10 B; 11 A,B,C, D, F; 10 B; 11 A,B,C, D, F; 10 A,B,C; 11 A,B,C,D,F; 10 A,B,C; 11 A,B,C,D,F;
D, F; 12 A,B,C; 12 A,B,C; 12 A,B,C; 12 A,B,C; 12 A,B,C 12 A,B,C
Writing: 1 B,C; 2 B,C; Writing: 1B,C; 2B,C; Writing: 1B,C; 2B,C; Writing: 1B,C;2B,C; Writing: 1B,C; 2B,C; Writing: 1B,C; 2B,C;
3 A,B,C,D; 5 A 3A,B,C,D; 5A 3 A,B,C,D; 5 A,B 3 A,B,C,D; 5 A,B 3A,B,C,D; 5A 3A,B,C,D; 5A
Vocab: 6 B,C, F,G Vocab: 6 B,C, F,G Vocab: 6 B, C,E,F, G Vocab: 6 B, C,E,F, G Vocab: 6 B,C, F,G Vocab: 6 B,C, F,G
V/R: 19 B, C; 20 B,C V/R: 19 B, C; 20 B,C L/S: 15 A,B; 16 A,B; L/S: 15 A,B; 16 A,B; L/S: 15 A,B,C,D; 16A,B L/S: 15 A,B,C,D; 16A,B
V/R: 19 B V/R: 19 B V/R: 19 B, C; 20A,B,C,D,E,F; V/R: 19 B, C; 20A,B,C,D,E,F
21A,B,C,D 21A,B,C,D

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Three Weeks 7 3 Weeks
Topics/ Sources of Wisdom:
Concepts Innocence or Ignorance
(Selections from
World Literature)
Night,
Jane Eyre,
To Kill a
Mockingbird
Joy Luck Club
A Separate Peace
Bless Me Ultima
Bible (Job, Matthew)
Additional Lit.
Selections above are
optional
Compositional Mode:
Literary Analysis
or optional mode
Listening/Speaking:
Student projects or
presentations optional
Viewing/Representing:
Supporting Media
Resource: Rdg: 7 A, B, C, D, E,
Resources will vary F, G, H; 8 C, D; 9 A
according to ;10 B; 11A, B, C, D,E ;
available materials. 12 A.,B,C; 13 A,B,C,D,E;
Writing: 1A.B,C; 2A,B,C, E;
3A,B,C,D; 4A,B,C,D,E,F,G;
5A,B
Vocab: 6 B,C, E,F,G
L/S: 14 A-B; 15 A-E;
16 A-F; 17A-F; 18AC
V/R: 19 A-C; 20 A-F;
21 A-E
YEAR AT A GLANCE: ENGLISH II- PRE AP SECOND SEMESTER
th
8 3 Weeks 9th 3 Weeks 10th 3 Weeks 11th 3 Weeks 12th 3 Weeks
Sources of Wisdom: Finding Our Heroes: Finding Our Heroes: How to Live: Dreams Lost & Found
Revelations Learning from Life Hope for the Future Lessons from Poetry Imagination
(Selections from (Novel) (Novel) (Poetry) (Poetry)
World Literature) 1984 1984 Langston Hughes Emily Dickinson
Night, Brave New World Brave New World Anne Sexton E.E. Cummings
Jane Eyre, Fahrenheit 451 Fahrenheit 451 Robert Frost Jimmy Santiago Bo
To Kill a Stranger in a Stranger in a A.E. Housman William Shakespea
Mockingbird Strange Land Strange Land Emily Dickinson Ono Komachi
Joy Luck Club The Once and The Once and Miguel de Cervantes Octavio Paz
A Separate Peace Future King Future King John Donne Gwendolyn Brooks
Bless Me Ultima Arthurian Legend Arthurian Legend John Lennon Pat Mora
Bible (Job, Matthew) Additional Drama Additional Drama Additional Poets Seamus Heaney
Additional Lit. Selections above are Selections above are Selections above are Additional Poets
Selections above are optional optional optional Selections above are
optional optional
Compositional Mode: Compositional Mode: Compositional Mode: Compositional Mode: Compositional Mode:
Comparative Analysis Literary Criticism Argumentative or Creative Writing, style Poetry Portfolio
or optional mode or optional mode optional mode analysis or optional mode or optional mode
Listening/Speaking: Listening/Speaking: Listening/Speaking: Listening/Speaking: Listening/Speaking:
Student projects or Student projects or Student projects or Student projects or Student projects or
presentations optional presentations optional presentations optional presentations optional presentations optional
Viewing/Representing: Viewing/Representing: Viewing/Representing: Viewing/Representing: Viewing/Representing
Supporting Media Supporting Media Supporting Media Supporting Media Supporting Media
Rdg: 7 A, B, C, D, E, Rdg: 7 F,G; 8 B,C,D; Rdg: 7 F,G; 8 B,C,D; Rdg: 7 F,G; 8 B,C,D; Rdg: 7 F,G; 8 B,C,D;
F, G, H; 8 C, D; 9 A 10 B; 11 A,B,C, D, F; 10 B; 11 A,B,C, D, F; 10 B; 11 A, D, F; 12A,B, 10 B; 11 A, D, F; 12A,B,
;10 B; 11A, B, C, D,E ; 12 A,B,C; 12 A,B,C; Writing: 1 B,C; 2 B,C; Writing: 1 B,C; 2 B,C;
12 A.,B,C; 13 A,B,C,D,E; Writing: 1B,C; 2B,C; Writing: 1B,C;2B,C; 3 A,B,C,D; 5 A 3 A,B,C,D; 5 A
Writing: 1A.B,C; 2A,B,C, E; 3 A,B,C,D; 5 A,B 3 A,B,C,D; 5 A,B Vocab: 6 B, F,G Vocab: 6 B, F,G
3A,B,C,D; 4A,B,C,D,E,F,G; Vocab: 6 B, C,E,F, G Vocab: 6 B, C,E,F, G L/S: 15 A,B,C,D; 16A,B; L/S: 15 A,B,C,D; 16A,B;
5A,B L/S: 15 A,B; 16 A,B; L/S: 15 A,B; 16 A,B; V/R: 19 C; 20 B,C, V/R: 19 C; 20 B,C,
Vocab: 6 B,C, E,F,G V/R: 19 B V/R: 19 B
L/S: 14 A-B; 15 A-E;
16 A-F; 17A-F; 18AC
V/R: 19 A-C; 20 A-F;
21 A-E
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments
(not in sequential order)
The student will: Rdg: 3, 5 A, Introduce students to literary terms Novel: Compositional Mode:
B, C; 7, 8,
(VIP) Fahrenheit 451 Personal Narrative
understand, make inferences and draw 9 A,B, D;
conclusions about the structure and Writing: 13 Students will write a diagnostic Open Ended Response
elements of poetry and provide A, 14 A, 15 personal narrative about a time Short Stories: Grammar Poem
evidence from text to support their C they had to make a difficult choice Harrison Bergeron Listening/Speaking:
understanding. Speaking
in their life FSGPT
and
Listening: Poem: Students complete individualized role
analyze isolated scenes and their Read Ray Bradburys Fahrenheit The Burning of Books sheets; summarizer, discussion director,
24A, 26
contribution to the success of the plot as
a whole in a variety of works of fiction; 451 in literature circles; analyze researcher, literary luminary, illustrator,
for the following: Additional Resources: and connector in order to generate
evaluate the connection between POV Theme VIP (literary terms packet) insightful discussion about
and tone in works of fiction Setting ABC Tip Sheet literature/literary elements. Students
Point of view Marker Verbs Page will use critical thinking wheels in
Students analyze, make inferences and Adjective Word Wheel order to create thought provoking
draw conclusions about the author's Plot
Literary Terms Powerpoint questions regarding selected reading
purpose in cultural, historical, and Character Great Books: The Daily assignments.
contemporary contexts and provide
evidence from the text to support their
Suspense Spark Viewing/Representing:
understanding Foreshadow Critical Thinking Wheels Supporting Media
Mood Levels of Questions
summarize text and distinguish between Symbols (Handout)
a summary and a critique and identify Ray Bradburys Fahrenheit
non-essential information in a summary
and unsubstantiated opinions in a Students will write a grammar 451:The Authorized
critique poem incorporating the following: Adaptation by Tim
o Parts of speech Hamilton
synthesize and make logical o Variety of phrases
connections between ideas and details
in several texts selected to reflect a o Subject/ verb
range of viewpoints on the same topic agreement
and support those findings with textual o Verb tense
evidence
o Capitalization
write an engaging story with a well- o Spelling
developed conflict and resolution,
interesting and believable characters, a
range of literary strategies (e.g.,
Students will write an open ended
dialogue, suspense) and devices to response (ABC format) regarding a
enhance the plot, and sensory details literary element found in the novel.
that define the mood or tone Students will use marker verbs and
write an interpretative response to an
the ABC tip sheet in order to write
expository or a literary text (e.g., essay well organized, insightful
or review) responses to literature.
English II: Pre AP
SHORT STORIES Knowing Who I Am: Hearts that Love Approximate Time: 3 Weeks Second of the 3 Weeks
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments TAKS Objectives
(not in sequential order)
The learner will: Rdg: 7 F,G; Read selections that pertain to Two Kinds Compositional Mode: 4,5,6
8 B,C,D;
Participate in sustained 10 B; 11
Literary Terms Geraldo No Last Name Expository, Literary Analysis or
silent reading A,B,C, D, F; - Foreboding The First Seven Years optional mode
Read drama and/or novels 12 A,B,C; - Narrative Everyday Use Listening/Speaking:
Writing: - Conflict Jacob and Rachel Student projects or presentations
that pertain to the theme 1B,C; 2B,C;
Apply a variety of reading - Motif Where Have You Gone, optional
3A,B,C,D;
strategies 5A - Imagery Charming Billy? Viewing/Representing:
Vocab: 6 - Diction The Bet Supporting Media
Recognize appropriate B,C, F,G - Plan, draft, revise, edit, proof, A Very Old Man with
sentence construction V/R: 19 B,
and publish a narrative essay Enormous Wings
Incorporate good control of C; 20 B,C Grammar Additional Lit.
grammatical functions - Clauses All selections are optional.
Express the use of first - Phrases
person point of view - Recognize sentence fragments
- Recognize run on sentences
- Punctuation (ellipses, semi
colons, parenthesis)
-
- Interpret literary elements
used in the literature
- Respond to the literature in a
variety of modes
- Learn and use new words
English II: Pre AP
DRAMA How to Live: Fate v. Free Will Approximate Time: 3 Weeks Third of the 3 Weeks
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments TAKS Objectives
(not in sequential order)
The learner will: Rdg: 7 F,G; - Elements of Tragedy Antigone Compositional Mode: 4,5,6
8 B,C,D;
Read plays and other forms 10 B; 11
- Foundations of Greek Drama Oedipus Cause and Effect or optional mode
of literature that pertain to A,B,C, D, F; - Aristotles Poetics Dolls House Listening/Speaking:
the theme 12 A,B,C; - Tragic Hero Student projects or presentations
Writing:
Midsummer Nights
Interpret literary elements - Discuss the ramifications of optional
1B,C; 2B,C; Dream
used in the literature innocent until proven guilty Viewing/Representing:
3 A,B,C,D; 5
- Identify irony: situational Additional Drama Supporting Media
Apply a variety of reading A,B
What is a Tragic Hero
strategies Vocab: 6 B, irony, dramatic irony
C,E,F, G - Hamartia, hubris, foils All the Unburied Ones
Respond to the literature in L/S: 15 A,B; All selections are optional.
- Analyze cause and effect
a variety of modes 16 A,B;
V/R: 19 B - Elaborate on persuasive
Develop skills in using strategies
voice and body language
Demonstrate the ability to
use the internet as a
research tool.
Identify elements of drama:
tragedy, comedy, dramatic
Create a monologue
English II: Pre AP
DRAMA How to Live: Conscience v. Authority Approximate Time: 3 Weeks Fourth of the 3 Weeks
Essential Learning Outcomes
The learner will:
Demonstrate the ability to
use the internet as a
research tool.
Create parallel sentence
structure in writing.
Analyze advertisements for A,B
rhetorical persuasion
Create an advertisement
using rhetorical persuasive 16 A,B;
techniques
TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments TAKS Objectives
(not in sequential order)
Rdg: 7 F,G; - Expose logical fallacies Antigone Compositional Mode: 4,5,6
8 B,C,D;
10 B; 11
- Find the authors purpose Oedipus Persuasive or optional mode
A,B,C, D, F; - Interpret persuasive texts Dolls House Listening/Speaking:
12 A,B,C; - Recognize protagonist, Student projects or presentations; peer
Writing:
Midsummer Nights
antagonist, character, plot, group evaluation/ summary
1B,C;2B,C; Dream
turning point, irony, All optional
3 A,B,C,D; 5
- Rhetorical Persuasion Additional Drama Viewing/Representing:
Non fiction in the form
Vocab: 6 B, - Non Fiction Analysis Supporting Media
C,E,F, G - Persuasive Techniques of video advertisement
L/S: 15 A,B; for TV, radio and print
- Identify the purpose of an
All selections are optional.
V/R: 19 B advertisement
- Revising sentences by varying
sentence types, color coding
end marks
- Revising word choice by
replacing misused/dull words
English II: Pre AP
CLASSICAL LITERATURE Doing the Right Thing: Ambition or Honor Approximate Time: 3 Weeks Fifth of the 3 Weeks
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments TAKS Objectives
(not in sequential order)
The learner will: Rdg: 7 F,G; - Interpret literary elements Julius Caesar Compositional Mode: 1,2,3,4
8 B,C,D;
- Complete an extensive used in the literature Twelve Angry Men Introduction to Research, Timed
10 A,B,C; 11
research paper A,B,C,D,F; - Apply a variety of reading Metamorphosis Writing or optional mode
- Understand paraphrasing 12 A,B,C strategies Listening/Speaking:
Writing:
Additional Lit.
and inferences - Respond to the literature in a Student projects or presentations
All selections are optional.
- Analyze elements of drama 1B,C; 2B,C; variety of modes optional
3A,B,C,D;
- Evaluate use of rhetorical 5A - learn and use new words Viewing/Representing:
Rhetorical Persuasion in
devices in reading Vocab: 6 Supporting Media
B,C, F,G Non Fiction,
selections
L/S: 15 Malcolm X
- Apply the use of rhetorical
A,B,C,D; Houston
strategies in an original 16A,B McCourt
work V/R: 19 B,
C; 20 A, B, Additional Non Fiction
C,D,E,F; Persuasive Techniques in
21A,B,C,D Literature
English II: Pre AP
CLASSICAL LITERATURE Doing the Right Thing: Ambition or Honor Approximate Time: 3 Weeks Sixth of the 3 Weeks
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments TAKS Objectives
(not in sequential order)
The learner will: Rdg: 7 F,G; Apply a variety of reading Julius Caesar Compositional Mode: 1,2,3
8 B,C,D;
- Complete an extensive strategies Twelve Angry Men Persuasive Research, Time Rhetorical
10 A,B,C; 11
research paper A,B,C,D,F; Recognize puns Metamorphosis Analysis or optional mode
- Understand paraphrasing 12 A,B,C Recognize anachronisms Listening/Speaking:
Writing:
Additional Lit.
and inferences Recognize protagonist, Student projects or presentations,
Rhetorical Persuasion in
- Analyze elements of drama 1B,C; 2B,C; antagonist, character, plot, perform play, or optional
3A,B,C,D; Speeches
- Evaluate use of rhetorical 5A turning point, irony, Viewing/Representing:
Martin Luther King, Jr.
devices in reading Vocab: 6 foreshadowing, suspense, Gandhi
Supporting Media
selections B,C, F,G
L/S: 15 allusions, climax, conflict and Wiesel
- Apply the use of rhetorical tragedy
A,B,C,D; Additional Non Fiction
strategies in an original 16A,B Identify persuasive techniques Persuasive Techniques in
work V/R: 19 B, used by characters Media/ Advertisement/
C;
20A,B,C,D,E Identify logical fallacies Non Fiction/ Speeches
,F; Identify persuasive evidence All selections are optional.
21A,B,C,D Write a character analysis
Write a Rhetorical Analysis
Compare movie to play in the
book
English II: Pre AP
WORLD LITERATURE Sources of Wisdom: Innocence or Ignorance Approximate Time: 3 Weeks Seventh of the 3 Weeks
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments TAKS Objectives
(not in sequential order)
The learner will: Rdg: 7 A, B, - Grammar activities based on Night, Compositional Mode: 1,2,3
- Expand vocabulary through C, D, E, materials read Jane Eyre, Literary Analysis
F, G, H; 8 C,
wide reading including D; 9 A - Elements of modern drama To Kill a Mockingbird or optional mode
word origins, figurative ;10 B; 11A, analysis/criticism/script Listening/Speaking:
B, C, D,E ;
Joy Luck Club
language and using adaptations or others as Student projects or presentations
reference materials 12 A.,B,C;
applicable A Separate Peace optional
13 Bless Me Ultima
- Interpret literary elements A,B,C,D,E; - Character analysis Viewing/Representing:
used in the literature Writing: - Revise and edit using various Bible (Job, Matthew) Supporting Media
- Apply a variety of reading 1A.B,C; strategies Additional Lit.
2A,B,C, E;
strategies - Accessing character and theme Selections above are optional
3A,B,C,D;
- Respond to the literature in 4A,B,C,D,E, - Expand vocabulary
a variety of modes F,G; 5A,B - Complete oral language
- Learn and use new words Vocab: 6 - Develop activity based on
B,C, E,F,G
- Write an essay based on materials
L/S: 14 A-B;
reading or research 15 A-E;
- Recognize context clues 16 A-F; 17A-
and evaluate formal F; 18AC
V/R: 19 A-
language,
C; 20 A-F;
- Identify supporting detail 21 A-E
- Recognizing how point of
view affects the narrative
- Identify theme plot
structure
English II: Pre AP
WORLD LITERATURE Sources of Wisdom: Revelations Approximate Time: 3 Weeks Eighth of the 3 Weeks
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments TAKS Objectives
(not in sequential order)
The learner will: Rdg: 7 A, B, - Character sketch Night, Compositional Mode: 1,2,3
C, D, E,
- Interpret literary elements - Analyze quotations Jane Eyre, Comparative Analysis
F, G, H; 8 C,
used in the literature D; 9 A - Free-write To Kill a Mockingbird or optional mode
- Respond to the literature in ;10 B; 11A, - Write a literary analysis/ Listening/Speaking:
B, C, D,E ;
Joy Luck Club
a variety of modes criticism/comparative analysis Student projects or presentations
- Explore through a variety 12 A.,B,C;
or others as applicable A Separate Peace optional
13 Bible (Job, Matthew)
of projects how traditional A,B,C,D,E; - Recognize the oral tradition Viewing/Representing:
literature provides lessons Writing: - Watch a movie based on the Additional Lit. Supporting Media
for today 1A.B,C; novel and identify the authors Selections above are optional
2A,B,C, E;
- Analyze propaganda and revelations in theme through
3A,B,C,D;
recognize techniques in 4A,B,C,D,E, character development
modern media F,G; 5A,B
Vocab: 6
B,C, E,F,G
L/S: 14 A-B;
15 A-E;
16 A-F; 17A-
F; 18AC
V/R: 19 A-
C; 20 A-F;
21 A-E
English II: Pre AP
NOVEL Finding Our Heroes: Learning from Life Approximate Time: 3 Weeks Ninth of the 3 Weeks
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments TAKS Objectives
(not in sequential order)
The learner will: Rdg: 7 F,G; - Discuss archetypes in 1984 Compositional Mode: 1,4,5
8 B,C,D;
- Identify and analyze literature Brave New World Literary Criticism
10 B; 11
archetypes in literature A,B,C, D, F; - Discuss utopias and dystopias Fahrenheit 451 or optional mode
- Interpret literary elements 12 A,B,C; - Analyze quotations from Listening/Speaking:
Writing:
Stranger in a Strange
used in the literature selections Student projects or presentations
Land
- Respond to the literature in 1B,C; 2B,C; - Discuss role of government in optional
a variety of modes
3 A,B,C,D; 5
society The Once and Future Viewing/Representing:
A,B
- Explore through a variety Vocab: 6 B, - Free-write King Supporting Media
of projects how traditional C,E,F, G - Recognize the oral tradition Arthurian Legend
literature provides lessons L/S: 15 A,B;
- Watch a movie based on the The Sword in the
16 A,B;
for today V/R: 19 B novel and identify setting and Stone
- Analyze development of character development The Round Table
literature from Camelot
- Construct a well written The Tale of Sir
literary criticism Lancelot du Lake
Sir Gawain and the
Green Knight
Additional Drama
All selections are optional.
English II: Pre AP
NOVEL Finding Our Heroes: Hope for the Future Approximate Time: 3 Weeks Tenth of the 3 Weeks
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments TAKS Objectives
(not in sequential order)
The learner will: Rdg: 7 F,G; - Expand vocabulary 1984 Compositional Mode: 1,4,5
8 B,C,D;
- Identify and analyze - Complete oral language Brave New World Argumentative or optional mode
10 B; 11
archetypes in literature A,B,C, D, F; development activity based on Fahrenheit 451 Listening/Speaking:
- Identify authors purpose 12 A,B,C; materials read Student projects or presentations
Writing:
Stranger in a Strange
- Interpret literary elements - Find the authors purpose optional
1B,C;2B,C; Land
used in the literature - Recognize protagonist, Viewing/Representing:
3A,B,C,D;
- Respond to the literature in 5A,B antagonist, character, plot, The Once and Future Supporting Media
a variety of modes Vocab: 6 B, turning point, irony, identify King
- Interpret persuasive texts C,E,F, G the purpose of an Arthurian Legend
- Explore through a variety L/S: 15 A,B;
advertisement Additional Drama
16 A,B;
of projects how traditional V/R: 19 B - Draft plot diagram and All selections are optional.
literature provides lessons identify purpose of plot
for today
- Analyze development of
literature
- Construct a well written
essay analyzing themes
discussed in selections
English II: Pre AP
POETRY How to Live: Lessons from Poetry Approximate Time: 3 Weeks Eleventh of the 3 Weeks
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments TAKS Objectives
(not in sequential order)
The learner will: Rdg: 7 F,G; - Respond to poetry in a variety Langston Hughes Compositional Mode: 1,2,3,4,5
8 B,C,D;
- Interpret literary elements of modes Anne Sexton Creative Writing, style analysis
10 B; 11 A,
in the poems with special D, F; 12A,B, - Learn and use new words Robert Frost or optional mode
emphasis on figurative Writing: 1 - Plan, draft, revise, proof, and Listening/Speaking:
B,C; 2 B,C;
A.E. Housman
language and symbolism publish a poem Student projects
- Apply a variety of reading 3 A,B,C,D; 5
- Understand how to identify Emily Dickinson Student presentations
A
strategies to the poetry Vocab: 6 B, and create figurative language: Miguel de Cervantes Oral poetry circles
- Memorize, analyze and F,G similes, metaphors, John Donne Oral poetry readings
orally interpret a poem L/S: 15 personification, onomatopoeia, John Lennon All optional
A,B,C,D;
- Create original poem alliteration, rhythm, Additional Poets Viewing/Representing:
16A,B;
employing poetic devices V/R: 19 C; symbolism All selections are optional. Supporting Media
20 B,C, - Using TPCASTT or other
analysis tool, analyze poems
- Respond to the art
- Collecting ideas for a poem
- Quick writes i.e. ten minute
poem
- Participate in oral poetry
circles
- Participate in oral poetry
readings
English I: Pre AP
POETRY Dreams Lost and Found: Imagination Approximate Time: 3 Weeks Twelfth of the 3 Weeks
Essential Learning Outcomes TEKS Topics Suggested Resources Assessments TAKS Objectives
(not in sequential order)
The learner will: Rdg: 7 F,G; - Creating a poem Emily Dickinson Compositional Mode: 1,2,3,4,5
8 B,C,D;
- Interpret literary elements - Editing a poem E.E. Cummings Poetry Portfolio or optional mode
10 B; 11 A,
in the poems with special D, F; 12A,B, - Critique classmates poems Jimmy Santiago Boca Listening/Speaking:
emphasis on figurative Writing: 1 - Participate in presentation of Student projects or presentations
B,C; 2 B,C;
William Shakespeare
language and symbolism poetry portfolio optional
- Expand vocabulary through 3 A,B,C,D; 5 Ono Komachi Viewing/Representing:
A Octavio Paz
wide reading including Vocab: 6 B, Supporting Media
word origins, figurative F,G Gwendolyn Brooks
language, and using L/S: 15 Pat Mora
A,B,C,D;
reference materials Seamus Heaney
16A,B;
- Apply a variety of reading V/R: 19 C; Additional Poets
strategies to the poetry 20 B,C, Selections above are optional
- Memorize, analyze and
orally interpret a poem
- Create original poem
employing poetic devices