West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Language Arts I Grade 9

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District Language Arts I Grade 9

Unit 1: Marking Period 1 Content Area: Language Arts Course & Grade Level: Language Arts I College Prep, Grade 9 Summary and Rationale Through reading, writing, listening and language, students will become proficient in the following studies. Unit one examines Appearance and Reality through universal themes in various works of literature including short stories, poetry and the novel. Instruction focuses on the elements of fiction, the proper structure and format of the essay and the use of evidence from the text to support literary analysis. This first unit reinforces the expectation that students are to incorporate standard written English skills into their writing. Students learn how characters ultimately distinguish between appearance and reality in their lives and write to explore this theme and the consequences of characters understanding of appearance and reality. 50 days Standard 3.9/10.RL Key Ideas and Details CPI # Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) Recommended Pacing State Standards 1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. 3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g. those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. Standard 3.9/10.RL Craft and Structure 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g. how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone). 5 Analyze how an author s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g. parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g. pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. Standard 3.9/10.RL Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7 Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment (e.g. Auden s Musee des Beaux Arts and Breughel s Landscape with the Fall of Icarus). 9 Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work ( e.g. how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare). Standard 3.9/10.RL Range of Reading and level of Text Complexity 10 By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas and poems, at

the high end of the grades 9 10 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Standard 3.9/10.RI Key Ideas and Details CPI # Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) 1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. 3 Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them. Standard 3.9/10.RI Craft and Structure 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g. how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper). 5 Analyze in detail how an author s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g. a section or chapter). 6 Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose. Standard 3.9/10.RI Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g. a person life story in both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account. 8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. 9 Analyze seminal US documents of historical and literary significance (e.g. Washington s Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, Roosevelt s Four Freedoms speech, King s Letter from Birmingham Jail ), including how they address related themes and concepts. Standard 3.9/10.RI Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10 By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 9 10 complexity band independently and proficiently. Standard 3.910.W Text Types and Purposes 1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or text, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. a. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that established clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience s knowledge level and concerns. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and counterclaims.

d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. e. Provide a concluding statement or sections that follows from and supports the argument presented. 2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. a. Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas; concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions, include formatting (e.g. headings), graphics (e.g. figures, tables ) and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with well chosen, relevant and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience s knowledge of the topic. c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. d. Use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g. articulating implications or the significance of the topic). Standard 3.9/10.W Text Types and Purposes 3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, wellchosen details, and well structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation or observations, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflections, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. d. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. Standard 3.9/10.W Production and Distribution of Writing 4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience. 5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. 6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology s capacity to link to other information flexibly and dynamically.

Standard 3.9/10.W Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. Standard 3.9/10.W Research to Build and Present Knowledge 9 Draw evidence form literary or information texts to support analysis, reflections and research. a. Apply grades 9 10 Reading standards to literature (e.g. Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work [e.g. how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare] ). b. Apply grades 9 10 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning ). Standard 3.9/10.W Range of Writing 10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. Standard 3.9/10.SL Comprehension and Collaboration 1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one on one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grades 9 10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. a. Come to discussion prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well reasoned exchange of ideas. b. Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision making (e.g. informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed. c. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion, and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. d. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspective, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, quality or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented. 2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g. visually, quantitatively, orally,) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. 3 Evaluate a speaker s point of view, reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence. Standard 3.9/10.SL Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4 Present information, finding, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, ad style

are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. 5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g. textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentation to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. 6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Standard 3.9/10.L Conventions of Standard English 1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Use parallel structure. b. Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent, noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations. 2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses. b. Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. c. Spell correctly. Standard 3.9/10.L Knowledge of Language 3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices form meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. a. Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual appropriate for the discipline and writing type. Standard 3.9/10.L Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grades 9 10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g. the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meaning or parts of speech (e.g. analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy). c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g. dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its etymology. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g. by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). 5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text. b. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. 6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate

independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Instructional Focus Unit Enduring Understandings Authors often write to express social criticism People tend to conform to the societal pressures defined by the time period Social class can impede upon achieving one s goals Judging others based on appearances only can be misleading Economic status and social position does not reflect one s character In order to distinguish between appearance and reality individuals must develop a sense of personal identity Economic success does not guarantee personal fulfillment Unit Essential Questions How can one successfully discern between appearance and reality? What are the ramifications of being judged based on appearance? Can a person change the course of his/her life? How does economic status affect one s ability to achieve goals? What other social issues can prevent one from achieving his/her goals? How does the author address social issues in order to promote change? How does an author use the elements of fiction to construct a literary piece? How is literature influenced by the time in which it is written? Objectives Students will know: Stages of the plot Cultural and historical background of Great Expectations (Victorian Era: judicial system, treatment of children, economic status, & education) Students will be able to: Relate the key themes (Appearance and Reality, discrimination based on social class, loyalty and identity ) to Great Expectations, various short stories, as well as their own lives Evaluate how pieces reflect social criticism Write a clear, concise thesis statement Organize logical paragraphs (opening statement, transitions, & topic sentences) Identify parts of speech Correct errors in subject/verb agreement and pronoun/antecedent agreement Resources Word Study Resource: Vocabulary Workshop, Level E The following are literature and informational text selections that teachers may choose to include: College Preparatory students should read a minimum of four core texts a year. Suggested core text: Language Arts Textbook; Great Expectations (abridged), Silas Marner Additional suggested texts: The Gift of the Magi, The Most Dangerous Game, The Necklace, The Lottery, Veldt Suggested nonfiction resources: Night Walks essay by Charles Dickens, The Selected Letters of Charles Dickens ed. Jenny Hartley

Notes: This unit must cover the following skills based on NJ Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy for Reading: RL1 RL2 RL3 RL4 RL6 RI 1 RI 2 RI 4 RI 5 RI 6 RI 8 This unit must cover the following skills based on NJ Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy for Writing: College Preparatory students should write a minimum of two formal responses per marking period. W 1 W 3 The following are examples of argument texts that teachers may choose to assign: Students will compare a book they read on their own to a movie about the same story and prove which was better. Students will discuss two different perspectives on an issue provided, and either support one of the two points of view given or present a different point of view on the issue. Students will first read a passage and then respond to the author s views, drawing on anything else they had previously read, their observations, and/or their experiences. The following are examples of informative/expository texts that teachers may choose to assign: Students will write a comparison/contrast paper discussing the similarities and differences between two works. Students will write about a character in a work of literature analyzing how a specific character trait creates or resolves problems in the text. Students will reflection on a particular character from a work and define how he struggles to find his place in society. The following are examples of narrative texts that teachers may choose to assign: Students will write an alternate ending or the next chapter for a text read in class. Students will illustrate a theme of a text read in class and show how that theme relates to their lives. Students will emulate the voice and style of a writer of significant literary merit.

Unit 2: Marking Period 2 Content Area: Language Arts Course & Grade Level: Language Arts I College Prep, Grade 9 Summary and Rationale Through reading, writing, listening and language, students will become proficient in the following studies. Unit two explores Alienation and Acceptance to examine universal themes in literature and compares how authors employ those themes in various works. Using literature from various cultures, students make connections between literature and the historical context in which it was written. In carefully crafted essays, they provide evidence from the text to support literary analysis of the texts they study. 50 days Standard 3.9/10.RL Key Ideas and Details CPI # Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) Recommended Pacing State Standards 1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. 3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g. those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. Standard 3.9/10.RL Craft and Structure 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g. how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone). 5 Analyze how an author s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g. parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g. pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. Standard 3.9/10.RL Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7 Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment (e.g. Auden s Musee des Beaux Arts and Breughel s Landscape with the Fall of Icarus). 9 Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work ( e.g. how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare). Standard 3.9/10.RL Range of Reading and level of Text Complexity 10 By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas and poems, at the high end of the grades 9 10 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Standard 3.9/10.RI Key Ideas and Details CPI # Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) 1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. 3 Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them. Standard 3.9/10.RI Craft and Structure 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g. how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper). 5 Analyze in detail how an author s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g. a section or chapter). 6 Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose. Standard 3.9/10.RI Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g. a person life story in both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account. 8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. 9 Analyze seminal US documents of historical and literary significance (e.g. Washington s Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, Roosevelt s Four Freedoms speech, King s Letter from Birmingham Jail ), including how they address related themes and concepts. Standard 3.9/10.RI Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10 By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 9 10 complexity band independently and proficiently. Standard 3.910.W Text Types and Purposes 1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or text, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. f. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that established clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. g. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience s knowledge level and concerns. h. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and counterclaims. i. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and

conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. j. Provide a concluding statement or sections that follows from and supports the argument presented. 2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. g. Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas; concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions, include formatting (e.g. headings), graphics (e.g. figures, tables ) and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. h. Develop the topic with well chosen, relevant and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience s knowledge of the topic. i. Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. j. Use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. k. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. l. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g. articulating implications or the significance of the topic). Standard 3.9/10.W Text Types and Purposes 3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, wellchosen details, and well structured event sequences. f. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation or observations, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. g. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflections, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. h. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. i. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. j. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. Standard 3.9/10.W Production and Distribution of Writing 4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience. 5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. 6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology s capacity to link to other information flexibly and dynamically. Standard 3.9/10.W Research to Build and Present Knowledge

7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. Standard 3.9/10.W Research to Build and Present Knowledge 9 Draw evidence form literary or information texts to support analysis, reflections and research. c. Apply grades 9 10 Reading standards to literature (e.g. Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work [e.g. how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare] ). d. Apply grades 9 10 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning ). Standard 3.9/10.W Range of Writing 10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. Standard 3.9/10.SL Comprehension and Collaboration 1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one on one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grades 9 10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. e. Come to discussion prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well reasoned exchange of ideas. f. Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision making (e.g. informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed. g. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion, and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. h. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspective, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, quality or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented. 2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g. visually, quantitatively, orally,) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. 3 Evaluate a speaker s point of view, reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence. Standard 3.9/10.SL Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4 Present information, finding, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, ad style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.

5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g. textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentation to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. 6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Standard 3.9/10.L Conventions of Standard English 1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. c. Use parallel structure. d. Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent, noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations. 2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. d. Use a semicolon (and perhaps a conjunctive adverb) to link two or more closely related independent clauses. e. Use a colon to introduce a list or quotation. f. Spell correctly. Standard 3.9/10.L Knowledge of Language 3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices form meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. b. Write and edit work so that it conforms to the guidelines in a style manual appropriate for the discipline and writing type. Standard 3.9/10.L Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grades 9 10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. e. Use context (e.g. the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. f. Identify and correctly use patterns of word changes that indicate different meaning or parts of speech (e.g. analyze, analysis, analytical; advocate, advocacy). g. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g. dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, it s part of speech, or its etymology. h. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g. by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). 5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. c. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text. d. Analyze nuances in the meaning of words with similar denotations. 6 Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to

comprehension or expression. Instructional Focus Unit Enduring Understandings Cultural and social stereotypes limit an individual s abilities to achieve his/her desired goals or dreams Racism, sexism, economic/social class, disability and age can impede upon achieving one s dreams Individuals must accept and tolerate differences among people, as well as show compassion for their fellow man in order to overcome adversity Individuals must find a balance between tolerating the opinions of others while maintaining their own morals and values A sense of community can be gained through acceptance Family and togetherness are necessary tools for survival People tend to conform to the societal pressures defined by the time period Authors often write to express social criticism Unit Essential Questions Why do people suffer from alienation and struggle to gain acceptance? What is the American Dream and why do people strive for it? How does stereotyping affect one s ability to achieve dreams? What other social issues impede upon achieving one s dreams? How can one overcome adversity? How can one have or gain the confidence in order to fight conformity while still maintaining one s own identity and dignity? What do people gain through accepting other people s differences? Is family or togetherness a necessity for survival? How do the thoughts and ideas of the characters in Of Mice and Men and A Raisin in the Sun reflect the greater historical context? How do the authors manifest their own beliefs through the literature? Objectives Students will know: Literary elements of drama and novel genre. Cultural and historical background of Of Mice and Men (The Great Depression, The Dust Bowl, Salinas Valley, Migrant Workers) and A Raisin in the Sun (Jim Crow Laws, racial and economic segregation, assimilation and civil rights). Students will be able to: Relate the key themes (alienation, acceptance, American Dream, compassion, discrimination, human dignity, assimilation, & manhood) to Of Mice and Men, A Raisin in the Sun, selected poems, as well as their own lives. Evaluate how Of Mice and Men and A Raisin in the Sun reflect and critique or confront discrimination. Discuss the societal progress, or lack thereof, throughout the decades in America. Incorporating and Analyzing Quotes Close Reading and Analysis Compare and Contrast Clauses independent/subordinate (independent/dependent) Correct fragments and run on sentences Properly use commas and semicolons Resources Word Study Resource: Vocabulary Workshop, Level E

The following are literature and informational text selections that teachers may choose to include: College Preparatory students should read a minimum of four core texts a year. Core Text: Language Arts Textbook; Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck; A Raisin in the Sun, Hansberry Additional suggested texts: A Dream Deferred by Langston Hughes, Ode to a Mouse by Robert Burns Suggested nonfiction resources: The True Adventures of John Steinbeck, Writer by Jackson J. Benson, What s American about America? Ishmael Reed, Brown vs. Board of Education by Brown Foundation for Educational Equity, Excellence, and Research Other suggested texts: Dreams Deferred Still Resonate in Raisin Revival by Anita Gates, A Raisin in the Sun (theater review 1959) by Brooks Atkinson This unit must cover the following skills based on NJ Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy for Reading: RL 1 RL 2 RL 4 RL 6 RI 1 RI 2 RI 3 RI 6 RI 9 This unit must cover the following skills based on NJ Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy for Writing: College Preparatory students should write a minimum of two formal responses per marking period. W 1 W 2 The following are examples of argument texts that teachers may choose to assign: Students will compare a book they read on their own to a movie about the same story and prove which was better. Students will discuss two different perspectives on an issue provided, and either support one of the two points of view given or present a different point of view on the issue. Students will first read a passage and then respond to the author s views, drawing on anything else they had previously read, their observations, and/or their experiences. The following are examples of informative/expository texts that teachers may choose to assign: Students will write a comparison/contrast paper discussing the similarities and differences between two works.

Students will write about a character in a work of literature analyzing how a specific character trait creates or resolves problems in the text. Students will reflection on a particular character from a work and define how he struggles to find his place in society. The following are examples of narrative texts that teachers may choose to assign: Students will write an alternate ending or the next chapter for a text read in class. Students will illustrate a theme of a text read in class and show how that theme relates to their lives. Students will emulate the voice and style of a writer of significant literary merit.

Unit 3: Marking Period 3 Content Area: Language Arts Course & Grade Level: Language Arts I College Prep, Grade 9 Summary and Rationale Through reading, writing, listening and language, students will become proficient in the following studies. Unit three explores Innocence and Experience using literature from a variety of cultures to examine how other people and events affect an individual s awakening from innocence to experience. Students examine historical events and current affairs to discern the role they play in an individual s revelations about self and about the world in which the individual exists. Students employ research skills and appropriately documented sources to enlarge the discussion from fictional characters and events to actual people and events. Using specific writing assignments related to their research, they also write with specific purpose to specific audiences. 45 days Standard 3.9/10.RL Key Ideas and Details CPI # Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) Recommended Pacing State Standards 1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. 3 Analyze how complex characters (e.g. those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. Standard 3.9/10.RL Craft and Structure 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g. how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone). 5 Analyze how an author s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g. parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g. pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. Standard 3.9/10.RL Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7 Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment (e.g. Auden s Musee des Beaux Arts and Breughel s Landscape with the Fall of Icarus). 9 Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work ( e.g. how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare). Standard 3.9/10.RL Range of Reading and level of Text Complexity 10 By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas and poems, at

the high end of the grades 9 10 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Standard 3.9/10.RI Key Ideas and Details CPI # Cumulative Progress Indicator (CPI) 1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. 3 Analyze how the author unfolds an analysis or series of ideas or events, including the order in which the points are made, how they are introduced and developed, and the connections that are drawn between them. Standard 3.9/10.RI Craft and Structure 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g. how the language of a court opinion differs from that of a newspaper). 5 Analyze in detail how an author s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g. a section or chapter). 6 Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how an author uses rhetoric to advance that point of view or purpose. Standard 3.9/10.RI Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g. a person life story in both print and multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account. 8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. 9 Analyze seminal US documents of historical and literary significance (e.g. Washington s Farewell Address, the Gettysburg Address, Roosevelt s Four Freedoms speech, King s Letter from Birmingham Jail ), including how they address related themes and concepts. Standard 3.9/10.RI Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 10 By the end of grade 10, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 9 10 complexity band independently and proficiently. Standard 3.910.W Text Types and Purposes 1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or text, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. k. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that established clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. l. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience s knowledge level and concerns. m. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and counterclaims.

n. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. o. Provide a concluding statement or sections that follows from and supports the argument presented. 2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. m. Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas; concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions, include formatting (e.g. headings), graphics (e.g. figures, tables ) and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. n. Develop the topic with well chosen, relevant and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the audience s knowledge of the topic. o. Use appropriate and varied transitions to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships among complex ideas and concepts. p. Use precise language and domain specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. q. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. r. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented (e.g. articulating implications or the significance of the topic). Standard 3.9/10.W Text Types and Purposes 3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, wellchosen details, and well structured event sequences. k. Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation or observations, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. l. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflections, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. m. Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. n. Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. o. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. Standard 3.9/10.W Production and Distribution of Writing 4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose and audience. 5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience. 6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology s capacity to link to other information flexibly and dynamically.

Standard 3.9/10.W Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 8 Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. Standard 3.9/10.W Research to Build and Present Knowledge 9 Draw evidence form literary or information texts to support analysis, reflections and research. e. Apply grades 9 10 Reading standards to literature (e.g. Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work [e.g. how Shakespeare treats a theme or topic from Ovid or the Bible or how a later author draws on a play by Shakespeare] ). f. Apply grades 9 10 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning ). Standard 3.9/10.W Range of Writing 10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. Standard 3.9/10.SL Comprehension and Collaboration 1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one on one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grades 9 10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. i. Come to discussion prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well reasoned exchange of ideas. j. Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and decision making (e.g. informal consensus, taking votes on key issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and deadlines, and individual roles as needed. k. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion, and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions. l. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspective, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, quality or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented. 2 Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g. visually, quantitatively, orally,) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source. 3 Evaluate a speaker s point of view, reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence. Standard 3.9/10.SL Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4 Present information, finding, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, ad style