WAYNESBORO AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT CURRICULUM GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION COURSE NAME: Grammar and Composition UNIT: Grammar KEY LEARNING(S): demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar UNIT ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Why is correct grammar important? STANDARD CONCEPTS Eligible Content & Skills ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS A = Acquisition ET = Extended Thinking RESOURCES/ MATERIALS TIER 2 TIER 3 C.IE.1 C.IE.2 C.IE.3 C.A.1 C.A.2 Sentence structure Appositives Clauses/phrases Punctuation How does using correct grammar and punctuation improve effective writing? How does grammar and bad grammar affect writing? How is grammar used as a source of power? Warriner s Grammar and Composition (textbook) Strunk and White s Elements of Style Teacher selected informational texts/articles Grammar Mechanics Usage Modifier Paragraph Subordination Appositive Misplaced modifier Dangling modifier Phrase C.A.3 Clause Nonstandard grammar Standard grammar
UNIT: Grammar KEY LEARNING(S): demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar UNIT ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Why is correct grammar important? CONCEPT COMMON FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS COMMON SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES Sentence structure Worksheets LDC/common assessment: test ipads Appositives Free writes Writing samples Computers Clauses/phrases Graphic organizers Apple TV Punctuation Discussion Question and answer Quizzes/tests Outline web
UNIT: Composition KEY LEARNING(S): writing using correct English grammar UNIT ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How can I make my writing better? STANDARD CONCEPTS Eligible Content & Skills ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS A = Acquisition ET = Extended Thinking RESOURCES/ MATERIALS TIER 2 TIER 3 C.IE.1 C.IE.2 C.IE.3 C.A.1 C.A.2 C.A.3 Paragraphing Sentence variety Word choice Logical order How does word choice affect meaning? How can I reinforce my knowledge of grammar and punctuation by analyzing someone else s writing? How can I use different types of sentences to improve my writing? Warriner s Grammar and Composition (textbook) Strunk and White s Elements of Style Teacher selected informational texts/articles Topic sentence Thesis Introduction Body Conclusion Report Attention getter Clarity Conciseness Chronological order Spatial order Order of importance How does each step in the writing process impact my writing. Theme Topical order
UNIT: Composition KEY LEARNING(S): writing using correct English grammar UNIT ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How can I make my writing better? CONCEPT COMMON FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS COMMON SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES Paragraphing Worksheets LDC/common assessment: test ipads Sentence variety Free writes LDC/common assessment: composition Computers Word choice Graphic organizers Writing samples Apple TV Logical order Discussion Question and answer Quizzes/tests Outline web Peer editing
UNIT: Vocabulary KEY LEARNING(S): vocabulary acquisition and usage UNIT ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does vocabulary enhance the ability to read, write, listen, and speak more effectively? STANDARD CONCEPTS Eligible Content & Skills ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS A = Acquisition ET = Extended Thinking RESOURCES/ MATERIALS TIER 2 NO. OF DAYS: ongoing all semester TIER 3 CC.1.2 CC.1.3 Parts of Speech Synonyms How can we use specific vocabulary words in our daily conversation? Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Level G See vocab units 1-15 See vocab units 1-15 CC.1.3 Antonyms Context clues How does the understanding of vocabulary increase our comprehension? Writing style How do we determine the meaning of unknown words?
UNIT: Vocabulary KEY LEARNING(S): vocabulary acquisition and usage UNIT ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: How does vocabulary enhance the ability to read, write, listen, and speak more effectively? CONCEPT COMMON FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS COMMON SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENTS NO. OF DAYS: ongoing all semester TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES Parts of Speech Graphic organizers LDC/common assessment: test ipads Synonyms Frayer models Writing samples computers Antonyms Puzzles Apple TV Context clues Worksheets Writing style