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1 Curriculum Guide & Benchmark Assessment Schedule English 3 Benchmark Reading Reading Comprehension Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development. Vocabulary and Concept development: trace the etymology of significant terms used in political science and history. Apply knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots and affixes to draw inferences concerning the meaning of scientific and mathematical terminology Reading Comprehension.0 By grade students will read millions words annually on their own.. Analyze the way in which clarity of meaning is affected by the patterns of organization, hierarchical structures, repetition of the main ideas, syntax, and word choice in the text..5 Analyze an author s implicit and explicit philosophical assumptions and beliefs about a subject Literary Response and Analysis 3. Narrative Analysis of Grade-Level- Appropriate-Text: analyze the way in which the theme or meaning of a selection represents a view or comment on life, using textual evidence to support the claim. Word Analysis Research Skills, electronic and print sources Draw inferences, analyze Read and understand grade-level appropriate material Monitor text for unknown words and use context clues to determine meaning Find connections between authors, works, and time periods/traditions Locate details Visualize Make inferences Question Predict Evaluate Paraphrase Summarize Identify literary/rhetorical elements Analyze effect of literary/rhetorical elements in texts Use text features to support arguments Writing Skills Formulate Thesis Statements Formulate Topic Sentences and fully developed paragraphs Incorporate parenthetical/intext citations Literary Analysis Simile* Metaphor* Symbol* Imagery* Setting* Personification* Characterization* Persuasive Techniques* Syntax* Hyperbole Cultural Symbol Author's Perspective Author's Purpose Author's Style Argument Idiom Prose Round/Flat/Stock/Stereotype Secondary/Primary Source Etymology* Antagonist* Protagonist* Fable/Myth/Parable Cause/Effect Fact/Opinion Fiction/Non-Fiction Diction Sound Devices Meter Rhyme Scheme Allegory Alliteration Board Approved Literature Required Core Works. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or Bless Me Ultima. The Crucible or Death of a Salesmen 3. The Great Gatsby *These novels listed above must be taught within the year. Or any literature within the LEUSD adopted textbook and Board approved core literature list for th grade Approved novels listed at the end of this guide

2 Curriculum Guide & Benchmark Assessment Schedule English Analyze the ways in which irony, tone and mood achieve specific rhetorical or aesthetic purposes. 3.4 Analyze ways in which poets use imagery, personification, figures of speech and sounds to evoke readers' emotions R3.5B Contrast the major periods, themes, styles, and trends and describe how works by members of different cultures relate to one another in each period 3.5C Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious ethical and social influences of the historical period that shaped the characters, plots, and settings 3.6 Analyze the way in which authors through the centuries have used archetypes drawn from myth and tradition in literature, film, political speeches, and religious writing. 3.7B Relate literary works and authors to major themes and issues of their eras 3.7C Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of the historical period that shaped the characters, plots, and settings Using sensory details Sequencing Organization Supporting viewpoints through accurate references to text Using sources effectively Editing and revising Using MLA formatting Develop writing cogency Develop Introductory, Body and Conclusion Paragraphs Using rhyme and rhythm Using figurative language Using supporting and/or textual details Analogy Biographical Narrative Historical/Cultural Context* Exposition* Rising action* Climax* Falling Action* Resolution* Conflict* Point-Of-View* Denotation* Connotation* Voice/Dialect Inference Idioms Dilemma Irony Paradox Allegory Allusion Foreshadowing Flashback Dialogue Foil Mood *Tested on Benchmark *n/a = not assessable in multiple-choice format

3 Curriculum Guide & Benchmark Assessment Schedule English Analyze the clarity and consistency of political assumptions in a selection of literary works or essays on topic (e.g., suffrage, women's role in organized labor). (Political approach) Writing Writing Strategies. Demonstrate an understanding of the elements of discourse (e.g., purpose, speaker, audiences, form) when completing narrative, expository, persuasive, or descriptive writing assignments..9 Revise text to highlight the individual voice, improve sentence variety and style, and enhance subtlety of meaning and tone in ways that are consistent with the purpose, audience and genre Written & Oral Language Conventions. Demonstrate control of grammar, diction, paragraph and sentence structure, and an understanding of English. Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct Punctuation.3 Reflect appropriate manuscript requirements in writing *n/a = not assessable in multiple-choice format 3

4 Curriculum Guide & Benchmark Assessment Schedule English ()** ()** Writing Applications. Write fictional, autobiographical, or biographical narrative. Write responses to literature Listening and Speaking.3 Deliver oral responses to literature including subtopics a-e. Benchmark Reading Literary Response and Analysis 3.4 Analyze ways in which poets use imagery, personification, figures of speech and sounds to evoke readers' emotions 3.5B Contrast the major periods, themes, styles, and trends and describe how works by members of different cultures relate to one another in each period 3.5C Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious ethical and social influences of the historical period that shaped the characters, plots, and settings 3.7b Relate literary works and authors to major themes and issues of their eras 3.7c Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of the historical period that shaped the characters, plots, and settings *n/a = not assessable in multiple-choice format Research Skills, electronic and print sources Draw inferences, analyze Read and understand grade-level appropriate material Monitor text for unknown words and use context clues to determine meaning Find connections between authors, works, and time periods/traditions Locate details Visualize Make inferences Question Predict Evaluate Paraphrase Summarize Identify literary/rhetorical elements Analyze effect of literary/rhetorical elements in texts Use text features to support arguments **3.5b or 3.5 c; rotates annually Literary Elements Hyperbole Cultural Symbol Author's Perspective Author's Purpose Author's Style Argument Simile Metaphor Symbol Imagery Setting Personification Characterization Persuasive Techniques Idiom Prose Round/Flat/Stock/Stereotype Secondary/Primary Source Fable/Myth/Parable Cause/Effect Meter Rhyme Scheme Alliteration (Consonance and Assonance) Board Approved Literature Required Core Works. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or Bless Me Ultima. The Crucible or Death of a Salesmen 3. The Great Gatsby *These novels listed above must be taught within the year. Or any literature within the LEUSD adopted textbook and Board approved core literature list for th grade Approved novels listed at the end of this guide 4

5 Curriculum Guide & Benchmark Assessment Schedule English 7 4 Writing Written and Oral Language Conventions. Demonstrate control of grammar, diction, paragraph and sentence structure, and an understanding of English. Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation Writing Strategies.3 Structure ideas and arguments in a sustained, persuasive way to support them with precise and relevant examples..9 Revise text to highlight the individual voice, improve sentence variety and style, and enhance subtlety of meaning and tone in ways that are consistent with the purpose, audience and genre Writing Applications. Write responses to literature. Listening and Speaking Speaking Applications.3 Deliver oral responses to literature including subtopics a-e.. Deliver oral reports on historical investigations. Writing Skills Formulate Thesis Statements Formulate Topic Sentences and fully developed paragraphs Incorporate parenthetical/intext citations Using sensory details Sequencing Organization Supporting viewpoints through accurate references to text Using sources effectively Editing and revising Using MLA formatting Develop writing cogency Develop Introductory, Body and Conclusion Paragraphs Using rhyme and rhythm Using figurative language Using supporting and/or textual details *n/a = not assessable in multiple-choice format Voice/Dialect Inference Irony Paradox Etymology Fact/Opinion Fiction/Non-Fiction Diction Sound Devices Allegory Analogy Antagonist Assonance/Consonance Biographical Narrative Historical/Cultural Context Idioms Exposition Rising action Climax Falling Action Resolution Conflict Dilemma Allegory Point-Of-View Allusion Foreshadowing Flashback Dialogue Denotation Connotation Foil Mood Tested on Benchmark 5

6 Curriculum Guide & Benchmark Assessment Schedule English 6 ()** ()** Benchmark 3 Reading Reading Comprehension.6 Expository Critique: critque the power, validity and truthfulness of arguments set forth in public documents; their appeal to both friendly and hostile audiences; and the extent to which the arguments anticipate and address reader concerns and counter claims (e.g., appeal to reason, to authority, to pathos and emotion) Literary Response and Analysis 3.4 Analyze ways in which poets use imagery, personification, figures of speech and sounds to evoke readers' emotions 3.5B Contrast the major periods, themes, styles, and trends and describe how works by members of different cultures relate to one another in each period 3.5C Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious ethical and social influences of the historical period that shaped the characters, plots, and settings 3.7B Relate literary works and authors to major themes and issues of their eras 3.7C Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and Research Skills, electronic and print sources Draw inferences, analyze Read and understand gradelevel appropriate material Monitor text for unknown words and use context clues to determine meaning Find connections between authors, works, and time periods/traditions Locate details Visualize Make inferences Question Predict Evaluate Paraphrase Summarize Identify literary/rhetorical elements Analyze effect of literary/rhetorical elements in texts Use text features to support arguments Writing Skills Formulate Thesis Statements Formulate Topic Sentences and fully developed paragraphs *n/a = not assessable in multiple-choice format **3.5b or 3.5 c; rotates annually Literary Elements Simile Metaphor Symbol Imagery Setting Personification Characterization Hyperbole Cultural Symbol Author's Perspective Author's Purpose Author's Style Argument Persuasive Techniques Idiom Prose Round/Flat/Stock/Stereotype Secondary/Primary Source Diction Allegory Analogy Foil Mood Annotated Bibliography* Work Cited Primary Source MLA Format In-text Citation Source Validation Plagiarism Grammar Conventions* Etymology Fable/Myth/Parable Board Approved Literature Required Core Works. Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or Bless Me Ultima. The Crucible or Death of a Salesmen 3. The Great Gatsby *These novels listed above must be taught within the year. Or any literature within the LEUSD adopted textbook and Board approved core literature list for th grade Approved novels listed at the end of this guide 6

7 Curriculum Guide & Benchmark Assessment Schedule English 3 7 social influences of the historical period that shaped the characters, plots, and settings 3.8 Analyze the clarity and consistency of political assumptions in a selection of literary works or essays on topic (e.g., suffrage, women's role in organized labor). (Political approach) Writing Writing Applications. Write responses to literature Written and Oral Language Conventions. Demonstrate control of grammar, diction, paragraph and sentence structure, and an understanding of English. Produce legible work that shows accurate spelling and correct punctuation Listening and Speaking.3 Deliver oral responses to literature including subtopics a-e. Incorporate parenthetical/intext citations Using sensory details Sequencing Organization Supporting viewpoints through accurate references to text Using sources effectively Editing and revising Using MLA formatting Develop writing cogency Develop Introductory, Body and Conclusion Paragraphs Using sensory details Using rhyme and rhythm Using figurative language Using supporting and/or textual details Cause/Effect Fact/Opinion Fiction/Non-Fiction Sound Devices Meter Rhyme Scheme Alliteration (assonance & consonance) Antagonist Biographical Narrative Voice/Dialect Historical/Cultural Context Inference Idioms Exposition Rising action Climax Falling Action Resolution Conflict Dilemma Irony Paradox Allegory Point-Of-View Allusion Foreshadowing Flashback Dialogue Denotation Connotation Tested on Benchmark 3 7

8 Secondary Curriculum Guide & Benchmark Assessment Schedule English Non-tested Reading Content Standards.3 Discern the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences.. Analyze both the features and the rhetorical devices of different types of public documents (e.g., policy statements, speeches, debates, platforms) and the way in which authors use those features and devices..3 Verify and clarify facts presented in other types of expository texts by using a variety of consumer, workplace, and public documents..4 Make warranted and reasonable assertions about the author's arguments by using elements of the text to defend and clarify interpretations. 3. Analyze characteristics of subgenres (e.g., satire, parody, allegory, pastoral) that are used in poetry, prose, plays, novels, short stories, essays, and other basic genres. 3.5 Analyze recognized works of American literature representing a variety of genres and traditions: a) Trace the development of American literature from the colonial period forward. b) Contrast the major periods, themes, styles, and trends and describe how works by members of different cultures relate to one another in each period. c) Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of the historical period that shaped the characters, plots, and settings. 3.7 Analyze recognized works of world literature from a variety of authors: a) Contrast the major literary forms, techniques, and b) characteristics of the major literary periods (e.g., Non-tested Writing Content Standards. Use point of view, characterization, style (e.g., use of irony), and related elements for specific.4 Enhance meaning by employing rhetorical devices, including the extended use of parallelism, repetition, and analogy; the incorporation of visual aids (e.g., graphs, tables, pictures); and the issuance of a call for action..5 Use language in natural, fresh, and vivid ways to establish a specific tone. Research and Technology.6 Develop presentations by using clear research questions and creative and critical research strategies (e.g., field studies, oral histories, interviews, experiments, electronic sources)..8 Integrate databases, graphics, and spreadsheets into word-processed documents.. Write fictional, autobiographical, or biographical narratives: a) Narrate a sequence of events and communicate their significance to the audience. b) Locate scenes and incidents in specific places. c) Describe with concrete sensory details the sights, sounds, and smells of a scene and the specific actions, movements, gestures, and feelings of the characters; use interior monologue to depict the characters' feelings. d) Pace the presentation of actions to accommodate temporal, spatial, and dramatic mood changes. e) Make effective use of descriptions of appearance, images, shifting perspectives, and sensory details.. Write responses to literature: a) Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the significant ideas in works or passages 8

9 Secondary Curriculum Guide & Benchmark Assessment Schedule English Non-tested Reading Content Standards Homeric Greece, medieval, romantic, neoclassic, modern). c) Relate literary works and authors to the major themes and issues of their eras. d) Evaluate the philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of the historical period that shaped the characters, plots, and settings. Non-tested Writing Content Standards b) Analyze the use of imagery, language, universal themes, and unique aspects of the text. c) Support important ideas and viewpoints through accurate and detailed references to the text and to other works. d) Demonstrate an understanding of the author's use of stylistic devices and an appreciation of the effects created. e) Identify and assess the impact of perceived ambiguities, nuances, and complexities within the text..3 Write reflective compositions: a) Explore the significance of personal experiences, events, conditions, or concerns by using rhetorical strategies (e.g., narration, description, exposition, persuasion). b) Draw comparisons between specific incidents and broader themes that illustrate the writer's important beliefs or generalizations about life. c) Maintain a balance in describing individual incidents and relate those incidents to more general and abstract ideas..4 Write historical investigation reports: a) Use exposition, narration, description, argumentation, or some combination of rhetorical strategies to support the main proposition. b) Analyze several historical records of a single event, examining critical relationships between elements of the research topic. c) Explain the perceived reason or reasons for the similarities and differences in historical records with information derived from primary and secondary sources to support or enhance the presentation. d) Include information from all relevant perspectives and take into consideration the validity and reliability of sources. e) Include a formal bibliography..5 Write job applications and résumés: a) Provide clear and purposeful information and address the intended audience appropriately. 9

10 Secondary Curriculum Guide & Benchmark Assessment Schedule English Non-tested Reading Content Standards Non-tested Writing Content Standards b) Use varied levels, patterns, and types of language to achieve intended effects and aid comprehension. c) Modify the tone to fit the purpose and audience. d) Follow the conventional style for that type of document (e.g., résumé, memorandum) and use page formats, fonts, and spacing that contribute to the readability and impact of the document..6 Deliver multimedia presentations: a) Combine text, images, and sound and draw information from many sources (e.g., television broadcasts, videos, films, newspapers, magazines, CD- ROMs, the Internet, electronic media-generated images). b) Select an appropriate medium for each element of the presentation. c) Use the selected media skillfully, editing appropriately and monitoring for quality. d) Test the audience's response and revise the presentation accordingly. 0

11 Secondary Curriculum Guide & Benchmark Assessment Schedule English ELEVENTH GRADE LITERATURE LIST Core Works: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or Bless Me Ultima The Crucible or Death of a Salesman The Great Gatsby Choose two from the following list or choose other pieces of equal literary merit with department chair approval: The Scarlet Letter* Catcher In the Rye* Beloved* Hiroshima Joy Luck Club* Of Mice and Men* Our Town* Raisin In the Sun* The Awakening* The Grapes of Wrath* The Jungle Jubilee by Margaret Walker Ethan Frome* Go Tell It to the Mountain Fallen Angels The Souls of Black Folk Autobiography of Ben Franklin In Cold Blood Moby Dick My Antonia* Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass* Ragtime Their Eyes Were Watching God* The Harlem Renaissance Fall of the House of Usher & Other Tales The Things They Carried Poisonwood Bible* *Recommended for Advanced/AP

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