PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NINTH GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL READING LIST

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1 STANDARD 9.3 STRAND: READING ANALYSIS GRADE LEVEL The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development in authentic texts. a) Use structural analysis of roots, affixes, synonyms, antonyms, and cognates to understand complex words. b) Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meanings of words and phrases. c) Discriminate between connotative and denotative meanings and interpret the connotation. d) Identify the meaning of common idioms. e) Identify literary and classical allusions and figurative language in text. f) Extend general and specialized vocabulary through speaking, reading, and writing. g) Use knowledge of the evolution, diversity, and effects of language to comprehend and elaborate the meaning of texts. STANDARD 9.4 STRAND: READING ANALYSIS GRADE LEVEL The student will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of literary texts including narratives, narrative nonfiction, poetry, and drama. a). b). c) Identify the characteristics that distinguish literary forms. d) Use literary terms in describing and analyzing selections. e) Explain the relationships between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme. f) Compare and contrast the use of rhyme, rhythm, sound, imagery, and other literary devices to convey a message and elicit the reader s emotion. g) Analyze the cultural or social function of a literary text. h) Explain the relationship between the author s style and literary effect. i) Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view of a written work. j) Compare and contrast author s use of literacy elements within a variety of genres. k) Analyze how an author s specific word choices and syntax achieve special effects and support the author s purpose. l) Make predictions, inferences, draw conclusions, and connect prior knowledge to support reading comprehension. m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. STANDARD 9.5 STRAND: READING ANALYSIS GRADE LEVEL The student will read and analyze a variety of nonfiction texts. a) Recognize an author s intended purpose for writing and identify the main idea. b). c) Understand the purpose of text structures and use those features to locate information and gain meaning from texts. d) Identify characteristics of expository, technical, and persuasive texts. e) Identify a position/argument to be confirmed, disproved, or modified. f) Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information. g) Analyze and synthesize information in order to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task. h). i) Differentiate between fact and opinion. j) Organize and synthesize information from sources for use in written and oral presentations. k) Use the reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process. Page 1 of 37 Revised August 2016

2 Language Arts Objectives Language Arts Instructional Focus PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Author Holt Textbook Title, Challenge Level and/or Lexile Genre Context or Cultural Perspective Apply Language Arts Standards 9.3 a-g and 9.4d (Use literary terms in describing and analyzing selections) as appropriate. On all reading selections apply 9.4m or 9.5k (Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process). * WHI refers to World History to 1500 Standards Note: Critical questions for fiction and nonfiction are: What does it say? What does it mean? Why does it matter? SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5c SOL 9.5d SOL 9.5f SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5j SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5c SOL 9.5d SOL 9.5f SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5j Instructors use the following nonfiction for instructional examples. (Additional nonfiction texts may be used if time and circumstances permit.) Identify text structure, purpose, main idea Understand the purpose of text structures and use those features to locate information and gain meaning from texts Identify characteristics of expository text Evaluate clarity of information Analyze and synthesize information in order to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task Organize and synthesize information from sources for use both in written work and orally Identify text structure, purpose, main idea Understand the purpose of text structures and use those features to locate information and gain meaning from texts Identify characteristics of expository text Evaluate clarity of information Analyze and synthesize information in order to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task Organize and synthesize information from sources for use both in written work and orally Informational materials Informational materials The Power of Ideas: Introducing the Essentials pp Text Analysis Workshop Plot and Conflict pp Character and Point of View pp Setting, Mood, and Imagery pp Theme and Symbol pp Author s Purpose pp Argument and Nonfiction: Informational text Nonfiction: Informational text Reading text materials to develop background knowledge Reading text materials to develop background knowledge Page 2 of 37 Revised August 2016

3 (Cont. - See p. 2 for objectives) Identify characteristics of autobiography Use literary terms in describing and analyzing selection Explain relationship between and among literary elements: plot, character, setting, theme Analyze the cultural or social function of text Explain the relationship between the author s style and literary effect Explain the influence of historical context on point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects and support author s purpose Make predictions and inferences, draw conclusions, and connect prior knowledge using textual support Cont. Wright, Richard Persuasion pp The Language of Poetry pp Author s Style and Voice pp History, Culture, and the Author pp Shakespeare s World and Shakespearean Drama pp Homer s World and The Epic pp The Rights to the Streets of Memphis pp L Less challenging Literary Nonfiction: Autobiography Early 20 th Century African Page 3 of 37 Revised August 2016

4 Identify characteristics of biography Use literary terms in describing and analyzing selection Explain relationship between and among literary elements: plot, character, setting, theme Analyze the cultural or social function of text Explain the relationship between the author s style and literary effect Explain the influence of historical context on point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects and support author s purpose Make predictions and inferences, draw conclusions, and connect prior knowledge using textual support Identify characteristics of autobiography and/or memoir Use literary terms in describing and analyzing selection Explain relationship between and among literary elements: character, plot, setting, theme Analyze the cultural or social function of text Explain the relationship between the author s style and literary effect Explain the influence of historical context on point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects and support author s purpose Make predictions and inferences, draw conclusions, and connect prior knowledge using textual support Hillenbrand, Laura Angelou, Maya McCourt, Frank From Seabiscuit: An Legend pp L From I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings pp L OR From Angela s Ashes pp L Literary Nonfiction: Biography Literary Nonfiction: Autobiography Literary Nonfiction: Autobiography/ Memoir Mid 20 th Century Mid 20 th Century African Early 20 th Century Irish Page 4 of 37 Revised August 2016

5 SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5i SOL 9.5j Identify characteristics of biography Use literary terms in describing and analyzing selection Explain relationship between and among literary elements: character, plot, setting, theme, tone Analyze the cultural or social function of text Explain the relationship between the author s style and literary effect Explain the influence of historical context on point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects and support author s purpose Make predictions and inferences, draw conclusions, and connect prior knowledge using textual support Analyze and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task Differentiate between fact and opinion Organize and synthesize information from sources for use both in written work and orally Brinkley, Douglas Didion, Joan Hillenbrand, Laura Informational Text From Rosa Parks pp L OR Georgia O Keefe pp L Challenging From Four Good Legs Between Us p L Paired with Timeline: Seabiscuit p. 140 Less challenging Literary Nonfiction: Biography Literary Nonfiction: Magazine Article Functional Document Mid 20 th Century African Mid 20 th Century Mid 20th Century Extracting and synthesizing information SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5i SOL 9.5j Analyze and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task Draw conclusions and make inferences on explicit and implied Differentiate between fact and opinion Organize and synthesize information from sources for use both in written work and orally King, Stephen From On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft p. 171 Less challenging Functional Document: Extract of Advice Analyzing an author s motivation Page 5 of 37 Revised August 2016

6 SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5i SOL 9.5j SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5i SOL 9.5j Identify characteristics of character study Use literary terms in describing and analyzing selection Explain relationship between and among literary elements: character, plot, setting, theme Analyze the cultural or social function of text Explain the relationship between the author s style and literary effect Explain the influence of historical context on point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects and support author s purpose Make predictions and inferences, draw conclusions, and connect prior knowledge using textual support Identify the text structure, author s purpose, and main idea Analyze and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task Differentiate between fact and opinion Organize and synthesize information from sources for use both in written work and orally Analyze and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task Differentiate between fact and opinion Organize and synthesize information from sources for use both in written work and orally Greenfeld, Karl Taro Stein, Anne Sharpiro, Rachel Snow, Edward Rowe Blind to Failure pp A Different Level of Competition pp L OR The Night Poetry Rocked the House pp L The Story Behind The Cask of Amontillado p. 380 Literary Nonfiction: Magazine Article Newspaper Article Magazine Article Magazine Article Excerpt 21 st Century Character Study 21 st Century Extracting and synthesizing information Mid 19 th Century Background information Page 6 of 37 Revised August 2016

7 SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5d SOL 9.5e SOL9.5f SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5i SOL 9.5k SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5d SOL 9.5e SOL9.5f SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5i SOL 9.5k Identify the text structure, author s purpose, and main idea Identify characteristics of technical essay: magazine article and text features; process description Identify a position/argument to be confirmed, disproved, or modified Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information Analyze and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task Differentiate between fact and opinion Organize and synthesize information from sources for use in written and oral presentations: note-taking with paraphrase and summary Identify the text structure, author s purpose, and main idea Identify characteristics of persuasive essay: magazine article and text features Identify a position/argument to be confirmed, disproved, or modified Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information Analyze and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task: compare and contrast situation Differentiate between fact and opinion Organize and synthesize information from sources for use in written and oral presentations: note-taking with paraphrase Informational materials Corbett, Sara Who Killed the Iceman? pp Paired with Skeletal Sculptures pp Less challenging The Lost Boys pp L Magazine Article Process Description Magazine Article 21 st Century Scientific Extracting and synthesizing information 21 st Century Africa/America Extracting and synthesizing information Page 7 of 37 Revised August 2016

8 SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5c SOL 9.5d SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5d SOL 9.5e SOL9.5f SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5i SOL 9.5k Identify text structure, purpose, main idea Understand the purpose of text structures and use those features to locate information and gain meaning from texts Identify characteristics of technical texts Analyze and synthesize information to complete a task Draw conclusions and make inferences Identify the text structure, author s purpose, and main idea Identify characteristics of persuasive essay: magazine article and text features Identify a position/argument to be confirmed, disproved, or modified Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information Analyze and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task: recognize bias Differentiate between fact and opinion Organize and synthesize information from sources for use in written and oral presentations Informational materials Rock, Andrea Consumer Documents pp What Features Make Instructions Useful? Adding Graphics to Your Web Site pp How Private is Your Private Life? pp L Functional Documents Magazine Article 21 st Century America Using a functional document 21 st Century America Analyzing author s argument Page 8 of 37 Revised August 2016

9 SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5d SOL 9.5e SOL9.5f SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5i SOL 9.5k Identify the text structure, author s purpose, and main idea Identify characteristics of persuasive essay: newspaper editorial Identify a position/argument: confirmed, disproved, or modified Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information Analyze and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task: compare and contrast situation Differentiate between fact and opinion Organize and synthesize information from sources for use in written and oral presentations Ahalt, Arthur M. The Privacy Debate: One Size Doesn t Fit All pp L Newspaper Editorial 21 st Century America Analyzing author s argument SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5d SOL 9.5e SOL9.5f SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5i Identify the text structure, author s purpose, and main idea Identify characteristics of letters Identify a position/argument to be confirmed, disproved, or modified Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information Analyze and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task Differentiate between fact and opinion Stegner, Wallace Wilderness Letter pp L Nonfiction: Letter of Argumentation Mid 20 th Century Reading primary source Analyzing author s argument Page 9 of 37 Revised August 2016

10 SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5d SOL 9.5e SOL 9.5i SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5d SOL 9.5e SOL9.5f SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5i Identify the text structure, author s purpose, and main idea Identify characteristics of speeches Identify a position/argument to be confirmed, disproved, or modified Analyze the cultural or social function of text Explain the relationship between the author s style and literary effect Explain the influence of historical context on point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects and support author s purpose Differentiate between fact and opinion Identify the text structure, author s purpose, and main idea Identify characteristics of speeches Identify a position/argument to be confirmed, disproved, or modified Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information Analyze and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task Differentiate between fact and opinion Identify author s main idea, purpose, and perspective Identify characteristics of travel narrative Use literary terms in describing and analyzing selection Explain relationship between and among literary elements: setting, mood, use of suspense, characterization Analyze the cultural or social function of text King, Martin Luther Jr. Fox, Michael J. Bryson, Bill I Have a Dream 1120L pp Parkinson s Disease Research and Treatment: Hearing Before a Senate Subcommittee pp L From A Walk in the Woods pp L Speech Speech Literary Nonfiction: Travel Narrative Mid 20 th Century African Reading cultural classic Millennial Late 20 th Century Page 10 of 37 Revised August 2016

11 Explain the influence of historical context on point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects and support author s purpose Make predictions and inferences, draw conclusions, and connect prior knowledge using textual support SOL 9.5a SOL 9.5b SOL 9.5d SOL 9.5e SOL9.5f SOL 9.5g SOL 9.5i SOL 9.5k Identify characteristics of personal essay Use literary terms in describing and analyzing selection Explain relationship between and among literary elements: character, setting, theme, sequence of events, author s perspective Analyze the cultural or social function of text Explain the influence of historical context on point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects and support author s purpose Identify the text structure, author s purpose, and main idea Identify characteristics of persuasive essay: newspaper opinion column Identify a position/argument: confirmed, disproved, or modified Evaluate clarity and accuracy of information Analyze and synthesize information to solve problems, answer questions, or complete a task: compare and contrast situation Differentiate between fact and opinion Organize/synthesize information for use in written/oral work Namioka, Lensey Dandicat, Edwidge Goodman, Ellen Math and After Math pp L OR The Future in My Arms pp L More challenging Primal Screen pp L Literary Nonfiction: Personal Essay Literary Nonfiction: Persuasive Essay Chinese Haitian 21 st Century America Analyzing author s argument Page 11 of 37 Revised August 2016

12 Identify characteristics of personal humorous essay Use literary terms in describing and analyzing selection Explain relationship between and among literary elements: character, setting, theme, author s perspective, tone Analyze the cultural or social function of text Explain the influence of historical context on point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects and support author s purpose Kingsolver, Barbara Going to Japan pp L Literary Nonfiction: Humorous Essay 21 st Century America/Japan Instructors select one of the four plays below for instructional examples. SOL 9.3e SOL 9.4j SOL 9.4m Identify literary and classical allusions and figures of speech in text Summarize supporting details Identify the characteristics of drama, including scripting and staging: lighting, set design, cues, costumes, blocking, voice, tone, pitch, inflection, emotion, facial expressions, make-up, music/sound effects, etc. Use literary terms in analyzing drama, including flashback, symbolism, irony, foreshadowing, dialogue, soliloquy, monologue, tone, blank verse Explain the relationships between and among elements of the play: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Compare/contrast the use of imagery, rhyme, rhythm, and sounds to elicit reader emotions Analyze the play s cultural or social function Explain relationship between style (including dialogue, sentence structure, language patterns, tone) and literary effect Discuss influence of historical context on form and style Shakespeare, William Romeo and Juliet 1260L pp More challenging Twelfth Night 1170L More Challenging Not in HM Text All s Well that Ends Well More Challenging Not in HM Text Much Ado About Nothing More Challenging Not in HM Text Drama: Tragedy Page 12 of 37 Revised August 2016 OR Comedy English Renaissance (WHI.13)*

13 Instructors select from the plays below for instructional examples. SOL 9.5g Summarize supporting details Identify characteristics of drama, esp. the scripting and staging characteristics of a teleplay Use literary terms including suspense, dialogue, soliloquy, script directions Explain relationships among literary elements, including plot, setting, tone, theme and characters (dynamic, flat, static, round, caricature, stereotype) Analyze the play s cultural or social function Explain relationship between style (including dialogue, sentence structure, language patterns) and literary effect Discuss influence of historical context on form and style Analyze how diction and syntax create effects King, Stephen Sorry, Right Number pp L Less challenging Drama: Teleplay Contemporary SOL 9.5g Summarize supporting details Identify characteristics of farce, esp. the exaggeration of character and plot events, humorous dialogue, physical comedy Use literary terms including dialogue, soliloquy, monologue, stage directions Explain relationships among literary elements including plot and characters (dynamic, flat, static, round, caricature, stereotype), theme, tone Analyze the play s cultural or social function Explain relationship between style and literary effect Discuss influence of historical context on form and style Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Simon, Neil The Sneeze pp (Adapted from Chekhov short story) Drama: Farce 19 th century Russia Page 13 of 37 Revised August 2016

14 SOL 9.3e SOL 9.4j SOL 9.3e SOL 9.4j Identify literary and classical allusions/ figures of speech in text Sophocles Oedipus Rex Drama: Ancient Greece Summarize supporting details 1090L Tragedy Identify the characteristics of drama including Greek drama s 92 pp (WHI.5)* use of chorus, masks, and Greek mythology Use literary terms in analyzing inc. symbolism, irony, Not in HM text foreshadowing, dialogue, soliloquy, monologue, tone Explain the relationships between and among elements of the play: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme More challenging: context and form Compare use of images, rhythm, and sounds to elicit reader emotions Analyze the play s cultural or social function Explain relationship between style and literary effect Discuss influence of historical context on form and style Identify literary and classical allusions /figures of speech in text Gibson, William The Miracle Worker: Drama: Summarize supporting details 1080L Biographical Early 20 th Century Identify the characteristics of drama including scripting and 128 pp staging: lighting, set design, cues, costumes, blocking, voice, tone, pitch, inflection, emotion, facial expressions, make-up, Not in HM text music/sound effects, etc. Use literary terms in analyzing drama, including symbolism, irony, foreshadowing, dialogue, soliloquy, monologue, tone Accessible Explain the relationships between and among elements of the play: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Analyze the play s cultural or social function Explain relationship between style (including dialogue, sentence structure, language patterns, tone) and literary effect Discuss influence of historical context on form and style Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Page 14 of 37 Revised August 2016

15 Instructors use the following poetry selections for instructional examples. (Additional poems may be used if time and circumstances permit.) SOL9.4h SOL 9.4.l Identify literary and classical allusions and figures of speech in text Summarize supporting details Identify the characteristics of an epic and epic hero Use literary terms including archetypes, Homeric simile, flashback, symbolism, irony, dialogue, foreshadowing, simile, metaphor, personification, analogy, symbolism, allusion, imagery Explain the relationships between and among elements of the epic: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Compare the use of images, rhyme, rhythm, and sounds to elicit reader emotions Analyze the cultural or social function of a literary text Explain relationship between style (including dialogue, sentence structure, language patterns, tone) and literary effect Discuss influence of historical context: form, style, POV Homer Excerpts from The Odyssey pp More challenging Epic/ Epic Poetry Ancient Greece (WHI.5) Page 15 of 37 Revised August 2016

16 Identify the elements of narrative poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. rhyme, rhythm, figures of speech, sound devices, imagery, and form, to convey author s ideas and elicit reader s emotions Poe, Edgar Allen The Raven p Narrative Poetry 19 th Century Romantic era Identify the elements of poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. rhyme, rhythm, figures of speech, sound devices, and imagery, to convey author s ideas and elicit reader s emotions Explain relationship between author s style and literary effect Draw conclusions and make inferences on explicit and implied Identify the elements of poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. rhythm, sound, and imagery, to convey ideas and elicit emotions, esp. characterization Angelou, Maya Mora, Pat Ortiz, Simon J. Dove, Rita Caged Bird p. 264 A Voice pp OR My Father s Song OR Rosa p. 298 Poetry: Lyric Poetry: Characterization Lyric African Mexican Native Indian African Page 16 of 37 Revised August 2016

17 Identify the elements of lyric poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. imagery, to convey author s ideas and elicit reader s emotions, esp. theme and mood. Identify the elements of lyric poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. rhyme, rhythm, figures of speech, sound devices, and imagery, to convey ideas and elicit emotions, such as establishing mood and universal theme (man s relationship with nature). Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view Levertov, Denise Berry, Wendell Tao Ch ien Wordsworth, William Oliver, Mary The Sharks p. 408 OR The Peace of Wild Things p. 410 Poem on Returning to Dwell in the Country p. 502 paired with My Heart Leaps Up p. 503 paired with The Sun p. 504 Poetry: Lyric Poetry: Lyric 20 th Century Chinese English Page 17 of 37 Revised August 2016

18 Identify the elements of lyric poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. imagery, rhythm and/or rhyme, and mood, to convey ideas and elicit emotions, such as establishing mood and universal theme (childhood memories).. Roethke, Theodore Dove, Rita My Papa s Waltz p. 750 paired with Grape Sherbet Poetry: Lyric 20 th Century Identify the elements of lyric poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. imagery, figures of speech, rhythm, and form, to convey ideas and elicit emotions, esp. universal theme (man s relationship with nature). cummings., e. e. Spring is like a perhaps hand p. 758 Poetry: Lyric 20th Century Page 18 of 37 Revised August 2016

19 Identify the elements of elegy Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. imagery to convey ideas and elicit emotions, esp. universal theme (man s relationship with nature). Identify the elements of shape (or concrete) poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. form, sound devices, and imagery, to convey ideas and elicit emotions Identify the elements of an ode Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. form, sound devices, and imagery, to convey ideas and elicit emotions, esp. tone Atwood, Margaret Kumin, Maxine Neruda, Pablo Elegy for the Giant Tortoises p Meter Free Style p. 766 Ode to My Socks pp Poetry: Elegy Poetry: Shape Poetry Poetry: Ode 20 th Century Canadian 20 th Century 20 th Century Chilean Page 19 of 37 Revised August 2016

20 Identify the elements of humorous poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. personification, onomatopoeia, and imagery, to convey ideas and elicit emotions, esp. tone Identify the elements of ballads Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. sound devices, rhythm, rhyme, and imagery, to convey ideas and elicit emotions Explain influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view Identify the elements of poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. rhyme, rhythm, figures of speech, sound devices, and imagery, to convey ideas and elicit emotions, esp. universal theme Winter, Laurel Auden, W. H. Shakespeare, William Frost, Robert egg horror poem p. 782 Less challenging O What Is That Sound pp The Seven Ages of Man p. 794 OR "The Road Not Taken" p. 796 Humor Poetry Poetry: Ballad Poetry 21st Century 20 th Century English Page 20 of 37 Revised August 2016

21 Identify the elements of poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. rhyme, rhythm, figures of speech, sound devices, and imagery, to convey author s ideas and elicit reader s emotions Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view Identify the elements of free verse poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices, esp. rhyme, rhythm, figures of speech, sound devices, and imagery, to convey author s ideas and elicit reader s emotions, esp. theme Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view Identify the elements of Haiku poetry Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Compare and contrast the use of poetic devices to convey ideas and elicit emotions, esp. imagery and form Explain the influence of historical context on the form, style, and point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects and Dickinson, Emily Giovanni, Nikki A Narrow Fellow in the Grass p. 870 Hope is the thing with feathers p. 871 Paired with Luxury p. 876 Kidnap Poem p. 878 More challenging Hughes, Langston Theme for English B p Bashõ, Matsuo Wright, Richard Naparstek,Aaron Haiku p. 952 Haiku p. 993 Honku p. 994 Less challenging Poetry: Study of Style Poetry: Free Verse Poetry/ Haiku 19 th C. 20 th C. Early 20 th Century African (Harlem Renaissance) 17 th Century Japanese 20 th Century African 21 st Century Page 21 of 37 Revised August 2016

22 Instructors select from the following short fiction for instructional examples. (Additional stories may be used if time and circumstances permit.) Identify elements of short story Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection, e.g. foreshadowing, irony, descriptive detail Explain relationships between and among plot (sequencing), setting, tone, point of view, theme, and characters Identify elements of short story Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection, e.g. foreshadowing, irony, descriptive detail Explain relationships between and among plot, setting, tone, point of view, theme, and characters (dynamic, flat, static, round, caricature, stereotype) Bradbury, Ray Connell, Richard Saki A Sound of Thunder pp L The Most Dangerous Game 740L pp OR The Open Window pp L More challenging Short Story: Science Fiction Short Story Classic Time Travel: Future Tropics setting Early 20 th Century English setting Early 20 th Century Page 22 of 37 Revised August 2016

23 Identify elements of short story Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection, e.g. foreshadowing, irony, descriptive detail Explain relationships between and among plot, setting, tone, point of view, theme, and characters Identify elements of short story Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Explain relationships between and among plot, setting, tone, point of view, theme, and characters Explain relationship between author s style, esp. use of detail, and literary effect Identify elements of short story Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection, e.g. irony, character motivation, descriptive detail Explain relationships between and among plot, setting, tone, point of view, theme, and characters Henry, O. Cont. Bauer, Joan Cisneros, Sandra de Maupassant, Guy The Gift of the Magi pp L More challenging Pancakes pp L From The House on Mango Street pp L The Necklace 920L pp Short Story Classic Short Story Novel Excerpt Short Story Classic 19 th Century 21 st Century Late 20 th Century Mexican 19 th Century French Page 23 of 37 Revised August 2016

24 Identify elements of short story Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection, e.g. descriptive detail, symbols Explain relationships between and among plot, setting, tone, point of view, theme, and characters Explain relationship between author s style, esp. use of detail, and literary effect Capote, Truman A Christmas Memory pp L Less challenging Short Story Depression Era America Setting Identify elements of short story Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection, e.g. dramatic irony, mood and descriptive details to create unity of effect Explain relationships between and among plot, setting, tone, point of view, theme, and characters Poe, Edgar Allen The Cask of Amontillado 830L pp Short Story Italian setting ( Gothic) Page 24 of 37 Revised August 2016

25 Identify elements of short story Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection, e.g. symbol, foreshadowing, mood Explain relationships between and among plot, setting, tone, point of view, theme, and characters Explain relationship between author s style, esp. use of detail, and literary effect Hurst, James The Scarlet Ibis pp L Short Story Early 20 th Century South Identify elements of short story: parody of fable Use literary terms in describing and analyzing the selection Explain relationships between and among plot, setting, tone, point of view, theme, and characters Explain the relationship between the author s style, esp. use of surprise ending, and literary effect Thurber, James The Princess and the Tin Box pp L Fable parody Setting: Fantasy country Mid-20 th Century Page 25 of 37 Revised August 2016

26 Instructors select from the novels below for instructional examples. SOL9.4h SOL9.4h Summarize supporting details Identify elements of a coming of age novel Use literary terms to describe and analyze, e.g. symbolism, foreshadowing, dialogue, descriptive detail Explain relationships between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Analyze cultural or social function of a literary text Explain relationship between author s style (including dialogue, sentence structure, language patterns, tone) and literary effect Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Summarize supporting details Identify elements of a coming of age novel Use literary terms to describe and analyze, e.g. symbolism, foreshadowing, dialogue, descriptive detail Explain relationships between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Analyze cultural or social function of a literary text Explain relationship between author s style (including dialogue, sentence structure, language patterns, tone) and literary effect Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Lee, Harper Kidd, Sue Monk To Kill a Mockingbird 870L 336 pp The Secret Life of Bees 840L 336 pp Novel: Coming of Age Novel: Coming of Age South 1930s South 1960s Page 26 of 37 Revised August 2016

27 SOL9.4h SOL9.4h Summarize supporting details Characteristics of a novel Use literary terms to describe and analyze, e.g. symbolism, dialogue Explain elements of literature: plot, setting, tone, point of view, theme, and characters Explain relationship between style (including dialogue, sentence structure, language patterns, tone) and literary effect Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Summarize supporting details Identify elements of a dystopian fable Use literary terms to describe and analyze, e.g. symbolism, irony, foreshadowing, Explain relationships between and among elements of literature: characters (dynamic, flat, static, round, caricature, stereotype), plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Analyze cultural or social function of a literary text Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Golding, William Orwell, George Lord of the Flies 770L 208 pp More challenging, Sophisticated themes Animal Farm 1170L 128 pp Accessible Novel: Coming of Age Novel: Allegory Mid 20 th Century British 20 th Century England Page 27 of 37 Revised August 2016

28 SOL9.4h SOL9.4h Summarize supporting details Identify elements of a dystopian science fiction novel Use literary terms to describe and analyze, e.g. symbolism, foreshadowing, descriptive detail Explain relationships between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Analyze cultural or social function of a literary text Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Summarize supporting details Identify elements of a science fiction novel Use literary terms to describe and analyze, e.g. symbolism, foreshadowing, dialogue, descriptive detail Explain relationships between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Analyze cultural or social function of a literary text Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Card, Orson Scott Herbert, Frank Ender s Game 780L 351 pp Dune 800L 544 pp More challenging Novel: Science Fiction Dystopian Novel: Science Fiction Futuristic America Outer space Futuristic Page 28 of 37 Revised August 2016

29 SOL9.4h Summarize supporting details Characteristics of a novel Use literary terms to describe and analyze, e.g. symbolism, dialogue Explain elements of literature: plot, setting, tone, point of view, theme, and characters Explain relationship between style (including dialogue, sentence structure, language patterns, tone) and literary effect Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Wells. H. G. Time Machine 1100L 104 pp Above level Novel: Science Fiction English Futuristic SOL9.4h Summarize supporting details Identify the characteristics that distinguish literary forms. Use literary terms to describe and analyze selections. Explain relationships between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Analyze cultural or social function of a literary text Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Rand, Ayn Anthem 880L 148 pp Novella: Dystopian Individual vs. Society Futuristic Page 29 of 37 Revised August 2016

30 SOL9.4h Summarize supporting details Identify the characteristics that distinguish literary forms. Use literary terms to describe and analyze selections. Explain relationships between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Analyze cultural or social function of a literary text Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Collins, Suzanne The Hunger Games 810L 384 pp Novel: Dystopian Individual vs. Society Futuristic SOL9.4h Summarize supporting details Identify the characteristics that distinguish literary forms. Use literary terms to describe and analyze selections. Explain relationships between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Analyze cultural or social function of a literary text Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Green, John The Fault in Our Stars 850L 336 pp Novel: Realistic Fiction 21 st Century America Page 30 of 37 Revised August 2016

31 SOL9.4h SOL9.4h Summarize supporting details Identify the characteristics that distinguish literary forms. Use literary terms to describe and analyze selections. Explain relationships between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Analyze cultural or social function of a literary text Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Summarize supporting details Identify the characteristics that distinguish literary forms. Use literary terms to describe and analyze selections. Explain relationships between and among elements of literature: characters, plot, setting, tone, point of view, and theme Analyze cultural or social function of a literary text Explain influence of historical context on form, style, and point of view Analyze how diction and syntax create effects Sachar, Louis Ryan, Pam Munoz Holes 660L 233 pp Esperanza Rising 750L 262 pp Novel: Coming of Age Fable Novel: Historical Fiction 19 th & 20 th Century America Mexican Revolution and the Great Depression in America Page 31 of 37 Revised August 2016

32 Summaries from Novel and Drama List Animal Farm: The classic story/allegory of the downtrodden beasts of Manor Farm follows their experiences with collectivism as the pigs take power and the common animals are once again left hungry and exhausted, no better off than in the days when humans ran the farm. Anthem: Anthem is a dystopian novella by Ayn Rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938 in England. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age characterized by irrationality, collectivism, and socialistic thinking and economics. Technological advancement is now carefully planned (when it is allowed to occur at all) and the concept of individuality has been eliminated. Dune: Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, who would become the mysterious man known as Maud'dib and avenge the traitorous plot against his noble family, bringing to fruition humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream. The novel is stunning blend of adventure and mysticism, environmentalism, and politics. Ender s Game: A brilliant young boy, Andrew "Ender" Wiggin is drafted to the orbiting Battle School for rigorous military training as a defense against a hostile alien race's next attack. Ender Wiggin is a genius among geniuses; he wins all the games and is smart enough to know that time is running out. Esperanza Rising: In Pam Munoz Ryan s novel, the protagonist, Esperanza, thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--mama's life, and her own, depend on it. Holes: Louis Sachar braids three tales into one in his novel, Holes. Stanley Yelnats, the protagonist, is under a curse. A curse that began with his no-good-dirty-rotten-pigstealing-great-great-grandfather from Latvia in the 1800 s and has since followed generations of Texas Yelnatses from the late 1800 s to modern day. Stanley has been unjustly sent to a boys detention center, Camp Green Lake, where the boys build character by spending all day, every day digging holes exactly five feet wide and five feet deep. There is no lake at Camp Green Lake. But there are an awful lot of holes. Lord of the Flies: This classic tale about a group of English schoolboys, plane-wrecked on a deserted island, traces how their cooperation for survival deteriorates as the trappings of civilization fall away, and Ralph discovers that he and Piggy, instead of being hunters, have become the hunted. Oedipus Rex: Oedipus, a prince of Corinth, is told by the Delphic oracle that he will kill his father and marry his mother. Running away from the prediction, he encounters an old man whom he murders out of anger and he later answers a riddle by the sphinx of Thebes, thus saving the city. He is awarded the kingship of Thebes and the widow of the recently deceased king as his bride. The play opens after several years of rule when the prediction catches up with him. The Fault in Our Stars: John Green details the love story of two bright, witty teens who also have cancer. Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel s story is about to be completely rewritten. Page 32 of 37 Revised August 2016

33 The Hunger Games: In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games," a fight to the death on live TV. Collins dystopian novel chronicles the story of sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister. The protagonist regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. The Miracle Worker: Young Helen Keller, blind, deaf, and mute since infancy, is in danger of being sent to an institution because her inability to communicate has left her frustrated and violent. In desperation, her parents seek help from the Perkins Institute, which sends them a "half-blind Yankee schoolgirl" named Annie Sullivan to tutor their daughter. Through persistence, love, and sheer stubbornness, Annie breaks through Helen's walls of silence and darkness and teaches her to communicate, bringing her into the world at last. The Secret Life of Bees: 14-year-old Lily Owen, neglected and isolated by her father, flees with her nanny to find her mother, ending up with the three black Calendar sisters who help her find the mother in herself as she works on their honey farm. Southern Gothic genre. The Time Machine: A nameless Time Traveler, hurtled into the year 802,701 by his elaborate ivory, crystal, and brass contraption, lands in a world peopled by two races. The decadent Eloi, fluttery and useless, are dependent for food, clothing, and shelter on the simian subterranean Morlocks, who prey on them, symbolizing Wells vision of unchecked capitalism. To Kill a Mockingbird: Told entirely from the perspective of young Scout Finch, the classic novel of growing up in the South of the 1930s and attendant racial issues moves finally to Scout's hard-won understanding that most people are essentially kind "when you really see them." Page 33 of 37 Revised August 2016

34 Rationales, Controversial Content, and Alternative Texts To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee Rationale: Coming of age novel that presents relevant topics to growing readers. Symbolism and foreshadowing help build character and setting; works with first person narration. Relevant themes include race, identity, and justice. Controversial Content: Offensive language, classism/prejudice, racism, murder, rape Alternative Text: The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd Rationale: Coming of age novel utilizing symbolism and foreshadowing in providing an important female perspective as the main character searches for her identity. Provides opportunity for the discussion of sensitive topics in a safe, learning environment. Invites students to make inferences drawn from textual evidence. Controversial Content: Racism, abuse, violent situations, suicide, explores romantic, adolescent relationships, offensive language. Alternative Text: The Help by Kathryn Stockett*; To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee Lord of the Flies, by William Golding Rationale: Classic tale describing the demise of civility, the darkness of human nature, universal themes, and moral/ethical conflict. Detailed examples of characterization and setting. Invites students to make inferences drawn from textual evidence. Controversial Content: Violence, vulgar language, decline of civility, cruelty to animals, bullying, murder. Alternative Text: Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins Page 34 of 37 Revised August 2016

35 Animal Farm, by George Orwell Rationale: Dystopian fable presents an engaging, satirical viewpoint on the dangers of oppression and totalitarianism. Excellent example of propaganda and the use of language to distort reality. Invites students to make inferences drawn from textual evidence. Controversial Content: Classism/prejudice, democide, oppression. Alternative Text: Anthem, by Ayn Rand Ender s Game, by Orson Scott Card Rationale: Dystopian science fiction novel of a young genius tasked with defending his planet against a hostile alien race. Symbolism and foreshadowing help shape characters and plot; explores themes of games, children/adults, compassion/ruthlessness, and friends/enemies. Invites students to make inferences drawn from textual evidence. Controversial Content: Violence. Alternative Text: The Giver by Lois Lowry; The Maze Runner, by James Dashner * Dune, by Frank Herbert Rationale: Science fiction novel of Paul Atreides' quest to avenge a traitorous plot against his family and bring to fruition humankind's most ancient dream. Blend of adventure, mysticism, and politics, contributes to themes of religion and power, and man/nature. Controversial Content: Violence. Alternative Text: Time Machine, by H.G. Wells Page 35 of 37 Revised August 2016