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Course DescriptionThis course is designed to introduce college preparatory students to various concepts of the study of English and to develop critical analysis of literature through a variety of perspectives and genres. Students who master this course will gain experience with several genres of literature including short stories, myths and legends (Native American, American), novels, speeches, and nonfiction, and study the literary characteristics of fiction, nonfiction, and oral communication, figurative language, Internet and library research, and learn to evaluate and deliver narrative, persuasive, and descriptive speeches. Students will read supplemental literature including To Kill a Mockingbird and Ten Top Stories (a short story anthology) and will complete a variety of writing activities (utilizing the Writing Process) including narrative, expository, and persuasive writing, responses to literature, speeches, and thesis-driven essays that demonstrate research, organization, and drafting strategies. Credits: 5
Course ContentUnit 6 - The Art of Oral Communication California Curriculum Standards Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those words accurately. (Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1, 1.2) Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced. In addition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal. (Reading Comprehension 2.8) Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. (Literary Response and Analysis 3.7) Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. (Writing Applications 2.1, 2.2, 2.4) Students deliver polished formal and extemporaneous presentations that combine the traditional rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description. Student speaking demonstrates a command of standard American English and the organizational and delivery strategies outlined in Listening and Speaking Standard 1.0. (Speaking Applications 2.1, 2.5) Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. (Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.3, 1.4) Unit Objectives Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
Unit 7 -Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird California Curriculum Standards Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those words accurately. (Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1, 1.2) Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced. In addition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal. (Reading Comprehension 2.5, 2.8) Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. (Literary Response and Analysis 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.11) Students write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument. The writing demonstrates students' awareness of the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed. (Writing Strategies 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6) Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. (Writing Applications 2.2, 2.4) Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. (Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.3, 1.4) Unit Objectives Upon completion of this Unit, the student will be able to:
Unit 8 - The Writing Process California Curriculum Standards Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those words accurately. (Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1) Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced. In addition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal. (Reading Comprehension 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.8) Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. (Literary Response and Analysis 3.4, 3.7) Students write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument. The writing demonstrates students' awareness of the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed. (Writing Strategies 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.9) Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. (Writing Applications 2.2, 2.3) Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. (Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) Unit Objectives Upon completion of this Unit, the student will be able to:
California Curriculum Standards Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those words accurately. (Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1, 1.2) Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced. In addition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal. (Reading Comprehension 2.8) Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. (Literary Response and Analysis 3.3, 3.7, 3.11) Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. (Writing Applications 2.2) Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. (Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.3, 1.4) Unit Objectives Upon completion of this Unit, the student will be able to:
Unit 10 - Fables, Folktales, and Legends California Curriculum Standards Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those words accurately. (Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1, 1.2) Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced. In addition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal. (Reading Comprehension 2.5, 2.8) Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. (Literary Response and Analysis 3.2, 3.5, 3.7, 3.12) Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. (Writing Applications 2.1, 2.2) Students write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument. The writing demonstrates students' awareness of the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed. (Writing Strategies 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.9) Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. (Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) Unit Objectives Upon completion of this Unit, the student will be able to:
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