Department/Grade:   English/Grade 11Course:  Academic English III  Revision Date:  April 2008

 

Required/Elective:  Required                       Course Length:  1 year          Prerequisite:  English II

 

Course Description: 

Designed for students who plan to attend a post-secondary institution, this course covers advanced skills in five areas:  grammar, literature, research, composition and vocabulary.  Grammar studies include the review of sentence structure, usage and mechanics.  Literature involves the study of various literary forms as well as a study of American literature.  Research involves library research skills and the writing of a research paper. Composition stresses improvement in paragraphing, essay and summary writing, specific organizational skills in writing and thought as well as analysis and synthesis.  Vocabulary study will continue on a weekly basis.  Teacher approval required.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CONTENT/TIMELINE OUTLINE
  1. Students will identify and apply the meaning of new vocabulary.

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.1.  Learning to Read Independently

              1.1.11.C; 1.1.11.E; 1.1.11.F

    Anchors:  R11.A.1.1;

                     R11.A.1.2;

                     R11.A.2.2;

     1.6     Speaking and Listening

                1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

     1.7    Characteristics and Functions of the

               English Language

                 1.7.11.C                 

  • properly use a dictionary to pronounce and define new words
  • identify and apply word recognition skills

R11.A.1.2.1; R11.A.1.2.2; R11.A.2.2.1;

R11.A.2.2.2

  • identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary

R11.A.1.1.1; R11.A.1.1.2; R11.A.2.1.1;

R11.A.2.1.2

  • recognize common prefixes, suffixes, and roots and use them to “decode” words
  • use a number of context clues strategies to define unknown words

R11.A.1.2.2; R11.A.2.2.2

  • correctly spell new words
  • properly use vocabulary words in writing and speaking
  • recognize multiple meanings of words

R11.A.1.1.1; R11.A.2.1.1

  • identify and apply synonyms and antonyms of words used in text

R11.A.1.1.2; R11.A.2.1.2

  • recognize the different forms of words – how affixes change the use of the word

R11.A.1.2.1; R11.A.2.2.1

  • to use critical thinking skills

           

  1. Students will review grammar principles and acquire higher-level techniques to improve communication skills.

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.5   Quality of Writing

        1.5.11.D;  1.5.11.E; 1.5.11.F

1.6    Speaking and Listening

         1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

·         identify the parts and types of sentences

·         identify functions of parts of speech, phrases and clauses through sentence diagramming

·         identify types and functions of phrases: prepositional (adjective, adverb), participial, gerund, infinitive, appositive

·         identify types and functions of adjective, noun and adverb clauses

·         capitalize and punctuate correctly

·         identify and correct improper usage

·         identify and correct misplaced modifiers

·         recognize fragments and run-ons

·         apply grammar skills in writing assignments

 
  1. Students will be able to create effective, logically organized writings, using the steps of the writing process.

 

Standards:

1.2  Reading Critically in All Content Areas

       1.2.11.C

1.4  Types of Writing

       1.4.11.A,  1.4.11.B, 1.4.11.C

 

1.5  Quality of Writing

       1.5.11.A;  1.5.11.B, 1.5.11.C, 1.5.11.D,

       1.5.11.E;  1.5.11.F, 1.5.11.G

1.6  Speaking and Listening

       1.6.11.A;  1.6.11.B; 1.6.11D

 
  • review the writing process
  • write logically organized expository and persuasive essays
  • write effective introductions and conclusions
  • write thoroughly developed body paragraphs, using sufficient detail
  • write in response to and about literature
  • write poetry
  • incorporate literary devices into writing
  • write dialogue
  • revise sentences to improve structure and style
  • incorporate sentence variety techniques

 

 

 
  1. Students will be able to locate, document, summarize, and synthesize information into a well-organized paper following MLA guidelines.

 

Standards:

1.1   Learning to Read Independently

       1.1.11.A

1.2   Reading Critically in All Content Areas

       1.2.11.A;  1.2.11.B

Anchors:

       R11.A.1.3

       R11.A.2.3; R11.A.2.4; R11.A.2.5;

       R11.A.2.6; R11.B.3.1; R11.B.3.2;

        R11.B.3.3

1.5  Quality of Writing

       1.5.11.A;  1.5.11.B, 1.5.11.C, 1.5.11.D,

       1.5.11.E;  1.5.11.F, 1.5.11.G

1.6  Speaking and Listening

       1.6.11.A;  1.6.11.B; 1.6.11D

1.8  Research

        1.8.11.A; 1.8.11.B; 1.8.11.C

 
  • write an effective thesis statement
  • locate and use appropriate resources

to support the thesis statement

R11.A.1.3.2; R11.A.2.3.2; R11.A.2.6.1;

R11.B.3.1.1; R11.A.3.3.1;

·        make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text

R11.A.1.3.1; R11.A.2.3.1; R11.A.2.6.1;

R11.B.3.2.1; R11.B.3.3.3;

  • paraphrase and summarize text

R11.A.2.4.1; R11.A.2.5.1

  • know when to use direct quotes and when to paraphrase or summarize

R11.A.2.4.1

  • properly apply parenthetical citations and cite sources in a works cited page

R11.B.3.3.4

  • recognize and avoid plagiarism
  • apply MLA
  • write a five-page research paper citing a minimum of five sources

 
  1. Students will read independently in order to analyze and interpret various types of literature.

      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.1  Learning to Read Independently

              1.1.11.A; 1.1.11.B; 1.1.11.C; 1.1.11.D;

               1.1.11.E; 1.1.11.G; 1.1.11.H

     Anchors:     

        R11.A.1.1.1; R11.A.1.2; R11A.1.3

         R11.A.1.4; R11.A.1.5; R11.A.1.5;

         R11.A.1.6

             R11.A.1.2.1; R11.A.2.2; R11A.2.3;

             R11.A.2.4; R11.A.2.5;  R11A.2.6

           

 

 

        1.2  Reading Critically in All Content Areas

               1.2.11.A;  1.2.11.B;

       Anchors:

              R11.B.3.1; R11.B.3.2; R11.B.3.3

       1.3  Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting

              Literature

              1.3.11.A;  1.3.11.B; 1.3.11. C; 1.3.11.D;

         1.3.11.E;  1.3.11.F

  Anchors:

        R11.A.1.6;

        R11.B.1.1; R11.B.1.2; R11.B.2.1;       

        R11.B.2.2

1.6 Speaking and Listening

        1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.E; 1.6.11.F   

        

  • interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate components of fiction, including character, setting, plot, theme, tone, style, mood, and symbolism and their relationship to each other

R11.B.1.1.1

  • make inferences and draw conclusions based on information from text and cite evidence from text to support generalizations

R11.A.1.3.1; R11.A.3.2

  • identify and explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text

R11.A.1.4.1;

  • summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole

R11.A.1.5.1

  • identify and analyze intended purpose of text

R11.A.1.6.1; R11.A.2.6.1;

  • identify and analyze examples of text that support the author’s intended purpose

R11.A.1.6.2; R11.A.2.6.1               

  • read and analyze nonfiction appropriate to grade level

R11.A.2.3.1; R11.A.2.3.2; R11.A.2.4.1;

R11.A.2.5.1; R11.B.3.1.1

  • identify and/or interpret bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text

R11.B.3.2.1;

  • describe and/or analyze the effectiveness of bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text

R11.B.3.2.2

  • interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate connections between texts

R11.B.1.2.1

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze examples of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, satire, imagery, foreshadowing, flashbacks, and irony in text

R11.B.2.1.1

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze the author’s purpose for choosing figurative language and its effect

R11.B.2.1.2

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze the point of view

R11.B.2.2.1; R11.B.2.2.2

  • use appropriate decoding skills to read texts fluently

R11.A.1.2.1; R11.A.2.1.1; R11.A.2.2.1

  • use a number of reading strategies to comprehend texts

R11.A.1.1.1; R11.A.1.2.2; R11.A.2.1.2;

R11.A.2.2.2
  1. Students will apply speaking and listening skills for effective communication.

        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

         1.1  Learning to Read Independently

             1.1.11.G 

         1.6 Speaking and Listening

             1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.C;

            1.6.11.D; 1.6.11E;  1.6.11.F             
  • interpret, describe, and analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument

R11.B.3.1.1

  • take notes and ask clarifying questions
  • speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations
  • listen to and acknowledge the contributions of others
  • respond with relevant information or opinions to questions asked
  • participate in small and large group discussions
  • participate in oral presentation of assignments/or projects using a variety of visual aids
  • listen to a variety of literary selections
  • gain awareness of American authors, their works and their historical connections and impact
  • gain an awareness of major literary movements in America

 

      7.  Students will analyze the history,         

           development and influence of  the English 

            language.

 

        

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.7.  Characteristics and Functions of the

                 English Language

                 1.7.11.A, 1.7.11.B, A.7.11.C

·         identify characteristics of Pre-English, Old English, Middle English and Modern English periods

·         identify and analyze original forms and meanings of words

·         identify Americanisms

·         identify loanwords

·         identify and analyze dialect differences

·         analyze etymology of words

·         use dictionary skills to analyze word origins

·         identify colloquialism idioms, clichés, euphemism

·         recognize denotation and connotation and its effects

 

 

 

 

 

RESOURCE MATERIALS

 

 

 

ASSESSMENT

Elements of Literature- 5th course – Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

Elements of Writing, 5th course – Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

Vocabulary Workshop, Levels G and H– Sadlier-Oxford

Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT – Prestwick House

 

Selected novels/plays  (minimum of four)

Teacher-generated materials:  novel guides

                                                study guides

                                                practice worksheets

ü     participation and cooperation in large and small groups

ü     journals

ü     homework/practice worksheets

ü     individual and/or group projects

ü     descriptive, expository, and persuasive essays

ü     literary analyses

ü     five-seven page research assignment

ü     quizzes and tests

ü     midterm and final