9th+Grade+English

9th Grade English

2010-2011 English __TERM 1__ Informational Text Unit I can analyze the purpose of external text features and structures in a variety of informational texts (e.g. textbooks, advertisements, posters, graphs, charts, maps, schedules, product instruction) (9.1.2.a) I can comprehend text using internal text structures and their appropriate cue words and phrases (i.e. cause/effect, problem/solution) (9.1.2.b) I can infer meaning from implicit information in text. (9.1.2.c) I can distinguish relevant from merely interesting information (9.1.2.d) I can analyze multiple points of view for credibility. (9.3.1.c) I can select an appropriate format to analyze multiple points of view (9.3.2.a) I can compile and analyze information from multiple points of view (9.3.2.b)

COMMON ASSESSMENT

Brochure: Student Choice Subject 80% of the students will achieve a 75% or higher.

Career Inquiry Unit I can formulate questions to evoke multiple, valid responses from different points of view. (9.3.1.a) I can gather information from multiple sources that reflect varied points of view. (9.3.1.b) I can analyze multiple points of view for credibility. (9.3.1.c) I can select an appropriate format to analyze multiple points of view. (9.3.2.a) I can compile and analyze information from multiple points of view. (9.3.2.b) I can report analysis of multiple points of view using paraphrase, summary, and/or questions. (9.3.2.c) I can use informal and formal citations where appropriate, to support inquiry. (9.3.2.d) I can use primary and secondary source ((9.3.1.c) I can determine the purpose for interviews (e.g., to examine perspectives, to acquire information, to clarify understanding, to respond to writing). (9.3.3.a) I can ask probing questions to seek elaboration and clarification ideas. (9.3.3.b) I can make supportive statements to communicate agreement with or acceptance of ideas. (9.3.3.c) I can present interview results. (9.3.3.d)

COMMON ASSESSMENT

Annotated Bibliography SMART Goal: 80% of the students will achieve 75% or higher

Interview SMART Goal: 80% of students will achieve 75% or higher

Short Story Unit I can comprehend literature by evaluating the contribution to meaning of several literary elements within a work of literature. (9.1.3) I can describe how conflict, character, and plot work together. (9.1.3.a) I can explain how character is developed through implication and inference. (9.1.3.b) I can relate themes in literature to real-life events. (9.1.3.c) I can analyze how setting contributes to characterization, plot, or theme. (9.1.3.d)

COMMON ASSESSMENT (See Term 2)

**__ TERM 2 __** I can comprehend literature by evaluating the contribution to meaning of several literary elements within a work of literature. (9.1.3) I can describe how conflict, character, and plot work together. (9.1.3.a) I can explain how character is developed through implication and inference. (9.1.3.b) I can relate themes in literature to real-life events. (9.1.3.c) I can analyze how setting contributes to characterization, plot, or theme. (9.1.3.d)
 * __Animal Farm (Bramall and Brodrick)/Speak (Garcia) Novel Unit __**

COMMON ASSESSMENT Literary Terms Test SMART Goal: 80% of the students will achieve 75% or higher

**__ TERM 3 __** I can comprehend literature by evaluating the contribution to meaning of several literary elements within a work of literature. (9.1.3) I can describe how conflict, character, and plot work together. (9.1.3.a) I can explain how character is developed through implication and inference. (9.1.3.b) I can relate themes in literature to real-life events. (9.1.3.c) I can analyze how setting contributes to characterization, plot, or theme. (9.1.3.d)
 * __Romeo and Juliet Novel Unit __**

COMMON ASSESSMENT

Commonly Confused Words: SMART Goal: 80% of students will achieve 75% or higher

Root Words: SMART Goal: 80% of students will achieve 75% or higher