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Curriculum Mapper - Complete Curriculum Maps Page 1 of 5 Close Window | Print | Page Layout | Show Standards | View Paragraph Format | | View Course Description ENGLISH 9 (MASTER MAP) School: Binghamton High School Course #: 002 Teacher: Master Map Email: Grade Level: 9 MONTH/YEAR ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS CONCEPTS/SKILLS/STANDARDS September 2006 UNIT ONE: FREEDOM VS RESPONSIBILITY September and October Essential Question What are the responsibilities and consequences of freedom? ASSESSMENT Concepts Main Focus •responsible behavior •society •equality •ego •propaganda •censorship activate prior knowledge of literary terminology Animal Farm by George Orwell (novel in ATL Elements of Lit III maintain and (Approaches to utilize binder of Learning) textbook) notes and handouts "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut (short demonstrate ability to read story) with articulation "The Censors" by and appropriate Luisa Valenzuela expression and tone (short story) Skills Related questions AREAS OF INTERACTION CONTENT Areas of Interaction (IBMYP) •elements of literature •listening comprehension •note taking •writing process •organization of course materials •tracking of assignments How do the various Expanding The write a listening comprehension elements of literature Unit essay based contribute to the overall upon adequate effect of each of these The Wave by note taking works of literature? Todd Strasser (for Assessment (novel) #1) Can an "equal" society exist? Anthem by Ayn write a literary Rand (novel) analysis essay What is the original intent and purpose of any Farenheit 451 by comparing two works studied in society? Ray Bradbury this unit on a (novel) theme related to How are leaders chosen? the essential The Village question How do leaders control (video) and maintain control over individuals? Poetry How are these literary selections related to today's world? When is a society successful/unsuccessful? How do individuals maintain their identity in society? nonfiction listening passage (choice) (Assessment 1) Throughlines •Self •Communication •World http://www.curriculummapper.com/cmapnet/Web/Maps/ViewMapMultipleYear.aspx?teac... 8/20/2007 Curriculum Mapper - Complete Curriculum Maps Page 2 of 5 B.C.S.D Assessment 1: Listening and Writing for Information and Understanding (Week of October 11-14) October 2006 Unit 1: FREEDOM VS. RESPONSIBILITY Essential Question What are the responsibilities and consequences of freedom? November 2006 Continuation of Unit One Unit 2: CONFLICTS AND Concepts THEIR RESOLUTIONS November and December •justice vs. mercy •deception •war Essential Question •greed •loyalty What results when two opposing forces collide? •envy •microcosm Related Questions Skills How are these literary •Symbolism and Allusion selections related to today's world? •Recognizes internal and external conflicts How do the various elements of literature contribute to the overall •Predicts resolution/non resolution of conflicts effect of the works of literature? •Understands the relationship How do people deal with between characterization and conflict (static and dynamic envy and greed? characters, round and flat characters) Are there just wars? Can all conflicts be resolved? Main Focus write a nonfiction Health & essay using Social information from Education various sources (IB MYP) The Pearl by John Steinbeck (novella in Appreciating Lit. write a literary Homo Faber analysis essay (IB MYP) book) comparing two "The Sniper" by works studied in Liam O'Flaherty this unit on a theme related to (short story in Element of Lit III) the essential question "The Old Demon" by Pearl S. Buck write a memoir (short story) participate in a debate A Separate Peace by John Knowles (novel) memorize and recite passage (Shakespeare) Nonfiction passage (choice) Graphs, charts, diagrams •interpret, analyze and organize (choice) information from various sources How do the events of the •writing process, editing skills world impact the individual •listening & speaking in his/her own microcosm? •information technology Expanding The Unit Red Scarf Girl by Ji Li Jiang (memoir) •recognizing memoir as a genre Study Habits •note taking •brainstorming •graphic organizers •mnemonics for learning December 2006 Trifles by Susan Glaspell (drama) "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell (short story) Throughlines •Self •Communication •World UNIT 2: CONFLICTS AND THEIR RESOLUTIONS Essential Question What results when two http://www.curriculummapper.com/cmapnet/Web/Maps/ViewMapMultipleYear.aspx?teac... 8/20/2007 Curriculum Mapper - Complete Curriculum Maps Page 3 of 5 opposing forces collide? Continuation of Unit Two January 2007 UNIT 3: CHANGE Concepts January and February •the dysfunctional family •cause and effect Essential Question •change •status quo Is change inevitable? •revolution •isolation/alienation Related Questions Is all change good? Skills •writing process How do we determine whether change is good? •editing skills •listening & speaking Do all people change with •information technology age? Study Habits What happens when people refuse to change •note taking techniques or change too much? How does change affect society, relationships, individuals? Why is it that tragic or significant events affect people differently? What are the consequences when people fail to resolve their conflicts? Can all conflicts be resolved? Write a literary Community & analysis essay Service The Good Earth comparing two by Pearl S. Buck works studied in Environment this unit on a (novel) theme related to the essential "A Christmas question Memory" by Truman Capote Creative Writing: (short story) For example, "The Interlopers" predicts the by H. H. Munro outcome of a world event in (short story) terms of change Ordinary People (or lack thereof) by Judith Guest Write a literary Ordinary People response essay based upon two (video) works studied in "The Stone Boy" this unit by Gina Berriault (for assessment 3) (xerox short story) Main Focus "Stone" by George Simek Expanding The Unit "Kiswana Browne" by Gloria Naylor (excerpt from Women of Brewster Place novel) The Miracle Worker by William Gibson (drama) poetry nonfiction Throughlines •Self •Communication •World February 2007 UNIT 3: CHANGE Essential Question Is change inevitable? Continuation of Unit Three March 2007 UNIT 4: BELIEFS, Concepts CHOICES, •mercy CONSEQUENCIES •justice March and April Write a literary Health & response essay Social The Merchant of comparing two Education Venice by William works studied in Main Focus http://www.curriculummapper.com/cmapnet/Web/Maps/ViewMapMultipleYear.aspx?teac... 8/20/2007 Curriculum Mapper - Complete Curriculum Maps •revenge •code of propriety •morality •redemption How do our beliefs influence the choices we •deception make and our interactions •human rights •civil rights with each other? •Socratic Seminar/Socratic Dialogue Related Questions Essential Question Page 4 of 5 Shakespeare (drama) this unit Environment Participate in a Community & Socratic Service "Cask of Amontillado" by Seminar Edgar Allan Poe Write a critical (short story) analysis essay using two works "Poison" by Roald Dahl (short studied in this course on a What are the story) Skills theme related to consequences of our actions that affect society Predicts outcome of character's Expanding The the essential behavior based on choices. question beyond our individual Unit needs? A Midsummer What does a successful Night's Dream by family look like? William Shakespeare What does a successful (drama) society look like? Henry V by What is justice? William B.C.S.D Shakespeare Can justice be unfair? (drama) Assessment 3: When? Reading and As You Like It by Writing for Literary William Response Shakespeare (Week of March (drama) 27-31) poetry nonfiction Throughlines •Self •Communication •World April 2007 UNIT 4: BELIEFS, CHOICES, CONSEQUENCES March and April Essential Question How do our beliefs influence the choices we make and our interactions with each other? May 2007 Continuation of Unit Four Concepts UNIT 5: RESPONSIBILITY •the journey May and June Essential Question •the hero What is the responsibility •innocence to self, to family, and to •self-knowledge society? Related Questions •experience How do people meet their •pride own needs in a family or •responsibility society? self-assessment Community & Service Homeless Bird by write a literary analysis essay Environment Gloria Whelan comparing two (novel) works studied in Health & Social The Odyssey by this unit Education Homer (epic) write an essay Homo Faber Expanding The as a year end evaluation Unit Main Focus Lilies of the Field by William E. Barrett(novella) http://www.curriculummapper.com/cmapnet/Web/Maps/ViewMapMultipleYear.aspx?teac... 8/20/2007 Curriculum Mapper - Complete Curriculum Maps Do the rights of the majority ever take precedence over the rights of a few? When? Do the rights of one individual ever take precedence over the rights of another individual? When? Skills •epic genre •understands literary elements/techniques •demonstrates proficiency in the use of the writing process •elements of literature •writing process •editing and revision skills •listening and speaking •information technology Page 5 of 5 "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst (short story) poetry nonfiction Throughlines •Self •Communication •World Study Habits •note taking techniques •brainstorming •graphic organizers June 2007 UNIT 5: RESPONSIBILITY May and June Essential Question What is the responsibility to self, to family, and to society? Year End Evaluation is to be a piece of writing, which is to be collected, maintained, and stored with a rubric. Continuation of Unit Five http://www.curriculummapper.com/cmapnet/Web/Maps/ViewMapMultipleYear.aspx?teac... 8/20/2007