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BHS 9th Grade English Curriculum Calendar 2013-2014 Time Frame- Second Semester- Quarter 4 Unit/Works DramaRomeo and Juliet Standard # Standards Objectives Essential Questions Reading Drama- Cite strong and thorough textual Informational evidence to support analysis of what the text Text 1 says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Read and analyze the background of the genre of drama and reading drama. (729, 731). Complete a study guide on the reading. How does using specific reading skills for the genre of drama help us to comprehend and enjoy the reading more? Speaking and Listening 5 Analyze and respond in a journal entry to the video on Shakespeare’s drama. How did the video give us a deeper appreciation for Shakespeare’s drama? Reading Theater- Analyze the representation of a Informational subject or a key scene in two different artistic Text 7 mediums including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment. Read and analyze the information about theater in Shakespeare’s time. (764-765) Complete a study guide on the reading. How does an understanding of the history of theater help us to appreciate Shakespeare’s drama? Reading Biography- Analyze various accounts of a Informational subject told in different mediums, Text 7 determining which details are emphasized in each account. Read and analyze biographical information on Shakespeare’s life. (766-767). Complete a study guide on the reading. How was Shakespeare influenced as a child by traveling companies of actors? Reading Video Biography- Analyze various accounts Informational of a subject told in different mediums, Text 7 determining which details are emphasized in each account. Watch and analyze a video about How was your Shakespeare’s life. understanding of Shakespeare’s life enhanced by the video representation? Video- Make strategic use of digital media in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. Drama page 2 Literature 6 Comparing works of literature- Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature from outside the United States, drawing on a wide reading of world literature. Analyze the cultural experience of star-crossed lovers depicted in Romeo and Juliet and compare it to similar stories in American literature, history, and culture. What lesson do we learn about the plight of young lover’s whose relationship is frustrated by family feuds? Speaking and Listening 6 Memorize lines- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Memorize the balcony scene and be ready to present it orally before the class at the conclusion of the unit. What is the value of memorizing sections of critical pieces of literature or historical documents? Literature 3 Characterization- Analyze how complex characters develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme. Complete a character chart which identifies the alliances of the characters, describes them, and identifies their functions in the play. It will be due near the end of the unit. How do the relationships of characters further the plot development? Literature 2 Read and Summarize- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. Read each act; analyze the development of the theme; write a short summary of each act. How does the author’s development of the theme allow us to connect to our own experiences? Reading Notes- Determine the meaning of words and Informational phrases as they are used in a text, including Text 4 figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. Analyze literary analysis and reading strategies at the beginning of each act. Create a list of literary terms. What value is there in knowing and being able to converse in the academic language of a subject? Drama Page 3 Literature 10 Comprehension Questions- … read and comprehend literature… Answer comprehension questions at the end of each act. Literature 10 Test- … read and comprehend literature… Literature 9 Allusion- Analyze how an author draws on and transforms source material in a specific work. Test at the end of each act to show mastery of comprehension. Identify and analyze how Shakespeare draws on Greek mythology to help his viewers comprehend the situation in the play. Informational Shakespeare’s Language- Determine the Text 4 meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. Literature 5 Text structure- Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. Literature 5 Text structure- Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it, and manipulate time create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise. Read and analyze a handout on Shakespeare’s use of blank verse and other techniques used to structure his plays. How does an ability to respond to and discuss comprehension questions help us to comprehend and discuss other types of literature and oral language? How is your comprehension improved by an oral reading of the play? How does the use of allusion establish a sense of community among readers? How do wide reading experiences help the reader to recognize and comprehend allusion in literature? Which language techniques did Shakespeare employ that allowed him to use blank verse in a unique way? Analyze the technique of blank verse and identify its use on a selection from the play. How does Shakespeare use sound devices as structural devices? Complete a worksheet concerning soliloquy, aside, and monologue. How did Shakespeare’s use of specific literary techniques allow him to create tension in the play? Drama Page 4 Literature 2 Theme- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text. Dramatic Irony- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Determine the theme of Romeo and Juliet as presented in the prologue. Summarize the text. How does the author’s development of the theme allow us to connect to our own experiences? Complete a worksheet identifying dramatic irony. How can analyzing a text help you perceive an author’s bias? What is the purpose of saying one thing and meaning something else? Literature 4 Word choice- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. Analyze Shakespeare’s coined words and their impact on the language of the plays and on the English language. How do writers manipulate tone through word choice? Speaking and Listening 6 Recite- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Recite orally the memorized lines from the balcony scene to show mastery of the cadence of blank verse. How was your recitation of the balcony scene affected by your reading of the play in blank verse? Literature 7 Watch, listen, and compare- Analyze the representation of a subject or a key scene in two different artistic mediums, including what is emphasized or absent in each treatment. Watch the movie Romeo and Juliet and compare it to the play. How does the change in medium of presentation affect the meaning? Literature 10 Test- … read and comprehend literature… Complete a cumulative unit test to show mastery of comprehension of the play. How is your comprehension improved by an oral reading of the play? Literature 1 DGP 11-15 Language 1 Parts of speech- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English by identifying parts of speech in a sentence. How does the ability to determine parts of speech affect my ability to speak, write, or read effectively? Language 2 Capitalization and punctuationDemonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English by using capitalization and punctuation correctly How does my command of these conventions make me a more effective writer? Language 1 Sentence parts, phrases, clauses, and sentence type- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English by identifying sentence parts, phrases, clauses, and sentence type. How does the ability to identify sentence parts, phrases, clauses, and sentence type affect my ability to speak, write, or read effectively? Language 1 Diagram- Demonstrate command of the Diagram sentences to conventions of standard English grammar and demonstrate an understanding of usage when writing or speaking. the relationships of words in a sentence. How does an ability to diagram a sentence affect my communication skills? Language 3 Quiz/test- Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. How does my ability to translate DGP skills into a new situation translate into communication skills? Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English by identifying parts and diagraming with a new sentence in a quiz format. Clauses Language 1b Language 1b Writing 4 Language 1b Language 1a Phrases Language 1b Writing 4 Language 1b Language 1a Sentence Structure- Use various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. Identifying clauses- Use various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. Writing with clauses- Use various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. Diagraming sentences with clauses- Use various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. Parallel structure- Use parallel structure. Analyze the various types of sentence patterns on pages 336337 and memorize the structure of each. Study the sentence structure for each of the types of clauses (322-335) and practice identifying clauses in sentences. Study the sentence structure for each of the types of clauses and practice writing sentences which use each of the types. Diagram sentences using each of the three types of clause structures (668-671). What is the value of being able to identify the sentence structure in any sentence? What is the value in being able to identify each clause in a sentence? Practice writing sentences which contain parallel clause structure. Identifying phrases- Use various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. Writing with phrases- Use various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. Diagraming sentences with phrases- Use various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing. Parallel structure- Use parallel structure. Study the sentence structure for each of the types of phrases (304-319) and practice identifying them. Study the sentence structure for each of the types of phrases and practice writing sentences which use each of the types. Diagram sentences using each of the 5 types of phrases (662-667). How does using parallel structure improve your writing? What is the value in being able to identify each phrase in a sentence? Practice writing sentences which contain parallel word and phrase structure. How does knowing how to identify and use clauses in writing help us to be a better writer? What is the value in diagramming sentences? How does knowing how to identify and use phrases in writing help us to be a better writer? What is the value in diagramming sentences? How does using parallel structure improve your writing?