1. 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter Subject: English Grade __11____ Essential Questions and Concepts Units Content and Specific Terms Standards Assessments Resources / Text Chapters Stories 1. How do you prepare best for standardized tests? 2. How does literature reflect what is happening in society at that time? Do issues change over time or do some things remain the same regardless? Vocabulary Unit SAT Prep. Unit Historical Reference Unit metaphors, figurative and literal speech, simile, tone, points of view, theme/universal themes Vocabulary development and reading comprehension Historical and societal connections to literature; comparing genres and authors 11th - 2-10, 12, 13, 15, 17-19, 21, 23, 26-30, 37, 33, 32, 34, 39, 42, 43, 44, 48, 53, 59 Persuasive essay comparing story selections Framework story map exercise; story activity Vocabulary Photo Project Weekly SAT reviews class discussion Fast Food Nation DVD Vocabulary PPT examples and Webquest video clips Language of Literature text: Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, Heyday in Harlem, Resistance to Civil Government, Incident in the Llife of a Slave Girl, My Bondage My Freedom, The Most Remarkable Woman of the Age 1. What characterizes American Romanticism and how is it different, reflecting the change in society? 2. What elements are necessary to plan and develop a good story? American Romanticism Unit 12 Angry Men Unit Mystery Short Story Unit American Romanticism, paradox, allegory, symbolism, civil disobedience, Transcendentalist Media comparisons and usage, development of themes Planning form for a good story - essential elements Comparing author's purpose and style 11th - 2-10, 12, 13, 15-19, 21-30, 37, 33, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42, 43, 44, 48, 51, 53, 59 Writing assessment - create a new ending or add a scene to the story Story Mapping assignment Create a short story using a story planner Compare and Contrast elements/stories Reading comprehension activity Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde DVD video clips Mystery Webquest link Language of Literature text: The Devil and Tom Walker; Dr. Heidegger's Experiment

2. 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter Subject: English Grade ___11___ Essential Questions and Concepts Units Content and Specific Terms Standards Assessments Resources / Text Chapters Stories 1. What is the role of the narrator in a story? Can that change and influence the perception and perspective of the reader? 2. How and why is symbolism used in literature? 3. Does society determine our actions or do our actions shape society? Characterization Unit Novel study: To Kill a Mockingbird Disability Unit (check for MET) Impact of society on literature rules of society - enforce order or avoid chaos symbolism, irony, theme, ambiguity, situational and verbal irony 1. Journal/log 2. Film/book comparison 3. Character profiles 4. Essay writing 5. You be the Judge activities 12 Angry Men DVD Lord of the Flies DVD student novel set - To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird DVD 1. What are the differences between magical realism and other genre? 2. Are people hindered or helped by handicaps and stereotypes? 3. What is the difference between probable and possible? Magical Realism Unit Lord of the Flies Unit Research Unit stereotypes, disabilities, handicaps, impaired motif, symbolism, magical vs. realism and how they work together review for MET depending on test dates library research project on topic of interest related to readings and/or events throughout the year 11th - 4,6,10-12,14,15,21,23,24,26,28,30-33, 40,41,43,46,55,49,56,59 1. oral reading assignment 2. vocabulary list development 3. drama activity 4. internet research project 5. essay writing assignment 6. background chart class set of novels - The Miracle Worker - use related readings in the back webquest - handicap topics video clips class sets of Gabriel Garcia Marquez stories (files) 11th - 4,6,10-12,14,15,21,23,24,26,28,30-33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 56, 49, 57, 40, 41,43