ENGLISH III
First Unit Fall 2014 SEARCHING FOR A DREAM in 17th CENTURY AMERICA LEARNING TARGETS 1. I “can” determine central ideas by identifying details, examples, and by making inferences. 2. I “can” analyze an author’s purpose, point of view, and tone. 3. I “can” determine the meaning of words and phrases. 4. I “can” recognize themes, purposes, and rhetorical features in primary American documents. 5. I “can” write a well-organized essay with a clear focus, appropriate language, strong supporting details, and correct mechanics of writing. 6. I “can” use a graphic organizer to help focus my thoughts and arrange appropriate supporting details for a writing assignment. 7. I “can” write a letter, essay, article, or speech using the appropriate conventions and forms of each. Tests/Writing 225 points Compare/Contrast Essay 100 points La Relacion/Audience Letter 25 points Unit I Test 100 points Quizzes 125 points Vocabulary Quizzes (4@20 points each) 80 points 2 Quizzes @ 10 points each 20 points American Dream Assignment 25 points Homework/Class Participation 150 points Bellringers (4@15 points each) 60 points Vocabulary Notebooks (4@ 15 points each) 60 points 3.8 Paragraph Exercises 10 points 3.8 Paragraph 20 points |
ENGLISH III
Second Unit Fall 2014 DEFINING THE AMERICAN DREAM LEARNING TARGETS 1. I “can” determine central ideas by identifying details, examples, and by making inferences. 2. I “can” analyze an author’s purpose, point of view, and tone. 3. I “can” determine the meaning of words and phrases. 4. I “can” recognize themes, purposes, and rhetorical features in primary American documents. 5. I “can” write a well-organized essay with a clear focus, appropriate language, strong supporting details, and correct mechanics of writing. 6. I “can” use a graphic organizer to help focus my thoughts and arrange appropriate supporting details for a writing assignment. 7. I “can” write a letter, essay, article, or speech using the appropriate conventions and forms of each. Tests/Writing 225 points Unit II Test 100 Points Counter Argument Essay 125 points Quizzes 125 points Vocabulary Quizzes (4@20 points each) 80 points Primary/Secondary Document Comparison 25 points 2 Quizzes @10 points each 20 points Homework/Class Participation 150 points Bellringers (4@15 points each) 60 points Vocabulary Notebooks (4@ 15 points each) 60 points Number2.com Progress 30 points |