Estimated Unit Content Standards Grading Topics Extended Topics Duration Collected and Reported Reading Literature 1 Unit One: Constructing Writing Reading Literature 3 Analyzing Complex Characters [W4, W5, Narrative 9 weeks W6] Reading Literature 6 Elements Mastering Vocabulary [RL4, RI4, L4] Reading Literature 5 Analyzing Text Structure Collaborating in Discussions [SL1] Applying Grammar and Reading Literature 2 Analyzing Themes Unit Two: Mechanics 1 [L1, L2] Complex 9 weeks Collected and Reported UNSCORED Fiction Writing 3 Writing Narratives Comprehending Text [RL10, RI10] Reading Informational Text 1 Evaluating Arguments and Collected and Reported Purpose Reading Informational Text 8 Unit Three: Constructing Writing [W4, W5, Research and 12 weeks Writing 7 W6] Writing Research Argument Applying Grammar and Writing 8 Researching Information Mechanics 2 [L1, L2] Language 3 Collaborating in Discussions [SL1] Unit Four: Analyzing Literary Comprehending Text [RL10, RI10] Connections 6 weeks Reading Literature 9 Interpretation Mastering Vocabulary [RL4, RI4, L4] Across Texts Extended Topics Grading Topic: Constructing Writing 4 In addition to meeting the Learning Goal, the student demonstrates a command of voice and style that rises above formulaic writing.
Unit Estimated Duration Content Standards Grading Topics Extended Topics Unit One: Narrative Elements 9 weeks Reading Literature 1 Reading Literature 3 Reading Literature 6 Analyzing Complex Characters Collected and Reported Constructing Writing [W4, W5, W6] Mastering Vocabulary [RL4, RI4, L4] Collaborating in Discussions [SL1] Applying Grammar and Mechanics 1 [L1, L2] Collected and Reported UNSCORED Comprehending Text [RL10, RI10] Reading Literature 5 Analyzing Text Structure Unit Two: Complex Fiction 9 weeks Reading Literature 2 Analyzing Themes Writing 3 Writing Narratives Unit Three: Research and Argument 12 weeks Reading Informational Text 1 Reading Informational Text 8 Evaluating Arguments and Purpose Collected and Reported Constructing Writing [W4, W5, W6] Applying Grammar and Mechanics 2 [L1, L2] Collaborating in Discussions [SL1] Comprehending Text [RL10, RI10] Mastering Vocabulary [RL4, RI4, L4] Writing 7 Writing 8 Language 3 Writing Research Researching Information Unit Four: Connections Across Texts 6 weeks Reading Literature 9 Analyzing Literary Interpretation Extended Topics Grading Topic: Constructing Writing 4 In addition to meeting the Learning Goal, the student demonstrates a command of voice and style that rises above formulaic writing.
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