Map Course Estimated Unit Content Standards Grading Topics Extended Topics Duration Reading Literature 1 Collected and Reported Analyzing Textual Evidence Unit One: Reading Informational Text 1 Constructing Writing [W4, W5, W6] Collaborating in Discussions Elements of 12 weeks Reading Literature 2 Analyzing Theme [SL1] Mastering Vocabulary Literature [RL4, RI4, L4] Reading Literature 3 Analyzing Elements Applying Grammar and Reading Literature 6 Mechanics 1 [L1, L2] Unit Two: Reading Informational Text 2 Collected and Reported UNSCORED Making 6 weeks Analyzing Central Ideas Reading Informational Text 3 Comprehending Text [RL10, RI10] Meaning Collected and Reported Reading Informational Text 6 Unit Three: Evaluating Arguments and Purpose Constructing Writing [W4, W5, W6] 12 weeks Reading Informational Text 8 Argument Applying Grammar and Writing 1 Writing Arguments Mechanics 2 [L1, L2] Unit Four: Reading Literature 5 Collaborating in Discussions [SL1] The Author’s 6 weeks Reading Informational Text 5 Analyzing Text Structure Comprehending Text [RL10, RI10] Craft Reading Informational Text 9 Mastering Vocabulary [RL4, RI4, L4] Extended Topics Grading Topic: Constructing Writing 4 In addition to meeting the Learning Goal, the student demonstrates a command of and style that rises above formulaic writing.
Course Map Unit Estimated Duration Content Standards Grading Topics Extended Topics Unit One: Elements of Literature 12 weeks Reading Literature 1 Reading Informational Text 1 Analyzing Textual Evidence Collected and Reported Constructing Writing [W4, W5, W6] Collaborating in Discussions [SL1] Mastering Vocabulary [RL4, RI4, L4] Applying Grammar and Mechanics 1 [L1, L2] Collected and Reported UNSCORED Comprehending Text [RL10, RI10] Reading Literature 2 Analyzing Theme Reading Literature 3 Reading Literature 6 Analyzing Elements Unit Two: Making Meaning 6 weeks Reading Informational Text 2 Reading Informational Text 3 Analyzing Central Ideas Unit Three: Argument 12 weeks Reading Informational Text 6 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 1 Writing Arguments Unit Four: The Author’s Craft 6 weeks Reading Literature 5 Reading Informational Text 5 Reading Informational Text 9 Analyzing Text Structure Extended Topics Grading Topic: Constructing Writing 4 In addition to meeting the Learning Goal, the student demonstrates a command of and style that rises above formulaic writing.
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