TEKS/Objectives:

v Read and analyze several short stories

v Identify point of view, plot elements, moral, style elements

v Compare/contrast two characters

v Write analysis/evaluation of literary technique

v Write analysis of setting

v Write analysis of author’s choice of detail

Procedures:

v Weekly check sheets of work to complete

Assignments/Activities:

v Read the following weekly selections:

1. Everyday Use

a. Reading-Dictionaries/Glossaries

b. Grammar-usage (like/as), possessive pronouns

c. Writing-POV paragraph writing

d. Vocabulary-selection usage

2. Through the Tunnel

a. Reading- Context clues

b. Grammar-prepositions

c. Writing-Editorial Writing

d. Vocabulary- selection usage

3. By the Waters of Babylon

a. Reading- Dennotation/connotation

b. Grammar- Capitalization proper nouns

c. Writing- Sensory letter writing

d. Vocabulary-selection usage

4. Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket

a. Reading-Flow Charts

b. Grammar-compatible tenses/introductory phrases

c. Writing-personal letter writing

d. Vocabulary-selection usage

5. The Californian’s Tale

a. Reading-comparison/contrast

b. Grammar-semi-colons, dashes

c. Writing-Question writing

d. Vocabulary-selection usage

Writing Assessments: One writing assessment for each selection

v Compare and Contrast

v Allegory

v Analysis of literary technique

v Evaluation of imagery

Accountability/Assessments:

v Weekly selection quizzes

v Weekly selection tests with vocabulary

v Daily work (reading activities, writing assignments, vocabulary, grammar)

v AR Elective reading

v Individual Reading for Entertainment

v TAKS Practice Test (Reading 9^th), (ELA 10^th)

GT Enrichment Activities:

v Project TBA

Special Learner Modifications:

v Peer assistance with group project

v Modified/shorter quizzes/tests