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| § | Peer Support | ||
| § | Cooperative learning among peers | ||
| § | Modeling | ||
| § | Development of Information Organizer | ||
| § | Development of Graphic Organizer | ||
| § | Development of structured study guides | ||
| § | Student selection of instructional material (i.e., reading, writing, math) | ||
| § | Taped lessons | ||
| § | Copy notes (peer or teacher) | ||
| § | Student conferencing | ||
| § | Combine and vary modes of lesson presentation | ||
| § | Adjust language level to match the developmental and intellectual levels of students | ||
| § | Give examples. Let students practice doing examples first. Then assign tasks to be completed | ||
| § | Provide opportunity for guided and independent practice in a variety of situations | ||
| § | Limit number and length of directions | ||
| § | Have students repeat/review directions (i.e. peer to peer, student to teacher) | ||
PURPOSE AND INTENT
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| The Planned Course Curriculum Guide (PCCG) is a multi-purpose document: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| • | All staff, particularly new teachers, can understand instructional expectations through the WRITTEN curriculum | ||||||
| • | A continuing district-wide instructional process and scope and sequence of subject matter are enhanced. The WRITTEN curriculum is delivered through the TAUGHT curriculum [instructional content and learning activities] and is evaluated through the TESTED curriculum [expected levels of student achievement - learning outcomes] | ||||||
| • | Priority student-centered outcomes are identified and attained through suggested learning activities and content designed to help insure a balanced and comprehensive basic curriculum | ||||||
| • | Essential content and course standards provide an efficient basis for selecting appropriate instructional materials and resources | ||||||
| • | Staff development areas for curriculum improvement are provided | ||||||||
| • | The PCCG conforms with current Pennsylvania Department of Education curriculum regulations and serves the dual feature of providing both an administrative document and an instructional guide | ||||||||
| • | Content and subject format remain flexible and adaptable to modification - an “active” document | ||||||||
| • | Special Pennsylvania Department of Education [PDE] legislation is identified | ||||||||
| • | Parents and students are provided with an overview of the instructional program and each course in particular | ||||||||
| PLANNED COURSE CURRICULUM GUIDE (PCCG) | |||||||||
DEFINITIONS
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| • | Course Description and Intent: a brief overview of the course and program goals | |||||||
| • | Instructional Time: frequency of class meetings and time/appropriate credit at the secondary level | |||||||
| • | Special Notes: emphatic features or highlights and identification of Department of Education mandates found in the course | |||||||
| • | Unit Lesson Outcome: describes the knowledge, skills, attitudes, student performance behaviors and areas of study that have been identified as appropriate to help the student attain the rigorous standards of a quality education | |||||||
| • | Teaching-Learning Activities: suggested activities designed to help all students achieve the learning outcomes and standards | |||||||
| • | Outcomes/Standards: statements establishing the minimal knowledge, skills, performance behaviors, and essential learning (content) a student must attain | |||||||
| • | Expected Levels of Achievement (Learning Outcomes): what students will be expected to do as a result of the application of teaching-learning activities and content | |||||||
| • | Evaluation Criteria (Actual Level of Attainment): student performance level achieved and measured through specified evaluation criteria | |||||||
| Subject Title: | ENGLISH |
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Discipline/Grade Level: |
BRITISH LITERATURE/COMPOSITION - GRADE 12 HIGHER LEARNING |
| UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 1 -
The learner will read and examine literary styles, genres, and authors from O.E., M.E., and contemporary authors and will use this as a basis for informing and improving his/her own writing in composing creative, poetic, creative fiction, non-fictional, and academic exposition. The learner will read and examine short non-fiction essays specifically for preparation of the PSSA. |
| RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes) |
| Communications | 1.1
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X | 1.2
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X | 1.3
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X | 1.4
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X | 1.5
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X | 1.6
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X | 1.7 | X | 1.8
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X |
| Mathematics | 2.1
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2.2
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2.3
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2.4
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2.5
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2.6
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2.7
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2.8
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2.9 | 2.10 | 2.11 |
| Science & Technology | 3.1
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3.2
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3.3
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3.4
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3.5
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3.6
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3.7
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3.8
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3.9 |
| Environment & Ecology | 4.1
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4.2
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4.3
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4.4
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4.5
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4.6
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4.7
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4.8
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4.9 |
Civics & Government
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5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Arts & Humanities | 1
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2
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3
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4
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| Family & Consumer Science | 1
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2
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| Career Education & Work | 1
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| Wellness & Fitness | 1
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| PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSITIONAL OUTCOME BY GRADE LEVEL (Indicate Page Number of Transitional Outcomes) |
| Science & Technology | 3.1
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3.2
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3.3
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3.4
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3.5
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3.6
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3.7
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3.8
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3.9 |
| Environment & Ecology | 4.1
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4.2
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4.3
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4.4
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4.5
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4.6
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4.7
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4.8
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4.9 |
| Civics & Government | 5.1
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5.2
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5.3
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5.4
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Arts & Humanities
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Family & Consumer Science | 1
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2
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| Career Education & Work | 1
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2
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3
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4
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| Wellness & Fitness | 1
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2
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ESSENTIAL CONTENT OUTCOMES/STANDARD
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CONTENT & INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES WITH CORRECTIVES AND EXTENSIONS
(Individually created teaching activities may be used to achieve the standards; however, listed below are activities which may be helpful:
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ACTUAL LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT (EVALUATION CRITERIA) ASSESSMENT
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RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
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| STANDARD 1 | |||
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Examine a variety of literary genres, including short stories, novels, drama, non-fiction, memoirs, poetry and essays and their attendant uses of literary devices.
· Investigate periods of British and World Literature (including but not limited to: Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic, and Victorian periods) and how they relate to the contemporary period. · Explain how world events can influence a writer’s imagination and viewpoint. · Describe biographical information on each author. · Define unfamiliar words in each literary selection by using context clues or a dictionary. · Read, discuss, analyze, interpret, and critically appraise selected literary works. · Describe how the author and his or her works were affected by the cultural, literary, and historical context of the time period during which the novel was written. · Analyze the structure of the literary piece. · View and discuss film. · Define, identify, and evaluate the use of literary elements, devices, structures and forms. · Write effectively in selected critical and creative forms relating to the study of literature. · Explain how literature reflects the interest concerns, and problems of society. · Identify themes in modern literature. · Trace literary techniques utilized in the literature addressed for class. |
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Identify tone, mood, diction, syntax and attitude devises used in selected text.
· Identify the effective use of foreshadowing, symbolism, metaphor and simile, allegorical figures, narrative structure, setting and characterization in selected texts. · Discuss student-selected passages from text. · Write reflective pieces which explore or expound upon any of the above. · Create posters or other forms of visual art which represent essential content of the unit. · Produce cited text of a critical nature related to the readings. · Create timed essays explaining the literary aspects of the reading. · Write journal entries on topics related to the readings. · Write reading logs that identify new vocabulary words, reactions to and questions about the selected text. Remediation: Use student flashcards. · Utilize crossword puzzles and/or word searches to reinforce meaning and spelling. · Use reteaching activities. · Create word games. Extensions: · Create word searches. · Generate student activities. · Use teacher classroom resources. · Write stories or essays using new vocabulary words. · Research the history of new words. |
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Portfolios
· Teacher designed tests and quizzes. · Oral and written reports. · Observation of development of comprehension, critical thinking and analytical skills as evidenced by class discussion and written report. · Teacher and peer response on written work. · Daily preparation for class as evidenced by written homework or class participation. · Creative projects (group and individual) |
Required Texts
Ø Hamlet Ø Beowulf and/or Grendel Ø Brave New World and/or 1984 Ø Night Ø Angela’s Ashes Ø Emma Ø Kite Runner and/or, Never Let me Go, Ø Selections from “Major Modern Essays” At least one of the following: Ø Never Let Me Go Ø On the Beach Ø Shipping News Ø Being There Ø Remains of the Day Ø Canterbury Tales Ø The Kite Runner Ø Tao of Pooh Ø The Life of Pi Ø The Accidental Tourist Ø Rsoencranz & Guildenstern are Dead Movies: Remains of the Day Emma Shipping News 13th Warrior Hamlet Rosencranz and Guildenstern are Dead. Schindler’s List Life is Beautiful The Pianist Shakespeare in Love A Knight’s Tale Accidental Tourist |
| Subject Title: | ENGLISH |
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Discipline/Grade Level: |
BRITISH LITERATURE/COMPOSITION - GRADE 12 HIGHER LEARNING |
| UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 2 - Vocabulary
The learner will define and utilize vocabulary in the areas of reading, writing, and speaking through contextual and standard literature based vocabulary lists. |
| RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes) |
| Communications | 1.1
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X | 1.2
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X | 1.3
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X | 1.4
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X | 1.5
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X | 1.6
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X | 1.7 | X | 1.8
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X |
| Mathematics | 2.1
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2.2
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2.3
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2.4
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2.5
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2.6
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2.7
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2.8
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2.9 | 2.10 | 2.11 |
| Science & Technology | 3.1
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3.2
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3.3
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3.4
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3.5
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3.6
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3.7
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3.8
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3.9 |
| Environment & Ecology | 4.1
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4.2
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4.3
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4.4
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4.5
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4.6
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4.7
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4.8
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4.9 |
| Civics & Government | 5.1
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5.2
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5.3
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5.4
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| Arts & Humanities | 1
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2
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3
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4
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| Family & Consumer Science | 1
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2
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| Career Education & Work | 1
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2
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3
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4
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| Wellness & Fitness | 1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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| PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSITIONAL OUTCOME BY GRADE LEVEL (Indicate Page Number of Transitional Outcomes) |
| Science & Technology | 3.1
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3.2
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3.3
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3.4
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3.5
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3.6
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3.7
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3.8
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3.9 |
| Environment & Ecology | 4.1
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4.2
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4.3
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4.4
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4.5
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4.6
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4.7
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4.8
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4.9 |
| Civics & Government | 5.1
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5.2
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5.3
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5.4
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| Arts & Humanities | 1
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2
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3
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4
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| Family & Consumer Science | 1
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2
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| Career Education & Work | 1
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2
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3
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4
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| Wellness & Fitness | 1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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ESSENTIAL CONTENT OUTCOMES/STANDARD
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CONTENT & INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES WITH CORRECTIVES AND EXTENSIONS
(Individually created teaching activities may be used to achieve the standards; however, listed below are activities which may be helpful:
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ACTUAL LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT (EVALUATION CRITERIA) ASSESSMENT
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RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
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| STANDARD 2 | |||
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Infer word meanings from context clues.
· Recognize example clues and contrast clues. · Identify synonyms and antonyms. · Determine the correct definition of a word from multiple meanings. · Distinguish among formal, informal, and non-standard English. · Identify colloquial expressions. · Recognize technical jargon. · Recognize word parts, including base words and roots, prefixes, and suffixes. · Recognize the meaning of common Greek and Latin roots. · Determine the meaning of words by using word parts. · Identify the differences between formal and informal language. · Fill in the blank with the correct words in context. · Identify definitions of words from study of roots, prefixes, and suffixes. · Transfer vocabulary words in original sentences. · Select appropriate words in writing and speaking. · Develop skills for improved composition and communication. · Use a thesaurus, glossary, footnotes, and dictionary to develop vocabulary. · Expand personal vocabulary through listening, reading, content area study, and other experiences. · Identify and find alternatives for sexist language. · Evaluate language variations and their effect on societal groups. · Demonstrate an understanding of the role and influence of the English language within and across countries. |
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Write note cards to build words from definitions of prefixes, suffixes, and roots.
· Make up crossword puzzles. · Write paragraphs using vocabulary words. · Develop oral quizzes based on word list. · Create mnemonic devices to remember any appropriately new words. · Fill in the blanks with correct context. · Use a thesaurus and a dictionary to define vocabulary found in the readings. · Keep personal vocabulary list in a personal notebook. · Give students a paragraph and then have them use a thesaurus to substitute as many words as possible. · Encourage students to work on using the new words they acquire to expand their active vocabularies. · Draw up a list of words. Working with partners, students can write down each word, divide it into identifiable parts, and analyze the parts to determine the word's meaning. Correctives: · Use student flashcards. · Utilize crossword puzzles and/or word searches to reinforce meaning and spelling. · Use reteaching activities. · Create word games. Extensions: · Create word searches. · Generate student activities. · Use teacher classroom resources. · Write stories or essays using new vocabulary words. · Research the history of new words. |
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Portfolios
· Teacher designed tests and quizzes. · Oral and written reports. · Observation of development of comprehension, critical thinking and analytical skills as evidenced by class discussion and written report. · Teacher and peer response on written work. · Daily preparation for class as evidenced by written homework or class participation. · Creative projects (group and individual) · PSSA prompts. · SAT |
Required Texts Ø Hamlet Ø Beowulf and/or Grendel Ø Brave New World and/or 1984 Ø Night Ø Angela’s Ashes Ø Emma Ø Kite Runner and/or, Never Let me Go, Ø Selections from “Major Modern Essays” At least one of the following: Ø Never Let Me Go Ø On the Beach Ø Shipping News Ø Being There Ø Remains of the Day Ø Canterbury Tales Ø The Kite Runner Ø Tao of Pooh Ø The Life of Pi Ø The Accidental Tourist Ø Rsoencranz & Guildenstern are Dead Movies: Remains of the Day Emma Shipping News 13th Warrior Hamlet Rosencranz and Guildenstern are Dead. Schindler’s List Life is Beautiful The Pianist Shakespeare in Love A Knight’s Tale Accidental Tourist |
| Subject Title: | ENGLISH |
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Discipline/Grade Level: |
BRITISH LITERATURE/COMPOSITION - GRADE 12 HIGHER LEARNING |
| UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 3 - The Writing Process
The learner will create, organize, analyze, and evaluate writing for a variety of purposes including journal entries, reading logs, narration, description, persuasion, exposition, the creative writing process and PSSA writing. |
| RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes) |
| Communications | 1.1
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X | 1.2
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X | 1.3
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X | 1.4
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X | 1.5
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X | 1.6
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X | 1.7 | X | 1.8
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X |
| Mathematics | 2.1
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2.2
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2.3
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2.4
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2.5
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2.6
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2.7
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2.8
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2.9 | 2.10 | 2.11 |
| Science & Technology | 3.1
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3.2
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3.3
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3.4
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3.5
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3.6
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3.7
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3.8
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3.9 |
| Environment & Ecology | 4.1
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4.2
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4.3
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4.4
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4.5
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4.6
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4.7
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4.8
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4.9 |
| Civics & Government | 5.1
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5.2
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5.3
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5.4
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| Arts & Humanities | 1
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2
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3
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4
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| Family & Consumer Science | 1
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2
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| Career Education & Work | 1
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2
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3
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4
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| Wellness & Fitness 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSITIONAL OUTCOME BY GRADE LEVEL (Indicate Page Number of Transitional Outcomes) |
ESSENTIAL CONTENT OUTCOMES/STANDARD
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CONTENT & INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES/STRATEGIES WITH CORRECTIVES AND EXTENSIONS
(Individually created teaching activities may be used to achieve the standards; however, listed below are activities which may be helpful:
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ACTUAL LEVEL OF ATTAINMENT (EVALUATION CRITERIA) ASSESSMENT
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RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
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| STANDARD 3 | |||
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Analyze and translate a range of written forms, including informal essays, formal essays, selected journalistic types, literary analysis, interpretation, and criticism.
· Develop a writing interest and ability as well as a body of personal creative writing. · Develop a writing voice, tone, attitude, and style. · Develop competence in writing clear, correct sentences, coherent and developed paragraphs, and effective essays. · Explore different styles and forms in poetry, fiction, drama, and media. · Practice writing skills by using persuasive, narrative, descriptive, and expository styles. · Follow the steps of the writing process: · Prewrite · Compose a rough draft · Revise a rough draft · Self-edit and proofread a rough draft · Write a final draft · Share writing with others. · Select details and arrange in logical order of argumentation. · Expand self-expression skills by using poetic forms. · Participate in writing workshops that will provide for ongoing revising by students, peers, and teachers. · Use computers to create and edit rough drafts and final copies. · Revise writing to achieve an effective balance of specificity and generalization. · Correct common usage errors in verb tenses, subject pronoun agreement, subject verb agreement, pronoun case and reference, comparative/superlative adjectives and dangling participles. · Utilize correct mechanics spelling, capitalization, punctuation, possessives, and contractions. · Write concisely by avoiding repetition, wordiness, cliches, and passive voice. · Utilize parallel structure. · Develop sentence structure by using a variety of sentence structures and lengths. · Demonstrate coherence to paragraphs by using transitional words and phrases. · Write effective introductions and conclusions. · Record personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences a means of self-understanding. · Avoid sentence fragments and run on sentences. · Critique and edit the words of peers. · Express personal attitudes and present and/or defend written work for publication when appropriate. · Write short stories, poems, and plays that consciously include varying organizational methods and characteristics, relevant illustrations, dialogue, literary conflict, varying literary characteristics, literary elements, literary devices, and detailed descriptions. · Maintain a written record (i.e. portfolio) organized by theme or topic that includes activities, coursework, honors, and interests. · Write a personal resume. |
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Participate in the stages of the writing process by using techniques such as brainstorming, listing, jotting, clustering, mapping, peer editing, conferencing, and other editing procedures.
· Proofread in groups, pairs, or individually. · Incorporate writing assignments with the literature and include the following: persuasion, opinion, argumentation, creative writing, and comparison/contrast essays. · Write a journal on topics of interest and responses to the literature. · Write mood pieces describing an emotion in the style of an American author. · Imitate selected writing styles. · Write and design ads to sell a classic American novel. · Write essays responding to the works and authors studied. · Have students keep a cumulative writing portfolio. · Design a jacket cover. · Give detailed and highly individualized attention to any weaknesses in grammar or usage. Correctives: · Work in pairs to generate ideas, listen, and evaluate presentations. · Use audio/visual reinforcement. · Utilize reteaching activities. Extensions: · Read supplemental articles. · Generate student activities. · Create charts of various speech elements. · Make use of teacher classroom resources. |
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Portfolios
· Teacher designed tests and quizzes. · Oral and written reports. · Observation of development of comprehension, critical thinking and analytical skills as evidenced by class discussion and written report. · Teacher and peer response on written work. · Daily preparation for class as evidenced by written homework or class participation. · Creative projects (group and individual) · PSSA prompts. |
Required Texts
Ø Hamlet Ø Beowulf and/or Grendel Ø Brave New World and/or 1984 Ø Night Ø Angela’s Ashes Ø Emma Ø Kite Runner and/or, Never Let me Go, Ø Selections from “Major Modern Essays” At least one of the following: Ø Never Let Me Go Ø On the Beach Ø Shipping News Ø Being There Ø Remains of the Day Ø Canterbury Tales Ø The Kite Runner Ø Tao of Pooh Ø The Life of Pi Ø The Accidental Tourist Ø Rsoencranz & Guildenstern are Dead Movies: Remains of the Day Emma Shipping News 13th Warrior Hamlet Rosencranz and Guildenstern are Dead. Schindler’s List Life is Beautiful The Pianist Shakespeare in Love A Knight’s Tale Accidental Tourist Technology: PLATO Software |
| Subject Title: | ENGLISH |
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Discipline/Grade Level: |
BRITISH LITERATURE/COMPOSITION - GRADE 12 HIGHER LEARNING |
| UNIT LESSON OUTCOME: 4 - The Research Paper
The learner will complete a computer based research paper following MLA format and writing style. |
| RELATIONSHIP TO PA OUTCOMES/STANDARDS (Check Appropriate Graduation Outcomes) |
| 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 Environment & Ecology 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 Civics & Government 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Arts & Humanities 1 2 3 4 Family & Consumer Science 1 2 Career Education & Work 1 2 3 4 Wellness & Fitness 1 2 3 4 5 6 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT TRANSITIONAL OUTCOME BY GRADE LEVEL (Indicate Page Number of Transitional Outcomes) |