ELA 10-1

LONG RANGE PLAN

ALISON DICKSON
SEPT. 4 , 2018 – JAN. 24TH, 2019
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Unit / Topic: Non-Fiction & Short Story Dates: September 4 – October 4th
Key Focus /  Understanding context, audience, and rhetorical strategies
Objectives:  Considering different viewpoints and biases in writing
 Analyzing short story structure and techniques
 Structuring fiction and non-fiction writing effectively
Major Assessments:  Guantanamo non-fiction questions and connections chart
 “Fake News” media research assignment
 Class newspaper parody
 “David” Analysis Questions
 Dilemma Venn Diagram
 “Just Lather, That’s All” Analysis Questions
 Essay
 Unit Test
Resources:  Nelson Literacy 10a
o Guantanamo non-fiction
 Various online news sources
 Various short stories:
o “A Mountain Journey” (Sightlines 10)
o “Just Lather, That’s All” (Sightlines 10)
o “David” (Sightlines 10)
o “Barney” (Inside Stories 1)
o “The Lottery”
o “The Sniper”

Unit / Topic: To Kill a Mockingbird Dates: October 9th – November 7th

Key Focus /  Understanding characterization, symbol, irony, conflict, narrative
Objectives: structure, etc. as presented in the novel.
 Develop understanding of colloquial, literary, and general
vocabulary and use when applicable.
 Considering historical perspectives on issues such as prejudice,
racism, and empathy.
o Then, identifying and analysing how these issues manifest
themselves in today’s world.
 Develop narrative and essay writing skills.
Major Assessments:  Journal entries (4 total)
 Chapter 1-8 Project
 Chapter 9-15 Vocabulary Builder & Analysis Questions
 Chapter 16-21 Quiz
 Perspective Narrative Written Assignment
 Chapter 22-25 Analysis Questions
 Character Connections Chart
  Final Essay
 Unit Test
Resources: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Unit / Topic: Poetry (Mini-unit) Dates: November 12th – November 22nd

Key Focus /  Experimenting with self-expression using poetic rhythm, structure,
Objectives: rhyme, punctuation, etc.
 Analysing the tone, ideas, motivation, process, and perspective of various
poets (modern & historical).
 Identifying and utilising poetic and figurative devices to understand and
enhance meaning.
 Introducing Shakespearean language and sonnet structure.
Major  “I am” Poem
Assessments:  Highwayman Analysis Questions
 Beowulf Battle Poem
 Shakespearean Sonnet Parody
 Unit Test (Quiz)
Resources:  Various web resources:
o Shakespearean Sonnets
http://www.shakespeares-sonnets.com/sonnet/130
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP06F0yynic&pbjreload=10
o Beowulf
http://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/item126510.html
http://www.sparknotes.com/nofear/lit/beowulf/
o Highwayman
https://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/highwayman/
 “I am a Rock” & “Meditation xvii” (Sightlines 10)

Unit / Topic: Romeo & Juliet Dates: November 26th – December 14th
Key Focus /  Understand a historical play in terms of context, audience, and
Objectives: structure.
 Activate prior knowledge and compare it to new information, thus
forming a deeper, more informed understanding of Romeo & Juliet.
 Interpret archetypes, themes, symbols, etc. and relate to overall
meaning behind the play.
 Developing and evaluating verbal presentation skills.
 Identifying structure and figurative devices and analyzing how they
impact the text a
Major Assessments:  Character & Conflict Database
 Act 2, Scene 1: Personal Response
 Act 2, Scene 4: Modern Language Summary
 Analysis Questions
 Reading Comprehension Quiz
 Act 4 Cartoon
 Unit Test
 Resources: Romeo & Juliet Textbook (Harcourt House?)

Unit / Topic: The Odyssey Dates: December 17th – January 18th

Key Focus /  Discerning literature’s effects on individuals and society.
Objectives:  Connecting universal themes and archetypes in the text to various
other contexts.
 Responding personally to ideas presented in texts.
 Interpreting visual cues and symbols to understand meaning.
Major Assessments:  Response: Responsibility & Doubt
 Character Research Poster
 Allusion Project (Presentation)
 Excerpt Analysis: Life’s Challenges
 Text Connections Comparison Chart
 “Oh Brother Where Art Thou” Film Study Assignment
 Unit Test
Resources:  Various web resources
 Book: The Odyssey (for teacher use, and excerpts for students –
Arcturus Publishing)
 Film: Oh Brother Where Art Thou?