Topics and Objectives:

1. Introduction to Class Scope and Sequence and Procedures

— Glance at the year-long objectives.

— Review classroom etiquette and procedures.

— Organize the notebook.

— Refer to MLA DDF, sample composition, MLA Checklist, and Punctuation Guidelines.

2. Academic Integrity Pledge

— Read and sign the pledge to turn in the first day of class.

3. Nouns

— Define a noun and the various types of nouns.

— Name a proper noun for a corresponding common noun.

— Name a common noun from a corresponding proper noun.

— Label concrete and abstract nouns.

— Label compound and collective nouns.

— Determine a list of nouns as a person, place, thing, or idea.

4. The Topic Sentence and Writing a Paragraph

— Reference the Document Design Format and Punctuation Guidelines for writing assignments.

— Compose a descriptive paragraph with at least four supporting sentences starting with the topic sentence: "I am (add adjective)."

— Compose a second paragraph with at least four supporting sentences for the topic sentence describing someone else: "(Name of person) is (add adjective)."

— Type both paragraphs in one document with the topic sentences underlined using the DDF and Punctuation Guidelines.

5. Vocabulary List 1 and Root Words 1-4

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each vocabulary word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence example.

— Pronounce each vocabulary word.

— Recall from a list of the vocabulary words the general definitions for each one.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words 1-4 with definitions.

6. Pronouns

— Define a pronoun.

— Recognize personal, possessive, reflexive, relative, interrogative, demonstrative, and indefinite pronouns.

— Memorize each list of specific pronouns.

7. Developing a Paragraph

— Make a list of specific information for paragraph development.

— Develop a paragraph with examples and details, life experiences, facts or reasons, or comparisons or contrasts.

— Write one distinct paragraph from a choice of prompts by using specific nouns, adjectives, and verbs.

8. Vocabulary List 2 and Root Words 5-8

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and contextually sound sentence example.

— Pronounce each word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words 5-8 with definitions.

9. Recognizing Adjectives

— Define an adjective.

— Recall the five adjective questions.

— Label or underline the different adjectives: pronominal, articles, and proper.

— Distinguish whether a word is being used as a noun or adjective by the position of the word in a sentence.

10. Short Story Elements and "The Necklace"

— Rephrase the definitions for short story elements.

— Answer objective questions about the story "The Necklace."

— Analyze "The Necklace" to determine the short story elements.

11. Vocabulary List 3 and Root Words 9-12

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

12. Verbs

— Define a verb.

— List the linking verbs.

— List the helping verbs.

— Distinguish the difference between action, linking, and helping verbs by finding them in a sentence.

13. Grammar Review

— Define the noun and name the various types of nouns giving examples of each.

— Memorize the pronoun lists and definition.

— Define the adjective and memorize the adjective questions.

14. Varying Sentence Beginnings

— Compose sentences that begin with single-word modifiers, phrases, and clauses rather than the subject and verb.

15. The Short Story "The Gift of the Magi"

— Answer objective questions for "The Gift of the Magi."

— Analyze the short story elements found in the "Gift of the Magi."

16. Vocabulary List 4/Root Words 13-16

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of the vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words 13-16 with definitions.

17. Adverbs

— Define an adverb.

— Identify an adverb and tell whether it modifies a verbs, an adjectives, or another adverb.

— Classify whether an adverb answers "where," "when," "how," "how often," "to what extent," or "why."

18. Writing a Short Story

— Create an original 500-800 word short story incorporating the short story elements

19. Vocabulary List 5 and Root Word Review 1-16

— Recall the definitions of root words 1-16.

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

20. Short Story "Thank You, Ma'am"

— Answer objective questions about "Thank You, Ma'am."

— Analyze the short story elements in "Thank You, Ma'am."

21. Prepositions

— Define a preposition.

— Recite the list of prepositions to the tune of "bingo."

— Recognize prepositions and compound prepositions in sentences.

22. Writing a Short Story Part II

— Create an attention-getting opening sentence for the original short story.

— Utilize and punctuate dialogue in the original short story.

23. Short Story "Split Cherry Tree"

— Answer comprehension questions for "Split Cherry Tree."

— Interpret "Split Cherry Tree" finding short story elements.

24. Vocabulary Words List 6

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary words.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

25. Conjunctions

— Define a conjunction.

— Contrast the difference of conjunctions that are coordinating, correlative, subordinating, or conjunctive adverbs.

26. Show; Don't Tell

— Change sentences that tell to sentences that show by using words that appeal to the five senses.

27. Oral Presentation of Original Short Story

— Critique the strengths and weaknesses of students' short stories.

28. Vocabulary List 7 and Root Words 17-20

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

29. Interjections and Parts of Speech Review

— Define an interjection.

— Locate interjections in sentences.

30. Midterm Review for Grammar, Composition, Literature, and Vocabulary/Week 7

— Take part in a review game for the mid-term exams.

31. Original Short Story Sharing

— Critique the story elements found in students' original short stories.

32. Subject and Predicate

— Define the subject and predicate of a sentence.

— Divide a sentence to separate the subject from the predicate.

— Label groups of words either fragment or sentence.

— Identify the simple subject and predicate of a sentence.

33. Introduction to Poetry and Poetry Terminology

— Compose an extended metaphor poem comparing to dissimilar objects.

— Dissect a Psalm finding a simile or metaphor and tell what is being compared.

34. Vocabulary List 9 and Root Words 21-24

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

35. Subjects and Predicates Part II/Week 10

— Find the inverted subject and predicate in interrogative sentences.

— Examine imperative sentences that have an understood "you" for the subject.

— Pick out compound subjects and verbs in sentences.

36. Poetry: Sound Devices

— Discover various sound devices in classic poetry samples.

37. Compare and Contrast Good and Bad Poetry

— Review tips for writing good poetry.

38. Poetry Portfolio

— Summarize the Poetry Portfolio requirements involving original poems and poetry critiques.

39. Vocabulary List 10 and Root Words 25-28

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word

— Recall from a list vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

40. Diagramming Sentences

— Label each word of the diagram sentences.

— Diagram simple and compound sentences.

41. Preposition and Personification Poems

— Compose a preposition poem based on an abstract noun.

— Illustrate personification by composing examples of human qualities given to inanimate objects.

42. Vocabulary List 11 and Root Words 29-32

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

Complements

— Determine which noun, pronoun, or adjective follows the verb completing the thought of the sentence.

Types of Poetry

— Summarize the meaning of a narrative poem, lyrical poem, sonnet, ode, and concrete poem.

43. Vocabulary List 12 and Root Words Review 17-32

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary word.

— Recall from a list vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words 17-32 with definitions.

44. Subject Complement: Predicate Nominative

— Discover in a sentence the linking verb and the predicate nominative that explains or renames the simple subject.

45. Simile and Metaphor

— Compare and contrast similes and metaphors.

46. Imagery

— Pick out the sensory words used in poetry examples.

47. Vocabulary List 13 and Root Words 33-36

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

48. Subject Complement: Predicate Adjective

— Discover in a sentence the linking verb and the predicate adjective that describes or modifies the simple subject.

49. Poetry Olympics

— Demonstrate an understanding of different poetry genres and elements of poetry by competing in a composition exercise.

Vocabulary List 14 and Root Words 37-40

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

50. Semester Exam Review

— Examine the concepts in grammar, poetry, and vocabulary pertinent for the semester exam.

51. Poetry Portfolio Presentations

— Show the poetry portfolio by sharing one original poems.

52. Vocabulary List 15 and Root Words 41-44

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

53. Direct Objects

— Select the noun in the sentence acting as a direct object.

— Utilize the two questions "who" and "what" to find the direct object.

54. Introduction to The Odyssey and Books 1-3

— Summarize the characteristics of an epic.

— Rephrase the definitions of the epic literary terms: epithet, theme, symbol, and the motifs related to The Odyssey.

— Show an understanding of The Odyssey by answering comprehension questions for Books 1-3.

Indirect Objects

— Distinguish the different complements in sentences: predicate nominative, predicate adjective, and direct object.

— Summarize the four indirect object questions: "to what," "for what," "to whom," and "for whom."

— Identify the indirect object in a sentence.

55. The Odyssey Books 4-6

— Interpret The Odyssey by answering comprehension questions for Books 4-6.

56. Thesis and Topic Sentence

— Explain the four elements of a thesis statement.

— Construct the thesis statement and three topic sentences for the hero composition.

— Extend the topic sentences with elaboration tools such as sensory details, incidents, and examples.

57. Vocabulary List 17 and Root Words 45-48

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

58. Capitalization

— Choose the correctly capitalized phrase from two choices based on the capitalization rules.

— Revise sentences by using capitals wherever necessary.

59. The Odyssey Books 7-9

— Interpret the Odyssey by answering questions for Book 7-9.

60. Elaboration and the Hero Composition

— Support each paragraph with elaboration using sensory details, incidents, and examples.

61. Vocabulary List 18 and Root Word Review 33-48

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words 33-48 with definitions.

62. Apostrophes

— Revise phrases by using apostrophes for the possessive case.

— Choose the correct choice in a sentence regarding singular, singular possessive, plural, and plural possessive forms of words.

63. The Odyssey Books 10-12

— Interpret Books 10-12 by answering comprehension questions.

64. Introductions, Conclusions, and Titles and the Journey Composition/Week 19

— Build a proper introduction for an essay by using the inverted triangle including the following:

1.) Grabber” or “hook”

2.) Introduce topic (most general)

3.) Explain topic

4.) “Bridge” sentence

5.) Thesis statement (most specific)

— Compose a concluding paragraph by incorporating the characteristics of a well-written conclusion.

— Plan a creative title that reflects the topic of the essay.

65. Vocabulary List 19 and Root Words 49-52

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

66. Fragments

— Discover a fragment as a separated sentence part that does not express a complete thought when given two groups of words.

— Develop sentences out of fragments.

67. The Odyssey Books 13-15

— Interpret The Odyssey by answering comprehension questions for Books 13-15.

68. Transitions

— Incorporate into essay writing sentence-level and paragraph-level transitions which signal relationships between ideas and help writing flow seamlessly together.

69. Vocabulary List 20 and Root Words 53-56

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

70. Run-ons

— Correct run-ons by using proper punctuation.

71. The Odyssey Books 16-18

— Interpret The Odyssey by answering comprehension questions for Books 16-18.

72. Eliminating Wordiness and the Temptation Composition

— Analyze sentences that use wordiness key words and rewrite them.

— Compare and contrast temptations that people might face today with the temptations Odysseus and his men faced in a well-developed essay.

73. Vocabulary List 21 and Root Words 57-60

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

74. Subject/Verb Agreement: Part I

— Label nouns and pronouns as singular or plural.

— Select subjects and verbs that agree in number.

79. The Odyssey Books 19-21

— Interpret The Odyssey by answering comprehension questions for Books 19-21.

80. Supporting Your Ideas

— Utilize examples, statistics, and testimonies to support the temptation composition.

81. Vocabulary List 22 and Root Words 61-64

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

82. Subject/Verb Agreement: Part II

— Categorize indefinite pronouns as either singular or plural.

— Analyze compound subjects joined by "and" or "or" to choose the correct singular or plural verb.

— Inspect subjects and verbs to make sure they agree in number.

83. The Odyssey Book 22-24

— Interpret The Odyssey by answering comprehension questions for Books 22-24.

84. Choose Your Words

— Cut redundant words and phrases from sentences to write concisely.

85. Clauses

— Examine clauses and identify them as independent or subordinate.

86. Writing a Summary

— Rephrase the steps of writing a summary.

— Summarize an article about WWII or the holocaust to 1/3 or 1/4 of its length.

87. Introduction of The Hiding Place and Chapters 1-2

— Survey the background for the cause of WWII and the holocaust.

— Infer the answers for The Hiding Place chapters 1-2 based on comprehension questions.

88. Vocabulary List 25 and Root Words 65-69

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

89. Prepositional Phrases

— Find prepositional phrases in sentences.

— Analyze whether the prepositional phrase is used as an adjective or adverb.

— Diagram prepositional phrases.

90. The Hiding Place Chapters 3-4

— Infer the answers for The Hiding Place chapters 3-4 based on comprehension questions.

91. Vocabulary and Root Words 70-74

— Recall Week 26 Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each Week 26 vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of Week 26 vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each Week 26 word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match Week 26 root words with definitions.

92. Participial Phrase

— Summarize the participle's definition, suffixes, and function.

— Diagram participial phrases.

93. The Hiding Place Chapter 5-6

— Infer the answers for The Hiding Place chapters 5-6 based on comprehension questions.

94. The Persuasive Essay

— Explain the purpose of and pattern for the persuasive essay.

— Compose a persuasive essay.

95. Vocabulary List 27 and Root Words 75-79

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

96. The Gerund Phrase

— Summarize the definition of the gerund phrase.

— Label the words in a gerund phrase.

— Diagram the gerund phrase.

97. The Hiding Place Chapters 7-9

— Explain text by answering comprehension questions.

98. Writing the Report:A Mini-Research Paper

— Select a research paper topic.

— Limit the research paper topic.

— Select reliable sources for the research paper topic.

99. Vocabulary List 28 and Root Words 80-84

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

100. Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement

— Find the antecedent for the pronoun and match them in gender and number.

101. The Hiding Place Chapters 10-12

— Infer the answers for The Hiding Place chapters 10-12 based on comprehension questions.

102. Quote, Paraphrase, and Summarize

— Construct lead-ins for quotations.

— Extract information from a source and summarize or paraphrase this information.

— Choose and label as "quotation," "paraphrase," or "summary" the selected information from source material.

— Draft a topic outline for the research paper.

103. Vocabulary List 29 and Root Words 85-89

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

104. Correct Use of Modifiers

— Select the correct modifier in a sentence.

105. The Hiding Place Chapters 13-14

— Infer the answers for The Hiding Place chapters 13-14 based on comprehension questions.

106. Work Cited Page and In-text Citations

— Organize source material for a Works Cited page.

— Add in-text citations in proper format.

107. Vocabulary List 30 and Root Words 90-95

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

108. The Hiding Place Chapter 15-16

— Infer the answers for The Hiding Place chapters 15-16 based on comprehension questions.

109. Organizing the Report

— Organize the components of the report by referring to the checklist.

110. Vocabulary List 31 and Root Words 95-100

— Recall the Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word’s part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

111. Final Exam Semester Review

— Take part in a review of the literature, grammar, composition, and vocabulary for the final exam for the second semester.

112. Vocabulary List 23 and Root Words Review 49-64

— Recall Power Point presentation which illustrates each word with a picture and a contextually sound sentence sample.

— Pronounce each vocabulary and root word.

— Recall from a list of vocabulary words the general definition for each word.

— Create a vocabulary card for each word including the word's part of speech, dictionary definition, two synonyms, and an original contextually sound sentence.

— Match root words with definitions.

113. Midterm Review

— Match vocabulary words with definitions.

— Recall characters, events, and terms for The Odyssey.

— Identify direct objects, indirect objects, complements, and fragments and run-ons.

— Choose which words in a sentence need to be capitalized or not capitalized.

— Diagram sentences with direct and indirect objects.

114. Choose Your Words

— Identify redundant phrases and replace these phrases with concise words.

115. Final Grammar Review

— Identify clauses as either independent or subordinate.

— Recognize words in sentences that should be capitalized.

— Inspect words to see if the apostrophe is correctly placed.

— Classify groups of words as fragments or run-ons.

— Match subjects and verbs to agree in number.

— Match pronouns with proper antecedents.

— Diagram sentences.