State Standards(OAS):

             This is an elective class that addresses multiple Lang. Arts standards at various grade levels. The standards can be accessed by the link below.

Oklahoma State Standards by grade level: h ttp://sde.ok.gov/sde/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/documents/files/OASELA-Final%20Version_0.pdf 

Units  Covered:

-elements of creative writing

-compare and contrast narrative vs expository writing

-The World I Live In (Helen Keller essays)

-The Hands of Others Essay

-The Power of Touch Essay

-Give Me a Sign, Helen

-Compare/Contrast to movei Miracle Worker

Ongoing:

The Writing Process

Journals

5 Senses Writing

ACT vocab.

Parts of speech

Unit Targets:  (Students will be able to…)

By the end of these units, students will be able to . . .

• Explain and use the writing process.
• .Written response to “The Hands of Others”
• Explain and apply elements of nonfiction writing.
• Write journal entries when given a prompt.
• Develop sensory writing in response to “The Power of Touch”.
• Analyze literature through written responses.
• Use the five senses effectively when writing narratives.
• Be able to revise and edit written work and revise other students’ writing.
• Understand and use vocabulary words from the ACT list effectively.
• Summarize written works.

Assessments:

-Journal and Essay rubrics used

to assess writing.

-Multiple formative assessment

strategies used to check for mastery.

-End of Unit exam.

Materials Required:

The World I live In: Optimism Essays by: Helen Keller

Various nonfiction pieces of writing

ACT vocabulary list

Composition journal

Teacher-generated journal topic list 1-40

Teacher Handouts

Pencil

Paper

Positive attitude for learning

State Standards(OAS):

             This is an elective class that addresses multiple Language Arts standards at various grade levels. The standards can be accessed by the link below.

Oklahoma State Standards by grade level: h ttp://sde.ok.gov/sde/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/documents/files/OASELA-Final%20Version_0.pdf 

Units  Covered:

-elements of creative writing/

-autobiography

-Short story elements rev.

-creating settings, characters,

and developing plot

-novel/Code Talkers/lit. response

Ongoing:

The Writing Process

Journals

5 Senses Writing

ACT vocab.

Parts of speech

Unit Targets:  (Students will be able to…)

By the end of these units, students will be able to . . .

• Explain and use the writing process.
• Write an autobiography.
• Explain and apply the elements of a short story.
• Write journal entries when given a prompt.
• Develop a detailed setting and character to use in a short story.
• Analyze literature through written responses.
• Use the five senses effectively when writing narratives.
• Be able to revise and edit written work and revise other students’ writing.
• Understand and use vocabulary words from the ACT list effectively.
• Summarize written works.

Assessments:

-Journal and Essay rubrics used

to assess writing.

-Multiple formative assessment

strategies used to check for mastery.

-End of Unit exam.

Materials Required:

ACT vocabulary list

Composition journal

Teacher-generated journal topic list 1-40

Teacher Handouts

Pencil

Paper

Positive attitude for learning

State Standards(OAS):

             This is an elective class that addresses multiple Lang. Arts standards at various grade levels. The standards can be accessed by the link below.

Oklahoma State Standards by grade level: h ttp://sde.ok.gov/sde/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/documents/files/OASELA-Final%20Version_0.pdf 

Units  Covered:

-elements of creative writing

-persuasive writing techniques

-advertisement techniques

-character archetypes

-writing from various archetype perspectives

-Picture writing responses: Using “The Mysteries of Harris Burdick”

-Various types of sentences/clauses

Ongoing:

The Writing Process

Journals

5 Senses Writing

ACT vocab.

Parts of speech

Unit Targets:  (Students will be able to…)

By the end of these units, students will be able to . . .

• Explain and use the writing process.
• Be able to explain and write from the various archetype perspectives.
• .Produce written response to chapters from Tuesdays with Morrie
• Write journal entries when given a prompt.
• Develop sensory writing/short stories in response to paintings/pics.
• Analyze literature through written responses.
• Use the five senses effectively when writing personal narratives.
• Be able to revise and edit written work and revise other students’ writing.
• Understand and use vocabulary words from the ACT list effectively.
• Summarize written works.

Assessments:

-Journal and Essay rubrics used

to assess writing.

-Multiple formative assessment

strategies used to check for mastery.

-End of Unit exam.

Materials Required:

The World I live In: Optimism Essays by: Helen Keller

Various nonfiction pieces of writing

ACT vocabulary list

Composition journal

Teacher-generated journal topic list 1-40

Teacher Handouts

Pencil

Paper

Positive attitude for learning

State Standards(OAS):

             This is an elective class that addresses multiple Language Arts standards at various grade levels. The standards can be accessed by the link below.

Oklahoma State Standards by grade level: h ttp://sde.ok.gov/sde/sites/ok.gov.sde/files/documents/files/OASELA-Final%20Version_0.pdf 

Units  Covered:

-elements of creative writing

-Poetry from first-person perspective

-Personal Narratives

-Reflective Thinking (Short Written Pieces)

-Literature Response from novel: Tuesdays with Morrie

-Figurative Language

Ongoing:

The Writing Process

Journals

5 Senses Writing

ACT vocab.

Parts of speech

Unit Targets:  (Students will be able to…)

By the end of these units, students will be able to . . .

• Explain and use the writing process.
• Write an personal narratives.
• Write journal entries when given a prompt.
• Take part in reflective thinking/writing following chapters from Tuesdays with Morrie.
• Analyze literature through written responses.
• Use the five senses effectively through sensory writing.
• Be able to revise and edit written work and revise other students’ writing.
• Understand and use vocabulary words from the ACT list effectively.
• Summarize written works.

Assessments:

-Journal and Essay rubrics used

to assess writing.

-Multiple formative assessment

strategies used to check for mastery.

-End of Unit exam.

Materials Required:

ACT vocabulary list

Composition journal

Teacher-generated journal topic list 1-40

Teacher Handouts

Pencil

Paper

Positive attitude for learning