EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES

Language Arts - Interpreting English 12

Language Arts

The Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework is designed to guide local school district personnel in the development of effective English language arts curricula. Learning in English language arts is recursive. That is, students at every grade level apply similar language skills and concepts as they use increasingly more complex materials. In this way, students build upon and refine their knowledge, gaining sophistication and independence as they grow. Language, Reading and Literature, Composition, and Media are interdependent. Each strand intertwines with and supports the others. Students might at any time read and write, view and discuss, or interpret and perform in order to understand and communicate meaning. Thus, at all grade levels, effective English language arts curriculum units weave together skills and concepts from several strands to support student learning.

Interpreting English 12

The Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework provides learning standards for students in grades 11 - 12.


Genres
This unit includes identifying and comparing key characteristics of literary genres, as designated by a work's subject, theme, style, and time period. Some examples of genres are: science fiction, poetry, drama, British literature, and multicultural literature.

    Author Technique: Nonfiction/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how authors use the elements of nonfiction to achieve their purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Author: Style/Technique Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 13.12.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 13.27
  
    Nonfiction: Meaning/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze meaning of nonfictional material.
Strand Scope Source
Nonfiction Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 13
  
    Nonfiction: Elements/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze elements of nonfiction.
Strand Scope Source
Nonfiction Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 13
  
    Informational Text: Meaning/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze meaning of informational text.
Strand Scope Source
Informational Text Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 13
  
    Narrative: Compare/Contrast/Culture
The learner will be able to compare and contrast narratives from a variety of cultures.
Strand Scope Source
Narrative Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 16
  
    Narrative: Compare/Contrast/Region
The learner will be able to compare and contrast narratives from a variety of geographic regions.
Strand Scope Source
Narrative Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 16
  
    Genre: Characteristics/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze key characteristics of a variety of genres.
Strand Scope Source
Genre: Analyze Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 10.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 10
  
    Drama: Play/Moral Argument
The learner will be able to analyze the moral argument presented in a play.
Strand Scope Source
Drama Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 17.12
  
    Drama: Theme/Structure/Elements
The learner will be able to recognize, analyze, and use knowledge of themes, structure, and elements of drama and offer textual evidence to support understanding.
Strand Scope Source
Drama Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 17
  
    Multicultural Literature: Style/Language
The learner will be able to examine and compare style and language choice in important cross-cultural literary works.
Strand Scope Source
Multicultural Literature Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 15.10
  
    Imagery: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the use of imagery within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Imagery Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14.6
  
    Poetry: Evaluate Diction
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for appropriateness of diction.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14.6
  
    Poetry: Theme/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the theme of a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Story Elements Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    World Literature: Africa/Asia/Read
The learner will be able to read a minimum of one selection representing the literature of Africa or Asia.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Applying
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of key characteristics of literature to understand world literature.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Assess/Ethical
The learner will be able to assess the ethical influences that contributed to the development of characters, plot, and/or settings in world literature.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Assess/Social
The learner will be able to assess the social influences that contributed to the development of characters, plot, and/or settings in world literature.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Characteristics
The learner will be able to comprehend characteristics associated with the Renaissance selection studied.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Characteristics
The learner will be able to comprehend characteristics related to the African or Asian literature genres studied.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Characteristics
The learner will be able to comprehend characteristics associated with pieces from 1900 to the present.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Characteristics
The learner will be able to comprehend characteristics associated with selections from 600-1300 A.D.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Characteristics
The learner will be able to comprehend characteristics related to the European literature selection studied.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Classic/Knowledge
The learner will be able to demonstrate knowledge of classic world literature.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast literature from various cultures.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Contrast/Technique
The learner will be able to examine a variety of world literature to contrast major literary techniques from different eras.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Cultural Influence
The learner will be able to determine the effects of cultural influences in shaping styles of literary genres.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Diversity/Examine
The learner will be able to examine world literature that represents diversity.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Evaluating/Importance
The learner will be able to establish criteria for evaluating the importance of world literature.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Society/Compare
The learner will be able to compare societies depicted in different world literature selections studied.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    World Literature: Thematic/Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the thematic connection between different world literature genres studied.
Strand Scope Source
World Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  

Language Expressions
This unit focuses on language conventions, structure, usage, and language study. It also addresses parts of speech, figures of speech, syntax, paragraph and sentence structure, word agreement, modifiers, and grammar.

    Grammar: Language Structure/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of English language structure.
Strand Scope Source
Grammar Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 5
  
    Sentence Structure: Grammar/Create
The learner will be able to create grammatically sound sentences in written works.
Strand Scope Source
Sentence Structure Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 5
  
    Conventions: Usage
The learner will be able to apply appropriate language usage in writing.
Strand Scope Source
Usage Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 5
  
    Conventions: Standard English/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of standard English conventions.
Strand Scope Source
Language Conventions Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 5, 5.12.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 5.30, 22.10
  
    Conventions: Role/Informal/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the role of standard English in informal communication.
Strand Scope Source
Language Conventions: Formal/Informal Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 6.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 6
  
    Conventions: Role/Formal/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the role of standard English in formal communication.
Strand Scope Source
Language Conventions: Formal/Informal Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 6.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 6
  
    Evolution: Influence/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the influence of other languages on the development of the English language.
Strand Scope Source
Language Evolution Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 7.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 5.33
  
    Dialect: Differences/Negative Stereotype
The learner will be able to analyze when dialectical differences produce negative stereotypes among social groups.
Strand Scope Source
Dialect: Analyze Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 6.12.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 6.11
  
    Culture: Language/World Literature
The learner will be able to describe how the English language impacts culture through world literature.
Strand Scope Source
Culture Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 7.12
  

Language Mechanics

    Punctuation: Apply
The learner will be able to apply fundamental punctuation rules to written works.
Strand Scope Source
Punctuation Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 5
  
    Capitalization: Application of Rules
The learner will be able to apply capitalization rules in his/her written work.
Strand Scope Source
Capitalization: Applications Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 5
  
    Punctuation: Identify Correct
The learner will be able to identify the correct punctuation.
Strand Scope Source
Punctuation Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 5
  

Listening

    Discussion: Ideas
The learner will be able to listen to and understand ideas exchanged in a discussion.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 2
  
    Fact: Idea/Identify
The learner will be able to identify important ideas in what he/she has heard.
Strand Scope Source
Fact/Opinion Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 9, 9.12
  
    Critical Listening: Synthesize/Ideas
The learner will be able to synthesize important ideas he/she has heard.
Strand Scope Source
Critical Listening Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 9.12
  
    Critical Listening: Use/Lectures
The learner will be able to use critical listening skills during lectures.
Strand Scope Source
Critical Listening Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Critical Listening: Use/Discussions
The learner will be able to use critical listening skills during class discussions.
Strand Scope Source
Critical Listening Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Main Idea: Identify/Lectures
The learner will be able to identify the main idea of lectures.
Strand Scope Source
Main Idea Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Paraphrasing: Purpose/Clarity
The learner will be able to paraphrase the speaker's purpose to enhance clarity.
Strand Scope Source
Paraphrasing/Restating Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Purposes: Learn/Speakers
The learner will be able to use his/her listening skills to learn new information from speakers.
Strand Scope Source
Listening Purposes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Response: Ideas/Graphic Organizer
The learner will be able to use graphic organizers to organize ideas from auditory material.
Strand Scope Source
Listening Responses: Written/Visual Master East Longmeadow High School
  

Media
This unit includes the study of information and entertainment communications. Topics include: advertising, art, journalism, film, and media messages, forms and productions.

    Media Message: Interpret/Analytic
The learner will be able to interpret media messages using analytic techniques.
Strand Scope Source
Media Message Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 17
  
    Media Message: Interpret/Critical Lense
The learner will be able to interpret media messages using different critical lenses.
Strand Scope Source
Media Message Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 17
  
    Film: Moral Argument/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the moral argument presented in a film.
Strand Scope Source
Film: Analyze Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 17.12
  
    Film: Philosophical Argument/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the philosophical argument presented in a film.
Strand Scope Source
Film: Analyze Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 17.12
  
    Media Presentation: Technique/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate techniques used to design media presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Media Presentation Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 27.12.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 26.6
  
    Media Production: Purpose/Create
The learner will be able to consider the purpose when creating a media production.
Strand Scope Source
Media Production: Create Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 28
  
    Media Production: Audience/Create
The learner will be able to consider the audience when creating a media production.
Strand Scope Source
Media Production: Create Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 28
  
    Media Production: Main Idea/Create
The learner will be able to create a media production with a clear main idea.
Strand Scope Source
Media Production: Create Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 28
  
    Media Production: Detail/Create
The learner will be able to create a media production with adequate detail.
Strand Scope Source
Media Production: Create Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 28
  
    Purposes: Literary Movement/Social
The learner will be able to use media to demonstrate understanding of the social philosophy of a major literary movement.
Strand Scope Source
Media Purposes Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 28.12
  

Reading Operations
This unit includes constructing meaning from fiction and non-fiction selections at comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and judgment levels of understanding. It includes skills which address identifying, discussing, and comparing both concrete and abstract elements of selections (setting, plot, characterization, genre, historical period, theme, tone, moral message, and psychological and political implications). This unit includes constructing meaning from fiction and non-fiction selections at comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and judgment levels of understanding. It includes skills which address identifying, discussing, and comparing both concrete and abstract elements of selections (setting, plot, characterization, genre, historical period, theme, tone, moral message, and psychological and political implications).

    Summary: Aid Understanding
The learner will be able to summarize material to aid understanding while he/she reads.
Strand Scope Source
Summary Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 23
  
    Theme: Life/Comment
The learner will be able to use his/her understanding that the theme of a reading selection represents a comment on life.
Strand Scope Source
Themes Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 11.12
  
    Theme: Life/View
The learner will be able to use his/her understanding that the theme of a reading selection represents a view of life.
Strand Scope Source
Themes Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 11.12
  
    Theme: Apply Knowledge
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of theme in literature.
Strand Scope Source
Themes Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 11
  
    Story Elements: Archetypal Patterns
The learner will be able to analyze archetypal patterns found in literature.
Strand Scope Source
Story Elements: Analyze Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 17.12
  
    Point of View: Rhetoric/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how authors use point of view for rhetorical purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Point of View: Analyze Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 12.12
  
    Strategies: Planning/Describe
The learner will be able to describe how reading strategies, such as planning, are effective in helping him/her learn from a variety of texts.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Strategies Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 9.12
  
    Strategies: Focusing/Describe
The learner will be able to describe how reading strategies, such as focusing, are effective in helping him/her learn from a variety of texts.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Strategies Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 9.12
  
    Strategies: Variety
The learner will be able to use a variety of reading strategies.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Strategies Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 8
  
    Interpretation: Analytic Technique
The learner will be able to interpret literature using analytic techniques.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretation Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 17
  
    Interpretation: Analytic/Nonfiction
The learner will be able to interpret nonfiction texts using analytic techniques.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretation Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 17
  
    Interpretation: Critical Lense
The learner will be able to interpret literature using different critical lenses.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretation Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 17
  
    Interpretation: Critical/Nonfiction
The learner will be able to interpret nonfiction texts using different critical lenses.
Strand Scope Source
Interpretation Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 17
  
    Critical Thinking: Synthesize/Ideas
The learner will be able to synthesize important ideas he/she has read.
Strand Scope Source
Critical Thinking: Synthesize Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 9.12
  
    Support: Story Elements/Text Example
The learner will be able to use examples from the text to support his/her understanding of story elements.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 12
  
    Support: Meaning/Nonfictional Text
The learner will be able to use examples from the text to support his/her understanding of the meaning of nonfiction.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 13
  
    Support: Meaning/Informational Text
The learner will be able to use examples from the text to support his/her understanding of the meaning of informational material.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 13
  
    Support: Theme/Text Example
The learner will be able to use examples from the text to support his/her understanding of theme.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 11, 11.12
  
    Support: Theme/Poem
The learner will be able to use examples from the text to support his/her understanding of the theme of a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 14.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Support: Structure/Fictional Text
The learner will be able to use examples from the text to support his/her understanding of structure in fictional materials.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 12
  
    Support: Structure/Poem
The learner will be able to use examples from the text to support his/her understanding of structure in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 14.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Support: Elements/Poem
The learner will be able to use examples from the text to support his/her understanding of the elements of a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 14.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Word: New Word
The learner will be able to read and understand new words encountered in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Emergent Reading: Word Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 8
  
    Questions: Obtain Information
The learner will be able to generate questions to obtain information while reading.
Strand Scope Source
Questions Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 23
  
    Structure: Analyze/Fiction
The learner will be able to analyze the structure of fictional material.
Strand Scope Source
Structure: Analyze Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 12
  
    Structure: Analyze/Nonfiction
The learner will be able to analyze the structure of nonfictional material.
Strand Scope Source
Structure: Analyze Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 13
  
    Structure: Analyze/Informational
The learner will be able to analyze the structure of informational material.
Strand Scope Source
Informational Text: Analyze Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 13
  
    Response: Notes/Aid Understanding
The learner will be able to respond to reading by taking notes to aid understanding.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Responses: Composing Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 23
  
    Response: Idea/Identify
The learner will be able to identify important ideas in what he/she has read.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Responses: Composing Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 9, 9.12
  
    Allusion: Apply Knowledge
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of allusion to understand it's meaning when used in literature.
Strand Scope Source
Allusion Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 8.12
  
    Irony: Aesthetic Purpose/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how authors use irony for aesthetic purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Irony Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 12.12
  
    Main Idea: Identify
The learner will be able to identify main ideas from reading passages.
Strand Scope Source
Main Idea Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 8
  
    Theme: Apply/Support From Text
The learner will be able to apply themes as they occur in literature and give supporting evidence from the text.
Strand Scope Source
Themes Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 11
  
    Theme: Issues/Contemporary/Connect
The learner will be able to relate a literary work to the contemporary issues of its time.
Strand Scope Source
Themes: Social Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 9.7
  
    Analyze: Fiction
The learner will be able to analyze point of view in fiction.
Strand Scope Source
Point of View: Analyze Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Fiction
The learner will be able to analyze theme in fiction.
Strand Scope Source
Themes: Analyze Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Nonfiction
The learner will be able to analyze point of view in nonfiction.
Strand Scope Source
Point of View: Analyze Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Analyze: Nonfiction
The learner will be able to analyze theme in nonfiction.
Strand Scope Source
Themes: Analyze Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Argument: Logic/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the logic of an argument.
Strand Scope Source
Argument Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 8.34, 13.26
  
    Cause/Effect: "Why"/"How&
The learner will be able to determine cause and effect relationships by answering "why," "how," and "what-if" questions.
Strand Scope Source
Cause/Effect Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Critical Thinking: Theme/Text/Examine
The learner will be able to critically examine text to create thematic connections.
Strand Scope Source
Critical Thinking Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Culture: Cultures/Read/Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to literature reflecting other cultures.
Strand Scope Source
Themes: Culture Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    Decode: Complex/Words
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of decoding skills to read increasingly complex words by him/herself.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Strategies: Decode Master East Longmeadow High School