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EAST LONGMEADOW PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2006 - 2007 DISTRICT CURRICULUM GUIDES
Language Arts - Poetry Workshop

Analyze: Allegory
The learner will be able to analyze a poem for characteristics of allegory.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Aesthetic Quality
The learner will be able to analyze the aesthetic qualities of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Characteristics
The learner will be able to analyze key characteristics of a variety of genres.
Strand Scope Source
Genre: Analyze Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 10
  
Analyze: Diction
The learner will be able to analyze the use of diction within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to analyze the use of figurative language within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Figurative Language/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for the purpose of identifying the use of figurative language.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Irony
The learner will be able to analyze the use of irony within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Metaphors
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use metaphors to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Overstatement
The learner will be able to analyze the use of overstatement within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Paradox
The learner will be able to analyze the use of paradox within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Parody
The learner will be able to analyze parody in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Pastoral Description
The learner will be able to analyze pastoral descriptions in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Personification
The learner will be able to analyze personification in poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Satire
The learner will be able to analyze satire in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Symbolism
The learner will be able to analyze symbolism in poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Theme
The learner will be able to analyze the theme in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
Analyze: Understatement
The learner will be able to analyze the use of understatement within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Author Choices: Explain
The learner will be able to explain how authors use language to create meaningful text for specific audience groups.
Strand Scope Source
Author Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Author Style/Technique: Literary Element
The learner will be able to analyze the author's use of literary elements.
Strand Scope Source
Author: Style/Technique Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Author: Literary Device/Use/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate an author's use of literary devices to elicit a response in a reader.
Strand Scope Source
Author Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Author: Theme/Main Idea/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize an author's use of theme or main idea.
Strand Scope Source
Author Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Comprehend: Literary/Forms
The learner will be able to understand a variety of literary forms.
Strand Scope Source
Genre: Comprehend/Understand Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry
The learner will be able to read and understand a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry/Emotions
The learner will be able to respond to the emotional power of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
American Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Allegory/Identify
The learner will be able to identify characteristics of allegory in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Alliteration
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use alliteration to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Appropriate Diction
The learner will be able to analyze poetry for appropriateness of diction.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14.6
  
Poetry: Compare/Rhythm/Rhyme
The learner will be able to compare rhythm, rhyme, and alliteration in poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Detail
The learner will be able to identify details from a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Diction/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the use of diction within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Different/Author/Compare
The learner will be able to compare and contrast poetry that is written by different authors.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Discuss
The learner will be able to read and discuss poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Dramatic Structure/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the dramatic structure of a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Evaluate Diction
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for appropriateness of diction.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14.6
  
Poetry: Figurative Language/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for appropriateness of figurative language.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Figures of Speech
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use figures of speech to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Form/Ballad
The learner will be able to write a ballad.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Form/Heroic Couplet
The learner will be able to recognize a heroic couplet as a form of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Form/Sonnet
The learner will be able to recognize a sonnet as a form of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Forms
The learner will be able to identify different forms of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Generalizations
The learner will be able to form generalizations about a variety of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Graphical Features/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the graphical features in poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Irony/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the use of irony within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Language/Informal/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the variations between language of the poem and informal language of readers.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Literary Devices
The learner will be able to identify literary devices in poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Meaning/Summarize
The learner will be able to summarize the meaning of given poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Meter
The learner will be able to understand how meter affects poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Overstatement/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the use of overstatement within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Paradox/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the use of paradox within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Parody/Identify
The learner will be able to identify parody in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Pastoral Description/Identify
The learner will be able to identify pastoral descriptions in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Pattern
The learner will be able to read and understand patterns from poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Personification/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize how poets use personification.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Poetic Form/Transmit/Identify
The learner will be able to identify how the author uses poetic form to transmit a message or purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Read
The learner will be able to read poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Reflect/Explain
The learner will be able to explain how poems reflect what people do.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Repetition
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use repetition to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Repetition/Effect/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for the purpose of identifying the effect of repetition.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Satire/Identify
The learner will be able to identify satire in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Setting/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the setting of a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Similarities/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the similarities and differences in a variety of poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Similes
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use similes to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Sound
The learner will be able to interpret how the sounds of a poem support the poem's mood.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Speaker Intention
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the methods an author uses to inspire the reader to share his/her emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Speaker/Terminology
The learner will be able to explain how the terminology used in a poem relates to the speaker.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Author/Speaker Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Structure/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze structural elements of poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
Poetry: Style
The learner will be able to identify poetic styles.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Theme/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the theme of a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Story Elements Master East Longmeadow High School.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
Poetry: Types/Differentiate
The learner will be able to differentiate between different types of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Understatement/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the use of understatement within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Poetry: Verse/Form/Effect/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate poetry for the purpose of identifying the effect of verse form.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Rhyme/Rhythm: Message/Convey
The learner will be able to relate how the use of rhyme, rhythm, and sound are used to convey a message.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Rhythm/Rhyme Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Rhyme: Discuss
The learner will be able to read and discuss rhyme.
Strand Scope Source
Rhyme Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Rhyme: Sound Device/Understand
The learner will be able to understand how rhyme functions as a sound device in poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Rhythm/Rhyme Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Rhythm: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how poets use rhythm to inspire readers to share emotions.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Rhythm/Rhyme Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Word Choice: Senses/Imagery/Mood
The learner will be able to recognize and examine how author's word choice appeals to the senses, creates imagery, suggests mood, and sets tone and provide textual evidence to support understanding.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 15
  
Elements: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the poetic elements within a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Elements Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
Elements: Identify
The learner will be able to identify poetic elements.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Elements Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
Elements: Knowledge/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of poetic elements.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Elements Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
Poetry: Theme/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of theme in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Story Elements Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
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Information Processing

Information/Ideas: Style
The learner will be able to determine how information and ideas are affected by style.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Language Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Information: Interpretation/Conclude
The learner will be able to use an interpretation of information to draw conclusions.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Interpretation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Information: Interpretation/Decisions
The learner will be able to use an interpretation of information to make decisions.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Interpretation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Organizing Information: Resources/Task
The learner will be able to organize resources to complete a task by a given deadline.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Organization Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Organizing Information: Steps/Task
The learner will be able to create logical steps to complete a task by a given deadline.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Organization Master East Longmeadow High School
  
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Language Arts Processes

Conventions: Use Standard English
The learner will be able to use Standard English conventions for vocabulary and style according to the situation.
Strand Scope Source
Composing: Language Conventions Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Conventions: Use/Dialect/Situation
The learner will be able to use dialect according to the situation.
Strand Scope Source
Composing: Language Conventions Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Language Applications: Share/Ideas
The learner will be able to participate in sharing ideas discovered in print and other media.
Strand Scope Source
Language Applications: General Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Response: Consideration/Reflect
The learner will be able to reflect on a wide range of expressive texts to give the audience an understanding that the response is the result of careful consideration of the material.
Strand Scope Source
Comprehension: Response Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Strategies: Preparation/Purpose
The learner will be able to apply preparation strategies for comprehending meaning by contemplating the purpose of specific sources and their creators.
Strand Scope Source
Comprehension: Strategies/Preparation Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Strategies: Tone/Audience/Accommodate
The learner will be able to create texts that aid an audiences comprehension of a principle or theory by adjusting the tone to accommodate the audience.
Strand Scope Source
Composing: Strategies Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Strategies: Voice/Audience/Empathize
The learner will be able to respond to texts in such a way that the audience empathizes with the voice in the text.
Strand Scope Source
Composing: Strategies/Response Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Strategies: Thoughts/Feelings/Audience
The learner will be able to create reflective texts that provide the audience with an understanding of sophisticated thoughts and feelings.
Strand Scope Source
Composing: Strategies Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Strategies: Syntactic
The learner will be able to apply strategies for comprehending meaning by utilizing syntactic systems appropriately.
Strand Scope Source
Comprehension: Strategies Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Aid/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize factors that aid in clear communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Audience
The learner will be able to evaluate the audience to gauge the effectiveness of his/her written and oral communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Audience/Concepts/Explain
The learner will be able to explain frequently used concepts that display a clear sense of audience.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Concepts/Characteristics
The learner will be able to explain frequently used concepts and recognize characteristics that distinguish them.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Factors/Recognize/Aid
The learner will be able to recognize factors that aid or hinder the clarity of communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Ideas/Concepts/Organize
The learner will be able to explain frequently used concepts that provide organization for ideas.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Interfere/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize factors that interfere with clear communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Own Words/Concepts
The learner will be able to use one's own words to explain new concepts.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to arrange information in a clear and coherent manner in preparation for effective communication.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to utilize a variety of voices in speaking and writing to add emphasis and power to key points.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to utilize effective skills and a unique style to communicate through speaking or writing.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communicating: Speak/Write
The learner will be able to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the speaking and writing mediums in different situations, and for various audiences and purposes.
Strand Scope Source
Communication: Conveying Meaning Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Communication: Personal Experience
The learner will be able to apply personal knowledge to a topic to prepare for writing, speaking, listening, or viewing.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Processes Master East Longmeadow High School
  
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Reading Operations

Alliteration: Analyze Effect
The learner will be able to analyze the effect of alliteration in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Alliteration Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Allusion: Apply Knowledge/Understand
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of allusions to understand word meaning.
Strand Scope Source
Allusion Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Allegory
The learner will be able to analyze the use of allegory in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Literary Device: Analyze Master East Longmeadow High School
  
Analyze: Word Order
The learner will be able to analyze the effect of literary devices, such as word order, in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Literary Device: Analyze Master East Longmeadow High School<