Language Arts Essentials English 10

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Language Arts - Essentials English 10

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.

Essentials English 10

The Massachusetts English Language Arts Curriculum Framework provides learning standards for students in grades 9 - 10.

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.

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 10, Standard 10.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 10

Author: Word Choice/Tone/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how an author's word choice sets tone.

Strand	Scope	Source
Author: Word Choice	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 15

Author: Word Choice/Imagery/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how an author's word choice creates imagery.

Strand	Scope	Source
Author: Word Choice	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 15

Author: Word Choice/Mood/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how an author's word choice suggests mood.

Strand	Scope	Source
Author: Word Choice	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 15

Biography: Elements/Describe
The learner will be able to describe elements of a biography in an essay.

Strand	Scope	Source
Biography	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 13.10

Nonfiction: Elements/Describe
The learner will be able to describe elements of a nonfiction piece in an essay.

Strand	Scope	Source
Nonfiction	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 13.10

Nonfiction: Structure/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the structure of a nonfiction piece in an essay.

Strand	Scope	Source
Nonfiction	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 13.10

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 10, 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 10, Standard 13, 13.10.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 13.25

Informational Text: Meaning/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of meaning of informational text.

Strand	Scope	Source
Informational Text	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 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 10, Standard 16

American Literature: Vocabulary
The learner will be able to read and apply knowledge of American literature to understand new vocabulary words.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 8.10.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 4.24

Genre: Compare/Contrast/Theme
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the presentation of a similar theme across genres to describe how form affects the message.

Strand	Scope	Source
Compare/Contrast	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 10.10

Poetry: Structure/Identify
The learner will be able to identify structural elements of poems.

Strand	Scope	Source
Poetry: Sound/Form	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 14

Poetry: Elements/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of poetic elements.

Strand	Scope	Source
Poetry: Elements	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 14.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 14

Poetry: Theme/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the theme in a poem.

Strand	Scope	Source
Poetry: Analyze Story Elements	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 14.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 14

Poetry: Figurative Language/Respond
The learner will be able to respond to figurative language in a poem.

Strand	Scope	Source
Poetry: Figurative Language	Master	MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 14.5

Poetry: Structure/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze structural elements of poems.

Strand	Scope	Source
Poetry: Sound/Form	Master	MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 14, 14.5

Speech: Historic/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze historic speeches for memorable characteristics.

Strand	Scope	Source
Speech	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 3.10

Drama: Conventions/Support/Interpret
The learner will be able to recognize and analyze how dramatic conventions support, interpret, and enhance dramatic text.

Strand	Scope	Source
Drama	Master	MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 17.7

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 10, 17

African-American: Themes/Compare
The learner will be able to compare themes in African-American literary works to events occurring when the works were written.

Strand	Scope	Source
African-American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Analyze
The learner will be able to use literary criticism to analyze characteristics of American literature.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Analyze/Elements
The learner will be able to analyze literary elements and how they relate to American literature.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Characters
The learner will be able to recognize the differences among archetypal characters in American literature.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Compare/Styles
The learner will be able to compare styles, topics, and themes commonly found in American literature selections.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Conventions/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the difference in the use of language conventions by authors from different time periods of American literature.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Cultural
The learner will be able to use one's cultural background to understand American literature.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Ideas/Connect
The learner will be able to evaluate the significance of literary movements in American literature by connecting ideas, styles, and themes within literary movements in the United States.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Identify/Movements
The learner will be able to identify movements in American literature.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Identify/Periods
The learner will be able to identify periods in American literature.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Literary Devices
The learner will be able to evaluate literary devices found in American literature.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Plot/Theme/Compare
The learner will be able to compare plot, theme, setting, and characterization in American literature.

Strand	Scope	Source
American Literature	Master	East Longmeadow High School

American Literature: Themes
The learner will be able to explain the common themes found in American literature.

Strand	Scope	Source
American 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.

Sentence Structure: Phrase
The learner will be able to identify phrases within sentences.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 5.10

Sentence Structure: Clause
The learner will be able to identify clauses within sentences.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence: Clause	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 5.10

Conventions: Language Usage/Standard
The learner will be able to demonstrate standard language usage.

Strand	Scope	Source
Usage	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5, 5.10

Conventions: Usage
The learner will be able to apply appropriate language usage in writing.

Strand	Scope	Source
Usage	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5

Sentence Structure: Understand
The learner will be able to understand sentence structure.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5, 5.10

Idiom: Content Area/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize idioms in all content areas.

Strand	Scope	Source
Idiom	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 4.10

Grammar: Language Structure/Identify
The learner will be able to identify English language structure.

Strand	Scope	Source
Grammar	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5

Grammar: Language Structure/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of English language structure.

Strand	Scope	Source
Grammar	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5

Conventions: Standard English/Identify
The learner will be able to identify standard English conventions.

Strand	Scope	Source
Language Conventions	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5

Conventions: Standard English/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of standard English conventions.

Strand	Scope	Source
Language Conventions	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5

Sentence Structure: Grammar/Describe
The learner will be able to describe grammatically sound sentences.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5

Conventions: Language Usage/Describe
The learner will be able to describe standard language usage.

Strand	Scope	Source
Usage	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5

Conventions: Role/Informal/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the role of standard English in informal communication.

Strand	Scope	Source
Language Conventions: Formal/Informal	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 6.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 6

Conventions: Role/Formal/Describe
The learner will be able to describe the role of standard English in formal communication.

Strand	Scope	Source
Language Conventions: Formal/Informal	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 6.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 6

Conventions: Role/Writing/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the role of standard English in writing.

Strand	Scope	Source
Language Conventions: Formal/Informal	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 6.10

Conventions: Role/Literature/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the role of standard English in literature.

Strand	Scope	Source
Language Conventions	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 6.10

Sentence Structure: Grammar/Create
The learner will be able to create grammatically sound sentences in written works.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure	Master	Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5

Adjective: Use
The learner will be able to correctly use adjectives.

Strand	Scope	Source
Adjective	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Adverb: Adverbial Forms/Correct
The learner will be able to write using correct adverbial forms.

Strand	Scope	Source
Adverb	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Agreement: Antecedent/Gender
The learner will be able to identify correct pronoun-antecedent agreement in gender.

Strand	Scope	Source
Pronoun: Agreement	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Agreement: Revise
The learner will be able to revise writing for the correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

Strand	Scope	Source
Pronoun: Agreement	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Clause: Use/Correctly/Sentences
The learner will be able to correctly use clauses within sentences.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence: Clause	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Clause: Writing/Use/Expand
The learner will be able to expand the use of clauses in writing.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence: Clause	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Conjunction: Coordinating
The learner will be able to correctly use coordinating conjunctions.

Strand	Scope	Source
Conjunction	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Edit: Complete Sentences
The learner will be able to edit for the use of complete sentences.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure: Edit	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Fragment/Run-On: Comma Splice/Identify
The learner will be able to identify a comma splice.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Fragment/Run-On: Fused/Identify
The learner will be able to identify fused sentences.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Fragment: Combine
The learner will be able to correctly integrate sentence fragments into written works when stylistically appropriate.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Interrogative: Identify
The learner will be able to identify an interrogative sentence.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence: Interrogative	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Noun: Common/Identify
The learner will be able to identify common nouns.

Strand	Scope	Source
Noun	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Noun: Common/Proper
The learner will be able to distinguish between common and proper nouns.

Strand	Scope	Source
Noun	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Paragraph: Apply/Construction
The learner will be able to apply correct paragraph construction, including using a topic sentence supported and developed by other sentences.

Strand	Scope	Source
Paragraph Structure	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Parts of Speech: Clarify/Speaking/Use
The learner will be able to use parts of speech to clarify language when speaking.

Strand	Scope	Source
Parts of Speech	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Parts of Speech: Clarify/Writing/Use
The learner will be able to use parts of speech to clarify language when writing.

Strand	Scope	Source
Parts of Speech	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Plural: Edit/Correct Use
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of plurals.

Strand	Scope	Source
Noun: Plural	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Predicate/Subject: Complete Sentence
The learner will be able to complete a sentence with an appropriate subject or predicate phrase.

Strand	Scope	Source
Predicate/Subject	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Predicate: Write/Apply
The learner will be able to apply the use of predicates when writing sentences.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence: Predicate	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Pronoun: Correct Use/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of pronouns in text.

Strand	Scope	Source
Pronoun	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Pronoun: Revise
The learner will be able to revise writing for the correct pronoun case.

Strand	Scope	Source
Pronoun	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Run-On: Complete/Distinguish
The learner will be able to distinguish between a complete sentence and a run-on sentence where the run-on sentence contains a comma splice.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Sentence Combining
The learner will be able to combine multiple complete sentences into one complete sentence.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure/Combine Sentences	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Subject-Verb: Agreement/Identify
The learner will be able to identify a sentence written with correct subject-verb agreement.

Strand	Scope	Source
Subject-Verb Agreement	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Subject: Write/Apply
The learner will be able to apply the use of subjects when writing sentences.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence: Subject	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Syntax: Apply
The learner will be able to apply syntax guidelines effectively.

Strand	Scope	Source
Syntax	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Usage: Clarity/Write
The learner will be able to apply usage that enhances clarity in writing.

Strand	Scope	Source
Usage	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Verb Tense: Active
The learner will be able to use active tense in writing.

Strand	Scope	Source
Verb Tense	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Verb Tense: Edit
The learner will be able to edit written works for appropriate use of verb tense.

Strand	Scope	Source
Verb Tense	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Analyze: Sentence Pattern Concepts/Apply
The learner will be able to analyze language by applying sentence pattern concepts.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure: Analyze	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Conventions: Analyze/Appropriate
The learner will be able to analyze whether language is appropriate for a certain purpose.

Strand	Scope	Source
Language Conventions	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Dialect: Differences/Stereotypes
The learner will be able to provide examples of dialectical differences which produce stereotypes.

Strand	Scope	Source
Dialect	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Dialect: Differences/Perceptions
The learner will be able to provide examples of dialectical differences which affect perceptions.

Strand	Scope	Source
Dialect	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Edit: Complete/Sentence
The learner will be able to edit for the use of complete sentences.

Strand	Scope	Source
Sentence Structure: Edit	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Language Expression: Eliminate/Ambiguity
The learner will be able to eliminate ambiguity.

Strand	Scope	Source
Language Expression	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Language Expression: Eliminate/Passive
The learner will be able to eliminate passive voice.

Strand	Scope	Source
Language Expression	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Paragraph: Introduction/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the introductory sentence of a paragraph.

Strand	Scope	Source
Paragraph Structure	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Paragraph: Logic/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize logical structure within paragraphs.

Strand	Scope	Source
Paragraph Structure	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Paragraph: Master Structure
The learner will be able to exhibit mastery of paragraph structure.

Strand	Scope	Source
Paragraph Structure	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Patterns: Identify/Sentence
The learner will be able to identify patterns in a sentence.

Strand	Scope	Source
Language Patterns	Master	East Longmeadow High School

Language Mechanics

This unit includes comprehending and applying the rules which govern punctuation and capitalization when writing and editing written works.

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 10, 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 10, 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 10, Standard 5

Punctuation: Describe
The learner will be able to describe correct punctuation.

Strand	Scope	Source
Punctuation	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5

Mechanics: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the correct use of mechanics.

Strand	Scope	Source
Mechanics	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 5.10.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 5.28

Capitalization: Describe Correct
The learner will be able to describe correct capitalization.

Strand	Scope	Source
Capitalization: Applications	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5

Capitalization: Identify Correct
The learner will be able to identify correct capitalization.

Strand	Scope	Source
Capitalization: Applications	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 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 10, Standard 2

Strategies: Focusing/Learn
The learner will be able to use effective listening strategies, such as focusing, to learn from a variety of auditory materials.

Strand	Scope	Source
Listening Strategies	Master	MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 9.10

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: Synthesize/Ideas
The learner will be able to synthesize important ideas he/she has heard.

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

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