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Language Arts - Honors English 11

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.

Honors English 11

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.

    British Literature: Vocabulary
The learner will be able to read and apply knowledge of British literature to understand new vocabulary words.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 8.10
  
    Author: Word Choice/Tone/Identify
The learner will be able to identify how an author's word choice sets tone.
Strand Scope Source
Author: Word Choice Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 15, 15.12
  
    Author: Word Choice/Purpose/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how an author's word choice affects the purpose of his/her work.
Strand Scope Source
Author: Word Choice Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 15.12
  
    Author: Word Choice/Theme/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how an author's word choice affects the theme of his/her work.
Strand Scope Source
Author: Word Choice Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 15.12
  
    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 12, 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 12, 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 12, Standard 15
  
    Author Technique: Nonfiction/Explain
The learner will be able to explain 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
  
    Short Story: Parody/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze parody in a short story.
Strand Scope Source
Story/Short Story Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 10.12
  
    Prose: Satire/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze satire in prose.
Strand Scope Source
Prose Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 10.12
  
    Prose: Allegory/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze prose for characteristics of allegory.
Strand Scope Source
Prose Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 10.12
  
    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
  
    Novel: Pastoral Description/Identify
The learner will be able to identify pastoral descriptions in a novel.
Strand Scope Source
Novel Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 10.12
  
    Poetry: Satire/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze satire in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 10.12
  
    Poetry: Form/Sonnet
The learner will be able to recognize a sonnet as a form of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 14.10
  
    Poetry: Form/Ballad
The learner will be able to recognize a ballad as a form of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 14.10
  
    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 12, Standard 14.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Poetry: Elements
The learner will be able to analyze the poetic elements within a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Elements Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 14.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Poetry: Pastoral Description/Identify
The learner will be able to identify pastoral descriptions in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Figurative Language Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 10.12
  
    Poetry: Diction/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the use of diction within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 14.12
  
    Poetry: Figurative Language/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the use of figurative language within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 14.12
  
    Poetry: Paradox/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the use of paradox within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 14.12
  
    Poetry: Irony/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the use of irony within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 14.12
  
    Poetry: 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 Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 14.12.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14.6
  
    Poetry: Overstatement/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the use of overstatement within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 14.12
  
    Poetry: Understatement/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the use of understatement within a given poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 14.12
  
    Poetry: Pastoral Description/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze pastoral descriptions in a poem.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 10.12
  
    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 MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, 14.12
  
    Poetry: Structure/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of structural elements of poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 14.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Poetry: Structure/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze structural elements of poems.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 14.; 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 Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 12, Standard 14.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 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 12, Standard 14.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 14
  
    Drama: Conventions/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze dramatic conventions.
Strand Scope Source
Drama Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 17.9
  
    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
  
    British Literature: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze characteristics of British literature.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Characteristics
The learner will be able to comprehend characteristics related to the Great Britain literature genres studied.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Compare/Styles
The learner will be able to compare styles, topics, and themes common to major British writers.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Describe/Anglo-Saxon
The learner will be able to describe the historical development of Anglo-Saxon language in the British Isles.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Describe/Middle
The learner will be able to describe the historical development of Middle English language in the British Isles.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Development
The learner will be able to study the development of British literature.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Historical Influence
The learner will be able to comprehend the influence of historical events and/or periods on British literature.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Literary Elements
The learner will be able to analyze literary elements and how they relate to British literature.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Plot/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the influences of the historical era that shaped the plot of a given British novel.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Read/Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to British literature authored by both men and women.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Situations/Conflicts
The learner will be able to relate a selection to the situations, conflicts, and themes common to the British experience.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Styles/Contrast
The learner will be able to contrast important styles of each period of British literature.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Variety/Read
The learner will be able to read a variety of British literature.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    British Literature: Analyze/Bible
The learner will be able to analyze allusions in British literature to the Bible, classics, and contemporary works.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East longmeadow Public Schools
  
    British Literature: Cultural/Social
The learner will be able to identify a British literature work as a reflection of its cultural, social, and historical context.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East longmeadow Public Schools
  
    British Literature: Describe/English
The learner will be able to describe the historical development of modern English literature in the British Isles.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East longmeadow Public Schools
  
    British Literature: Describe/Middle
The learner will be able to describe the historical development of Middle English literature in the British Isles.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East longmeadow Public Schools
  
    British Literature: Describe/Language
The learner will be able to describe the historical development of language in the British Isles.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East longmeadow Public Schools
  
    British Literature: Time/Culture
The learner will be able to evaluate British literature as a reflection of its time and culture.
Strand Scope Source
British Literature Master East longmeadow Public Schools
  

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 Reinforce 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 Reinforce 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 Reinforce 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 Reinforce 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 Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5, 5.10
  
    Grammar: Language Structure/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of English language structure.
Strand Scope Source
Grammar Reinforce 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 Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 5.30
  
    Conventions: Standard English/Apply
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of standard English conventions.
Strand Scope Source
Language Conventions Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5.; 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 Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 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 Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 6.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 6
  
    Conventions: Role/Speech/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the role of standard English in speech.
Strand Scope Source
Language Conventions: Formal/Informal Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 6.10.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 6.10
  
    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 Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 6.10.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 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 Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 6.10.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 6.10
  
    Evolution: Development/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the development of the English language.
Strand Scope Source
Language Evolution Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 7
  
    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 Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 7.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 5.33
  
    Sentence Structure: Grammar/Create
The learner will be able to create grammatically sound sentences in written works.
Strand Scope Source
Sentence Structure Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5
  

Language Mechanics

    Capitalization: Identify Correct
The learner will be able to identify correct capitalization.
Strand Scope Source
Capitalization: Applications Reinforce Massachusetts 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 Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 5.10
  
    Capitalization: Application of Rules
The learner will be able to apply capitalization rules in his/her written work.
Strand Scope Source
Capitalization: Applications Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 5
  
    Punctuation: Apply
The learner will be able to apply fundamental punctuation rules to written works.
Strand Scope Source
Punctuation Reinforce Massachusetts 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 Reinforce Massachusetts 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 Reinforce Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 2
  
    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
  
    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
  
    Strategies: Enhance Understanding
The learner will be able to use listening skills to enhance understanding.
Strand Scope Source
Listening Strategies 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 Production: Purpose/Develop
The learner will be able to consider the purpose when developing a media production.
Strand Scope Source
Media Production: Develop Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 28
  
    Media Production: Audience/Develop
The learner will be able to consider the audience when developing a media production.
Strand Scope Source
Media Production: Develop Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 28
  
    Media Form: Perspective/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze perspectives presented in various media forms.
Strand Scope Source
Media Form Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 26.10
  
    Media Message: Techniques/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze techniques used in media messages targeted for a specific audience.
Strand Scope Source
Media Message Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 27.10.; MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 26.5
  
    Film: Interpret/Analytic Techniques
The learner will be able to interpret films using analytic techniques.
Strand Scope Source
Film Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 17
  
    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 10, 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 10, Standard 28
  
    Purposes: Listen/Obtain
The learner will be able to listen to multimedia sources to obtain information.
Strand Scope Source
Media Purposes Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 26
  
    Purposes: View/Obtain
The learner will be able to view multimedia sources to obtain information.
Strand Scope Source
Media Purposes Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 26
  
    Purposes: Read/Obtain
The learner will be able to read multimedia sources to obtain information.
Strand Scope Source
Media Purposes Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, Standard 26
  
    Purposes: Historical Work
The learner will be able to use media to expand his/her understanding of a historical work.
Strand Scope Source
Media Purposes Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 28.10
  
    Purposes: Historical Author
The learner will be able to use media to expand his/her understanding of a historical author.
Strand Scope Source
Media Purposes Master MA: Curriculum Frameworks, February 1997, Grade 10, 28.10
  
    Evaluate: Criteria/Develop/Use/Film
The learner will be able to develop and use criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of presentation, style, and content of films and other electronic communication mediums.
Strand Scope Source
Media: Evaluate Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 10, 27.7
  

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).

    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
  
    Point of View: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the point of view from which a passage was written.
Strand Scope Source
Point of View Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 8.32
  
    Relationship: Imagery/Symbolism/Theme
The learner will be able to relate patterns of imagery or symbolism to theme and/or tone and mood of a reading selection.
Strand Scope Source
Relationship Master MA: Curriculum Framework, 2001, Grade 12, 8.33
  
    Abstract Element: Concepts/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze abstract concepts.
Strand Scope Source
Abstract Elements Master East Longmeadow High School
  
    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 cause and effect in fiction.
Strand Scope Source
Cause/Effect: 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: History/Consequences
The learner will be able to analyze cause and effect in history to understand consequences of decisions.
Strand Scope Source
Cause/Effect: 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: An