Curriculum Map – Grade 10

Content
Define the meaning of and understand the consequences of plagiarism
Characteristics of the genres
Introduction to English Regents
Condense and Summarize Essential Information using paraphrasing, direct quotes while persevering author's voice
Identify Main Idea while exploring underlying meaning
Sequence and Chronology
Develop Original Ideas using supporting documentation
Research Studies
Bibliographies/Works Cited
Suggested Resources*Galileo by Brecht (play)*Don Quixote *The Man from La Mancha*The Giver*1984*Farenheit 451
Skills
Making predictions
Drawing Conclusions
Judgments based on Schema
Connecting Ideas/Synthesizing Information
Sequencing/logical order
Using plausible and precise language
Making proper transitions
Audience and Purpose
Note-taking
Suggested Strategies*Fish-Bowl*Socratic Circles*Literature Circles*Graphic Organizer
Assessment
Diagnostic Assessment Pre-test
Complete a Session One Part A Regents Exam
Diagnostic Composition
Reading and Writing Conferences
Quizzes on vocabulary and literary elements