*1st Semester

Writing: Constructed Responses (use of quotes with in-text citations)

Reading: StudySync Sources; Whole Group Classroom Novel; individual reading for book responses

Listening/ Speaking: Class/Individual Discussions/Presentations for:  Socratic Seminars  Google Slides Projects  Book Presentations (2/semester)

Grammar & Conventions: Foundational practice using several sources

          Vocabulary: Common Core Academic and Literature-Specific Vocabulary Lessons

*2nd Semester

Writing: Constructed Responses, Argument Essays, Narratives

Reading: StudySync Sources; Whole Group Classroom Novels; individual reading for book responses

Listening/ Speaking: Class/Individual Discussions/Presentations for:  Socratic Seminars  Google Slides Projects  Book Presentations (2/semester)

Grammar & Conventions: Foundational practice using several sources

          Vocabulary: Common Core Academic and Literature-Specific Vocabulary Lessons

Writing= 20%

Reading= 20%

Listening & Speaking= 20%

Grammar & Conventions= 20%

Semester Final= 15%

District Assessments= 5%