Course Syllabus

1. Reading Literary Texts

• Standard 4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support
• Standard 5: Determine meaning and develop logical interpretations by making predictions, inferring, drawing conclusions, analyzing, synthesizing, providing evidence, and investigating multiple
• Standard 6: Summarize key details and ideas to support analysis of thematic
• Standard 7: Analyze the relationship among ideas, themes, or topics in multiple media, formats, and in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities.
• Standard 8: Analyze characters, settings, events, and ideas as they develop and interact within a particular
• Standard 9: Interpret and analyze the author’s use of words, phrases, and conventions, and how their relationships shape meaning and tone in print and multimedia
• Standard 10: Apply a range of strategies to determine and deepen the meaning of known, unknown, and multiple-meaning words, phrases, and jargon; acquire and use general academic and domain-specific
• Standard 11: Analyze and provide evidence of how the author’s choice of point of view, perspective, and purpose shape content, meaning, and style.
• Standard 12: Analyze and critique how the author uses structures in print and multimedia texts to shape meaning and impact the
• Standard 13: Read independently and comprehend a variety of texts for the purposes of reading for enjoyment, acquiring new learning, and building stamina; reflect on and respond to increasingly complex text over

1. Reading Informational Texts

• Standard 4: Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support
• Standard 5: Determine meaning and develop logical interpretations by making predictions, inferring, drawing conclusions, analyzing, synthesizing, providing evidence and investigating multiple
• Standard 6: Summarize key details and ideas to support analysis of central
• Standard 7: Research events, topics, ideas, or concepts through multiple media, formats, and in visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities.
• Standard 8: Interpret and analyze the author’s use of words, phrases, text features, conventions, and structures, and how their relationships shape meaning and tone in print and multimedia
• Standard 9: Apply a range of strategies to determine the meaning of known, unknown, and multiple meaning words, phrases, and jargon; acquire and use general academic and domain-specific
• Standard 10: Analyze and provide evidence of how the author’s choice of purpose and perspective shapes content, meaning, and
• Standard 11: Analyze and critique how the author uses structures in print and multimedia texts to craft informational and argument writing.
• Standard 12: Read independently and comprehend a variety of texts for the purposes of reading for enjoyment, acquiring new learning, and building stamina; reflect on and respond to increasingly complex text over

III. Writing

• Standard 1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant
• Standard 2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of
• Standard 3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, well-chosen details, and well- structured event
• Standard 4: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or
• Standard 5: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when
• Standard 6: Write independently, legibly, and routinely for a variety of tasks, purposes, and audiences over short and extended time

1. Communication

• Standard 1: Interact with others to explore ideas and concepts, communicate meaning, and develop logical interpretations through collaborative conversations; build upon the ideas of others to clearly express one’s own views while respecting diverse
• Standard 2: Articulate ideas, claims, and perspectives in a logical sequence using information, findings, and credible evidence from sources.
• Standard 3: Communicate information through strategic use of multiple modalities and multimedia to enrich understanding when presenting ideas and
• Standard 4: Critique how a speaker addresses content and uses craft techniques that stylistically and structurally inform, engage, and impact audience and convey
• Standard 5: Incorporate craft techniques to engage and impact audience and convey

Required Instructional Materials and Resources: (List required materials including SDOC provided textbooks including any fees that apply, etc.)

• Pearson Grade 11 The American Experience

Optional Materials and Resources:

• Wordly Wise 3000
• Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Workshop  
• Novels as selected by Teacher