English / Language Arts
| Week | Quarter | Theme | Focus / Objective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Q1 | Theme & Character Analysis | Identifying theme |
| 2 | Q1 | Theme & Character Analysis | Character traits vs. character change |
| 3 | Q1 | Theme & Character Analysis | Analyzing conflict types |
| 4 | Q1 | Theme & Character Analysis | Symbolism in short stories |
| 5 | Q1 | Theme & Character Analysis | Comparing themes across texts |
| 6 | Q1 | Theme & Character Analysis | Author's message & tone |
| 7 | Q1 | Theme & Character Analysis | Citing evidence for analysis |
| 8 | Q1 | Theme & Character Analysis | Writing a character analysis paragraph |
| 9 | Q1 | Theme & Character Analysis | Quarter review & reflection |
| 10 | Q2 | Argumentative Writing & Rhetoric | What is an argument? |
| 11 | Q2 | Argumentative Writing & Rhetoric | Claims, reasons & evidence |
| 12 | Q2 | Argumentative Writing & Rhetoric | Understanding counterclaims |
| 13 | Q2 | Argumentative Writing & Rhetoric | Rhetorical appeals: ethos, pathos, logos |
| 14 | Q2 | Argumentative Writing & Rhetoric | Analyzing persuasive speeches |
| 15 | Q2 | Argumentative Writing & Rhetoric | Drafting an argumentative essay |
| 16 | Q2 | Argumentative Writing & Rhetoric | Strengthening evidence & citations |
| 17 | Q2 | Argumentative Writing & Rhetoric | Revising for persuasive power |
| 18 | Q2 | Argumentative Writing & Rhetoric | Publishing the argumentative essay |
| 19 | Q3 | Nonfiction & Media Literacy | Evaluating nonfiction sources |
| 20 | Q3 | Nonfiction & Media Literacy | Bias & perspective in media |
| 21 | Q3 | Nonfiction & Media Literacy | Analyzing advertisements |
| 22 | Q3 | Nonfiction & Media Literacy | Comparing news sources |
| 23 | Q3 | Nonfiction & Media Literacy | Fact vs. opinion |
| 24 | Q3 | Nonfiction & Media Literacy | Analyzing infographics & data |
| 25 | Q3 | Nonfiction & Media Literacy | Digital media literacy |
| 26 | Q3 | Nonfiction & Media Literacy | Creating a media analysis project |
| 27 | Q3 | Nonfiction & Media Literacy | Quarter review & reflection |
| 28 | Q4 | Drama & Public Speaking | Elements of drama |
| 29 | Q4 | Drama & Public Speaking | Reading a one-act play |
| 30 | Q4 | Drama & Public Speaking | Staging & stage directions |
| 31 | Q4 | Drama & Public Speaking | Analyzing character through dialogue |
| 32 | Q4 | Drama & Public Speaking | Public speaking basics |
| 33 | Q4 | Drama & Public Speaking | Organizing a persuasive speech |
| 34 | Q4 | Drama & Public Speaking | Delivery techniques & body language |
| 35 | Q4 | Drama & Public Speaking | Practicing & peer feedback |
| 36 | Q4 | Drama & Public Speaking | Speech showcase |