HS ELA Guide

ELA10

YEAR AT A GLANCE

Unit 1

Unit 3

Unit 2

Unit 4

Suggested Pacing

9-10weeks

9-10weeks

9-10weeks

9-10weeks

Informative / *Research

Argument / *Research

Writing Focus

Narrative

Multi-Genre

What structures and techniques in narratives help propel action, create suspense or tension, and resolution?

What can real-world examples of writing teach us about effective communication?

How do we evaluate the credibility of information?

How do written vs. verbal arguments differ?

Essential Question

Writing: 2, 4 Reading: 6.b, 7.b, 14.b Speaking& Listening: 2, 3

Writing: 1, 4 Reading: 5, 13 Speaking& Listening: 1, 2

Writing: 3 Reading: 6.a, 7.a, 8, 9

Writing: 1, 2, 3, 4 Reading: 10, 11, 12, 14.a

Power Standards

Map Testing Windows

August 20 - September 25

December 4 - January 16

April 15 - May 9

*PLC teams should decide whether Writing Standard 4: Research should be assessed in Unit 2 or Unit 3.

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