36-Week Scope & Sequence
Annual Course Calendar
Twelve units, three weeks each, organized across four terms.
| Week | Focus | Reading / Source Family | Major Product | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 01 · Foundations of Scholarly Reading & Writing | ||||
| Week 01 | Course Launch, Diagnostic & Scholar Habits | Diagnostic literary and informational passages, student reading inventory, and writing sample | Diagnostic analytical response and individual Grade 10 literacy growth plan | ELA.K12.EE.1.1, ELA.K12.EE.2.1, ELA.10.C.1.5, ELA.10.V.1.1 |
| Week 02 | Close Reading, Annotation & Inference | A complex short story and a paired informational passage | Annotation set, claim-evidence-reasoning table, and inference paragraph | ELA.K12.EE.1.1, ELA.K12.EE.3.1, ELA.10.R.3.2, ELA.10.C.3.1 |
| Week 03 | Paraphrase, Summary, Academic Integrity & FAST Baseline | A public-domain essay or speech excerpt plus a mixed FAST-style practice set | Paraphrase and summary practice, source-use reflection, and baseline skills log | ELA.10.R.3.2, ELA.10.C.4.1, ELA.10.C.3.1, ELA.10.R.2.1 |
| Unit 02 · Coming-of-Age & Literary Layers | ||||
| Week 04 | Literary Elements & Layers of Meaning | A short story or novel excerpt with rich setting, conflict, and point of view | Layered meaning analysis paragraph and annotated literary elements map | ELA.10.R.1.1, ELA.10.R.3.1, ELA.10.V.1.3, ELA.K12.EE.1.1 |
| Week 05 | Characterization, Conflict & Coming-of-Age | A coming-of-age short story or memoir excerpt | Character growth evidence chart and analytical response | ELA.10.R.1.3, ELA.10.R.1.1, ELA.K12.EE.3.1, ELA.10.C.1.4 |
| Week 06 | Conflicting Perspectives & Point of View | A literary text with multiple viewpoints or conflicting values | Perspective comparison response and structured evidence-based discussion | ELA.10.R.1.3, ELA.10.C.2.1, ELA.K12.EE.4.1, ELA.K12.EE.6.1 |
| Unit 03 · Theme, Voice & Literary Analysis | ||||
| Week 07 | Universal Themes Across Texts | Two literary texts from different cultures, eras, or genres with a shared thematic concern | Comparative theme matrix and focused comparative paragraph | ELA.10.R.1.2, ELA.10.R.1.1, ELA.10.C.1.4, ELA.K12.EE.1.1 |
| Week 08 | Diction, Syntax, Voice & Tone | Literary passages with distinctive styles and contrasting voices | Style imitation, close analysis, and author-choice reflection | ELA.10.R.1.1, ELA.10.V.1.3, ELA.10.C.3.1, ELA.K12.EE.6.1 |
| Week 09 | Literary Analysis Essay & Revision | A previously studied literary text and mentor analytical essays | Formal literary analysis essay, peer feedback, revision memo, and portfolio submission | ELA.10.C.1.4, ELA.10.C.1.5, ELA.10.C.3.1, ELA.K12.EE.5.1 |
| Unit 04 · American Speeches, Essays & Rhetoric | ||||
| Week 10 | Historical American Speeches: Central Ideas & Structure | A historical American speech or essay by a public-domain or teacher-approved author | Central-idea development map and analytical paragraph | ELA.10.R.2.1, ELA.10.R.2.2, ELA.K12.EE.1.1, ELA.K12.EE.2.1 |
| Week 11 | Purpose, Audience, Rhetorical Situation & Appeals | A historical speech or essay with a clear rhetorical situation | Rhetorical situation chart and appeals analysis | ELA.10.R.2.3, ELA.10.R.3.4, ELA.10.V.1.1, ELA.K12.EE.3.1 |
| Week 12 | Rhetorical Devices, Figurative Language & Analysis Essay | A pair of speeches or essays using repetition, analogy, parallelism, and figurative language | Rhetorical analysis essay and annotated device inventory | ELA.10.R.2.3, ELA.10.R.3.4, ELA.10.C.1.4, ELA.10.C.1.5 |
| Unit 05 · Argument, Debate & Civic Discourse | ||||
| Week 13 | Opposing Arguments & Validity | Two opposing arguments on the same contemporary, historical, or civic topic | Argument comparison matrix and validity evaluation | ELA.10.R.2.4, ELA.K12.EE.1.1, ELA.K12.EE.3.1, ELA.10.V.1.1 |
| Week 14 | Claim, Evidence, Counterclaim & Rebuttal | A source set representing multiple positions on an arguable issue | Formal argument essay draft with counterclaim and rebuttal | ELA.10.C.1.3, ELA.10.R.2.4, ELA.10.C.4.1, ELA.10.C.3.1 |
| Week 15 | Oral Argument, Discussion & Formal Debate | Student argument drafts, debate briefs, and selected oral models | Oral argument or formal debate, listening notes, and self-evaluation | ELA.10.C.2.1, ELA.K12.EE.4.1, ELA.K12.EE.6.1, ELA.10.C.1.5 |
| Unit 06 · Synthesis & Midyear Mastery | ||||
| Week 16 | Expository Synthesis Across Sources | Three short sources offering complementary information on one topic | Synthesis matrix and multi-source expository response | ELA.10.C.1.4, ELA.10.C.4.1, ELA.10.R.3.2, ELA.K12.EE.1.1 |
| Week 17 | Grammar, Style, Vocabulary & Writing Portfolio | Student writing portfolio, mentor sentences, and vocabulary-in-context passages | Edited portfolio selection, style commentary, and vocabulary application | ELA.10.C.3.1, ELA.10.V.1.1, ELA.10.V.1.2, ELA.10.V.1.3, ELA.10.C.1.5 |
| Week 18 | Midterm Review, Assessment & Reflection | Cumulative literary and informational passages, writing tasks, and portfolio evidence | Cumulative midterm examination, corrections, and midyear learning conference | ELA.10.R.1.1, ELA.10.R.2.3, ELA.10.R.2.4, ELA.10.C.1.4, ELA.10.C.3.1 |
| Unit 07 · Poetry, Ambiguity & Sound | ||||
| Week 19 | Poetic Speaker, Layers & Ambiguity | A cluster of public-domain or licensed poems with complex speakers and imagery | Ambiguity annotation and interpretation paragraph | ELA.10.R.1.4, ELA.K12.EE.1.1, ELA.K12.EE.3.1, ELA.10.V.1.3 |
| Week 20 | Figurative Language, Mood & Connotation | Poems and short prose passages rich in imagery and figurative language | Mood continuum, figurative language analysis, and original imitation | ELA.10.R.3.1, ELA.10.V.1.3, ELA.10.R.1.4, ELA.10.C.3.1 |
| Week 21 | Poetic Structure, Sound & Comparative Analysis | Two poems with contrasting forms, sound patterns, or structural turns | Comparative poetry essay and expressive oral reading | ELA.10.R.1.4, ELA.10.C.1.4, ELA.10.C.2.1, ELA.K12.EE.6.1 |
| Unit 08 · Classical, Mythic & Religious Adaptation | ||||
| Week 22 | Mythical & Classical Source Texts | Selected public-domain Greek, Roman, or other classical and mythical source texts | Archetype and cultural-values analysis | ELA.10.R.3.3, ELA.10.R.1.2, ELA.10.V.1.2, ELA.K12.EE.2.1 |
| Week 23 | Religious Texts as Literature & Adaptation | Teacher-selected excerpts from religious texts and later literary adaptations | Source-to-adaptation comparison with context and respectful analysis | ELA.10.R.3.3, ELA.10.R.1.1, ELA.10.R.1.2, ELA.K12.EE.4.1 |
| Week 24 | Adaptation Across Media & Comparative Essay | A source text paired with a dramatic, visual, cinematic, poetic, or contemporary adaptation | Comparative adaptation essay or multimedia presentation | ELA.10.R.3.3, ELA.10.C.1.4, ELA.10.C.5.1, ELA.K12.EE.5.1 |
| Unit 09 · Research Foundations | ||||
| Week 25 | Research Questions, Scope & Inquiry Design | Model research questions, background sources, and topic exploration materials | Research proposal, inquiry map, and working question | ELA.10.C.4.1, ELA.10.V.1.1, ELA.K12.EE.5.1, ELA.K12.EE.2.1 |
| Week 26 | Source Reliability, Bias & Lateral Reading | A mixed source set including institutional, journalistic, scholarly, advocacy, and low-quality examples | Source evaluation matrix and reliability justification | ELA.10.C.4.1, ELA.10.R.2.4, ELA.K12.EE.1.1, ELA.10.V.1.3 |
| Week 27 | Note-Taking, Paraphrase, Citation & Synthesis | Approved research sources and model notes with citation information | Source notes, paraphrase checks, citation practice, and synthesis paragraph | ELA.10.R.3.2, ELA.10.C.4.1, ELA.10.C.3.1, ELA.K12.EE.5.1 |
| Unit 10 · Research Writing & Digital Publication | ||||
| Week 28 | Expository Research Writing | Student source portfolio and mentor expository research texts | Expository research paper draft with source integration | ELA.10.C.1.4, ELA.10.C.4.1, ELA.10.C.1.5, ELA.K12.EE.5.1 |
| Week 29 | Argument Research Writing | Student source portfolio with evidence representing multiple positions | Research-based argument essay with counterclaim and works cited | ELA.10.C.1.3, ELA.10.C.4.1, ELA.10.R.2.4, ELA.10.C.3.1 |
| Week 30 | Digital Publication, Multimedia & Presentation | Student research papers, model digital publications, and presentation examples | Publication-ready digital product, formal presentation, and reflection | ELA.10.C.5.1, ELA.10.C.5.2, ELA.10.C.2.1, ELA.10.C.1.5 |
| Unit 11 · Drama, Shakespeare & Performance | ||||
| Week 31 | Drama Elements, Conflict, Irony & Stagecraft | A public-domain or licensed drama excerpt | Dramatic elements map and scene interpretation | ELA.10.R.1.1, ELA.10.R.1.2, ELA.K12.EE.3.1, ELA.10.C.2.1 |
| Week 32 | Shakespearean Language, Rhetoric & Performance | A teacher-selected Shakespearean scene, speech, or soliloquy | Modern paraphrase, rhetorical annotation, and performed excerpt | ELA.10.R.1.1, ELA.10.R.3.4, ELA.10.V.1.2, ELA.10.C.2.1 |
| Week 33 | Drama Analysis & Performance Project | A complete short play, act, or extended scene plus production notes | Dramatic analysis, staged or recorded performance, and reflection | ELA.10.R.1.1, ELA.10.C.2.1, ELA.K12.EE.4.1, ELA.K12.EE.6.1 |
| Unit 12 · Novel Study, Final Portfolio & Examination | ||||
| Week 34 | Long-Form Novel Study: Character, Motif & Structure | A teacher- or family-approved Grade 10 novel | Reading schedule, motif tracker, character arc, and analytical checkpoints | ELA.10.R.1.1, ELA.10.R.1.2, ELA.10.R.1.3, ELA.K12.EE.2.1 |
| Week 35 | Novel Themes, Perspectives & Final Portfolio Conference | Completed novel, selected portfolio artifacts, and student progress records | Novel analysis, curated final portfolio, and student-led conference script | ELA.10.R.1.2, ELA.10.R.1.3, ELA.10.C.1.5, ELA.10.C.2.1, ELA.10.C.5.2 |
| Week 36 | Final Review, Final Examination & Completion | Cumulative unfamiliar passages, course portfolio, and year-end review materials | Cumulative final examination, corrections, final reflection, and certificate record | ELA.10.R.1.1, ELA.10.R.2.4, ELA.10.R.3.4, ELA.10.C.1.4, ELA.10.C.3.1, ELA.K12.EE.5.1 |