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The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
1
Unit OneThe Necklace,pp. 26–37
1: The student will demonstrate a basicunderstanding of culturally diverse writtentexts.
6B, 8B
2: The student will demonstrate anunderstanding of the effects of literaryelements and techniques in culturally diversewritten texts.
10B, 11A,11B, 11C,11D, 11E,11H
3: The student will demonstrate the ability toanalyze and critically evaluate culturallydiverse written texts and visualrepresentations.
7H, 10B, 20B
The MostDangerousGame, pp. 38–60
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6C, 7G 5: The student will produce a piece of writing thatdemonstrates a command of the conventions ofspelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar,usage, and sentence structure.
3B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11D, 11E,11H
6: The student will demonstrate the ability torevise and proofread to improve the clarity andeffectiveness of a piece of writing.
3B
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
Where Have YouGone, CharmingBilly? pp. 62–73
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6D, 6E, 8B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
2
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11D, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 8D, 10B,19B
Marigolds, pp.74–87
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6C
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11B, 11C,11D, 11E,11F, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E, 7H, 10B,19B
Two Kinds, pp.88–102
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11C, 11D,11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
3
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
from The PerfectStorm, pp.112–123
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6D, 8B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11B,11C, 11D,11E, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E, 10B, 12A
The Wreck of theHesperus, pp.124–129
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6E 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3A
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
11B, 11C,11E, 11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3A
WritingWorkshop:PersonalNarrative, pp.131–136
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
11G 4: The student will, within a given context,produce an effective composition for a specificpurpose.
1B, 1C, 2B,2C, 5A
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
4
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E, 19B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C, 3A, 3B, 5A
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C, 3A, 3B,3D, 5A
O What Is ThatSound, pp. 141-145
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11G,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B
Incident in aRose Garden, pp.146-150
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11B,11C, 11G,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B
The Gift of theMagi, pp. 151-161
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6D
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
5
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
11A, 11E,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 19B
The Sniper, pp.162-169
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11B,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B
The Possibilityof Evil, pp. 172-184
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6E, 7G
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
6
The Censors, pp.185-190
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
8B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 12B
Annabel Lee/TheBells, pp. 198-204
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11G,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B
The Cask ofAmontillado, pp.207-219
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6C, 6D,8B
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B,20B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
7
WritingWorkshop:OpinionStatement, pp.220-225
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E, 12B, 12C 4: produce an effective composition for a specificpurpose
1B, 1C, 2B,2C, 5A
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C, 3A, 3B, 5A
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C, 3A, 3B,3D, 5A
Unit TwoLife Without Go-Go Boots, pp.236-242
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E, 10B
from Angela’sAshes, pp. 243-257
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 8B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11G,11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
8
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
UnfinishedBusiness, pp.260-271
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 7F, 8B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B
A ChristmasMemory, pp.272-287
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6D, 7G
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11B, 11E,11F, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E, 10B, 12A,19B
Song of the OpenRoad/The RoadNot Taken, pp.288-292
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
11A, 11F,11G, 11H
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
9
AmericanHistory, pp. 293-304
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 8B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3C
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11B,11D, 11E,11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3C
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E, 10B, 19B
WritingWorkshop:Reflective Essay,pp. 314-319
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
11H 4: produce an effective composition for a specificpurpose
1B, 1C, 2B,2C, 5A
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C, 3A, 3B, 5A
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C, 3A, 3B,3D, 5A
The Beginning ofSomething, pp.324-342
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B 6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11B, 11C,11H
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
10
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
Young/HangingFire, pp. 343-347
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
11A, 11C,11G, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 19B
The Seven Agesof Man, pp. 348-350
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
7F
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11C, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B
Brothers Are theSame, pp. 359-372
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11D, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
11
Through theTunnel, pp. 373-386
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6C, 6E 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3A
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11B, 11D,11E, 11F,11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3A
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B,20C
WritingWorkshop:Comparison-and-Contrast Essay,pp. 390-395
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E 4: produce an effective composition for a specificpurpose
1B, 1C, 2B,2C, 5A
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C, 3A, 3B, 5A
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C, 3A, 3B,3D, 5A
Unit ThreeThe Devil andDaniel Webster,pp. 412-438
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6D, 8B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
12
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11E, 11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 12C,19B, 20B
I Have aDream/Glory andHope, pp. 439-450
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6D, 7F,8B
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11G,11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E, 8D, 10B,12A, 20B
The UnitedStates vs. SusanB. Anthony, pp.453-465
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6D 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 12B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
13
Theme forEnglish B/TheWriter, pp. 466-472
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11G, 11H
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3B
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B 6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
from I KnowWhy the CagedBird Sings, pp.480-491
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11F, 11G,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B,20B
New Directions,pp. 494-499
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11H
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3B
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B 6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
Encounter withMartin LutherKing, Jr., pp.500-506
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
7F, 7G, 8B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
14
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11H 6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 12A
WritingWorkshop:PersuasiveSpeech, pp. 507-512
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
8B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C, 3A
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
11H 6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C, 3A
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
12C
To Build a Fire,pp. 517-537
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6C, 8B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3C
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11B, 11G,11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3C
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
15
Into Thin Air, pp.538-549
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6D, 7G,8B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11B,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 12A,12B, 12C
The Sharks/Anarrow Fellow inthe Grass, pp.552-556
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 12A
My WonderHorse/MiCaballo Mago,pp. 557-571
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6D, 6E 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11F, 11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 8D, 10B,12A, 19B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
16
WritingWorkshop:ProcessDescription, pp.576-581
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E 4: produce an effective composition for a specificpurpose
1B, 1C, 2B,2C, 5A
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C, 3A, 3B, 5A
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C, 3A, 3B,3D, 5A
Unit FourThe Scarlet Ibis,pp. 592-607
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6E, 7F
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11C, 11F,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B,20C
Lineage/TheCourage That MyMother Had, pp.608-612
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
11G, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 19B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
17
My Papa’sWaltz/GrapeSherbet, pp. 613-617
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11G,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B
Marine CorpsIssue, pp. 618-638
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6E, 8B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E, 7H, 10B,19B
WritingWorkshop:Response toLiterature, pp.644-649
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11B, 11H
4: produce an effective composition for a specificpurpose
1B, 1C, 2B,2C, 5A
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C, 3A, 3B, 5A
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C, 3A, 3B,3D, 5A
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
18
from Black Boy,pp. 654-662
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3C
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11G,11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3C
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
Daughter ofInvention, pp.663-678
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6D 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3C
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3C
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
A Voice/TheJourney, pp. 680-685
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11G,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 12A,19B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
19
Only Daughter,pp. 694-700
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
The House onMango Street,pp. 701-709
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11H
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3C
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 12A 6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3C
On Writing TheHouse on MangoStreet, pp. 711-719
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 7F, 7G
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 12A
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
20
WritingWorkshop:Character Sketch,pp. 720-725
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E 4: The student will, within a given context,produce an effective composition for a specificpurpose
1B, 1C, 2B,2C, 5A
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C, 3A, 3B, 5A
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C, 3A, 3B,3D, 5A
Unit FiveFull Circle, pp.742-756
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11B, 11E,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
Wasps’ Nest, pp.759-769
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 7G
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11E, 11H
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
21
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B
Trifles, pp. 770-786
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 7G
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11F, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
The Great TaosBank Robbery,pp. 787-797
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6E 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3A
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11B,11C, 11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3A
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B
WritingWorkshop: ShortStory, pp. 806-811
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
11H 4: produce an effective composition for a specificpurpose
1B, 1C, 2B,2C, 5A
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
22
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C, 3A, 5A
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C, 3A, 3D, 5A
The OpenWindow, pp.813-822
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6C, 8B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B,20B
Sorry, RightNumber, pp. 823-842
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B,20B
Beware: Do NotRead This Poem,pp. 845-848
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6D, 6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11G,11H
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
23
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B
In the Family,pp. 856-862
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11B, 11C,11E, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B
A Very Old Manwith EnormousWings, pp. 863-872
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3A
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11B, 11C,11E, 11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3A
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B
WritingWorkshop:Cause-and-EffectEssay, pp. 874-879
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E 4: produce an effective composition for a specificpurpose
1B, 1C, 2B,2C, 5A
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C, 3A, 3B, 5A
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C, 3A, 3B,3D, 5A
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
24
Unit Sixfrom theOdyssey, Book9, pp. 893-915
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6D, 6E, 7G
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11D, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
from theOdyssey, Book10, pp. 916-927
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11C, 11D,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B, 19B
from theOdyssey, Book12, pp. 928-940
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6C, 6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
25
from theOdyssey, Books21, 22, 23, pp.941-967
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6E
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11B, 11C,11D, 11F,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B
WritingWorkshop:Research Report,pp. 974-981
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7E 4: produce an effective composition for a specificpurpose
1B, 1C, 2B,2C, 5A
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C, 3A, 5A
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C, 3D, 5A
The Tragedy ofRomeo andJuliet, Act One,pp. 989-1019
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 8B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
11C, 11D,11E, 11G,11H
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
26
The Tragedy ofRomeo andJuliet, Act Two,pp. 1020-1043
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6D, 8B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11D, 11G,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
7H, 10B
The Tragedy ofRomeo andJuliet, Act Three,pp. 1044-1071
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11C,11D, 11E,11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B
The Tragedy ofRomeo andJuliet, Act Four,pp. 1072-1086
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6D
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11H
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B
The Language of Literature, Grade 9 correlated to the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
Unit/Selection
TAKS Reading Objectives(correlated to Grade 9 Reading TAKS)
TEKS TAKS Writing Objectives(correlated to Grade 10 English LanguageArts Writing TAKS)
TEKS
27
The Tragedy ofRomeo andJuliet, Act Five,pp. 1087-1105
1: demonstrate a basic understanding ofculturally diverse written texts
6B, 6C, 8B 5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
3B
2: demonstrate an understanding of theeffects of literary elements and techniques inculturally diverse written texts
10B, 11A,11E, 11H
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
3B
3: demonstrate the ability to analyze andcritically evaluate culturally diverse writtentexts and visual representations
10B, 19B,20B
WritingWorkshop:Staging a Scene,pp. 1110-1115
5: produce a piece of writing that demonstrates acommand of the conventions of spelling,capitalization, punctuation, grammar, usage, andsentence structure
2C
6: demonstrate the ability to revise and proofreadto improve the clarity and effectiveness of apiece of writing
2C