The student will read and analyze the development of British literature and literature of other cultures.
SD1 Recognize major literary forms and their elements.
SD2 Recognize the characteristics of major chronological eras.
SD3 Relate literary works and authors to major themes and issues of their eras.
The student will read and analyze a variety of informational materials, including elec- tronic resources.
SD4 Identify formats common to new publications and information resources.
SD5 Recognize and apply specialized informational vocabulary.
The student will read and critique a wide variety of poetry.
SD6 Explain how the choice of words in a poem creates tone and voice.
SD7 Explain how imagery and figures of speech (personification, simile, metaphor) appeal to the reader’s senses and experience.
The student will develop expository and informational writings.
SD8 Generate, gather, and organize ideas for writing.
SD9 Consider audience and purpose when planning for writing.
SD10 Write analytically about literary, informational, and visual materials.
SD11 Elaborate ideas clearly and accurately.
SD12 Revise writing for depth of information and technique of presentation.
SD13 Apply grammatical conventions to edit writing for correct use of language, spell- ing, punctuation, and capitalization.
SD14 Proofread final copy and prepare document for publication or submission.
The student will make a 5- to 10-minute formal oral presentation.
SD15 Choose the purpose of the presentation: to defend a position, to entertain an audience, or to explain information.
SD16 Use a well-structured narrative or logical argument.
SD17 Use details, illustrations, statistics, comparisons, and analogies to support purposes.
SD19 Use grammatically correct language, including vocabulary appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
The student will evaluate formal presentations.
SD20 Critique relationships among purpose, audience, and content of presentations.
SD21 Critique effectiveness of presentations.
The student will demonstrate skills for historical and geographical analysis.
SD22 Identify, analyze, and interpret primary and secondary source documents, records, and data, including artifacts, diaries, letters, photographs, journals, newspapers, historical accounts, and art to increase understanding of events and life in the United States.
SD23 Formulate historical questions and defend findings based on inquiry and interpretation.
SD24 Develop perspectives of time and place, as well as various time lines of events, periods, and personalities in American history.
SD25 Communicate findings orally and in analytical essays and/or comprehensive papers.
SD26 Develop skills in discussion, debate, and persuasive writing with respect to enduring issues and determine how divergent viewpoints have been addressed and reconciled.
SD27 Interpret the significance of excerpts from famous speeches and other docu- ments.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of the effects of World War II on the homefront.
SD28 Describe the contributions of women and minorities to the war effort.
SD29 Explain the internment of Japanese Americans during the war.
SD30 Describe the role of media and communications in the war effort.
Unit Concepts and Generalizations
Identity, Connections, Conflict, Honor, Patriotism, Perspective, Voice
GEN1 People struggle to understand their individual identities in relation to a group identity through life experiences.
GEN2 Poets, artists, filmmakers, and musicians use art as a way of comprehending their own individual life experiences as well as the state of human existence.
As a result of this unit, the students will know
• Specific literary terms, including metaphor, simile, imagery, allusion, voice, tone, symbolism.
• Specific conceptual vocabulary, including patriotism, justice, honor, identity, con- flict, and perspective.
• Key historical events from the World War I and World War II eras.
• Names and major works of the primary American and British war poets of the early 20th century.
• Names and major works of artists, musicians, and filmmakers whose work focused on war issues.
• Structure and elements of critical reflective writing.
As a result of this unit, the students will understand that
• People struggle to understand their individual identity in relation to their group identity.
• Society uses art to communicate understandings of individual life experiences.
• Moral implications are evident in war.
• Moral implications of war can be expressed through poetry, film, art, and music.
• Differing perspectives occur on key concepts such as patriotism, justice, honor, identity, and conflict.
• Perspective is shaped through critical reflective writing.
As a result of this unit, the students will be able to
• Analyze and critique war poetry and historical nonfiction.
• Develop writing skills and an awareness of different perspectives.
• Gain a sense of different perspectives, cultures, and viewpoints by examining liter- ature and art.
• Explore the key concepts of patriotism, justice, honor, identity, and conflict.
• Synthesize information to construct new concepts.
• Use the works of writers and artists as a model for creating a culminating product.
• Collaborate more effectively.
• Self-assess more effectively.
Instructional Strategies Used
• Brainstorming • Field trips
• Flexible grouping • Independent projects
• Jigsaw • RAFT assignments
• Self-assessment • Simulation
• Think–Pair–Share • Tiered assignments
• Transparency talks • Varied product assignments
• Web-based lessons differentiated • Whole-class discussion by learning modalities
Sample Supporting Materials Provided
Sample # Title Page
5.1 Tiered Discussion Questions 207
5.2 Virtual Memorial Project Guidelines 208
5.3 Virtual Memorial Project Rubric 209
5.4 Jigsaw Discussion Questions 210
5.5 RAFT Activity Options and Rubric 211
5.6 Target Notes Guidelines and Template 214
5.7 Spreadsheet Note-Taking Template 216
Unit Overview
L E S S O N W H O L E - C L A S S C O M P O N E N T S D I F F E R E N T I A T E D C O M P O N E N T S
PRE- ASSESSMENT
30–50 minutes
Pre-assessment 30–50 minutes
Homework: Preparatory reflective journal assignment