Semester I Curriculum

Quarter One

(Personal Narrative)

Essential Questions: Why do we tell stories? For what purposes? How do our experiences shape who we are? What’s my story?

Reading: Fiction, non-fiction and poetry

Writing: Personal Narrative Profile

Quarter Two

(Evaluating and Using Information)

Essential Questions: What can we learn from other people’s stories? How are other people’s stories a reflection of my own story?

Reading: Fiction, non-fiction, poetry

Writing: Reflection paper, Letter to the Editor/Elected Official, Project Proposal, Creative Profile