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AR.CRI.Critical Reading I
CS. Comprehension StrategiesCS.2.CRI. Students shall use a variety of strategies to comprehend fiction and nonfiction texts.CS.2.CRI.1. Integrate effective comprehension strategies when reading to improve understanding of increasingly complex texts: of increasingly complex texts: CS.2.CRI.10. Apply knowledge of text features (e.g., bold headings, sidebars, italicized words, tables, charts, graphs, pictures, hyperlinks, interactive diagrams) to determine key ideas and details
CS.2.CRI.4. Analyze rhetorical strategies (e.g., parallel structure, anaphora, language and word choice) to develop deeper comprehension of texts and determine author’s purpose
CS.2.CRI.7. Create meaning by synthesizing information and ideas from multiple sources
CS.2.CRI.9. Analyze multiple text structures (e.g., description, compare and contrast, chronological, question/answer, problem/solution, definition) within a single text to clarify meaning
ER. Engaging the ReaderER.1.CRI. Students shall become self-directed readers by engaging in literacy experiences relevant to personal interests, goals, everyday life, or world events.ER.1.CRI.2. Set personal learning goals to develop silent and oral reading fluency, reading stamina, and active participation in group work
ER.1.CRI.4. Participate in collaborative learning routines (e.g., reciprocal teaching, Socratic Seminars, Questioning the Author, extended discussion, blogging) using culturally diverse texts that offer multiple perspectives of real-world experiences
RT. Response to TextRT.3.CRI. Students will respond to a variety of texts through writing and extended discussionRT.3.CRI.1. Participate in collaborative small and whole group settings, building on ideas of others (e.g., thinkpair-share, Socratic seminar, give-one-get-one)RT.3.CRI.1.1. apply protocols for discussion
RT.3.CRI.2. Develop and support claims with relevant evidence from multiple sources (e.g., interviews, graphs, charts, fiction and nonfiction texts, opinion editorials)
RT.3.CRI.5. Use a variety of products and performances (e.g., quick write, visuals, dramatizations, tableau, digital storytelling, book trailers) to respond to fiction and nonfiction texts
RT.3.CRI.6. Write as a tool for learning (e.g., personal reactions, note-taking, concept mapping, summarizing, reflecting monitoring understanding, electronic journaling, blogging, wiki)
VD. Vocabulary DevelopmentVD.4.CRI. Students will increase vocabulary knowledge through multiple word study strategies to gain meaning of new words in a variety of contexts.VD.4.CRI.6. Utilize a variety of print (e.g., dictionary, glossary, thesaurus) and digital resources (e.g., online dictionary, visual dictionary) to determine and clarify meaning
VD.4.CRI.8. Apply knowledge of affixes and roots (e.g., Greek, Latin) to determine meaning of new words
AR.CRII.Critical Reading II
CS. Comprehension StrategiesCS.2.CRII. Students will use a range of writing techniques to produce original compositions in a variety of genres for multiple purposes and audiences.CS.2.CRII.1. Integrate effective comprehension strategies during oral and silent reading to improve understanding of increasingly complex texts:CS.2.CRII.1.7. synthesize
CS.2.CRII.2. Analyze literary elements (e.g., plot, theme, mood, tone, foreshadowing, imagery) and rhetorical strategies (e.g., parallel structure, anaphora, language and word choice) to develop deeper comprehension of increasingly complex texts and determine author’s
CS.2.CRII.4. Synthesize information and ideas from multiple sources
CS.2.CRII.5. Analyze Multiple text structures within a variety of genres (e.g., poetry, drama, informational text, fictional story)
CS.2.CRII.6. Apply knowledge of text features (e.g., bold headings, sidebars, italicized words, tables, charts, graphs, pictures, hyperlinks, interactive diagrams) to determine key ideas and details
ER. Engaging the ReaderER.1.CRII. Students shall become self-directed readers by engaging in literacy experiences relevant to personal interests, goals, everyday life, or world events.ER.1.CRII.1. Expand personal learning goals to develop silent and oral reading fluency, reading stamina, and active participation in group work
ER.1.CRII.2. Prepare, participate in, and facilitate collaborative learning routines (e.g., reciprocal teaching, Socratic Seminar, Questioning the Author, extended discussion, blogging) using culturally diverse texts that offer multiple perspectives of real-world expe
RT. Response to TextRT.3.CRII. Students shall respond to a variety of texts through writing and extended discussion.RT.3.CRII.1. Facilitate and participate in collaborative small (e.g., think-pair-share, Socratic Seminar, give-one-get-one) and whole group settings, building on ideas of others:RT.3.CRII.1.1. apply protocols for discussion
RT.3.CRII.2. Develop and support claims and counterclaims with convincing evidence from multiple sources (e.g., interviews, graphs, charts, fiction and nonfiction texts, opinion editorials)
RT.3.CRII.6. Use a variety of products and performances (e.g., quick write, visuals, dramatizations, tableau, digital storytelling, book trailers) to respond to fiction and nonfiction texts
RT.3.CRII.7. Write to analyze, evaluate, and critique text
VD. Vocabulary DevelopmentVD.4.CRII Students shall increase vocabulary knowledge through multiple word study strategies to gain meaning of new words in a variety of contexts.VD.4.CRII.6. Utilize a variety of print (e.g., dictionary, glossary, thesaurus) and digital resources (e.g., online dictionary, visual dictionary) to determine and clarify meaning
VD.4.CRII.8. Apply knowledge of affixes and roots (e.g., Greek, Latin) to determine meaning of new words
AR.CWS.Creative Writing-Semester
Creative Writing-Semester
R. ReadingR.1.CWS. Students will read a variety of texts for the purpose of analyzing styles, techniques, devices, and language in order to develop their own voice and style of writing.R.1.CWS.4. Analyze focused excerpts about the craft of creative writing in a variety of sources (e.g., blogs, websites, literary magazines, essays, books)
W. WritingW.2.CWS. Students will use a range of writing techniques to produce original compositions in a variety of genres for multiple purposes and audiencesW.2.CWS.4. Produce creative writing (e.g., blog, article, essay, graphic novel, comic strip, screen play, script, drama) that demonstrates an understanding of multiple genres appropriate to audience and purpose
AR.CWY.Creative Writing-Year
R. ReadingR.1.CWY. Students will read a variety of texts for the purpose of analyzing styles, techniques, devices, and language in order to develop their own voice and style of writing.R.1.CWY.6. Analyze focused excerpts about the craft of creative writing from a variety of sources (e.g., blogs, websites, literary magazines, essays, books)
SL. Speaking & ListeningSL.3.CWY. Students will participate in collaborative conversations about writing.SL.3.CWY.3. Participate in discussions within a greater writing community (e.g., writing conferences, author visits, online communication, Skyping with an author, literary festivals)
W. WritingW.2.CWY. Students will use a range of writing techniques to produce original compositions in a variety of genres for multiple purposes and audiences.W.2.CWY.4. Produce creative writing (e.g., blog, article, essay, graphic novel, comic strip, screen play, script, drama) that demonstrates an understanding of multiple genres appropriate to audience and purpose
AR.DI.Debate I
ADV. AdvocacyADV.13.DI. Students will develop individual and group perspectives on the importance of debate to both local and global communities.ADV.13.DI.1. Create networks (e.g., alumni, local attorneys, local theaters, human advocacy groups, school and district personnel, print and digital media)
ARG. ArgumentationARG.6.DI. Students will utilize research skills and collect well-sourced evidence.ARG.6.DI.2. Evaluate text for validity:ARG.6.DI.2.1 author qualifications
ARG.6.DI.3. Identify bias, methodology conclusions
ARG.6.DI.4. Apply appropriate citation to support argumentation:ARG.6.DI.4.2. tagline (e.g., author, date, qualification, publication, location)
CS. Communication SkillsCS.I.DI. Students will demonstrate fundamental oral communication competenciesCS.1.DI.4. Discuss ethical practices:CS.1.DI.4.4. proper citation
AR.DII.Debate II
ARG. ArgumentationARG.6.DII. Students will utilize research skills and collect well-sourced evidence.ARG.6.DII.1. Produce evidence:ARG.6.DII.1.1 rules for evidence cutting and citation
ARG.6.DII.2. Evaluate quality of evidence: CS. Communication SkillsCS.1.DII. Students will demonstrate fundamental oral communication competencies.CS.1.DII.4. This SLE is taught in Debate I and should be reinforced as needed. Discuss ethical practices:CS.1.DII.4.4. proper citation
AR.DIII.Debate III
CS. Communication SkillsCS.1.DIII. Students will demonstrate fundamental oral communication competencies.CS.1.DIII.4. This SLE is taught in Debate I and should be reinforced as needed. Discuss ethical practices:CS.1.DIII.4.4. proper citation
AR.DIV.Debate IV
CS. Communication SkillsCS.1.DIV. Students will demonstrate fundamental oral communication competencies.CS.1.DIV.4. This SLE is taught in Debate I and should be reinforced as needed. Discuss ethical practices:CS.1.DIV.4.4. proper citation
AR.DL.Dramatic Literature
DE. Dramatic ElementsDE.1.DL. Students will analyze dramatic elements in a variety of plays from diverse time periods.DE.1.DL.1. Examine the historical influences and contexts of various time periods on plays and playwrights (e.g., Greek, Roman, medieval, Renaissance, modern, contemporary): DE.1.DL.3. Analyze the influence of Aristotle’s theory of tragedy in a subsequent drama by citing evidence from the script: AR.ELAD.English Language Arts (ELA) Drama
English Language Arts (ELA) Drama
DE. Dramatic ElementsDE.1.ELAD. Students will analyze dramatic elements in a variety of plays from diverse time periods.DE.1.ELAD.1. Examine the historical influences and contexts of various time periods on plays and playwrights (e.g., Greek, Roman, medieval, Renaissance, modern, contemporary): DE.1.ELAD.3. Analyze the influence of Aristotle’s theory of tragedy on a subsequent drama by citing evidence from the script: AR.FI.Forensics I
O. OrganizationO.2.FI. Students will organize literary selections and informational text into effective oral presentations and performancesO.2.FI.15. Collaborate to collect and analyze researched materials
O.2.FI.6. Cite sources accurately and appropriately R.CCR.1,
OA. Oral AdvocacyOA.5.FI. Students will participate at the fundamental level in community outreach, culminating in eventsOA.5.FI.3. Solicit the community for needed resources and materials to hold eventsOA.5.FI.3.1. Students document their process to find needed resources and materials.
P. PresentationP.3.FI. Students will perform interpretations of literature and deliver presentations and performances conveying concepts and ideas to a variety of audiencesP.3.FI.14. Integrate multiple sources
R. ResearchR.1.FI. Students will engage in inquiry and research to prepare a foundation for communicating to various audiencesR.1.FI.12. Establish small groups to collect and analyze researched material
R.1.FI.14. Examine the credibility of an author’s argument
AR.FII.Forensics II
ICS. Intermediate Communication SkillsICS.4.FII. Students will demonstrate communication skills at an intermediate level.ICS.4.FII.3. Participate in discussions for varied purposes
OA. Oral AdvocacyOA.5.FII. Students will participate at the intermediate level in community outreach, culminating in events.OA.5.FII.3. Solicit the community for needed resources and materials to hold eventsOA.5.FII.3.1. Students document their process to find needed resources and materials.
OI. Oral InterpretationOI.1.FII. Students will demonstrate intermediate competency through a variety of literary performances.OI.1.FII.19. Score a script
OI.1.FII.9. Compile a portfolio for oral interpretation:OI.1.FII.9.2. dramatic literature
PS. Public SpeakingPS.3.FII. Students will synthesize information to create a variety of speaking genres.PS.3.FII.26. Practice the process of inquiry in the following order:PS.3.FII.26.1. examine data
PS.3.FII.26.3. re-examine data
AR.FIII.Forensics III
OA. Oral AdvocacyOA.5.FIII. Students will participate at the proficient level in community outreach, culminating in events.OA.5.FIII.3. Solicit the community for needed resources and materials to support eventsOA.5.FIII.3.1. Students document their process to find needed resources and materials.
OI. Oral InterpretationOI.1.FIII. Students will demonstrate proficient competency through a variety of literary performances.OI.1.FIII.19. Score a script
OI.1.FIII.9. Compile and maintain a portfolio for oral interpretation:OI.1.FIII.9.2. dramatic literature
PCS. Proficient Communication SkillsPCS.4.FIII. Students will demonstrate communication skills at a proficient level.PCS.4.FIII.3. Participate in discussions for varied purposes
PS. Public SpeakingPS.3.FIII. Students will synthesize information to create a variety of speaking genresPS.3.FIII.21. Practice the process of inquiry in the following order:PS.3.FIII.21.1. examine data
PS.3.FIII.21.3. re-examine data
PS.3.FIII.28. Synthesize information from research using scientific and technical texts, scholarly journals, and different media formats
PS.3.FIII.30. Cite sources accurately and appropriately
AR.FIV.Forensics IV
MCS. Mastery Communication SkillsMCS.4.FIV. Students will demonstrate communication skills at a mastery levelMCS.4.FIV.3. Participate in discussions for varied purposes
OA. Oral AdvocacyOA.5.FIV. Students will participate at the mastery level in community outreach, culminating in events.OA.5.FIV.3. Solicit the community for needed resources and materials to support eventsOA.5.FIV.3.1. Students document their process to find needed resources and materials.
OI. Oral InterpretationOI.1.FIV. Students will demonstrate proficient competency through a variety of literary performances.OI.1.FIV.20. Score a script
OI.1.FIV.9. Compile and maintain a portfolio for oral interpretation:OI.1.FIV.9.2. dramatic literature
PDC. Peer Directing and CritiquingPDC.6.FIV. Students will demonstrate mastery of independent peer directing and peer evaluation skillsPDC.6.FIV.16. Synthesize information from research using scientific and technical texts, scholarly journals and different media formats as it applies to directing choices
PDC.6.FIV.24. Execute proper citation of licensing agents
PS. Public SpeakingPS.3.FIV. Students will synthesize information to create a variety of speaking genres.PS.3.FIV.21. Practice the process of inquiry in the following order:PS.3.FIV.21.1. examine data
PS.3.FIV.21.2. ask questions based on data
PS.3.FIV.21.3. re-examine data
PS.3.FIV.28. Synthesize information from research using scientific and technical texts, scholarly journals, and different media formats
PS.3.FIV.30. Cite sources accurately and appropriately
AR.JI.Journalism I
D. DesignD.4.JI. Students will create designs for media.D.4.JI.1. Use principles of design, applying available technologies through guided practice (e.g., desktop publishing, photo editing, Web-based media, word processing)
W. WritingW.5.JI. Students will create various pieces of journalistically sound writing.W.5.JI.1. Write relevant questions for an interview or research through guided practice
W.5.JI.11. Select the most appropriate media format to present content (e.g., feature story, news story, secondary coverage, blog, social media)
W.5.JI.2. Demonstrate effective interviewing skills through guided practice
W.5.JI.3. Evaluate the validity of background information from a variety of sources (e.g., books, Internet sources, qualified persons, reports, social media)
W.5.JI.8. Write different journalistically sound pieces through guided practice (e.g., reviews, columns, news, features, advertising copy, editorials, blogs, essays, narratives)
AR.JII.Journalism II
D. DesignD.4.JII. Students will create designs for media.D.4.JII.1. Apply available technologies used in publishing to create designs appropriate for media (e.g., desktop publishing, photo editing, Web-based media, word processing)
D.4.JII.2. Apply design principles and elements for media (e.g., color harmony, column layout, graphic effects, typography, Web design)
W. WritingW.5.JII. Students will create various pieces of journalistically sound writing.W.5.JII.11. Create content for media (e.g., feature story, news story, secondary coverage, blog, social media)
W.5.JII.2. Conduct interviews for use in media
W.5.JII.8. Write journalistically sound pieces (e.g., reviews, columns, news, features, advertising copy, editorials, blogs, essays, narratives)
AR.JIII.Journalism III
D. DesignD.4.JIII. Students will create designs for media.D.4.JIII.2. Apply appropriate advanced design principles and elements for media (e.g., grid layout, special graphic effects, advanced typography, advanced Web design)
W. WritingW.5.JIII. Students will create various pieces of journalistically sound writing.W.5.JIII.2. Analyze interviews for relevance to media
AR.JIV.Journalism IV
W. WritingW.5.JIV. Students will create various pieces of journalistically sound writing.W.5.JIV.3. Evaluate information for relevance, accuracy, and completeness of information from multiple sources
AR.L.9-10.Grades 9-10 Language Standards
Grades 9-10 Language Standards
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseL.9-10.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Grades 9-10 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.L.9-10.4.C. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, its part of speech, or its etymology.
L.9-10.4.D. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
L.9-10.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings, as appropriate for the grade level.L.9-10.5.A. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., euphemism, oxymoron) in context and analyze their role in the text.
Conventions of Standard EnglishL.9-10.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking as appropriate for Grades 9-10.L.9-10.1.B. Use various types of phrases and clauses to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sentences
L.9-10.1.D. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.
L.9-10.1.F. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.
L.9-10.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling as appropriate for Grades 9-10 when writing.L.9-10.2.D. Spell correctly.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
AR.OC1.Oral Communication
CA. Communications ApplicationsCA.3.OC1S. Students will demonstrate effective intrapersonal communication.CA.3.OC1S.1. Develop intrapersonal communication skills:CA.3.OC1S.1.2. positive self-concept
CA.3.OC1S.1.3. positive self-talk
CA.3.OC1S.2. Discuss intrapersonal communication concepts (e.g., Johari Window of self-awareness, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, self-fulfilling prophecy, self-script, fundamental attribution error, fixed vs. growth mindset, imposter syndrome)
CA.4.OC1S. Students will demonstrate effective interpersonal communication.CA.4.OC1S.5. Participate in collaborative discussions in a variety of contexts (e.g., classroom simulations, club meetings, learning teams, civic meetings, co-curricular contests):CA.4.OC1S.5.4. preparation
CA.4.OC1S.6. Prepare for a job interview:CA.4.OC1S.6.2. prepare for common questions
CA.4.OC1S.7. Participate in an interview (e.g., job, college, research, newspaper)
CA.4.OC1S.8. Identify appropriate business etiquette:CA.4.OC1S.8.3. proper technology usage (e.g., composing emails, networking, texting)
CC. Communication CompetenciesCC.2.OC1S. Students will practice communication competencies.CC.2.OC1S.1. Discuss the effect of the communication channel on the sending and receiving of messages.
PS. Public SpeakingPS.5.OC1S. Students will deliver a variety of formal and informal public speeches.PS.5.OC1S.2. Prepare a variety of formal speeches (e.g., demonstration, informative, persuasive, problem-solution) for deliveryPS.5.OC1S.2.6. reference sources in the speech
PS.5.OC1S.3. Research speech topic:PS.5.OC1S.3.1. cite sources
AR.OC2.Oral Communication
CA. Communications ApplicationsCA.3.OC2S. Students will demonstrate effective intrapersonal communication.CA.3.OC2S.1. Develop intrapersonal communication skills:CA.3.OC2S.1.2. growth mindset
CA.3.OC2S.1.3. perceptual process
CA.3.OC2S.1.4. positive self-concept
CA.3.OC2S.1.5. positive self-talk
CA.3.OC2S.2. Discuss these concepts of intrapersonal communication:CA.3.OC2S.2.1. fixed vs. growth mindset
CA.3.OC2S.2.2. fundamental attribution error
CA.3.OC2S.2.3. imposter syndrome
CA.3.OC2S.2.5. Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
CA.3.OC2S.2.6. self-fulfilling prophecy
CA.3.OC2S.2.7. self-script
CA.4.OC2S. Students will demonstrate effective interpersonal communication.CA.4.OC2S.3. Demonstrate conversation skills in informal communication CA.4.OC2S.6. Prepare for a job interview:CA.4.OC2S.6.2. prepare for common questions
CA.4.OC2S.7. Participate in an interview (e.g., job, college, research, newspaper)
CA.4.OC2S.8. Demonstrate appropriate business etiquette:CA.4.OC2S.8.3. technology (e.g., composing emails, networking, texting)
CC. Communication CompetenciesCC.2.OC2S. Students will practice communication competencies.CC.2.OC2S.1. Analyze the effect of the communication channel on the sending and receiving of messages
PS. Public SpeakingPS.5.OC2S. Students will deliver a variety of formal and informal public speeches.PS.5.OC2S.2. Present a variety of formal speeches (e.g., demonstration, informative, persuasive, problem-solution) following the appropriate preparation process:PS.5.OC2S.2.5. reference sources in the speech
PS.5.OC2S.3. Research speech topic:PS.5.OC2S.3.3. cite sources
AR.RI.9-10.Grades 9-10 Reading Standards for Informational Text
Grades 9-10 Reading Standards for Informational Text
Craft and StructureRI.9-10.5. Analyze in detail how an author’s ideas or claims are developed and refined by particular sentences, paragraphs, or larger portions of a text (e.g., section, chapter).
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRI.9-10.8. Analyze and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning.
Key Ideas and DetailsRI.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as implicitly.
AR.RL.9-10.Grades 9-10 Reading Standards for Literature
Grades 9-10 Reading Standards for Literature
Craft and StructureRL.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; ho
RL.9-10.6. Analyze a particular point of view, perspective, or cultural experience reflected in a work of literature, including works from outside the United States.
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityRL.9-10.10. By the end of Grade 9, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, in the Grades 9-10 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Key Ideas and DetailsRL.9-10.1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as implicitly.
AR.SL.9-10.Grades 9-10 Speaking and Listening Standards
Grades 9-10 Speaking and Listening Standards
Comprehension and CollaborationSL.9-10.1. Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions one-on-one; in groups and teacher-led with diverse partners on Grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.SL.9-10.1.A. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
SL.9-10.1.C. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas; actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.
SL.9-10.1.D. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding and make new connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.
AR.W.9-10.Grades 9-10 Writing Standards
Grades 9-10 Writing Standards
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeW.9-10.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question, including a self-generated question, or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understandin
W.9-10.8. Gather relevant information from multiple credible print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively. Assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question. Integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flo