Williamsfield School District #210

Curriculum Map 2008-2009

Rushing, Nancy / Themes in Literature / High School

Each Quarter: 

  • A different theme is chosen for each quarter
  • All assignments will revolve around the theme
  • Teacher will guide students and supply materials

Types of Content:

  • Novels
  • Short stories
  • Poetry
  • Art
  • Music
  • Newspapers
  • Magazines
  • Internet

Student Expectations:

    • Find different forms of fiction and nonfiction to support a specific theme
    • Analyze these themes in both written and spoken forms
    • Recognize the universality of these themes
    • Create multi-media projects
    • Evaluate own work as well as others’
    • Evaluate worthiness of web sites
    • Follow good speaking techniques when sharing information
    • Follow accepted English standards in all written and spoken presentations