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