Etymology Scope and Sequence of Curriculum and Pacing of

							                                              Etymology


This one-semester course enlarges students’ vocabularies for application to reading, writing, and
speaking. Students receive instruction in the derivation of English words and word families from
Latin, Greek, and Germanic roots as well as prefixes, suffixes, and reasons for language change. The
course introduces students to tools and resources for etymology study and encourages them to be
curious about the English language. The course also provides a study of the connotative and
denotative meanings of words in a variety of contexts. Students study the use of language in literary
models, and they increase writing skills by creating compositions developed around vocabulary and
language study. Further development of oral communication skills is enhanced through a variety of
activities emphasizing formal speaking techniques and presentations. This course prepares students
to perform well on the PSAT, SAT and ACT.

 • One English elective credit; one semester
 • Academic honors diploma

Adopted Textbook:          Vocabulary for the College Bound Student, consumable (2003; Amsco
                           School Publishers)




                         Scope and Sequence of Curriculum and Pacing of
                                  Essays and Oral Presentations

                                        (One-Semester Course)

1st 6 Weeks                                                      1st 9 Weeks
Essays:                                                          Essays:
• Fictional narrative (12.5.1)                                   • Fictional narrative (12.5.1)
• Job application and resume (12.5.5)                            • Job application and resume (12.5.5)
• Technical (12.5.7)                                             • Technical (12.5.7)
Oral Presentations:                                              Oral Presentations:
• None                                                           • None

2nd 6 Weeks                                                      2nd 9 Weeks
Essays:                                                          Essays:
• Media message (12.5.6)                                         • Media message (12.5.6)
Oral Presentations:                                              • Academic essay—analytical or
• Media message (12.7.6)                                             explanatory (12.5.9)
                                                                 Oral Presentations:
 rd
3 6 Weeks                                                        • Response to literature (12.7.18)
Essays:                                                          • Media message (12.7.6)
• Academic essay—analytical or explanatory (12.5.9)
Oral Presentations:
• Response to literature (12.7.18)