English
Lynbrook Union Free School District
English Language Arts — Scope & Sequence
Secondary Curriculum Overview, Grades 6–12
What is a scope & sequence? This page outlines, course by course, the units of study your child will experience in English Language Arts, roughly how long each unit takes, and how it connects to New York State learning standards and the district's Profile of the Owl skills. Tap any course below to see the full table of units.
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ENGLISH 6 (E01ENG6) - 1 year ENGLISH 7 (M01ENG7) - 1 year ENGLISH 8 (M01ENG8) ENGLISH 9R (S01010R) - 1 year, 1 credit ENGLISH 9 HONORS (S01010H) - 1 year, 1 credit ENGLISH 10R (S01020R) - 1 year, 1 credit ENGLISH 10 HONORS (S01020H) - 1 year, 1 credit ENGLISH 11R (S01030R) - 1 year, 1 credit AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION (S01031AP) - 1 year, 1 credit ENGLISH 12R (S01040R) - 1 year, 1 credit AP ENGLISH LITERATURE (S01040AP) - 1 year, 1 credit COLLEGE JOURNALISM (S01050COL) - 1 year, 1 credit SPEECH & DEBATE (S16051) - 1 year, 1 credit AP SEMINAR (S01051AP) - 1 year, 1 credit AP RESEARCH (S01052AP) - 1 year, 1 creditENGLISH 6 (E01ENG6) - 1 year 7 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Building Reading Foundations | Reading strategies, plot elements, character development, theme, citing textual evidence | NYS ELA Next Gen: 6R1–6R3 |
Critical Thinking – analyzing texts and drawing conclusions
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| Writing Fundamentals | Paragraph structure, topic sentences, evidence, grammar and conventions | NYS ELA Next Gen: 6W1–6W4 |
Life Readiness Skills – organization and clarity
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| Vocabulary & Language | Context clues, word roots, figurative language, academic vocabulary | NYS ELA Next Gen: 6L4–6L6 |
Critical Thinking – word choice and meaning
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| Literary Genres | Novels, short stories, poetry, nonfiction | NYS ELA Next Gen: 6R5–6R9 |
Global Citizenship – exposure to diverse voices
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| Analytical Writing | Literary responses, text-based evidence, revision | NYS ELA Next Gen: 6W1–6W5 |
Critical Thinking – forming claims
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| Speaking & Listening | Class discussions, presentations, active listening | NYS ELA Next Gen: 6SL1–6SL4 |
Social Emotional Learning – confidence and collaboration
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| Research & Reflection | Introductory research, note-taking, reflection writing | NYS ELA Next Gen: 6W7–6W9 |
Life Readiness Skills – responsibility and reflection
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ENGLISH 7 (M01ENG7) - 1 year 7 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Close Reading & Analysis | Text annotation, inference, theme development | NYS ELA Next Gen: 7R1–7R3 |
Critical Thinking – deeper analysis
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| Shared & Independent Reading | Book clubs, discussion norms, literary response | NYS ELA Next Gen: 7R10 |
Social Emotional Learning – collaboration
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| Analytical Writing | Text-to-text and text-to-world connections | NYS ELA Next Gen: 7W1–7W4 |
Critical Thinking – synthesis
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| Author’s Purpose & Craft | Point of view, tone, structure, literary devices | NYS ELA Next Gen: 7R4–7R6 |
Critical Thinking – author intent
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| Vocabulary & Language | Figurative language, academic vocabulary | NYS ELA Next Gen: 7L4–7L6 |
Life Readiness Skills – communication
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| Speaking & Listening | Socratic seminars, presentations | NYS ELA Next Gen: 7SL1–7SL4 |
Social Emotional Learning – respectful discourse
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| Research & Writing Extension | Short research projects, reflection | NYS ELA Next Gen: 7W7–7W9 |
Life Readiness Skills – responsibility
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ENGLISH 8 (M01ENG8) 6 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Literary Analysis & Enduring Issues | Theme across genres, text evidence | NYS ELA Next Gen: 8R1–8R3 |
Critical Thinking – thematic analysis
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| Grammar & Writing Structure | Sentence expansion, clarity, Writing Revolution strategies | NYS ELA Next Gen: 8W1–8W5 |
Life Readiness Skills – precision
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| Genre Studies | Fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama | NYS ELA Next Gen: 8R5–8R9 |
Global Citizenship – diverse perspectives
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| Analytical & Argument Writing | Claims, evidence, counterclaims | NYS ELA Next Gen: 8W1–8W4 |
Critical Thinking – argumentation
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| Speaking & Listening | Discussions, presentations | NYS ELA Next Gen: 8SL1–8SL4 |
Social Emotional Learning – confidence
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| Research & High School Readiness | Research, synthesis, reflection | NYS ELA Next Gen: 8W7–8W9 |
Life Readiness Skills – preparation
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ENGLISH 9R (S01010R) - 1 year, 1 credit 7 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Short Story & Literary Elements | Plot, character, conflict, theme, textual evidence | NYS ELA: 9–10R1–R3 |
Critical Thinking – textual analysis
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| Drama Study: Romeo and Juliet | Shakespearean language, tragedy, theme | NYS ELA: 9–10R3–R6 |
SEL – empathy, perspective
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| Novella Study: Of Mice and Men | Characterization, symbolism, theme | NYS ELA: 9–10R2 |
Critical Thinking
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| Novel Study: To Kill a Mockingbird | Justice, morality, historical context | NYS ELA: 9–10R3, R6 |
Global Citizenship
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| Epic & Poetry | The Odyssey, epic traits, poetic devices | NYS ELA: 9–10R5 |
Critical Thinking
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| Analytical Writing | Literary analysis essays, MLA format | NYS ELA: 9–10W1–W5 |
Life Readiness Skills
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| Research & Speaking | Short research, presentations | NYS ELA: 9–10W7, SL1 |
Life Readiness Skills
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ENGLISH 9 HONORS (S01010H) - 1 year, 1 credit 5 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Genre Foundations | Short fiction, literary terminology | NYS ELA: 9–10R1–R4 |
Critical Thinking
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| Novel & Novella Studies | Advanced analysis, thematic depth | NYS ELA: 9–10R2–R6 |
Critical Thinking
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| Drama & Poetry | Shakespeare, poetic forms | NYS ELA: 9–10R5 |
Global Citizenship
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| Expository & Argument Writing | Thesis-driven essays | NYS ELA: 9–10W1–W5 |
Life Readiness Skills
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| Research & Presentations | Research integration | NYS ELA: 9–10W7, SL1 |
Life Readiness Skills
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ENGLISH 10R (S01020R) - 1 year, 1 credit 6 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Anglo-Saxon Literature | Beowulf, epic conventions | NYS ELA: 9–10R3 |
Critical Thinking
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| Medieval Literature | Canterbury Tales | NYS ELA: 9–10R6 |
Global Citizenship
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| Shakespearean Drama | Macbeth, tragedy | NYS ELA: 9–10R3 |
SEL
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| Allegory & Satire | Animal Farm | NYS ELA: 9–10R2 |
Critical Thinking
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| Modern Novel Study | Lord of the Flies | NYS ELA: 9–10R3 |
SEL
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| Writing & Research | Analytical essays, presentations | NYS ELA: 9–10W1–W7 |
Life Readiness Skills
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ENGLISH 10 HONORS (S01020H) - 1 year, 1 credit 5 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| British Foundations | Beowulf, Canterbury Tales | NYS ELA: 9–10R3–R6 |
Critical Thinking
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| World Literature | Things Fall Apart | NYS ELA: 9–10R6 |
Global Citizenship
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| Allegory & Drama | Animal Farm, Macbeth | NYS ELA: 9–10R3 |
Critical Thinking
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| Poetry in Context | World poetry | NYS ELA: 9–10R4 |
Global Citizenship
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| Advanced Writing | Thesis development, research | NYS ELA: 9–10W1–W7 |
Life Readiness Skills
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ENGLISH 11R (S01030R) - 1 year, 1 credit 5 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| American Drama | The Crucible, Othello | NYS ELA: 11–12R3 |
Critical Thinking
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| American Novels | Catcher in the Rye, Anthem | NYS ELA: 11–12R2 |
SEL
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| Poetry & Epic | Dante’s Inferno | NYS ELA: 11–12R5 |
Critical Thinking
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| Modern Drama | Fahrenheit 451 | NYS ELA: 11–12R3 |
Global Citizenship
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| Regents Prep & Writing | Argument & analysis writing | NYS ELA: 11–12W1 |
Life Readiness Skills
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AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION (S01031AP) - 1 year, 1 credit 5 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Rhetorical Analysis | Purpose, audience, tone | AP Lang Skill 2–4 |
Critical Thinking
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| Argument Writing | Claims, evidence, synthesis | AP Lang Skill 5–6 |
Life Readiness Skills
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| Nonfiction Analysis | Essays, speeches | AP Lang Skill 1–3 |
Global Citizenship
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| Research & Synthesis | Source integration | AP Lang Skill 6 |
Life Readiness Skills
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| AP Exam Preparation | Timed writing, review | AP Exam Framework |
Critical Thinking
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ENGLISH 12R (S01040R) - 1 year, 1 credit 4 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Classical Drama | Oedipus, Hamlet | NYS ELA: 11–12R3 |
Critical Thinking
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| Modern Drama | Salesman, Streetcar | NYS ELA: 11–12R2 |
SEL
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| Novel Studies | Native Son | NYS ELA: 11–12R6 |
Global Citizenship
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| Research Writing | MLA research paper | NYS ELA: 11–12W7 |
Life Readiness Skills
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AP ENGLISH LITERATURE (S01040AP) - 1 year, 1 credit 5 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Close Reading | Literary analysis | AP Lit Skill 1–3 |
Critical Thinking
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| Poetry Analysis | Form, meaning | AP Lit Skill 4 |
Critical Thinking
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| Long Works | Novels & drama | AP Lit Skill 2–5 |
Global Citizenship
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| Timed Writing | AP-style essays | AP Exam Framework |
Life Readiness Skills
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| Exam Preparation | Review & practice | AP Exam Framework |
Critical Thinking
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COLLEGE JOURNALISM (S01050COL) - 1 year, 1 credit 4 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Journalism Foundations | News writing, ethics | NYS ELA: 11–12W2 |
Life Readiness Skills
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| Reporting & Writing | Features, editorials | NYS ELA: 11–12W4 |
Critical Thinking
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| Production & Layout | Design, photography | NYS ELA: 11–12SL5 |
Life Readiness Skills
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| Publication Cycles | Editing, deadlines | NYS ELA: 11–12W5 |
Life Readiness Skills
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SPEECH & DEBATE (S16051) - 1 year, 1 credit 3 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Speech Fundamentals | Public speaking basics | NYS ELA: 9–12SL4 |
SEL
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| Argumentation | Debate formats | NYS ELA: 9–12SL1 |
Critical Thinking
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| Competitive Events | Tournaments | NYS ELA: 9–12SL6 |
Life Readiness Skills
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AP SEMINAR (S01051AP) - 1 year, 1 credit 3 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Inquiry & Research | IRR, source evaluation | AP Seminar Skills |
Critical Thinking
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| Argument & Presentation | Essays, oral defense | AP Seminar Skills |
Life Readiness Skills
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| Reflection | TMP, collaboration | AP Seminar Skills |
SEL
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AP RESEARCH (S01052AP) - 1 year, 1 credit 3 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Research Design | Question development | AP Research Skills |
Critical Thinking
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| Data Collection | Methods & ethics | AP Research Skills |
Life Readiness Skills
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| Analysis & Defense | Paper & presentation | AP Research Skills |
Life Readiness Skills
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