Materials:
The Language of Literature: American Literature. Evanston: McDougal-Littell, 2002. Supplemental Materials: Outside reading of novels and nonfiction as suggested by the Recommended Reading List for high school students.
Course Objective/Competencies: The English Department at Queen Creek High School uses the Arizona State Standards as a curriculum. The language standards are broken down into the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking, viewing and presenting, and technology. A comprehensive list of the standards can be viewed on the Arizona Board of Education web site or you can view a copy in your student’s classroom. A comprehensive final is given at the end of each semester.
Attendance: Since full and active participation is essential for success in this course, regular attendance is required. School Policy will be strictly adhered to regarding tardies and unexcused absences.
Grading: Semester Points are cumulative and will be assessed on all essays and other classroom assignments and activities. Late work is not accepted; please submit assignments on-line when absences are unavoidable.
Grading Scale:A=100-90%; B= 89-80%; C= 79-70%; D=69-60%; F=59%
Behavior Plan:
1st Step: Verbal Warning
2nd Step: 2nd Verbal Warning and documentation; parents notified
3rd Step: Referral to administration
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Assignments/Class Objectives
Novel # 3
research paper
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Wk 1
1/3-6
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R-P1
W-P1
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Vocabulary unit 7
Review and practice functional reading – The Language of Literature p1122-1141
Review and practice business writing – business letters, memo, resume p1167
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Wk 2
1/9-13
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R-P1
W-P1
W-P4
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Vocabulary unit 7
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Craft a cohesive research document that develops a logical thesis, contains comprehensive, supporting information from a variety of credible and cited resources and conforms to a style manual.
Introduce/review research procedures and format-
Language Network p456 for step by step
The Language of Literature for shorter version p 974 and p1161
Research a mythological character - Find info – Language Network Chapter 26
Library – 2-3 days
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Wk 3
1/17-20
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R-P1
W-P1
W-P4
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Vocabulary unit 8
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Craft a cohesive research document that develops a logical thesis, contains comprehensive, supporting information from a variety of credible and cited resources and conforms to a style manual.
Organize notes and write rough draft
Review the Writing Process- The Language of Literature p1142-1150
Edit, revise
Final draft due
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Wk 4
1/23-27
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
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Vocabulary unit 8
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Read and discuss the Odyssey p 887. Recall and interpret facts and extended meanings. Practice predicting, foreshadowing.
Identify and analyze literary elements: epic, epic hero, mythology, epic simile, epithet, plot, internal/external conflict, character, setting, imagery, suspense, figurative language.
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Wk 5
1/30-2/3
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
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Vocabulary unit 9
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Read and discuss the Odyssey p887. Recall and interpret facts and extended meanings. Practice predicting, foreshadowing.
Identify and analyze literary elements: epic, epic hero, mythology, epic simile, epithet, plot, conflict, character, setting, imagery, suspense, figurative language.
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Wk 6
2/6-10
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
W-P3
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Vocabulary unit 9
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Read and discuss the Odyssey p887. Recall and interpret facts and extended meanings. Practice predicting, foreshadowing.
Identify and analyze literary elements: epic, epic hero, mythology, epic simile, epithet, plot, conflict, character, setting, imagery, suspense, figurative language.
Write epic hero analysis essay
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Wk 7
2/13-17
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
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Vocabulary unit 10
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Identify and analyze elements of nonfiction – p 223
Personal essay, autobiography, chronological order – p 236 “Life Without Go-Go Boots”
Memoir, nonfiction, 1st person, making inferences –p243 from Angela’s Ashes
Functional reading, cause and effect – p258 “Mary Mallon’s Trail of Typhoid”
Interview, biographical essay, main idea – p261 “Unfinished Business”
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Wk 8
2/21-24
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
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Vocabulary unit 10
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Continue - Interview, biographical essay, main idea – p261 “Unfinished Business”
Write a personal experience narrative tLoL p314
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Wk 9
2/27-3/3
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
W-P5
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Vocabulary unit 11
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Review elements of a short story-autobiography, fiction, main/minor characters, rising action, climax, falling action, setting, theme, imagery – p272 “A Christmas Memory”
Review elements of style – sentence length, word choice, description, tone, inference, characters, narrator, symbol
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Wk 10
3/6-10
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
W-P5
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Vocabulary unit 11
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Write a narrative or story that develops complex characters, plot structures, point of view and setting; organizes ideas in meaningful sequence; and includes sensory details and concrete language to advance the story line. P570 Writing Options
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3/13-3/24
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SPRING BREAK
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Wk 11
3/27-31
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
R-D1
D-D3
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Vocabulary unit 12
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Intro to Shakespeare p983
Read and discuss Romeo and Juliet p 989. Recall and interpret facts and extended meanings.
Identify and analyze literary elements: theme, plot, conflict, characterization, setting, point of view, imagery, figurative language, pun, oxymoron, conceit, blank verse, iambic pentameter, monologue, soliloquy, aside, couplet, foil, allusion, situational/dramatic irony, comic relief, tragedy
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Wk 12
4/3-7
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
R-D1
D-D3
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Vocabulary unit 12
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Intro to Shakespeare p983
Read and discuss Romeo and Juliet p 989. Recall and interpret facts and extended meanings.
Identify and analyze literary elements: theme, plot, conflict, characterization, setting, point of view, imagery, figurative language, pun, oxymoron, conceit, blank verse, iambic pentameter, monologue, soliloquy, aside, couplet, foil, allusion, situational/dramatic irony, comic relief, tragedy
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Wk 13
4/10-13
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
R-D1
D-D3
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Vocabulary unit 13
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Intro to Shakespeare p983
Read and discuss Romeo and Juliet p 989. Recall and interpret facts and extended meanings.
Identify and analyze literary elements: theme, plot, conflict, characterization, setting, point of view, imagery, figurative language, pun, oxymoron, conceit, blank verse, iambic pentameter, monologue, soliloquy, aside, couplet, foil, allusion, situational/dramatic irony, comic relief, tragedy
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Wk 14
4/17-21
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
R-D1
D-D3
W-P2
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Vocabulary unit 13
Sharpen and clarify through editing
Intro to Shakespeare p983
Read and discuss Romeo and Juliet p 989. Recall and interpret facts and extended meanings.
Identify and analyze literary elements: theme, plot, conflict, characterization, setting, point of view, imagery, figurative language, pun, oxymoron, conceit, blank verse, iambic pentameter, monologue, soliloquy, aside, couplet, foil, allusion, situational/dramatic irony, comic relief, tragedy
Write analysis/comparison/contrast essay on character foils
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Wk 15
4/24-28
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
R-D1
D-D3
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Vocabulary unit 14
Author study –Maya Angelou p 476
Autobiography, 1st person, allusion -p481 “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”
Essay, theme, title, drawing conclusions –p495 “New Directions”
Character study, 1st person account, summary – p501 “Encounter with Martin Luther King”
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Wk 16
5/1-5
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
R-D1
D-D3
W-P5
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Vocabulary unit 14
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Continue character study, 1st person account, summary – p501 “Encounter with Martin Luther King”
Author’s style p505
Write a narrative imitating Angelou’s style
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Wk 17
5/8-12
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
R-D1
D-D3
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Vocabulary unit 15
Sharpen and clarify writing through editing
Author study – Sandra Cisneros p692
Theme, personal essay –p695 “Only Daughter”
Vignette, drawing conclusions, tone – p701 from The House on Mango Street”
Voice, main idea – p711 “ On Writing The House on Mango Street”
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Wk 18
5/15-19
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R-P1
R-P2
R-P5
R-D1
W-P5
D-D3
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Vocabulary unit 15
Author’s style p718
Write a character sketch imitating Cisneros’ style p720
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Wk 19
5/22-24
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Wrap up/review
FINALS
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