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Expectations: Students will be exposed to new culture, grammar, vocabulary, and literature therefore, out of class study and homework is required for the student to learn most effectively. This study time will ensure that the student makes an effort to grasp the materials covered in class each day and is prepared for class each day. |
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Overview |
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1st 6 Weeks
Short Story Unit
Literary Devices
Writing Boot Camp (for literary analysis)
SAT Vocabulary
2nd 6 Weeks
Poetry
Poetry Analysis
House on Mango Street
SAT Vocabulary
Grammar through writing
3rd 6 Weeks
Julius Caesar
Rhetoric
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
SAT Vocabulary
Grammar through writing
4th 6 Weeks**
To Kill a Mockingbird
Personal Narrative
TAKS Preparation
SAT Vocabulary
Grammar through writing
5th 6 Weeks**
A Separate Peace
SAT Vocabulary
Research Paper
Grammar through writing
6th 6 Weeks**
Greek Drama
Watch Antigone
A Midsummer Nights Dream
Sonnets
SAT Vocabulary
T-shirt Final Project
** Tentative Schedule
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Syllabus |
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English II 1st Six Weeks
8/25-8/26
Course Introduction
Overview
Hints
Vocabulary List 1
8/27-8/28
Review Vocabulary
Author Biography
Begin The Black Cat
Discussion Characterization, Tone, Mood
8/29-9/2
Finish The Black Cat
Writing Boot Camp (Level 1 Theme)
HW: Thesis Statement / Study Voc. (1-15)
9/3-9/4
Voc. Quiz (1-15)
Present Thesis Statement
Writing Boot Camp (Level 2 Examples)
HW: Finish examples
9/5(HAPPY BIRTTHDAY TO ME!)-9/8
Present Examples
Read Adventure of the German Student
HW: Thesis Statement / Study Voc. (16-30)
9/9 9/10
Voc. Quiz 2 (16-30)
Discuss German Student
Present GS Thesis
HW: Study Voc. for TEST
9/11 9/12
Voc. TEST 1
Examples in GS
Writing Boot Camp (Level 3 Assertions)
9/15 9/16
Progress Reports / Grade Discussion
Review Setting, Plot, Character, Point of View
Begin: A Jury of her Peers
HW: Finish Story
9/17 9/18
Discussion: Jury
Write Thesis/Assertion for Jury
Writing Boot Camp (Level 4 Combining Examples/Assertions)
HW: Write 1 Complete Paragraph
9/19 9/22
Present Examples/Assertion Paragraph
9/23 9/24
Begin: Hills Like White Elephants
Assign Literary Analysis Paper
HW: Write Thesis and 1 Complete Paragraph
9/25 9/26
Review for SHORT STORY TEST
** Vocabulary
** Literary Devices
** SS Discussion Questions
9/29 9/30
Short Story Test
Work on Paper After Test
10/1 10/2
Literary Analysis Papers Due
Movie: The Black Cat (based on Poes short story)
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REQUIRED:
* 3 ring binder (at least 1")
* black or blue pens
* loose leaf notebook paper
* set of 5 dividers
* 1 box of kleenex
* post-it notes (PreAP only)
* overhead markers (PreAP only)
BONUS:
1st 6 wks: 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
2nd 6 wks: 1 pkg. of notebook paper (wide lined)
3rd 6 wks: 1 pkg. of pens OR pencils
4th 6 wks: 1 pkg. of map pencils OR markers
5th 6 wks: 1 bottle of elmer's glue OR 1 pkg. of glue sticks
6th 6 wks: 1 pkg. of highlighters
***NOTE:
1. Each six weeks you may bring the listed item and receive ONE daily grade 100
2. If you choose, you may bring all supplies at once and receive credit for the entire year
3. Make sure first and last name is written on each item brought
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