11th gradeLiterature Class

Assessments and Scoring

Bellringersin lots of 10

25 ptsea lot for a total of 100 pts at end of 9wks

Bellringer Quizfor every 10 completed

25 pts ea for a total of 100 by the end of 9wks

Notebook check per unit100 points per unit

Unit questions, worksheets, vocabulary (written, defined, with one written sentence) exercises, puzzles, etc.

Test per unit that includes some vocabulary

-100 points

Writing assignment100 points each for a total of 500-1000 points by end of 9 weeks. This includes a mini research paper each 9 weeks.

Vocabulary test – 100 points each every 2-4 units.
11th gradeLiterature LESSON 1

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of CalaverasCountyMark TwainPage 484

I. Vocabulary - In your notebook in your vocabulary section, write the word, definition, and use it in an original sentence.

1. Regionalism

2. Local Color

3. Garrulous

4. Conjecture

5. Dilapidated

6. Interminable

7. Enterprising

8. Dialect

9. Colloquial

10. Analogy

II. DIALECT HANDOUT (PAGE 17) – copy the “ACTIVITY” chart at the bottom of the page, word for word, and complete #1, 2 and 3 on the rest of the chart.

III. VOCABULARY PRACTICE PAGE32 – Rewrite and complete “EXERCISE A” and “EXERCISE B” word for word.

IV. UNIT QUESTIONS – Page 489: 2-8. Complete sentences. ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

Two Views of the RiverMark TwainPage 490

V. ANALOGY – LITERARY ELEMENTS – Complete the Venn Diagram Transparency #43 for the last paragraph of the essay

VI. COMPARE/CONTRASTING– Complete the “Activity” chart, word for word, and complete the last column, “Connotations and Associations.”

VII.UNIT QUESTIONS Page 492-493 ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

Page 492: 2-4, Responding and Thinking Critically

Page 492: 3, Literary Analysis – Literary Element - Analogy

Page 493: 1-2, Reading and Vocabulary – Reading Strategy: 1-3, Vocabulary Practice.

Page 493: 1-2, Academic Vocabulary

VIII. TEST

NOTEBOOK CHECK

WRITING

Page 493 – Writing About Literature – Evaluate Contemporary Relevance

Write a five paragraph essay according to the format in the book.

You will be graded on punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, neatness and the following:

  • Does the introduction identify the topic and provide background?
  • Do the body paragraphs identify the writer’s interest in and reaction to the topic, clearly describe technical aspects of the topic, and explain how the writer’s view of the topic changed?
  • Does the conclusion use the writer’s personal experience to draw general conclusions about people’s tendency to be fooled by nature?

VOCABULARY 1

Mark Twain“The Celebrated Jumping Frog of CalavarasCounty”

“Two Views of a River”

1. Regionalism

2. Local Color

3. Garrulous

4. Conjecture

5. Dilapidated

6. Interminable

7. Enterprising

8. Dialect

9. Colloquial

10. Analogy

11th gradeLiterature LESSON 2

“Lucinda Matlock” “Fiddler Jones”Edgar Lee Masters

  1. VOCABULARY- In your notebook in your vocabulary section, write the word, definition, and use it in an original sentence.

11. Regionalism

12. Local Color

13. Realism

14. Naturalism

15. Repose

16. Degenerate

17. Ruinous

18. Dramatic Monologue

19. Free Verse

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  1. .Two Column Table Graphic Organizer – Recreate the Organizer in your notebook. Write down notes and interpretations of lines of the poems.
  1. DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE (PAGE 23)– Using the Literary Element Dramatic Monologue handout, recreate the “ACTIVITY” box at the bottom of the page and complete it using both poems. You will recreate this box completely, two times.
  1. VOCABULARY PRACTICE (PAGE 25) – Rewrite and complete “EXERCISE A” and “EXERCISE B” word for word. Do NOT complete “EXERCISE C.”
  1. UNITQUESTIONS FROM TEXTBOOK PAGE 503ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

Page 503: 2-5, 9Responding and Thinking Critically

Page 503: 1, 2Reading Strategy – Drawing Conclusions about Characters

NOTEBOOK CHECK

WRITING – Write a monologue. Complete the literary elements Transparency 58 in your notebook then write themonologue. Make sure your person is presumed dead and is talking to you from the grave. Use the dramatic monologues we just read as your examples. You may use blank verse, but you may rhyme if you choose. I should be able to identify the three elements of a dramatic monologue from your writing.

VOCABULARY 2

Edgar Lee Masters“Lucinda Matlock” “Fiddler Jones”

11. Regionalism

12. Local Color

13. Realism

14. Naturalism

15. Repose

16. Degenerate

17. Ruinous

18. Dramatic Monologue

19. Free Verse

11th gradeLiterature LESSON 3

The Outcasts of Poker FlatBret HartePage 504

I. Vocabulary - In your notebook in your vocabulary section, write the word, definition, and use it in an original sentence.

20. Regionalism

21. impropriety

22. malevolence

23. equanimity

24 hypothesis

25. seclusion

26. Characterization

27. Generalization

28 Motivation

29. Direct Characterization

30. Indirect Characterization

II. CHARACTERIZATION HANDOUT (PAGE 26) – Review the handout and complete the “ACTIVITY” at the bottom of the page. Copy the “SUPORTING DETAILS GRAPHIC ORGANIZER” in your notebook then complete it according to the “ACTIVITY” directions.

II. LITERARY ELEMENTS – DYNAMIC AND STATIC CHARACTERS - #14 – Recreate the chart in your notebook and complete it.

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IV. GENERALIZATION HANDOUT (PAGE 27)–Review the handout, copy and complete the “ACTIVITY” in your notebook exactly as it is shown.

V. VOCABULARY PRACTICE (PAGE28) – Rewrite and complete “EXERCISE A” and “EXERCISE B” word for word. Include the directions.

VI. CHARACTERIZATION – LITERARY ELEMENTS # 15 -

VII. UNIT QUESTIONS – Page 515: 1-7ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

VII. TEST

NOTEBOOK CHECK

WRITINGNo writing assignment

VOCABULARY TESTMATCHING 30 WORDS

VOCABULARY 3

Brett Harte"The Outcasts of Poker Flats”

20. Regionalism

21. Impropriety

22. Malevolence

23. Equanimity

24. Hypothesis

25. Seclusion

26. Characterization

27. Generalization

28. Motivation

29. Direct Characterization

30. Indirect Characterization

11th gradeLiterature LESSON 4

“A Wagner Matinee”Willa CatherPage 520

  1. Vocabulary - In your notebook in your vocabulary section, write the word, definition, and use it in an original sentence.
  1. legacy
  2. reproach
  3. doggedly
  4. trepidation
  5. obliquely
  6. first-person point of view
  7. third-person point of view
  8. omniscient point of view
  9. flashback
  1. POINT OF VIEW (Page 30)– Using the Literary Element Point of View handout, recreate the “ACTIVITY” box at the bottom of the page and complete it.
  1. IDENTIFYING SEQUENCE (Page 31) – Using the Reading Strategy handout, recreate the “ACTIVITY” box on the page. Identify why the flashback is useful.
  1. VOCABULARY PRACTICE (Page35) – Complete ”EXERCISE A” and “EXERCISE B” word for word in your notebook.
  1. ADDITIONAL VOCABULARY PRACTICE (Page 32) – Complete “EXERCISE A” and “EXERCISE B” word for word in your notebook.
  1. UNIT QUESTIONS FROM TEXTBOOK PAGE525ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

Page 525: 2-8Responding and Thinking Critically -Complete sentences. Write the question. Skip one line between each question.

Page 527: 1-3Reading Strategy – Identifying sequence – Complete sentences. Write the questions. Skip one line between each question.

Page 527: Vocabulary Practice – Write out every analogy and include your answer

  1. TEST

NOTEBOOK CHECK

WRITING

Page 526 – Writing About Literature – Evaluate Author’s Craft

Write a five paragraph essay according to the format in the book on page 526

You will be graded on punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, neatness and the following:

  • Students should demonstrate a clear understanding of comparisons and how they are used by Cather.
  • You should also clearly state the comparisons and clearly state your opinion of how each enhances the story.

VOCABULARY 4

Willa Cather"A Wagner Matinee”

  1. legacy
  2. reproach
  3. doggedly
  4. trepidation
  5. obliquely
  6. first-person

point of view

  1. third-person

point of view

  1. omniscient

point of view

11th gradeLiterature LESSON 5

“April Showers”Edith WhartonPage 535

  1. Vocabulary - In your notebook in your vocabulary section, write the word, definition, and use it in an original sentence.
  1. realism
  2. prosperous
  3. obscure
  4. stupor
  5. calamity
  6. flashback
  7. notion
  8. controversy
  1. Prereading – Page 534 – Read about Edith Wharton on page 534. Answer the following question in a complete sentence. Write the entire question first.

After reading about her youth, speculate why she divorced her husband and began seriously writing in Paris.

  1. FLASHBACK HANDOUT – Literary Element Flashback page 39. Read, recreate word for word, and complete the “ACTIVITY” on the page.
  2. VOCABULARY – complete page 41 “Exercise A” and “Exercise B” Write each exercise word for word then complete it.
  3. READING STRATEGY handout page 40 – Making and Verifying Predictions. Recreate, word for word, the entire “ACTIVITY” chart in your notebook. Fill the blanks that state the Clues, Predictions and Verifications.
  4. UNIT QUESTIONS FROM TEXTBOOK PAGE 542ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

Page 543: 2-9 Responding and Thinking Critically. Answer in complete sentences.

Page 542: 1-3 Literary Element: Flashback

Page 543: 1-4 Vocabulary Practice – Write each word and each Synonym.

Page 543: 1-2 Academic Vocabulary –Practice and Apply – Write the questions and write your answer using complete sentences.

  1. Test

NOTEBOOK CHECK

  1. Writing – Complete an essay as outlined on page 543 under the heading “Writing About Literature.” Draw heavily from your own personal experience. You will be graded on punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, neatness and the following:
  2. Does theintroduction contain a topic sentence that clearly presents the writer’s interpretation of the quotation and expresses the writer’s position?
  3. Do the body paragraphs include details and evidence that support the idea introduced in the first paragraph?
  4. Does the conclusion restate or summarize the writer’s position and offer an insight into Theodora’s character or the narrator of the story?

VOCABULARY 5

Edith Wharton"April Showers”

9.realism

  1. prosperous
  2. obscure
  3. stupor
  4. calamity
  5. flashback
  6. notion
  7. controversy

11th gradeLiterature LESSON 6

“The Story of an Hour”Kate ChopinPage 548

“The Darling”Anton ChekhovPage 552

“Richness”Gabriela MinstralPage 560

I. Vocabulary - In your notebook in your vocabulary section, write the word, definition, and use it in an original sentence.

  1. elusive
  2. tumultuously
  3. exalted
  4. perception
  5. persistence
  6. external conflict
  7. internal conflict
  8. conflict
  9. climax
  10. resolution
  11. verisimilitude (pg 561)
  12. Realism
  1. CONFLICT HANDOUT PAGE 43. Read the handout. Recreate, word for word, the “ACTIVITY” at the bottom of the page. Complete the activity.
  2. READING STRATEGY APPLYINGBackground Knowledge handout page 44. Complete, word for word, the “ACTIVITY” on the page and complete it.
  3. VOCABULARY HANDOUT PAGE 45. Complete, word for word, “EXERCISE A” and “EXERCISE B” in your notebook.
  4. UNIT QUESTIONS FROM TEXTBOOK

ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

Page 551: 2-7Responding and Thinking Critically

Page 551: 1-3Literary AnalysisConflict

Page 551: 1-5Vocabulary Practice – Practice with Antonyms

  1. TEST

NOTEBOOK CHECK

  1. Writing – Complete an essay as outlined on page 561 under the heading “Comparing Narratives About Relationships.” Draw heavily from your own personal experience. You will be graded on punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, neatness and the following:
  • Does the introduction contain a topic sentence that clearly presents the writer’s interpretation of the quotations and expresses the writer’s position?
  • Does each body paragraph discuss a different quote?
  • Does each body paragraph represent BOTH benefits and difficulties.
  • Does the conclusion restate or summarize the writer’s position.

VOCABULARY 6

“The Story of an Hour” Kate Chopin

“The Darling” Anton Chekhov

“Richness”Gabriela Minstral

  1. elusive
  2. tumultuously
  3. exalted
  4. perception
  5. persistence
  6. external conflict
  7. internal conflict

VOCABULARY 6CONTINUED

“The Story of an Hour” Kate Chopin

“The Darling” Anton Chekhov

“Richness”Gabriela Minstral

  1. conflict
  2. climax
  3. resolution
  4. verisimilitude
  5. realism

11th gradeLiterature LESSON 7

“Richard Cory”Edwin Arlington RobinsonPage 567

“Miniver Cheevy”

I. Vocabulary - In your notebook in your vocabulary section, write the word, definition, and use it in an original sentence.

1. connotation

2. denotation

3. imperially

4. assail

5. fragrant

6. incessantly

7. scorned

8. irony

9. naturalism

  1. Literary Element – Irony – handout page 49. Write the first three questions in your notebook and answer the questions. DO NOT COMPLETE THE “ACTIVITY” IN YOUR NOTEBOOK.
  2. Reading Strategy –“Making Inferences About Characters” handoutpage 50 – Complete the “ACTIVITY”
  1. Vocabulary – complete the “Selection Vocabulary Practice” page 51. Recreate, word for word, “Exercise A” and “Exercise B” and also complete “Exercise C.”
  1. Unit Questions page 571.ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

Page 571: 1-7. Responding and Thinking Critically - Write the questions and your answers.

Page 571: 1, 2 – Reading Strategy – Making Inferences About Characters.

Page 571: 1-3 – Vocabulary Practice – Denotation and Connotation.

  1. TEST

NOTEBOOK CHECK

WRITING – Write a poem in the style of Robinson’s poem. Imitate the rhythm and the rhyme.

VOCABULARY 7

“Richard Cory” Edwin Arlington Robinson

“Miniver Cheevy”

1. connotation

2. denotation

3. imperially

4. assail

5. fragrant

6. incessantly

7. scorned

8. irony

9. naturalism

11th gradeLiterature LESSON 8

“The Open Boat”Stephen CranePage 572

I. Vocabulary - In your notebook in your vocabulary section, write the word, definition, and use it in an original sentence.

10. naturalism

11. author’s purpose

12. summarizing

13. uncanny

14. emphatic

15. ingenuously

16. impudently

17. coerce

18. technique

19. create

II. Literary Element – Naturalism Handout page 52. Recreate the “ACTIVITY” word for word and complete the questions.

III. Reading Strategy – Supporting Details Graphic Organizer – Recreate this GO for each section of the story. You should end up completing this SEVEN (7) times because there are seven sections to the story.

  1. Reading Strategy – Complete the SUMMARIZING handout page 53. Recreate the “ACTIVITY” word for word and complete it.
  2. VOCABULARY PAGE 54 – Complete Exercise A and Exercise B word for word
  1. UNIT QUESTIONS FROM TEXTBOOK – ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

Page 590: 1-9 – Responding and Thinking Critically

Page 591: 1-2 – Literary Element – Author’s Purpose

Page 591: 1-2 – Reading Strategy – Summarizing. Write the questions and answer them.

  1. TEST

NOTEBOOK CHECK

WRITING - BEGIN WORKS CITED PAGE FOR RESEARCH PAPER.

VOCABULARY TEST

VOCABULARY 8

“The Open Boat” Stephen Crane

10. naturalism

11. author’s purpose

12. summarizing

13. uncanny

14. emphatic

15. ingenuously

16. impudently

17. coerce

18. technique

19. create

11th gradeLiterature LESSON 9

“Sumbolist and Imagist Poetry”

  1. LITERARY HISTORY – Complete notes in your notebook about Symbolist and Imagist Poetry.
  2. SYMBOLIST AND IMAGIST POETRY – page 16 – Complete word for word the “ACTIVITY” at the bottom pf the page.
  3. QUIZ ON LITERARY HISTORY
  4. RESPONDING AND THINKING CRITICALLY – page 651 – Answer questions 1-4. You do not have to write the question. Write your answer in a complete sentence.

“In a Station of the Metro” and “A Pact”Ezra PoundPage 652

  1. VOCABULARY- In your notebook in your vocabulary section, write the word, definition, and use it in an original sentence.
  2. apparition
  3. bough
  4. detest
  5. sap
  6. commerce
  7. imagery
  8. tone
  9. apostrophe
  10. metaphor
  11. extended metaphor
  1. LITERARY ELEMENT – IMAGERY – (PAGE 18)– Reproduce both charts and complete the incomplete boxes 1-8.
  1. READING STRATEGY – QUESTIONING – (PAGE 19) – Reproduce the “Activity” chart word for word and complete the answers for 1-6.
  1. SELECTION VOCABULARY PRACTICE (PAGE 2O) – Rewrite and complete “EXERCISE A” and “EXERCISE B” word for word.
  1. UNIT QUESTIONS FROM TEXTBOOK PAGE 503ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

Page 655: 2-7Responding and Thinking Critically

Page 655: 1, 2Literary Analysis – Literary Element – Imagery

Page 655: 1,2Reading and Vocabulary – Reading Strategy – Questioning

Page 655: 1-4Reading and Vocabulary – Vocabulary - Practice

NOTEBOOK CHECK

WRITING – Page 655 – WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE – Write a brief essay in which you compare and contrast the tones of the two poems. Consider how word choice and imagery work together to create a specific tone for each poem.

You will be graded on punctuation, grammar, sentence structure, neatness and the following:

  • Does the essay compare and contrast word choices and images, with examples from both poems?
  • Does it show how word choice and imagery contribute to the tone of each poem?

11th gradeLiterature LESSON 10

“The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock”T. S. EliotPage 656

  1. VOCABULARY- In your notebook in your vocabulary section, write the word, definition, and use it in an original sentence.

11. New Poetics

12. allusion

13. insidious

14. presume

15. digress

16. malinger

17. deferential

18. stream of consciousness

19. comment

20. seek

  1. TWO COLUMN TABLE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER – As you read the poem, take notes in this format about lines in the poem and the meaning of the lines.
  2. LITERARY ELEMENT – ALLUSION – PAGE 21 – Read the handout directions. Complete the “Activity” word for word and complete the blanks 1-5.
  3. READING STRATEGY – CONNECTING TO CULTURAL CONTEXT – PAGE 22 – Complete the “ACTIVITY” on the page. Write the question then your answer. You do not have to recreate the timeline in the directions.
  4. VOCABULARY PRACTICE – PAGE 23 – Complete “EXERCISE A-SYNONYMS AND ANTONYMS” and “EXERCISE B-APPLYING MEANINGS”word for word. Make sure you mark your answers.
  5. UNIT QUESTIONS IN BOOK - PAGE 663ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

Page 663: 1-9Responding and Thinking Critically

Page 664: 1-3Literary Analysis – Literary Element – Allusion

Page 664: 1-3Review: Dramatic Monologue

Page 664: 1-5Vocabulary Practice: Practice with Antonyms

Page 664: 1-2Academic Vocabulary

  1. TEST

NOTEBOOK CHECK

11th gradeLiterature LESSON 11

“The Red Wheelbarrow” and “This Is Just to Say”William Carlos WilliamsPage 666

  1. VOCABULARY- In your notebook in your vocabulary section, write the word, definition, and use it in an original sentence.

21. depend

22. glazed

23. delicious

24. form

  1. LITERARY ELEMENT – FORM – PAGE 24 – Complete the Activity and chart on page 24. Recreate the questions and chart word for word and fill in your answers.
  2. READING STRATEGY – ANALYZING AUTHOR’S PURPOSE – PAGE 25 – Complete the “ACTIVITY” on the page and write your answers for questions 1-5
  3. VOCABULARY PRACTICE – PAGE 26 – Complete “EXERCISE A – PRACTICE WITH SYNONYMS” AND “EXERCISE B-APPLYING MEANINGS” word for word and answer the questions.
  4. UNIT QUESTIONS IN BOOK – PAGE 671ANSWER IN COMPLETE SENTENCES AFTER YOU WRITE THE QUESTION.

Page 671: 1-8Responding and Thinking Critically

Page 671: 1, 2Literary Analysis – Literary Element – Form