Tentative Student English 12 Syllabus
Fall 2015
Van Norman
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Required Text: McDougal Littell Literature
Required Literature:
Beowulf Canterbury Tales Hamlet
The Stranger Little Prince
Required Materials:
· 5 Subject Notebook
· Post-it notes for ticket outs/annotating
· Lined paper
· Pencils
· Variety of blue and black ink pens for essays and timed writings
· Flash drive to back up all work
· Email address for turnitin.com
· Required novels in class while the literature study is in place
· Required writing handouts
· Yellow, green, blue, and pink highlighters
Note: not all quizzes, discussions, and/or timed writings are listed in this syllabus.
All discussions must be made up with an essay if you are absent
All essays are due at the beginning of the class period. All essays must be handed to me before you leave for a school-related field trip.
NOTE: This syllabus is subject to change…
Week 1 Goals:
11-12.RL.3
Students will be able to use annotation during reading to determine figurative and connotative meaning and analyze the impact of an author’s choices.
11-12.W.1
Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims in my timed essays be selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.
Monday, July 20
Daily Q: What are my goals for English 12?
· Seating Chart
· Ice Breakers (Name Game, Two Truths and a Lie)
· Introduce cultural bag assignment-due Friday
**Ticket out: Name one thing you are excited about for this year? What questions do you still have for me?
HW: Sign up for Remind101 and Turnitin.com
Tuesday, July 21
Daily Q: What is cognitive vocabulary?
· Distribute Syllabus and Bathroom Passes
· Introduce Cognitive Vocabulary
**Ticket Out: What did you learn today about cognitive vocabulary? How will it be beneficial throughout this class?
Wednesday/Thursday, July 22-23
Daily Q: What do I know so far about writing an effective argumentative essay?
· Diagnostic Essay
· Review Color Coding Skills + IB Rubric
· Peer Grade Essay
**Ticket Out: What were your strengths and weaknesses while writing an argumentative essay?
HW: Cultural Bags due Friday
Friday, July 24
Daily Q: Why is it important to set personal goals?
· Share Cultural Bags
· Write Goal Letter- Set 3 goals that you want to accomplish throughout the year
HW: Finish letter and bring to class Monday
Week 2 Goals:
11-12.RL.4
Students will be able to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.
11-12.W.1
Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims in my assignments by selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.
Monday, July 27
Daily Q: What literary terms do I know and which ones do I need to review?
· Define Literary Terms- Part 1
· Highlight the words you know and don’t know in 2 different colors
HW: Begin studying-Part 1 test on Wednesday/Thursday
Tuesday, July 28
Daily Q: Why is it important to research the cultural context before reading a story?
· Introduce Anglo-Saxon Time period
· Monsters Mini Project-due Friday
HW: Study for Literary Terms Part 1 Test tomorrow
Wednesday/Thursday, July 29-30
Daily Q: What literary terms do I know and which ones do I still need to review?
· Literary Terms Part 1 Test
· Define Literary Terms Part 2
· Highlight the words you know and don’t know in 2 different colors
HW: Monsters Mini Project due Friday. Literary Terms Part 2 Test next Tuesday
Friday, July 31
Daily Q: What archetypes can I identify in various pieces of rhetoric?
· Share Monsters Mini Project
· Archetypes PPT
· Begin Personal Archetypes Project
HW: Personal Archetypes Project due Wednesday/Thursday
Week 3 Goals:
11-12.W.3
Students will be able to write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well‐chosen details, and well‐structured event sequences.
11-12.RL.3
Students will be able to use annotation during reading to determine figurative and connotative meaning and analyze the impact of an author’s choices.
11-12.W.1
Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims in my timed essays by selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.
Monday, August 3
Daily Q: How can I creatively integrate archetypes into my narrative?
· ***Library: Continue working on Personal Archetypes Project
HW: Study for Literary Terms Part 2 test tomorrow
Tuesday, August 4
Daily Q: How can I creatively integrate archetypes into my narrative?
· Literary Terms Test Part 2
· ***Library: Finish Personal Archetype Project-highlight and label the archetypes
HW: Finish Personal Archetype Project. Must be printed out before class on Friday.
Wednesday/Thursday, August 5-6
Daily Q: How do the themes of Beowulf cross over into our culture today?
· Share Personal Archetype Project
· Pre-reading Activity: Journal Discussion Questions
· Take notes on Words of Study for Beowulf
· Begin reading Beowulf- annotate “Grendel” using literary device list
Friday, August 7
Daily Q: What do I annotate for in a piece of fiction?
· 1.3.6 Review annotations for “Grendel”
· Read and annotate “Beowulf”
HW: Make sure both sections are annotated
Week 4 Goals:
11-12.SL.1
Students will be able to effectively prepare for and participate in Socratic discussions by clearly and persuasively presenting my ideas and building on the ideas of others.
11-12.RL.3
Students will be able to use annotation during reading to determine figurative and connotative meaning and analyze the impact of an author’s choices.
11-12.W.1
Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims in my timed essays by selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.
Monday, August 10
Daily Q: What do I annotate for in a piece of fiction?
· Read and annotate “The Battle with Grendel”
· Introduce Beowulf Essay Prompts: Writing Boot Camp for Intros only
· Start writing the intro paragraph
Tuesday, August 11
Daily Q: How will my annotations help develop my body paragraphs in a literary analysis?
· Read and annotate “Grendel’s Mother”
· Writing Boot Camp for Body Paragraphs
· Write 2 body paragraphs
HW: Bring intro paragraph + 2 body paragraphs on Wednesday/Thursday
Wednesday/Thursday, August 12-13
Daily Q: What strategies can I use in order to be successful during a Socratic Seminar?
· Finish reading and annotating Beowulf
· Write conclusion paragraph-turn in full literary analysis color coded
· Begin preparing for 1st Socratic Seminar-You will select groups of 4-5 students and you will be assigned a question from the list below. You will not know which question you will have until the day of so prepare adequately for all.
1. Identify and discuss the Christian influences on the poem.
2. Identify and discuss the Viking/Scandinavian elements in the poem.
3. Discuss the code of loyalty in Beowulf. How is the society structured? What is important to the warriors in Beowulf? What qualities did they feel a good king should possess? What do they consider “courageous”?
4. Discuss the battle between good and evil in the poem. Who represents good? Who represents evil?
5. Discuss the role of women in this patriarchal world. Cite examples from the text.
6. Discuss the role of reputation in Beowulf. Cite examples from the text.
7. Compare and contrast the battles with Grendel and the dragon. Consider the cause of each monster’s attack, Beowulf ’s motivation for countering the attack, Beowulf ’s battle preparations, and the conclusions of each battle.
8. Discuss the behavior of Beowulf ’s men in each of these battles.
9. What attitudes and actions lead to Beowulf ’s downfall? Defend your answer with examples.
HW: Make sure to have annotations and any notes in class for the discussion on Friday
You must be in class on Friday in order to receive the participation points.
Friday, August 14
Daily Q: What is one strategy I will implement today while participating in the Socratic Seminar?
· Socratic Seminar (If you are absent, you will be required to do a 600 word essay-see me for the prompt)
· Distribute Anglo-Saxon, Archetypes, and Beowulf Study Guide
HW: Complete study guide by Monday
Week 5 Goals:
11-12.W.7
Students will be able to conduct a short research project using self-generated questions to demonstrate an understanding of my interactive oral topic synthesizing multiple sources and narrowing or broadening my topic when appropriate.
11-12.RL.3
Students will be able to use annotation during reading to determine figurative and connotative meaning and analyze the impact of an author’s choices.
11-12.W.1
Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims by selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.
Monday, August 17
Daily Q: What types of heroes exist in our society today and how do they compare to Beowulf?
· **Library: Begin Beowulf Final Project
· Make sure to print off article
HW: Be sure to study for Anglo Saxon, Archetypes, and Beowulf Final Exam tomorrow
Tuesday, August 18
Daily Q: What types of heroes exist in our society today and how do they compare to Beowulf?
· Anglo Saxon, Archetypes, and Beowulf Final Exam
· Annotate articles and outline for final project
Wednesday/Thursday, August 19-20
Daily Q: What types of heroes exist in our society today and how do they compare to Beowulf?
· **Library: Finish PPT
HW: Be ready to present on Friday
Friday, August 21
Daily Q: What types of heroes exist in our society today and how do they compare to Beowulf?
· Begin presenting Beowulf Final Projects
Week 6 Goals:
11-12.W.7
Students will be able to conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self‐generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
11-12.RL.3
Students will be able to use annotation during reading to determine figurative and connotative meaning and analyze the impact of an author’s choices.
11-12.W.1
Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims by selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.
Monday, August 24
Daily Q: How does understanding the cultural context of the story help your overall understanding?
· Finish presenting Beowulf Final Projects
· Introduce Middle Ages PPT + Notes
Tuesday, August 25
Daily Q: What is chivalry and is it dead or alive today?
· Pre-reading Activity: Chivalry Survey
· Introduce “Design a Date” Partner Activity
Wednesday/Thursday August 26-27
Daily Q: What is chivalry and is it dead or alive today?
· **Library: “Design a Date” Activity
**Ticket Out: What was the most difficult part about designing the perfect date for this mini research project?
Friday, August 28
Daily Q: What is chivalry and is it dead or alive today?
· Share “Dates” and vote for the best female and male date
· **Ticket out: Which date was your favorite and why? What did your selection reveal about your needs/demands for chivalry?
Week 7 Goals:
11-12.SL.1
Students will be able to propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.
11-12.RL.3
Students will be able to use annotation during reading to determine figurative and connotative meaning and analyze the impact of an author’s choices.
11-12.W.1
Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims in my timed essays be selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.
Monday, August 31
Daily Q: How do the stereotypical characters of the Middle Ages relate to stereotypical characters of modern day society?
· Introduce Note card Activity: On the front of the card include the Name of Title with a quick illustration/symbol. On the back of the card, include the following:
1. Physical Description (quote)
2. Clothing (quote)
3. Occupation
4. Representative Line (quote)
5. My opinion
6. Modern Counterpart
· In small groups, read the General Prologue and make note cards for each of the characters
Tuesday, September 1
Daily Q: How do the stereotypical characters of the Middle Ages relate to stereotypical characters of modern day society?
· Finish General Prologue Note Cards
Wednesday/Thursday, September 2-3
Daily Q: How do the stereotypical characters influence the themes of the tales?
· Categorize the Note Cards: Feudal, church/clergy, town/trade
· Read and annotate “The Pardoner’s Tale”
**Ticket Out: Identify the theme in “The Pardoner’s Tale”
Friday, September 4
Daily Q: What was the theme of “The Pardoner’s Tale” and how does it relate to the Middle Ages culture?
· “The Pardoner’s Tale” Discussion Questions
Week 8 Goals:
11-12.W.1
Students will be able to write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
11-12.RL.3
Students will be able to use annotation during reading to determine figurative and connotative meaning and analyze the impact of an author’s choices.
11-12.W.1
Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims in my timed essays be selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.
Monday, September 7
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Tuesday, September 8
Daily Q: How are women portrayed throughout Chaucer’s “The Wife of Bath” tale?
· Read and annotate “The Wife of Bath”
· “The Wife of Bath” Discussion Questions
Wednesday/Thursday, September 9-10
Daily Q: How are women portrayed throughout Chaucer’s various tales?