Week of January 4, 2010

UNIT: The English Literary Tradition Objectives
Analysis of a literary text by:
• Exploring the way writers in the English tradition reveal a personal view of their lives and culture while exploring universal themes• Exploring a writer’s individual style and technique• Exploring the author’s use of language and how it relates to the literary work as a whole• Evaluating the effectiveness of the elements of fiction and poetry

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• In-Class Group Presentations on Pride and Prejudice (200) AP Essays
• AP Literary Research Paper Independent Reading Choices due Monday/Tuesday this week
• Sonnet Unit notes, handouts, and readings
• Reading and analysis of Sonnets about Sonnets; Sonnets by William Shakespeare
• High School Semester Exams begin Tuesday, January 19
  
• End of Second Quarter: January 22

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• HW--Oral reading of student-selected, winter/holiday poem (30) due in class on Monday, January 4
  
• Introduction to/overview of William Shakespeare, Hamlet, and Elizabethan drama
  
• Defining tragedy, soliloquy, interior monologue; Shakespeare's use of language and metaphor, setting, symbolism, and themes
• In-class oral reading of Hamlet (1603) by William Shakespeare
  
• HW--Followup independent reading of Hamlet
  
• HW--Independent completion of Study and Discussion Guide Questions accompanying the play
• High School Semester Exams begin Tuesday, January 19
  
• End of Second Quarter: January 22

Weeks of December 14 & 21, 2009

UNIT: The English Literary Tradition Objectives
Analysis of a literary text by:
• Exploring the way writers in the English tradition reveal a personal view of their lives and culture while exploring universal themes• Exploring a writer’s individual style and technique• Exploring the author’s use of language and how it relates to the literary work as a whole• Evaluating the effectiveness of the elements of fiction and poetry

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• pride&prejudice review info:pemberley.com
• From The Atlantic Monthly, January 1998: "A Writer Who is Good for You"
• “A Woman’s Wit: Jane Austen’s Life and Legacy” Exhibit: jane austen exhibit--nyc
• Pride and Prejudice Overview and Class Discussion: Regency England, Irony/Satire, Comedy, AP Essay Questions (1988, 1992, 1993, 1997, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008)
• In-Class Group Work on Pride and Prejudice AP Essays
• In-Class Group Presentations on Pride and Prejudice (200) AP Essays to be completed before Winter Break
• AP Literary Research Paper Independent Reading Choices to be decided before Winter Break

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• wutheringheightsstudyguide#1
• wutheringheightsstudyguide#2
• Overview and Poetry of Emily Bronte: overviewofemilybronte
• Defining English romanticism, the gothic novel, the frame story, symbolic contrasts between settings in Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights, Bronte's use of multiple narrators, and themes
• Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily Bronte
• Independent completion of Study and Discussion Guide Questions accompanying the novel
• Final in-class objective comprehension test (100) and due date for completion of questions (100) on Chapters 21-34 (pages 202 to 322): Friday, December 18
• HW--Wuthering Heights vocabulary sentences (25) for chapters 21-43 due Tuesday, December 22
  

Week of December 7, 2009

UNIT: The English Literary Tradition Objectives
Analysis of a literary text by:
• Exploring the way writers in the English tradition reveal a personal view of their lives and culture while exploring universal themes• Exploring a writer’s individual style and technique• Exploring the author’s use of language and how it relates to the literary work as a whole• Evaluating the effectiveness of the elements of fiction and poetry

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• Salvation Army Club Canned Food Drive extended to Friday, December 11--Thank you for your contributions!
• pride&prejudice review info:pemberley.com
• From The Atlantic Monthly, January 1998: "A Writer Who is Good for You"
• “A Woman’s Wit: Jane Austen’s Life and Legacy” Exhibit: jane austen exhibit--nyc
• Pride and Prejudice Overview and Class Discussion: Regency England, Irony/Satire, Comedy, AP Essay Questions (1988, 1992, 1993, 1997)
• "Jane Austen's Society": BBC Video, 1997
  
• The Romantic Age (1798-1832) in English Literature: The Second Generation of English Romantic Poets--Byron, Shelley, and Keats
  
• Characteristics of The Romantic Age in English Literature (1798-1832), pages 455 to 472 in literature anthology; Norton Topics Online
• Romantic Age Test #2 (200) (Byron, Shelley, and Keats): Wednesday, December 9
  
• In-Class AP Essay on Pride and Prejudice (200) to be scheduled before Winter Break
  

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• Salvation Army Club Canned Food Drive extended to Friday, December 11--Thank you for your contributions!
  
• HW--Wuthering Heights vocabulary sentences (25) due Tuesday, December 8
  
• wutheringheightsstudyguide#1
• wutheringheightsstudyguide#2
• Overview and Poetry of Emily Bronte: overviewofemilybronte
• Defining English romanticism, the gothic novel, the frame story, symbolic contrasts between settings in Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights, Bronte's use of multiple narrators, and themes
• Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily Bronte
• Independent completion of Study and Discussion Guide Questions accompanying the novel
• In-class objective comprehension test (100) and due date for completion of questions (100) on Chapters 21-34 (pages 202 to 322): Friday, December 18
  

Week of November 30, 2009

UNIT: The English Literary Tradition Objectives
Analysis of a literary text by:
• Exploring the way writers in the English tradition reveal a personal view of their lives and culture while exploring universal themes• Exploring a writer’s individual style and technique• Exploring the author’s use of language and how it relates to the literary work as a whole• Evaluating the effectiveness of the elements of fiction and poetry

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• Contributions to the Salvation Army Club Canned Food Drive due by Monday, November 30--Thank you!
  
• pride&prejudice review info:pemberley.com
• From The Atlantic Monthly, January 1998: "A Writer Who is Good for You"
• “A Woman’s Wit: Jane Austen’s Life and Legacy” Exhibit: jane austen exhibit--nyc
• The Romantic Age (1798-1832) in English Literature: The Second Generation of English Romantic Poets--Byron, Shelley, and Keats
  
• Characteristics of The Romantic Age in English Literature (1798-1832), pages 455 to 472 in literature anthology; Norton Topics Online
• Romantic Age Test #2 (200) (Byron, Shelley, and Keats): Wednesday, December 9
  
• In-Class AP Essay on Pride and Prejudice (200) before Winter Break
  

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• Contributions to the Salvation Army Club Canned Food Drive due by Monday, November 30--Thank you!
  
• Wuthering Heights Vocabulary
  
• wutheringheightsstudyguide#1
• wutheringheightsstudyguide#2
• Overview and Poetry of Emily Bronte: overviewofemilybronte
• Defining English romanticism, the gothic novel, the frame story, symbolic contrasts between settings in Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights, Bronte's use of multiple narrators, and themes
• Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily Bronte
• Independent completion of Study and Discussion Guide Questions accompanying the novel
• In-class objective comprehension test (100) and due date for completion of questions (100) on Chapters 11-20 (pages 104 to 202): Friday, December 4

Week of November 23, 2009

UNIT: The English Literary Tradition Objectives
Analysis of a literary text by:
• Exploring the way writers in the English tradition reveal a personal view of their lives and culture while exploring universal themes• Exploring a writer’s individual style and technique• Exploring the author’s use of language and how it relates to the literary work as a whole• Evaluating the effectiveness of the elements of fiction and poetry

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• Contributions to the Salvation Army Club Canned Food Drive due by Monday, November 30--Thank you!
  
• pride&prejudice review info:pemberley.com
• From The Atlantic Monthly, January 1998: "A Writer Who is Good for You"
• “A Woman’s Wit: Jane Austen’s Life and Legacy” Exhibit: jane austen exhibit--nyc
• The Romantic Age (1798-1832) in English Literature: The Second Generation of English Romantic Poets--Byron, Shelley, and Keats
  
• Characteristics of The Romantic Age in English Literature (1798-1832), pages 455 to 472 in literature anthology; Norton Topics Online
• Romantic Age Test #2 (200) (Byron, Shelley, and Keats): Thursday, December 3
  
• In-Class AP Essay on Pride and Prejudice (200): Friday, December 11
  

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• Contributions to the Salvation Army Club Canned Food Drive due by Monday, November 30--Thank you!
  
• Wuthering Heights Vocabulary
  
• wutheringheightsstudyguide#1
• wutheringheightsstudyguide#2
• Overview and Poetry of Emily Bronte: overviewofemilybronte
• Defining English romanticism, the gothic novel, the frame story, symbolic contrasts between settings in Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights, Bronte's use of multiple narrators, and themes
• Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily Bronte
• Independent completion of Study and Discussion Guide Questions accompanying the novel
• In-class objective comprehension test (100) and due date for completion of questions (100) on Chapters 11-20 (pages 104 to 202): Friday, December 4
  

Week of November 16, 2009

UNIT: The English Literary Tradition Objectives
Analysis of a literary text by:
• Exploring the way writers in the English tradition reveal a personal view of their lives and culture while exploring universal themes• Exploring a writer’s individual style and technique• Exploring the author’s use of language and how it relates to the literary work as a whole• Evaluating the effectiveness of the elements of fiction and poetry

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• Creative written response to Wordsworth quote (50) due Monday, November 16
• 11/17 News Alert--Independent reading of Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen; objective comprehension test (200) rescheduled for Friday, November 20
  
• pride&prejudice review info:pemberley.com
• From The Atlantic Monthly, January 1998: "A Writer Who is Good for You"
• “A Woman’s Wit: Jane Austen’s Life and Legacy” Exhibit: jane austen exhibit--nyc
• AP Passage with Multiple Choice Questions: Analysis and Discussion
  
• The Romantic Age (1798-1832) in English Literature: The Second Generation of English Romantic Poets--Byron, Shelley, and Keats
  
• Characteristics of The Romantic Age in English Literature (1798-1832), pgs. 455 to 472 in literature anthology; Norton Topics Online
  

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• In-class objective comprehension test (100) and completion of questions for Chapters 1-10 scheduled for Tuesday, November 17
• wutheringheightsstudyguide#1
• wutheringheightsstudyguide#2
• Overview and Poetry of Emily Bronte: overviewofemilybronte
• Defining English romanticism, the gothic novel, the frame story, symbolic contrasts between settings in Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights, Bronte's use of multiple narrators, and themes
• Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily Bronte
• Independent completion of Study and Discussion Guide Questions accompanying the novel

Week of November 9, 2009

UNIT: The English Literary Tradition Objectives
Analysis of a literary text by:
• Exploring the way writers in the English tradition reveal a personal view of their lives and culture while exploring universal themes• Exploring a writer’s individual style and technique• Exploring the author’s use of language and how it relates to the literary work as a whole• Evaluating the effectiveness of the elements of fiction and poetry

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• HW--Read "Tintern Abbey" by William Wordsworth online for discussion on Monday and Tuesday: wordsworth'stinternabbey
• English Academic Support Day: Wednesday, November 11
  
• Review of The Romantic Age (1798-1832) in English Literature: William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge; characteristics of The Romantic Age in English Literature (1798-1832), pgs. 455 to 472 in literature anthology; Norton Topics Online
  
• Test #1 (200) on The Romantic Age: Thursday, November 12
• Creative written response to Wordsworth quote (50) due Monday, November 16
• Independent reading of Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen; objective comprehension test (200) scheduled for November 18
• “A Woman’s Wit: Jane Austen’s Life and Legacy” Exhibit: jane austen exhibit--nyc

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• English Academic Support Day: Wednesday, November 11
• College Essay Revision (50) due Friday, November 13: single-space essay and heading; center original title; include name, Centennial High School, and Class of 2010 in upper right hand corner
• Overview and Poetry of Emily Bronte: overviewofemilybronte
• Defining English romanticism, the gothic novel, the frame story, symbolic contrasts between settings in Thrushcross Grange and Wuthering Heights, Bronte's use of multiple narrators, and themes
• Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily Bronte
• Independent completion of Study and Discussion Guide Questions accompanying the novel
• In-class objective comprehension test (100) and completion of questions for Chapters 1-10 scheduled for Tuesday, November 17
  

Week of November 2, 2009

UNIT: The English Literary Tradition Objectives~
Analysis of a literary text by:
• Exploring the way writers in the English tradition reveal a personal view of their lives and culture while exploring universal themes• Exploring a writer’s individual style and technique• Exploring the author’s use of language and how it relates to the literary work as a whole• Evaluating the effectiveness of the elements of fiction and poetry

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• HW--College Essay Revision (50) due Tuesday 11/3: single-space essay and heading; center original title; include name, Centennial High School, and Class of 2010 in upper right hand corner
• Discussion of "After Deadline"--nytimesblog--grammar,usage,&style
• Completion of in-class reading and analysis of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge; definition of a frame story (handout); allusion in Scene 8 "Aztec Gold" of Pirates of the Caribbean; PowerPoint notes
• The Rime of the Ancient Mariner PowerPoint
• In-class reading and analysis of "Kubla Khan" by Coleridge
  
• Discussion of Norton Topics Online: "The Romantic Period"--thenortonanthologyofenglishliterature--nortontopicsonline
• Independent reading of Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen
• End of First Quarter on Thursday 11/5
  

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• Completion of in-class reading and analysis of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge; definition of a Frame Story (handout); allusion in Scene 8 "Aztec Gold" of Pirates of the Caribbean; PowerPoint notes
• The Rime of the Ancient Mariner PowerPoint
• Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily Bronte
• Independent completion of Study Guide Questions accompanying the novel for Chapters 1-10
• End of First Quarter on Thursday 11/5

Week of October 26, 2009

UNIT: The English Literary Tradition Objectives~
Analysis of a literary text by:
• Exploring the way writers in the English tradition reveal a personal view of their lives and culture while exploring universal themes• Exploring a writer’s individual style and technique• Exploring the author’s use of language and how it relates to the literary work as a whole• Evaluating the effectiveness of the elements of fiction and poetry

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• HW--College Essay Revision (50) due Tuesday 11/3: single-space essay and heading; center original title; include name, Centennial High School, and Class of 2010 in upper right hand corner
• "After Deadline"--nytimesblog--grammar,usage,&style
• Introduction to the Romantic Age (1798-1832) in English Literature: William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Jane Austen, Lord Bryon, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Keats, and Mary Shelley
• Review of American Romanticism (handout)
• In-class reading and analysis of The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge; definition of a Frame Story (handout)
• Independent reading of Norton Topics Online: "The Romantic Period"--thenortonanthologyofenglishliterature--nortontopicsonline
• Independent reading of "The Romantic Age" (1798-1832), pgs. 455 to 472 in literature anthology
• Independent reading of Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen
• End of First Quarter on Thursday 11/5
  

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• Final Draft of College Essay (200) & Materials due Tuesday 10/27 (or earlier upon individual student request)
• Review of American Romanticism (handout)
• Independent reading of Norton Topics Online: "The Romantic Period"--thenortonanthologyofenglishliterature--nortontopicsonline
• Introduction to English Literature, the Gothic Novel, and the Frame Story (handout) via The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge--oral reading and discussion
• Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily Bronte
• Independent completion of Study Guide Questions accompanying the novel for Chapters 1-10
• End of First Quarter on Thursday 11/5
  

Week of October 19, 2009

English 12 Essential Curriculum Objectives:

1. The student will interpret literary text by describing the multitude of cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the English tradition. G/T
   
2. The student will understand the interrelationship of literary elements such as plot, characterization, setting, point of view, mood, tone, and theme.
   
3. The student will understand inferences of literary text through analyzing mood, tone, theme, diction, imagery, and motifs. G/T
4. The student will compose an authentic response to a personal college essay question.
5. The student will characterize and understand the author's style. G/T
6. The student will prepare to compose an analysis of a literary text by evaluating the effectiveness of elements of fiction on the work as a whole. G/T

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• Analysis and Presentation of Jude AP Essay Questions in Groups in preparation for In-Class Essay (200) on Thursday 10/22
• Sentence of the Week--uchicago.edu/resources/grammar
  

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• HW--Rough Draft (100) due in class for Peer Editing on Monday 10/19 (Date revised in class on 10/8)
• HW--Typed, double-spaced copy (50) of Frame Essay written in class due Wednesday 10/21
  
• Review of College Essay Rubric Organization & Expectations
• HW--Independent Reading of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (pgs. 249-311) due Wednesday 10/21 for Quiz #5 (100) and Discussion
• In-Class Analysis of Cuckoo's Nest Literary Elements: plot, characterization, setting, point of view, mood, tone, and theme
  
• Author Ken Kesey and pbs--"thesixties"
• Next Week--Final Draft of College Essay (200) & Materials due Tuesday 10/27 (or earlier upon individual student request)

Week of October 12, 2009

English 12 Essential Curriculum Objectives:

1. The student will interpret literary text by describing the multitude of cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the English tradition. G/T
   
2. The student will understand the interrelationship of literary elements such as plot, characterization, setting, point of view, mood, tone, and theme.
   
3. The student will understand inferences of literary text through analyzing mood, tone, theme, diction, imagery, and motifs. G/T
4. The student will compose an authentic response to a personal college essay question.
5. The student will characterize and understand the author's style. G/T
6. The student will prepare to compose an analysis of a literary text by evaluating the effectiveness of elements of fiction on the work as a whole. G/T

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• PSAT: Periods 1-3 on Wednesday 10/14
  
• HW--Independent Reading of Part 6 of Jude the Obscure due Tuesday 10/13 for Quiz (100) and Discussion
• HW--Independent Reading of Intro., Preface, and Afterward of Jude (25 pgs.) due Thursday 10/15 for Discussion
  
• Continued Reference to The Camelot Project at the University of Rochester
• guineveremenuatthecamelotproject
• Victorian Themes and Subjects in Tennyson and Hardy: Overhead & Notes
  
• Alfred, Lord Tennyson's "Guinevere" from Idylls of the King: tennyson'sguinevere
• Discussion of Topics: thevictorianage
• Tennyson PowerPoint--12AP/GT
• Class Notes on Jude the Obscure; Judith Bolch's article "Further Critical Evaluation of the Work" and Hardy's "evolutionary meliorism"
• AP Essay Rubric/Holistic Grading; Jude AP Essays; Formation of Groups
  
• Next Week--Analysis of Jude AP Essay Questions in Groups in preparation for In-Class Essay (200) on Thursday 10/22
• Sentence of the Week--uchicago.edu/resources/grammar
  

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• PSAT: Periods 1-3 on Wednesday 10/14
  
• Discussion of Introductory Essays and Grammar Conventions; Guidelines for Senior Writing Folders and Writing Progress Charts
• Oral Sharing of Frame Essay Paragraphs based on New York Times author Verlyn Klinkenborg's essay "The Rural Life; A Momentary Pause" (3/26/06)
• 12H Frame Essay
• Review of College Essay Rubric Organization & Expectations: Rough Draft (100) due in class for Peer Editing on Monday 10/19 (Date revised in class on 10/8)
  
• Review of Cuckoo's Nest Quizzes 3 & 4
  
• In-Class Analysis of Cuckoo's Nest Literary Elements: plot, characterization, setting, point of view, mood, tone, and theme
  
• Author Ken Kesey and pbs--"thesixties"
• HW--Independent Reading of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (pgs. 249-311) due Wednesday 10/21 for Quiz #5 (100) and Discussion
• HW--Final Draft of College Essay (200) & Materials due Monday 10/26 (or earlier upon individual student request)
  

Week of October 5, 2009

English 12 Essential Curriculum Objectives:

1. The student will interpret literary text by describing the multitude of cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the English tradition. G/T
   
2. The student will understand the interrelationship of literary elements such as plot, characterization, setting, point of view, mood, tone, and theme.
   
3. The student will understand inferences of literary text through analyzing mood, tone, theme, diction, imagery, and motifs. G/T
4. The student will compose an authentic response to a personal college essay question.
   

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• Complete College Essay In-Class Peer Editing/Conferencing on Monday 10/5
  
• HW--Jump for Joy Graphic (50) due Monday 10/5
• Jump for Joy
• HW--Final Draft of College Essay (200) & Materials due Wednesday 10/7
  
• HW--Independent Reading of Part 6 of Jude the Obscure due Tuesday 10/13 for Quiz (100) and Discussion
• Continued Reference to The Camelot Project at the University of Rochester
• guineveremenuatthecamelotproject
• Alfred, Lord Tennyson's "Guinevere" from Idylls of the King
• tennyson'sguinevere
• Comparison/Contrast to American poet Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) and "Guenevere"
  
• sarateasdale'sguenevere
• thevictorianage
• Tennyson PowerPoint--12AP/GT

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• HW--Independent Reading of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (pgs. 193-245) due Tuesday 10/6 for Quiz #4 (100) and Discussion
  
• HW--Jump for Joy Graphic (50) due Tuesday 10/6
• Jump for Joy
• Review of College Essay Rubric Organization & Expectations: Rough Draft (100) due in class for Peer Editing on Monday 10/12 (Date revised in class on 10/6)
  
• In-Class Analysis of Cuckoo's Nest Literary Elements: plot, characterization, setting, point of view, mood, tone, and theme
  
• Author Ken Kesey and pbs--"thesixties"
  

Week of September 28, 2009

English 12 Essential Curriculum Objectives:

1. The student will interpret literary text by describing the multitude of cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the English tradition. G/T
   
2. The student will understand the interrelationship of literary elements such as plot, characterization, setting, point of view, mood, tone, and theme.
   
3. The student will understand inferences of literary text through analyzing mood, tone, theme, diction, imagery, and motifs. G/T
4. The student will compose an authentic response to a personal college essay question.
   

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 2, 3, 4A~Literary Analysis of British and World Literature, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing, Preparation for the AP English Literature and Composition Exam, Independent Literary Criticism and MLA Research

• HW--Rough Draft (100) of College Essay due Thursday 10/1 for In-Class Peer Editing
• HW--Jump for Joy Graphic (50) due Monday 10/5
• Jump for Joy
• HW--Final Draft of College Essay (200) & Materials due Wednesday 10/7
  
• HW--Independent Reading of Part 6 of Jude the Obscure due Tuesday 10/13 for Quiz (100) and Discussion
• Continued Reference to The Camelot Project at the University of Rochester
• guineveremenuatthecamelotproject
• Alfred, Lord Tennyson's "Guinevere" from Idylls of the King
• tennyson'sguinevere
• Comparison/Contrast to American poet Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) and "Guenevere"
  
• sarateasdale'sguenevere
• thevictorianage
• Tennyson PowerPoint--12AP/GT
• Highlights of Introductory Essays; Student Writing Progress Charts & Folders for 09-10
• Metaphors & "The Grammar Lesson"
• In-Class College Essay Activities, Prompts/Topics

English 12 Honors~Period 4B~Literary Analysis of British and American Literature, Application of the Reading Apprenticeship Model, Collegiate Writing with 6+1 Writing Traits, Creative Writing, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research

• HW--Independent Reading of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (pgs. 141-190) due Friday 10/2 (Revised Date) for Quiz #3 (100); Review Discussion held in class on Wednesday 9/30
  
• HW--Jump for Joy Graphic (50) due Tuesday 10/6
• Jump for Joy
• In-Class Analysis of Cuckoo's Nest Literary Elements: plot, characterization, setting, point of view, mood, tone, and theme
• Video Clip and notes of elementsofsetting
• Author Ken Kesey and pbs--"thesixties"
• In-Class SAT Multiple Choice Practice, Follow-up Analysis, and Discussion
• In-Class College Essay Activities, Prompts/Topics
• Metaphors & "The Grammar Lesson"
• Overview of College Essay Rubric Organization & Expectations: Rough Draft (100) due in class for Peer Editing on Thursday 10/8