- Introduction to Shakespearean drama, King Lear, and Hamlet
- In-class reading and discussion of King Lear
- Independent reading of Hamlet due 4th quarter
- Third quarter due dates for AP Literary Analysis Research Paper:
- --Consult 12AP Research Assignment 08-09 and HCPSS High School Writing and Style Guide
- --Thesis statement (50 pts.)--February 12
- --Comprehensive topic outline with revised thesis (50 pts.)--March 9/10
- --MLA format review in class; individual after-school conferencing scheduled as needed
- --Rough draft with MLA documentation for peer editing (100 pts.)--March 30/31
- --Final electronic draft sent to turnitin.com
- --Works Cited and Works Consulted pages required
- --Final draft with rubric and self-assessment due in class (700 pts.)--April 2/3 (+35 pts.) OR April 14/15
- --Research papers will be graded during fourth quarter
- --Research Paper academic sources include primary text, author info, time period info; *literary techniques and themes = MAJOR FOCUS of research
English 12 Honors~Period 2~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 English Language and Composition Exam, and MLA Research
- Typed and double-spaced Thesis Statement due March 10 (50 pts.)
- Introduction to Shakespearean drama and Hamlet
- In-class reading and discussion of Hamlet
- Guidelines for 12H Rhetorical Research Assignment: consult 12H Research Assignment 08-09 and HCPSS High School Writing and Style Guide
- CHS online databases available at infotrac.galenet/resources
Continued emphasis and discussion of rhetorical devices found in persuasive writing; consult http://www.nt.armstrong.edu/terms.htm for illustrated examples
