In Context

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Week of March 23, 2009

English 12 AP/GT~Periods 3, 4A, 4B~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

  • Completion of in-class vocabulary, reading, and discussion of King Lear, Acts 3-4 with video follow-up as time permits
  • English Academic Support Day--Wednesday, March 25
  • March 25th PBS King Lear starring Ian McKellen at http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/episodes/king-lear/25-march-and-beyond/475/
  • King Lear test on March 26/27 (200 pts.)
  • Research paper rubric and turnitin directions
  • Independent reading of Hamlet--April 16/17 (4th Quarter) in-class essay (200 pts.)

  • Due dates for AP Literary Analysis Research Paper:
  • --Consult 12AP Research Assignment 08-09 and HCPSS High School Writing and Style Guide
  • --MLA format review in class; individual after-school conferencing scheduled as needed
  • --Rough draft with MLA documentation for peer editing (100 pts.) due 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.) on April 2/3 (+35 pts.) OR April 14/15 (All 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

  • In-class reading and discussion of Hamlet, Act 3 with vocabulary & video
  • HW--Review of in-class readings; completion of study guide questions
  • English Academic Support Day--Wednesday, March 25
  • Comprehensive topic outline with revised thesis (50 pts.) due March 30
  • Hamlet final test on April 2 (200 pts.)
  • Research paper rubric and turnitin directions
  • MLA format review in class; individual after-school conferencing scheduled as needed
    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