In Context

Friday, October 9, 2009

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)

Sunday, October 4, 2009

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
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"