- The student will interpret literary text by describing the multitude of cultural and linguistic influences that have shaped the English tradition. G/T
- The student will understand the interrelationship of literary elements such as plot, characterization, setting, point of view, mood, tone, and theme.
- The student will understand inferences of literary text through analyzing mood, tone, theme, diction, imagery, and motifs. G/T
- The student will compose an authentic response to a personal college essay question.
- The student will characterize and understand the author's style. G/T
- 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)