Week of January 3, 2011

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

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• Sonnet Unit--Class Notes, A Study of Poetry Through the Sonnet, Great Sonnets (Ed. by Paul Negri, Dover Thrift Editions, 1994) Excerpts
• Merrill Moore Sonnets
  
• HW--7 Sonnets About Sonnets: Burns 24, Wordsworth 25 & 26, Rossetti 55, Watts-Dunton 59, Symonds 61, Lee-Hamilton 69

• HW--P&P Presentations Paper due Jan. 5th: Self-Analysis (assessment of your role and your group's performance) and Class Analysis (objective highlights of other groups in your class); two typed, double-spaced pages of thoughtful, specific analysis (use presentation rubric for ideas about what categories to evaluate) (100)
  
• Per. 2--8 groups; Per. 3--6 groups; Per. 4A--6 groups

• Extra Credit Blog Photo due this week--Winter Wonders

• HW--Review for Midterm Exam:

1. Sonnet Materials
   
2. Style/literary elements, themes, research info: Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen
3. The Victorian Age 1832-1901 & Tennyson
   
4. 1st Generation of British Romantic Poets: Wordsworth, Coleridge, Blake
   
5. 2nd Generation of British Romantic Poets: Byron, Shelley, Keats
6. POETS.org site: Romanticism & British Romantic Poets & Poems
7. Study Guide--The English Romantic Period 1798-1832
   

• Happy New Year, Class of 2011!

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, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• HW--Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily Bronte due with completion of Study & Discussion Guide Questions for detailed, in-class discussion
• Wuthering Heights Online
  
• Preview vocabulary from the last section of the novel
• Survey Four Poems by Emily Bronte
• Revisit the "Stairways" poem by Colleen M. Webster; write a new version of her poem, adding "Name" to the "Fall" and "Hold" sections; write from the point of view of one of the second generation of children (Hareton Earnshaw, Cathy Linton, or Linton Heathcliff) in Wuthering Heights as he/she reflects upon her/his own childhood experiences and parent(s) (100).

• Extra Credit Blog Photo due this week--Winter Wonders

• HW--Review for Midterm Exam: Style/literary elements, themes, vocabulary, research info, notes from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Poem and PowerPoint; "The Poison Tree," "Stairways," and Wuthering Heights
  

• Happy New Year, Class of 2011!

Week of December 20, 2010

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

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen: Group Presentations (AP Essay Topics) due this week (200)
• Jane Austen/Pride and Prejudice Research Info
• Jane Austen's House Virtual Tour
• HW--P&P Presentations Paper due Jan. 5th: Self-Analysis (assessment of your role and your group's performance) and Class Analysis (objective highlights of other groups in your class); two typed, double-spaced pages of thoughtful, specific analysis (use presentation rubric for ideas about what categories to evaluate) (100)
  
• Per. 2--8 groups; Per. 3--6 groups; Per. 4A--6 groups
  

• HW--Over Winter Break, begin reviewing for Midterms:

1. Review style/literary elements, themes, research info: Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen
   
2. Review the 1st Generation of Romantic Poets: Wordsworth, Coleridge, Blake
   
3. Review the 2nd Generation of Romantic Poets: Byron, Shelley, Keats
4. Read and Study the POETS.org site: Romanticism & British Romantic Poets & Poems
5. Extra Credit Blog Photo due the week after Winter Break--Winter Wonders

• Happy Holidays!

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, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• HW--Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) Chapters 21-25 by Emily Bronte due on Tuesday, Dec. 21th with completion of Study & Discussion Guide Questions for detailed, in-class discussion this week
• Wuthering Heights Online
  
• Preview vocabulary from the last section of the novel
• Survey Four Poems by Emily Bronte
• Revisit the "Stairways" poem by Colleen M. Webster; write a new version of her poem, adding "Name" to the "Fall" and "Hold" sections; write from the point of view of one of the second generation of children (Hareton Earnshaw, Cathy Linton, or Linton Heathcliff) in Wuthering Heights as he or she reflects upon a parent (100).
  

• HW--Finish reading Wuthering Heights novel--due Jan. 4th for class discussion
• HW--Over Winter Break, begin reviewing for Midterms: Style/literary elements, themes, vocabulary, research info, notes from One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, "The Poison Tree," "Stairways," Wuthering Heights
  
• HW--Extra Credit Blog Photo due the week after Winter Break--Winter Wonders

• Happy Holidays!
  

Week of December 13, 2010

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

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• 2nd Generation of Romantic Poets: Byron, Shelley, Keats
  
• The Romantic Period in English Literature 1798-1832; Readings from Elements of Literature, Sixth Course (Holt, 2007)
• The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: PowerPoint--4A
• Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen: Group Presentations (AP Essay Topics) (200) begin this week
  
• Jane Austen/Pride and Prejudice Research Info
  
• HW--Extra Credit Blog Photo due after Winter Break--Winter Wonders
  

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, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• HW--Independent review of Wuthering Heights (1847) Chapters 17-20 by Emily Bronte due on Monday, Dec. 13th with completion of Study & Discussion Guide Questions for detailed, in-class discussion
• Wednesday, Dec. 15th--Test on Chapters 11-20 (200)--Matching & Quotes
  
• Friday, Dec. 17th--Media Center Book Browsing (30 minutes)
  
• HW--Extra Credit Blog Photo due after Winter Break--Winter Wonders

Week of December 6, 2010

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

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• Monday--Essayist Marion Winik, HoCoPoLitSo's Writer-in-Residence, visits CHS--Per. 4A in the Media Center
• Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen: Objective test on Friday, Dec. 10 (300)
  
• Planning of P&P Group Presentations (AP Essay Topics) (200)--December 2010
• Jane Austen/Pride and Prejudice Research Info
  
• The Romantic Period in English Literature 1798-1832; Readings from Elements of Literature, Sixth Course (Holt, 2007)
• The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: poem and PowerPoint--4A
• 2nd Generation of Romantic Poets: Byron, Shelley, Keats
• Update Student Writing Folders & complete progress charts
  

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, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• HW--Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) Chapters 11-20 by Emily Bronte due Tuesday, Dec. 7 with completion of Study & Discussion Guide Questions for class discussion
• Test on Chapters 11-20 (100) to be scheduled
• Update Student Writing Folders & complete progress charts

Week of November 29, 2010

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

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• Monday--Hamlet Field Trip--Report to CHS Front Lobby at 8:00 AM
• HW--Independent reading of Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen due for class discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 30
• Austen Handouts: Background; Irony; Comedy--melodrama, satire, understatement; High Comedy; Comedy of Manners
• HW--Two articles to read--a hard copy of "The Reconstitution of Society" and the online "A Writer Who is Good for You"
• P&P Group Presentations (AP Essay Topics)--December 2010
  
• The Romantic Period in English Literature 1798-1832; Readings from Elements of Literature, Sixth Course (Holt, 2007)
• The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: poem and PowerPoint--4A
• 2nd Generation of Romantic Poets: Byron, Shelley, Keats
• Update Student Writing Folders & complete progress charts
  

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, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• Monday--Hamlet Field Trip--Report to CHS Front Lobby at 8:00 AM
• The Romantic Period in English Literature 1798-1832; Readings from Elements of Literature, Sixth Course (Holt, 2007)
• The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: Samuel Taylor Coleridge, poem, and PowerPoint
• HW--Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) Chapters 11-20 by Emily Bronte due Tuesday, Dec. 7 with completion of Study & Discussion Guide Questions for class discussion
• Test on Chapters 11-20 (100) to be scheduled
• Update Student Writing Folders & complete progress charts

Weeks of November 15 & 22, 2010

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

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• The Romantic Period in English Literature 1798-1832; Readings from Elements of Literature, Sixth Course (Holt, 2007)
• Romantic Poets: Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, Keats
• In-Class Reflection--October 22/November 17--modeled after Wordsworth's Memory, Reflection, & Growth Theme in "Tintern Abbey" (30)
  
• The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: poem and PowerPoint
• AP Multiple Choice Practice
  
• Update Student Writing Folders & complete progress charts
  
• HW--Wordsworth Quote Response (50) due by Friday, Nov. 19
  
• HW--Independent reading of Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen due for class discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 30
  

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, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

Unit: The English Literary Tradition (Pgs. 24-27)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)

• HW--Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) Chapters 1-10 by Emily Bronte due Tuesday & Thursday for group work, in-class completion of Study & Discussion Guide Questions, and class discussion
• HW--Handouts #11 & 3 due Tuesday, Nov. 16 (thorough; in ink) (20)
• Test on Chapters 1-10 on Monday, Nov. 22 (100)
  
• The Romantic Period in English Literature 1798-1832; Readings from Elements of Literature, Sixth Course (Holt, 2007)
• The Rime of the Ancient Mariner: poem and PowerPoint
  

Week of November 8, 2010

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

• The National Day on Writing: Submission to CHS e-Zine
• English Academic Support: Wednesday, November 10
• American Romanticism; The Frame Story; English Romantic Poets
• The Romantic Period in English Literature 1798-1832; Overview and Readings: Elements of Literature, Sixth Course (Holt, 2007) (pgs. 700-717)
• "Tintern Abbey"; The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
• HW--Revised College Essay--Single spaced with original title and heading (name; CHS Class of 2011)--Due Thursday this week (50 pts.)
  
• HW--Independent reading of Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen

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, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

• HW--Senior Writing Project: 1st Quarter Reflection on Narrative/Creative Writing (Quiz Grade--50 pts.); typed, final copy due Monday
• The National Day on Writing: Submission to CHS e-Zine
• English Academic Support: Wednesday, November 10
• American Romanticism; The Frame Story; English Romantic Poets
• The Romantic Period in English Literature 1798-1832; Overview and Readings: Elements of Literature, Sixth Course (Holt, 2007) (pgs. 700-717)
• The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
• HW--Revised College Essay--Single spaced with original title and heading (name; CHS Class of 2011)--Due Friday this week (50 pts.)
  
• HW--Independent reading of Wuthering Heights (1847) by Emily Bronte
  

Week of November 1, 2010

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

• The National Day on Writing: Optional Submission to CHS e-Zine
• Senior Writing Project: 1st Quarter Reflection (Quiz Grade--50 pts.); typed, final copy due Thursday
• The Romantic Period in English Literature 1798-1832; Overview and Readings: Elements of Literature, Sixth Course (Holt, 2007) (pgs. 700-717)
  
• HW--Independent reading of Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen
• End of First Quarter on Friday 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, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

• The National Day on Writing: Optional Submission to CHS e-Zine
• Wednesday--Senior Writing Project: 1st Quarter Reflection (Quiz Grade--50 pts.); typed, final copy due next Monday
  
• End of First Quarter on Friday 11/5

Week of October 25, 2010

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

• The National Day on Writing: Optional Submission to CHS e-Zine
• Jude the Obscure Literary Elements, AP Questions, and Group Work for Upcoming In-Class AP Essay on Jude the Obscure (200 pts.): Thursday, October 28th
• HW--Independent reading of Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen
• End of First Quarter on Friday 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, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

• HW--National Writing Day Activity--Found Poem
  
• The National Day on Writing: Optional Submission to CHS e-Zine
• HW--Final Draft of College Essay (200 pts.) due Wednesday, stapled with
  
• 1.) rubric on top
  
• 2.) final typed, double spaced draft with name & date, original title, essay question & word count
• 3.) self-evaluation paragraph with list of schools and due dates
• In-Class Analysis of Cuckoo's Nest Literary Elements: plot, characterization, setting, point of view, mood, tone, and theme
• Part 4 (pgs. 249-311) of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1962) by Ken Kesey due Friday 10/29 for Quiz #5 (100 pts.)
• End of First Quarter on Friday 11/5

Week of October 18, 2010

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

• HW--Final Draft of College Essay (200 pts.) due this week, stapled with
  
• 1.) rubric on top
  
• 2.) final typed, double spaced draft with name & date, original title, essay question & word count
• 3.) self-evaluation paragraph with list of schools and due dates
  

• Wednesday 10/20: The National Day on Writing Activity: Submission to CHS e-Zine
• Poetic Form: Found Poem
  
• The New York Times Student Challenge: April 5, 2010
  
• Themes in Tennyson and Hardy
  
• Jude the Obscure Literary Elements, AP Questions, and Group Work for Upcoming In-Class AP Essay on Jude the Obscure (200 pts.): Thursday, October 28th

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, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

• HW--College Essay Rough Drafts (typed, double spaced) (50 pt.) due Tuesday 10/18 for Peer Editing (50 pts.) on Tuesday & Thursday
• Resources for Writers
• Three Steps to a Great College Essay
• Wednesday 10/20: The National Day on Writing: Submission to CHS e-Zine
• Poetic Form: Found Poem
  
• The New York Times Student Challenge: April 5, 2010

Week of October 11, 2010

"All good writing is swimming under water
and holding your breath."
F. Scott Fitzgerald

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

• HW--College Essay Rough Drafts (typed, double spaced) (50 pt.) due Monday 10/11 for Peer Editing (50 pts.) on Monday & Tuesday
• Resources for Writers
• Three Steps to a Great College Essay
  
• Wednesday 10/13: PSAT Day for Grades 10 & 11
• Final Draft of College Essay (200 pts.) due the week of October 18th
  

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, Senior Writing Project, Vocabulary Study, Preparation for the SAT and the AP Language and Composition Exam, Independent Rhetorical Analysis and MLA Research

• HW--Finish "The Senior Life" Essay (50 pts.): Two typed, double spaced pages of thoughtful, introspective, personal narrative patterned after the four sections of "The Rural Life" Essay read in class: See 12H Frame Essay
  
• Wednesday 10/13: PSAT Day for Grades 10 & 11
• HW--College Essay Rough Drafts (typed, double spaced) (50 pt.) due Tuesday 10/19 for Peer Editing (50 pts.) on Tuesday & Thursday
• Resources for Writers
• Three Steps to a Great College Essay