Analysis of a literary text by:
• Exploring the way writers in the English tradition reveal a personal view of their lives and culture while exploring universal themes• Exploring a writer’s individual style and technique• Exploring the author’s use of language and how it relates to the literary work as a whole• Evaluating the effectiveness of the elements of fiction and poetry
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
- Introduction to/overview of William Shakespeare, King Lear, and Elizabethan drama
- Defining tragedy, soliloquy, interior monologue; Shakespeare's use of language and metaphor, setting, symbolism, and themes
- In-class oral reading of King Lear (1608) by William Shakespeare; complete vocabulary for Act 1; discuss intro pgs. xvi-xvii
- HW--Daily followup: independent reading of King Lear
- HW--AP Literary Research Paper: independent reading; collection of academic sources
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
- Introduction to/overview of William Shakespeare, Hamlet, and Elizabethan drama
- Defining tragedy, soliloquy, interior monologue; Shakespeare's use of language and metaphor, setting, symbolism, and themes
- In-class oral reading of Hamlet (1603) by William Shakespeare
- HW--Daily followup: independent reading of Hamlet
- HW--Independent completion of Study and Discussion Guide Questions accompanying the play: Act 1 due Tuesday, Feb. 2 (25)
- In-class Friday Reflections (thoughtful, free writing on student choice of topic: legible, in ink) (30)
