Unit 3: Themes in Literature and Life (Pgs. 28-30)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)
- Objective 1.2.2: The student will (TSW) determine the critical or central idea(s) of a text. TSW be able to determine and/or explain the theme(s) found in a work of literature; determine and/or explain the experiences, emotions, issues and ideas in a text that give rise to universal literary themes; determine, explain, and/or extend ideas and issues of a text that may have implications for readers or contemporary society (28).
- TSW apply techniques of creative writing in a poem or journal entry to develop a major theme (29).
- Objective 5.2.1: TSW participate in and contribute to large- and small-group collaboration for a variety of assigned and self-selected purposes (15).
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- Independent reading of The Things They Carried (1990) by Tim O'Brien due Mon. 5.16 for in-class discussion and writing (30) as an example of Modern Narrative Technique and Metafiction
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- Independent reading of The Things They Carried (1990) by Tim O'Brien due Mon. 5.23 for in-class discussion and writing (30) as an example of Modern Narrative Technique and Metafiction; completed Character Chart for Chapter 1 (30) of novel also due
Unit 3: Themes in Literature and Life (Pgs. 28-30)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)
- Objective 1.2.2: The student will (TSW) determine the critical or central idea(s) of a text. TSW be able to determine and/or explain the theme(s) found in a work of literature; determine and/or explain the experiences, emotions, issues and ideas in a text that give rise to universal literary themes; determine, explain, and/or extend ideas and issues of a text that may have implications for readers or contemporary society (28).
- TSW apply techniques of creative writing in a poem or journal entry to develop a major theme (29).
- Objective 5.2.1: TSW participate in and contribute to large- and small-group collaboration for a variety of assigned and self-selected purposes (15).
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- AP Testing Week #2--In-class, independent study periods
- Independent reading of The Things They Carried (1990) by Tim O'Brien due Mon. 5.16 for in-class discussion and writing (30) as an example of Modern Narrative Technique and Metafiction
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--Self-selected poem from poets.org, completed notes, and oral presentations to be finished this week (100)
- Independent reading of The Things They Carried (1990) by Tim O'Brien due Mon. 5.23 for in-class discussion and writing (30) as an example of Modern Narrative Technique and Metafiction
Unit 3: Themes in Literature and Life (Pgs. 28-30)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)
Objective 2.1.1: The student will (TSW) analyze organization, structure, and syntax that reveal an author's purpose (6).
Objective 2.1.3: TSW analyze connections between and among themes, ideas, and/or styles of two or more texts (28).
Objective 3.1.1: TSW compose effective informative or expository texts (29).
Objective 3.1.2: TSW compose effective persuasive essays and arguments (29).
Objective 3.1.4: TSW compose effective research essays that support, modify, or refute a thesis; use a logical structure; provide relevant and complete evidence; and cite and document sources accurately (29).
Objective 5.2.1: TSW participate in and contribute to large- and small-group collaboration for a variety of assigned and self-selected purposes (15).
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- Literary Research Paper Final Draft (with rubric, self-evaluation, & graded outline) due Tues. May 3 (700)
- English AP Literature & Composition Exam--NEW LOCATION, Church at Covenant Park--Thurs. May 5 (AM)
- AP Testing Week #1--In-class, independent study periods
- Senior Writing Project options/planning and formation of groups: group presentations (200) due May 18-20; refer to 12AP/GT Writing Assignments Handout (September 2010)
- Independent reading of The Things They Carried (1990) by Tim O'Brien due Mon. 5.16 for in-class discussion and writing (30) as an example of Modern Narrative Technique and Metafiction
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--Self-selected poem from poets.org, completed notes, and oral presentation due Weds. May 4 (100)
- Senior Writing Project options/planning and formation of groups: group presentations (200) due May 17 & 19
- Independent reading of The Things They Carried (1990) by Tim O'Brien due Mon. 5.23 for in-class discussion and writing (30) as an example of Modern Narrative Technique and Metafiction
Unit 3: Themes in Literature and Life (Pgs. 28-30)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)
Objective 2.1.1: The student will (TSW) analyze organization, structure, and syntax that reveal an author's purpose (6).
Objective 2.1.3: TSW analyze connections between and among themes, ideas, and/or styles of two or more texts (28).
Objective 3.1.1: TSW compose effective informative or expository texts (29).
Objective 3.1.2: TSW compose effective persuasive essays and arguments (29).
Objective 3.1.4: TSW compose effective research essays that support, modify, or refute a thesis; use a logical structure; provide relevant and complete evidence; and cite and document sources accurately (29).
Objective 5.2.1: TSW participate in and contribute to large- and small-group collaboration for a variety of assigned and self-selected purposes (15).
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- Research Paper Rough Drafts with MLA documentation due Tues./Weds. for peer editing (100)
- Senior Writing Project options/planning and formation of groups: group presentations (200) due May 18-20; refer to 12AP/GT Writing Assignments Handout (September 2010)
- Ongoing AP Review Activities
- Independent reading of The Things They Carried (1990) by Tim O'Brien due Mon. 5.16 for in-class discussion and writing (30): Metafiction
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
- Distribution of and introduction to The Things They Carried (1990) by Tim O'Brien as an example of Modern Narrative Technique and Metafiction
- Senior Writing Project options/planning and formation of groups: group presentations (200) due May 17 & 19
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: Themes in Literature and Life (Pgs. 28-30)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)Objective 3.1.4: The student will compose effective research essays that support, modify, or refute a thesis; use a logical structure; provide relevant and complete evidence; and cite and document sources accurately (29).
- April--National Poetry Month--poets.org
- Reading of The Metamorphosis (1915) by Franz Kafka due Mon. 4.11 for in-class discussion and writing (30): Literature of the Absurd; Existentialism
- Senior Writing Project options/planning and formation of groups: group presentations (200) due May 18-20; refer to 12AP/GT Writing Assignments Handout (September 2010)
- Ongoing AP Review Activities
- Independent reading of The Things They Carried (1990) by Tim O'Brien due Mon. 5.16 for in-class discussion and writing (30): Metafiction
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: Themes in Literature and Life (Pgs. 28-30)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)Objective 3.1.4: The student will compose effective research essays that support, modify, or refute a thesis; use a logical structure; provide relevant and complete evidence; and cite and document sources accurately (29).
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: Themes in Literature and Life (Pgs. 28-30)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)Objective 3.1.4: The student will compose effective research essays that support, modify, or refute a thesis; use a logical structure; provide relevant and complete evidence; and cite and document sources accurately (29).
- April--National Poetry Month--poets.org
- Mon./Tues.--in-class completion of stream-of-consciousness writing (30): refer to slide 12 of 16 in James Joyce and Portrait PowerPoint
- Tues.--AP multiple choice practice
- Update Student Writing Folders this week
- Thurs. & Fri.--Senior Writing Project options/planning and formation of groups: group presentations due May 18-20
- 12AP/GT Writing Assignments Handout (September 2010)
- Reading of The Metamorphosis (1915) by Franz Kafka due Mon. 4.11 for in-class writing (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: Themes in Literature and Life (Pgs. 28-30)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)Objective 3.1.4: The student will compose effective research essays that support, modify, or refute a thesis; use a logical structure; provide relevant and complete evidence; and cite and document sources accurately (29).
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: Themes in Literature and Life (Pgs. 28-30)
HCPSS English 12 Essential Curriculum (2009)- Class Discussion--Lit anthology readings: "The Modern World, 1900 to the Present" pgs. 1016 to 1036; James Joyce & "Araby" pgs. 1173 to 1184
- Class Discussion--Chapter 1 of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man by James Joyce (1882-1941); example of Modern Narrative, Stream-of Consciousness Technique
- James Joyce and Portrait PowerPoint
- HW for Weds.--Mini, oral reports on Joyceana topics (30)
- In-class completion of stream-of-consciousness writing (30)
- Friday, April 1--End of 3rd quarter
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)- Tues.--In-class oral reading of Hamlet, Act V and final review of Hamlet
- Thurs.--Test (200) on Hamlet, Acts I to V
- Friday, April 1--End of 3rd quarter
