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COURSE SUMMARY-English 11th Grade Honors
American Literature, a full-year required course, includes composition, grammar review, vocabulary and standardized test preparation, and the study of American literature. The overall perspective of the course views written work as an expression and reflection of an individual’s thought, both independently and in relationship to the society. Included in this study of English as communication is an application of the plumb line of Christianity to the viewpoints of the works examined. The course is organized by historical sequence in order to coordinate with the American history course required in the junior year. The class reads and analyzes selected works from a literature anthology and specific classic novels as well as selected outside reading. Composition, based largely upon the literature studied, stresses the process of writing (pre-writing, first draft, editing, and final draft). Individualized instruction, teacher conferencing, and peer editing are used to correct any problem areas and improve the overall written work. Vocabulary lists are studied weekly with the intent of preparing for standardized tests as well as providing support for the improvement of written/spoken articulation. Creative projects are used to provide opportunities for individuality and, in some cases, to develop oral communication skills.
SYLLABUS
American Literature2.17, 2.18, 2.19, 2.23, 2.24, 3.06,3.08, 3.09, 4.01, 4.03, 5.01, 5.06
I. Novels
A. THE SCARLET LETTER-
Hawthorne-romanticism
1. Multi-media presentation on Puritan background
2. Research projects on Puritan lifestyle
3. Mock court trial using characters from novel
4. Video-SCARLET LETTER-PBS series
B. BILLY BUDD-Melville-Dissenters
1. Movie-BILLY BUDD-Melville
2. Essay comparing film to novel
3. Panel discussion of themes
D> THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE-Naturalism
1. Movie-RED BADGE OF COURAGE-Crane
2. Civil War research background
F. THE GRAPES OF WRATH-Steinbeck-Realism/Naturalism
1. Video-comparison to style of the novel
2. Historical and political analysis of the era
G. OLD MAN AND THE SEA-Hemingway-Humanism
1. Analysis of writing style
2. Discussion of humanistic themes
3. Essay on parable structure of novel
H. THE GREAT GATSBY-Fitzgerald-Realism
1. Research projects on "The Roaring 20's"
2. Gatsby Day with creative projects
I. THE CHOSEN- Potok
1. Analysis of Jewish Culture
2. Ap critical essay analysis
II. Drama
A. OUR TOWN-Wilder-Humanism/Modern Drama
1. Read and act play in class.
2. Study mechanics of staging including blocking and theatrical terms.
B. GLASS MENAGERIE-Williams-Recent Modern Drama
1. Compare OUR TOWN to GLASS MENAGERIE in staging,
characters, theme and style.
III. Poetry
A. Edward Taylor-Classicism
1. Analysis form and content
2. Write original poem using the literary device of conceit.
B. Edgar A. Poe-Romanticism
1. The Raven-alliteration
2. The Bell-onomatopoeia
C. Emily Dickenson-Transcendentalism
1. select poetry from anthology
D. Robert Frost-Humanism/Modern Poetry
1. The Road Not Taken
2. Stopping by the Woods
3. The Death of a Hired Man
4. Video of Robert Frost
E. Various selections from modern poets
1. Sound tape
2. The Creation
3. Richard Cory
4. Miniver Cheevy
IV. Short Story
A. Washington Irving
1. "The Devil and Tom Walker"-irony
2. Write a short story using universal theme selling one's soul to achieve success.
3. Write a script from short story to be produced as play.
B. Edgar A. Poe
1. "Fall of the House of Usher"-allegory
2. "The Tell-Tale Heart"-tone
3. Write original allegory using elements of tone and romanticism.
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English 11 Honors
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Major Projects
DUE DATE FOR THE RESEARCH PAPER
FINAL PAPER: 10/24 - INCLUDES: FINAL PAPER/
ALL NOTECARDS
ALL REFERENCE CARDS
ROUGH DRAFTS
PAGE WITH TWO SIGNATURES
COMPLETED CHECKLIST
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Grading
Tests: 30 %
Quizzes: 20%
Vocabulary: 20%
Oral: 10%
Classwork: 10%
Impact: 10%
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