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Syllabus:
Unit 1:"Begin at the beginning…"
VHS orientation
Class orientation
Literature: Read "The Lady or the Tiger"
Language: define vocabulary 1
Writing: descriptive writing (introduction, explanation)
Literature: literary terms (plot), discuss "The Lady or the Tiger"
Language: nouns
Writing: descriptive writing (Portfolios)
Literature: read "Most Dangerous Game"
Language: pronouns
Language: define vocabulary 2
Literature: literary terms (character), discuss "Most Dangerous Game"
Writing: overview of the writing process
Unit 2: "and go till you come to the end."
Literature: read "Cask of Amontillado"
Language: verbs
Writing: expository writing (introduction, explanation, prewriting)
Literature: literary terms (irony), "Cask of Amontillado" discussion
Language: adjectives
Writing: expository writing (draf)
Literature: read "The Gift of the Magi"
Language: adverbs
Writing: expository writing (peer edit)
Literature: literary terms, "Gift of the Magi" discussion
Language: define vocabulary 3
Literature: short story test
Writing: expository writing (final submission)
Unit 3: keep going...
Literature: define poetry, literary terms (figurative language)
Language: prepositions
Writing: MLA introduction
Literature: read "The Raven", discuss "Raven"
Writing: persuasive writing (introduction, explanation, optional research)
Literature: read "Hope Is the Thing with Feathers", discuss "Hope"
Language: conjunctions
Writing: persuasive writing (prewriting)
Literature: read "Dream Deferred", discuss "Dream Deferred"
Language: interjections
Writing: persuasive writing (draft)
Language: parts of speech wrap-up, define vocabulary 4
Writing: persuasive writing (peer edit)
Unit 4:"then stop. Take a breath!
Literature: read "The Road not Taken", discuss "Road not Taken"
Language: subjects and verbs
Writing: persuasive writing (revise, proofread)
Literature: read "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud", discuss "I Wandered"
Language: subject-verb agreement
Writing: persuasive writing (ask MLA questions if necessary and polish format)
Literature: read "who are you, little i", discuss "who are you, little i"
Language: subject-verb agreement
Writing: persuasive writing (final submission)
Literature: poetry test
Writing: personal reflection about a favorite poem
Unit 5: Now continue again…
Literature: scavenger hunt for Jack London facts
Language: usage
Writing: research format
Literature: research the Klondike Gold Rush
Language: usage
Writing: concept map about the wild, nobility, instinct, and civilization
Literature: chapter one in "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
Language: vocabulary
Writing: chapter one questions and discussion
Literature: read newspaper article
Language: punctuation
Writing: Buck’s character traits
Literature: quiz on chapter one and vocabulary
Language: common misspelled words
Writing: eyewitness account
Unit 6: With more confidence for reading and writing.
Literature: chapter two
Language: vocabulary
Writing: Chapter two questions and discussion
Literature: chapter two quiz and vocabulary
Language: punctuation
Writing: eye witness account of Spitz’s attack on Curly as a newspaper article
Literature: chapter three and questions
Language: vocabulary
Writing: Report on various breeds of dogs
Literature: chapter three quiz and vocabulary
Language: punctuation
Writing: process paragraphs about the stages of Buck’s transformation
Literature: chapter four and questions
Language: vocabulary
Writing: Write a poem about Buck’s dream
Unit 7: Feel better about your improving skills…
Literature: chapter four quiz and vocabulary
Language: transitional words
Writing: personal reaction to the novel
Literature: chapter five and questions
Language: vocabulary
Writing: speech to John Thornton from Buck’s perspective
Literature: chapter five quiz and vocabulary
Language: compare/contrast transitional words and phrases
Writing: comparison/contrast essay
Literature: chapter six
Language: vocabulary
Writing: Descriptive essay about John Thornton or Buck
Literature: chapter six quiz and vocabulary
Language: symbolism
Writing: essay on a symbol
Unit 8: and congratulate yourself on work well done!!
Literature: chapter seven and vocabulary
Language: theme
Writing: nonfiction essay: Darwinism/survival of the fittest
Literature: chapter seven quiz and vocabulary
Language: elements of the novel
Writing: essay on one of the themes
Literature: nonfiction articles
Language: review of elements of nonfiction
Writing: response to an article
Literature: newspaper editorials
Language: newspaper terminology
Writing: write an editorial/letter to the editor
Wrap up: Final course reflection and survey
Course Objectives:
1. To provide a basic and lasting foundation for future literature and writing endeavors
2. To expand student vocabulary and encourage the use of new vocabulary
3. To read various forms of literature and examine them within the context of art and human experience
4. To develop initial literary analysis skills by acquiring basic literary terminology and practicing analysis writing
5. To review and improve grammar skills necessary for written communication and expression by exploring the writing process and purposes for writing
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