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Tentative Student English 12 Syllabus Fall 2016

Van Norman

Phone (after 2:30) 480-812-7787

Email: [email protected]

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Eng 12 2nd Hour: 12957051 / Learning2

Eng 12 3rd Hour: 12957058 / Learning3

Eng 12 4th Hour: 12957069 / Learning4

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Required Text: McDougal Littell Literature

Required Literature:Beowulf Canterbury Tales Hamlet

The Stranger Little Prince

Required Materials: 3 Subject Notebook Post-it notes for ticket outs/annotating

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Lined paper Pencils Variety of blue and black ink pens for essays and timed writings Flash drive to back up all work Email address for turnitin.com Required novels in class while the literature study is in place Required writing handouts Yellow, green, blue, and pink highlighters

Note: not all quizzes, discussions, and/or timed writings are listed in this syllabus.

All discussions must be made up with an essay if you are absentAll essays are due at the beginning of the class period. All essays must be handed to me before you leave for a school-related field trip.

NOTE: This syllabus is subject to change…

Week 1 Goals:11-12.RL.3Students will be able to use annotation during reading to determine figurative and connotative meaning and analyze the impact of an author’s choices.

11-12.W.1Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims in timed essays by selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.

Monday, July 25

Daily Q: What are my goals for English 12?

Seating Chart Ice Breakers (Name Game, Two Truths and a Lie) Introduce cultural bag assignment-due Friday

**Ticket out: Name one thing you are excited about for this year? What questions do you still have for me?

HW: Sign up for Remind101 and Turnitin.com

Tuesday, July 26

Daily Q: What is cognitive vocabulary?

Distribute Syllabus and Bathroom Passes

Introduce Cognitive Vocabulary**Ticket Out: What did you learn today about cognitive vocabulary? How will it be beneficial throughout this class?

Wednesday/Thursday, July 27-28

Daily Q: What do I know so far about writing an effective argumentative essay?

Diagnostic Essay Review Color Coding Skills + IB Rubric Peer Grade Essay

**Ticket Out: What were your strengths and weaknesses while writing an argumentative essay?

HW: Cultural Bags due Friday

Friday, July 29

Daily Q: Why is it important to set personal goals?

Share Cultural Bags Write Goal Letter- Set 3 goals that you want to accomplish throughout the

year

HW: Finish letter and bring to class Monday

Week 2 Goals:11-12.RL.4Students will be able to determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone,

including words with multiple meanings or language that is particularly fresh, engaging, or beautiful.

11-12.W.1Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims in assignments by selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.

Monday, August 1

Daily Q: What literary terms do I know and which ones do I need to review?

Define Literary Terms- Part 1 Highlight the words you know and don’t know in 2 different colors

HW: Begin studying-Part 1 test on Wednesday/Thursday

Tuesday, August 2

Daily Q: Why is it important to research the cultural context before reading a story?

Introduce Anglo-Saxon Time period Monsters Mini Project-due Friday

HW: Study for Literary Terms Part 1 Test tomorrow

Wednesday/Thursday, August 3/4

Daily Q: What literary terms do I know and which ones do I still need to review?

Literary Terms Part 1 Test Define Literary Terms Part 2 Highlight the words you know and don’t know in 2 different colors

HW: Monsters Mini Project due Friday. Literary Terms Part 2 Test next Tuesday

Friday, August 5

Daily Q: What archetypes can I identify in various pieces of rhetoric?

Share Monsters Mini Project Archetypes PPT Begin Personal Archetypes Project

HW: Personal Archetypes Project due Wednesday/Thursday

Week 3 Goals:

11-12.W.3Students will be able to write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well‐chosen details, and well‐structured event sequences.

11-12.RL.3Students will be able to use annotation during reading to determine figurative and connotative meaning and analyze the impact of an author’s choices.


Monday, August 8

Daily Q: How can I creatively integrate archetypes into my narrative?

***Library: Continue working on Personal Archetypes Project

HW: Study for Literary Terms Part 2 test tomorrow

Tuesday, August 9

Daily Q: How can I creatively integrate archetypes into my narrative?

Literary Terms Test Part 2 ***Library: Finish Personal Archetype Project-highlight and label the

archetypes

HW: Finish Personal Archetype Project. Must be printed out before class on Friday.


Daily Q: How do the themes of Beowulf cross over into our culture today?

Share Personal Archetype Project Pre-reading Activity: Journal Discussion Questions Take notes on Words of Study for Beowulf Begin reading Beowulf- annotate “Grendel” using literary device list

Friday, August 12

Daily Q: What do I annotate for in a piece of fiction?

1.3.6 Review annotations for “Grendel” Read and annotate “Beowulf”

HW: Make sure both sections are annotated

Week 4 Goals:

11-12.SL.1Students will be able to effectively prepare for and participate in Socratic discussions by clearly and persuasively presenting ideas and building on the ideas of others.



Monday, August 15

Daily Q: What do I annotate for in a piece of fiction?

Read and annotate “The Battle with Grendel” Introduce Beowulf Essay Prompts: Writing Boot Camp for Intros only Start writing the intro paragraph

Tuesday, August 16

Daily Q: How will my annotations help develop my body paragraphs in a literary analysis?

Read and annotate “Grendel’s Mother” Writing Boot Camp for Body Paragraphs Write 2 body paragraphs

HW: Bring intro paragraph + 2 body paragraphs on Wednesday/Thursday


Daily Q: What strategies can I use in order to be successful during a Socratic Seminar?

Finish reading and annotating Beowulf Write conclusion paragraph-turn in full literary analysis color coded Begin preparing for 1st Socratic Seminar-You will select groups of 4-5

students and you will be assigned a question from the list below. You will not

know which question you will have until the day of so prepare adequately for all.

1. Identify and discuss the Christian influences on the poem.2. Identify and discuss the Viking/Scandinavian elements in the poem.3. Discuss the code of loyalty in Beowulf. How is the society structured? What is important to the warriors in Beowulf? What qualities did they feel a good king should possess? What do they consider “courageous”?4. Discuss the battle between good and evil in the poem. Who represents good? Who represents evil?5. Discuss the role of women in this patriarchal world. Cite examples from the text.6. Discuss the role of reputation in Beowulf. Cite examples from the text.7. Compare and contrast the battles with Grendel and the dragon. Consider the cause of each monster’s attack, Beowulf ’s motivation for countering the attack, Beowulf ’s battle preparations, and the conclusions of each battle.8. Discuss the behavior of Beowulf ’s men in each of these battles.9. What attitudes and actions lead to Beowulf ’s downfall? Defend your answer with examples.

HW: Make sure to have annotations and any notes in class for the discussion on FridayYou must be in class on Friday in order to receive the participation points.

Friday, August 19

Daily Q: What is one strategy I will implement today while participating in the Socratic Seminar?

Socratic Seminar (If you are absent, you will be required to do a 600 word essay-see me for the prompt and must be turned in to turnitin.com)

Distribute Anglo-Saxon, Archetypes, and Beowulf Study Guide

HW: Complete study guide by Monday

Week 5 Goals:

11-12.W.7Students will be able to conduct a short research project using self-generated questions to demonstrate an understanding of my interactive oral topic synthesizing multiple sources and narrowing or broadening my topic when appropriate.

11-12.RL.3

Students will be able to use annotation during reading to determine figurative and connotative meaning and analyze the impact of an author’s choices.

11-12.W.1Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims by selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.

Monday, August 22

Daily Q: What types of heroes exist in our society today and how do they compare to Beowulf?

**Library: Begin Beowulf Final Project Make sure to print off article

HW: Be sure to study for Anglo Saxon, Archetypes, and Beowulf Final Exam tomorrow

Tuesday, August 23


Anglo Saxon, Archetypes, and Beowulf Final Exam Annotate articles and outline for final project



**Library: Finish PPT

HW: Be ready to present on Friday

Friday, August 26


Begin presenting Beowulf Final Projects

Week 6 Goals:

11-12.W.7Students will be able to conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self‐generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.


11-12.W.1Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims by selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.

Monday, August 29

Daily Q: How does understanding the cultural context of the story help your overall understanding?

Finish presenting Beowulf Final Projects Introduce Middle Ages PPT + Notes

Tuesday, August 30

Daily Q: What is chivalry and is it dead or alive today?

Pre-reading Activity: Chivalry Survey Introduce “Design a Date” Partner Activity

Wednesday/Thursday, August 31/September 1


**Library: “Design a Date” Activity

**Ticket Out: What was the most difficult part about designing the perfect date for this mini research project?

Friday, September 2


Share “Dates” and vote for the best female and male date **Ticket out: Which date was your favorite and why? What did your selection

reveal about your needs/demands for chivalry?

Week 7 Goals:

11-12.SL.1Students will be able to propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.


11-12.W.1

Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims in timed essays by selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.

Monday, September 5

No School-Labor Day

Tuesday, September 6

Daily Q: How do the stereotypical characters of the Middle Ages relate to stereotypical characters of modern day society?

Introduce Note card Activity: On the front of the card include the Name of Title with a quick illustration/symbol. On the back of the card, include the following:

1. Physical Description (quote)2. Clothing (quote)3. Occupation 4. Representative Line (quote)5. My opinion6. Modern Counterpart

In small groups, read the General Prologue and make note cards for each of the characters assigned

Finish General Prologue Note Cards

Wednesday/Thursday, September 7/8

Daily Q: How do the stereotypical characters influence the themes of the tales?

Finish General Prologue Note Cards

Categorize the Note Cards: Feudal, church/clergy, town/trade

Friday, September 9

Daily Q: What was the theme of “The Pardoner’s Tale” and how does it relate to the Middle Ages culture?

Read and annotate “The Pardoner’s Tale” **Ticket Out: Identify the theme in “The Pardoner’s Tale”

Week 8 Goals:

11-12.W.1Students will be able to write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.


11-12.W.1Students will be able to develop thorough thematic claims in my timed essays be selecting and analyzing significant quotations within a text.

Monday, September 12

Daily Q: What was the theme of “The Pardoner’s Tale” and how does it relate to the Middle Ages culture?

“The Pardoner’s Tale” Discussion Questions


Daily Q: How are women portrayed throughout Chaucer’s “The Wife of Bath” tale?

Read and annotate “The Wife of Bath” “The Wife of Bath” Discussion Questions


Daily Q: How are women portrayed throughout Chaucer’s various tales?

Timed Writing-50 minutes Color Code Essay and Score Introduce Canterbury Tales Final Project

Friday, September 16

Daily Q: How can I develop a modernized tale that embeds similar traits to Chaucer’s writing?

**Library: Work on Canterbury Tales Final Project

Week 9 Goals:

11-12.W.3 Students will be able to write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well‐chosen details, and well‐structured event sequences.



**Library: Continue working on Canterbury Tales Final Project



**Library: Continue working on Canterbury Tales Final Project Feast Sign Up sheet

HW: Make sure your story is ready to be presented at “The Feast” tomorrow – Must be printed out before class and must have 2 copies.



Share Canterbury Tales Final Project


Daily Q: What should I annotate for in The Fallacy of Success?

Begin The Fallacy of Success Close Reading Activity

HW: Make sure article is annotated by Monday

Week 10 Goals:

11-12.SL.1Students will be able to propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.

11-12.W.1Students will be able to write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.


Daily Q: How does understanding the connotation of vocabulary in The Fallacy of Success add to its overall meaning?

Vocabulary Study

**Ticket out: Select, define, and develop a sentence for one new word you learned today.


Daily Q: What common paradoxes are embedded throughout Chesterton’s The Fallacy of Success?

Paradox Activity


Daily Q: What is Chesterton’s argument about the usefulness of self-help books?

**Library for Timed Writing: Using at least 2 sources, present an argument for or against the usefulness of “self-help” books.

Color Code Self-Grade Essay using IB rubric


Daily Q: What were my strengths and weaknesses during my first quarter of English 12?

Reflect on Quarter 1 Success Create 2nd quarter goals

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