St. Mary's College High School English 3-4 Honors (World Lit) August elements of the short story and the novel How is a story constructed? How does an author develop action around one character in a succinct amount of time? How does point of view in a short story affect the other elements in a story, and how does it differ from point of view in a longer piece of fiction? identify the essential components of a story and a pattern of action. differentiate between various ways to read a story and to look for its meaning and significance. compare and contrast the periods of writing and distinguish how each style reflects the time in which it was written. oral discussion and summarization of summer readings and stories that they all read last year. oral retelling of popular fairy tale and oral recall quiz, using questions from all 3 levels of reading. free write and discussion of particular time periods, asking them to make connections between periods in history and more contemporary times. levels of reading, writing, and discussion: literal, interpretive, applied genres of romanticism, realism, and modernism WHAT IS THE SHORT STORY WHAT IS THE NOVEL HOW DO THEY DIFFER IN STRUCTURE AND PURPOSE September short stories: read 2-3 stories: Babylon Revisited The Lottery The Bet Plot conflict character theme locate and identify the different elements of fiction within each story. plot point stories in notebooks in pairs or small groups; answer questions about the stories in writing-short answer questions with evidence from the texts. discuss responses and answers as a formative preparation for essay # 1 on one of the stories. 1 of 6
point of view setting pattern of action vocabulary list #1: words taken from the literature and cross referenced with the sat list Grammar Punctuation subject/verb agreement review of the writing process Essay #1 Revisions of essays look up words in the dictionary in small groups; analyze the definitions and distinguish the differences and nuances of meaning. produce sentences using each word in its appropriate context. illustrate that they know the definitions by choosing the appropriate words from the list to put into a story. use the comma, semicolon, and colon correctly identify and label the parts of the essay. organize and outline key ideas for each part of the essay, sharing of definitions in large group in class final copies of sentences vocabulary worksheet with fill-ins. written test on spelling and definitions. quizzes on punctuation and subject/verb agreement Essay on "Babylon Revisited" write each separate paragraph of the essay in class. rewrite the paper; then compare the drafts. produce a draft incorporating each of the 4 stages of the writing process. consider the graded essay from a revisionist's perspective, applying the annotations regarding the weaknesses and mistakes in the 2 of 6
paper; prepare another draft incorporating the teacher annotations and recommendations October Homer Explain and identify key characters Epic poetry as literary form and their role in the poem. Why Homer is considered one of the most influential writers in history. Why a formal education is impossible without reference to Homer's works. The ancient city of Troy as rooted in some historical fact. Identify major themes in Homer's works. Trace the heroic journey of Odysseus and be able to apply it to other works of literature. plot points/cornell notes in notebooks in pairs or small groups; answer discussion questions, using textual evidence and quotations. discuss responses and answers as preparation for formal written essay on The Odyssey. reading quizzes on poem. The hero's journey in literature and the epiphany and development of a dynamic character vocabulary list #2. look up definitions in groups to differentiate between the variations and nuances of meaning illustrate that they know the definitions by using them in context sharing of definitions in large group summer reading November 2011 synthesize summer reading with class core texts Shakespearean tragedy Read and interpret the language of Shakespeare. The stages of a tragic hero Tragic flaw Distinguish his writing skills and plot pointing/cornell notes in groups character development charts, 3 of 6
methods. The Tragedy of Julius Caesar Recognize how his own life was a Public and private sides of the characters in the play profound impetus for his plays and sonnets.analyze key showing the stages of the tragic hero reading quizzes and short answer questions Background on Ancient Rome How power and greed may be key ingredients of power How power corrupts and (can destroy a civilization) The importance of William Shakespeare to the Canon and to Western Civilization Grammar: pronouns pronoun with antecedents misplaced modifiers parallel structure characters in Julius Caesar identify major themes; identify, and explain key symbols, themes, and motifs. Trace the development of Julius Caesar, Brutus, and Marc Antony as a tragic heroes, and recognize their tragic flaws and possible epiphanies. Draw connections between political ambition as seen in the play and the contemporary world. use pronouns in correct case write clear sentences with modifiers in correct syntax write sentences with all elements in parallel form analytical essay discussing public vs private sides of the main characters quizzes on grammar December All Quiet on the Western Front World War I Modernism What is Modernism? What characterizes Modernistic literature? How is it different and similar to Realism? Why was WWI so different from previous wars? How did those factors contribute to the rise of Modernism? Identify and analyze the elements of Modernistic literature identify and apply those elements to other genres of Modern art develop a position and compose a written argument reading quizzes on novel argumentative essay project incorporating quotation and visual symbols. Final analytical synthesis essay incorporating multiple texts from the trimester, including summer reading. 4 of 6
January Dawn Birth of Israel Jewish home state Irgun movement Terrorism in Palestine What were the differences between the Jews and the Palestinians? Why were the Jewish people maybe vulnerable to Irgun propaganda? What effects does terrorism have on terrorists? Recognize the dynamics of propaganda. Identify the political polarities between the Jews and the extremists fighting for a Jewish state. Identify the differences between personal narrative and argumentative analysis Assume the position of a character in a novel Reading quizzes Discussion questions in groups Vocabulary tests Personal narrative, assuming the position of the main character in Dawn. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress Mao Tse Dong The cultural revolution Rise of Communism What is Communism Why does it work or not work What prompts revolution What are the causes and effects of changing/altering one s culture? Identify the reasons for the rise of Communism Recognize its effects, both positive and negative. Identify reasons and causes for banning books and censorship Oral presentations on book banning. Student led discussions Reading quizzes Vocabulary quizzes Argumentative analysis of the themes of censorship, propaganda, and cultural upheaval. February Things Fall Apart British imperialism Assimilation Negative capability Missionizing 5 of 6
What is colonization/imperialism? What are its goals? What is the purpose of assimilation? What are its effects on a native population? recognize the inherent flaws in human nature that cause one culture to dominate and colonize another culture. Identify the effects of assimilation and de-culturalization. Trace the disintegration of one s beliefs at the hands of someone else s influence trace character development in terms of utilizing the tools of negative capability. Reading quizzes Vocabulary quizzes Timed writing questions analyzing the character s use of this skill Final analytical synthesis of novels. 6 of 6