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11th / 12th English (Period 1 & 3) Assignments

Instructor
Mrs. Kathryn Schroeder
Term
2016-17 School Year
Department
Special Education
Description
 

The literature in 11th and 12th Grade English is a survey of American and Multi-cultural Literature from Native American writing through the contemporary period.  Students will learn to write essays and research papers.

TEXTBOOKS include but are not limited to the following:

Native American Tales and Legends

"A Spectacle of Great Beauty" by Christopher Columbus

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

"The Black Cat",  "The Telltale Heart", "The Cask of Amontillado", "The Raven" and poetry by Edgar Allan Poe

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

GRAMMAR / LANGUAGE

  1. Parts of Speech:  
  2. Parts of a Sentence:  
  3. Phrases and Clauses: 
  4. Capitalization: 
  5. Punctuation: 
  6. Agreement:
    1. Subject-Verb 
    2. Pronoun-Antecedent 
  7. Pronoun Usage: 
  8. Clear Reference:
  9. Correct Verb Usage: 
  10. Glossary of Usage: 

WRITING: 

  1.  Introduction
  2.  Paragraph Structure 
  3. Topic Sentence
  4. Supporting Details
  5. Conclusion/Clincher Sentence
  6.  Quarterly Outside Reading Projects
  7. Thesis Statement
  8. Body
  9. Sources Cited Internally
  10. Avoidance of Plagiarism
  11. Conclusion
  12. Sources Cited Page

     

    ORAL LANGUAGE:

    1. Persuasive Speech: —Book talks
    2. Preparing the Speech
    3. Delivery
    4. Projection
    5. Enunciation
    6. Eye Contact
    7. Rehearsal
    8. Delivery
    9. Learning from the Evaluation

     

    1. Class Discussions:  Ongoing
    2. Literary Analysis
    3. Arguing your Opinion/Point of View

     

    Note:  Pacing guide is subject to change according to class's rate of comprehension of material.

 

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 Final Study Guide
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, June 4 4:05 PM

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Use the ebook if you don't have your book at home:
 
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Monday, May 22 9:36 AM

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Vocab Test
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Wednesday, April 12 8:42 AM

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For homework: Students will write a 2-3 paragraph writing assignment. The guiding questions in “what do you think the moral of the story is?” This assignment will be due the beginning of the next class period.
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Monday, April 10 9:31 AM

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Here is a copy of the great gatsby.
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Monday, February 27 10:31 AM

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I will be assigning a character to each of you. Please use these directions and rubric for your reference. We will discuss this in class. You will have time to plan, sketch and create your poster in class. You will also have to work on this for homework.
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, February 26 7:43 PM

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Use this list to study for CH 3 vocab test on Friday
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Thursday, March 2 1:06 PM

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Please review the powerpoint. There will be a quiz on Chapter 1.
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Monday, January 30 10:15 AM

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Use Vocab words defined in class to create sentences.
 
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Tuesday, February 7 11:24 AM

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Read Chapter 1. Answer these questions from pp 1,2
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Monday, January 30 10:16 AM

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Please study this list for The Great Gatsby Chapter 1.
We will have a test on Friday 2/3.
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Monday, January 30 3:50 PM

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Michelle Obama's Final Farewell Speech
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Thursday, January 19 9:25 AM

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Vocab and Word Study
Article of the Week
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Monday, December 12 8:56 AM

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Article of the Week 4
Read- mark your article to show evidence of Close Reading
Your reflection is due today.
Please use the "They say, I say" template to guide your reflection.
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Monday, December 5 9:19 PM

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Click on the link below to read The Raven
by Edgar Allan Poe
 
Then complete the vocab. Please define and use in sentence.
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Monday, November 28 9:38 AM

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Introducing Article of the Week
 
Please turn in your reflections for these articles. Remember to also return your article with evidence of "Close Reading."
 
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Monday, December 5 8:58 PM

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Please visit this website http://poestories.com
and read Edgar Allen Poe's poems:
Annabell Lee
The Raven
Spirits of the Dead
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Monday, November 7 11:27 AM

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Vocab and word study
List 5
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, November 6 9:54 PM

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Scarlet Letter
Read Chapters 5-10
Show evidence of close reading
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, November 6 9:53 PM

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Vocab and word study
List 4
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, November 6 9:52 PM

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Scarlet Letter
Read Ch 1-4
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, November 6 9:51 PM

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Spectacle of Great Beauty
In your own words.
You will be summarizing this and creating a powerpoint to present to the class.
 
Please look at this very simple example.
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, November 6 9:43 PM

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Vocab and word study 
List 3
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, November 6 9:45 PM

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Please read:
A Spectacle of Great Beauty
By Christopher Columbus
 
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, November 6 9:39 PM

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Vocab and Word Study 
List 2
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, November 6 9:48 PM

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vocab and word study
List 1
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, November 6 9:47 PM

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Introduction to Writer's Workshop
Journal
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, November 6 9:35 PM

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Please Read Native American Myths and Legends
Ch 1-8
Created by Kathryn Schroeder: Sunday, November 6 9:38 PM