American and British Literature and Composition
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Class Reading List:
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Great American Short Stories
100 Best-Loved Poems
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Choose one of:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Great American Short Stories
100 Best-Loved Poems
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Choose one of:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
First Semester
(Tentative Schedule)
Wk # 1
9.5.12
In Class: Intro to class; Take notes on Nathaniel Hawthorne
Homework: Read The Scarlet Letter: Day 1: Ch. 1-4; Day 2: Ch. 5-7; Day 3: Ch. 8-11; Complete Study Guide Questions we circled in class; Make note cards for Greek & Latin Root Words #1-5; Research and Write 2-3 page informational essay (see p. 3 of Study Guide). Due 9.19; Email Mrs. Maher
Essay Options (Choose one):
1. The religious beliefs of the Puritans
2. The Puritan ideas of government and law
3. The trial of Ann Hutchinson
4. The Salem Witch Trials
All essays must be typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font, size 12, and in MLA format (see A Rookie's Guide to Research for MLA format instructions).
Wk. #2
9.12
In Class: Discuss students' questions on essays; Take notes on short stories; Discuss The Scarlet Letter
Homework: Read SL: Day 1: Ch. 12-15; Day 2: Ch. 16-19; Day 3: Ch. 20-24; Complete Study Guide Questions we circled in class; G&L Roots #6-10; Study for Short Stories Notes Quiz 9.19
Wk #3
9.19
In Class: Short Stories Notes Quiz; Essays Due; Discuss MLA format; Discuss SL
Homework: Read "Young Goodman Brown" pp. 53-68 in Great American Short Stories & write in your Reading Log; G&L Roots #11-15; Define "YGB" Vocabulary; Study for SL Test on 9.26; Write Thesis & Paragraph for SL Literary Analysis due 9.26
Wk #4
9.26
In Class: Scarlet Letter Test; SL Thesis & Paragraph Due; Take notes on Harper Lee; Watch video clips
Homework: Read To Kill a Mockingbird: Day 1: Ch. 1-3; Day 2: Ch. 4-7; Day 3: Ch. 8-11; Write Journal Entries; G&L Roots #16-20; Write SL Literary Analysis Rough Draft due 10.10
9.5.12
In Class: Intro to class; Take notes on Nathaniel Hawthorne
Homework: Read The Scarlet Letter: Day 1: Ch. 1-4; Day 2: Ch. 5-7; Day 3: Ch. 8-11; Complete Study Guide Questions we circled in class; Make note cards for Greek & Latin Root Words #1-5; Research and Write 2-3 page informational essay (see p. 3 of Study Guide). Due 9.19; Email Mrs. Maher
Essay Options (Choose one):
1. The religious beliefs of the Puritans
2. The Puritan ideas of government and law
3. The trial of Ann Hutchinson
4. The Salem Witch Trials
All essays must be typed, double spaced, Times New Roman font, size 12, and in MLA format (see A Rookie's Guide to Research for MLA format instructions).
Wk. #2
9.12
In Class: Discuss students' questions on essays; Take notes on short stories; Discuss The Scarlet Letter
Homework: Read SL: Day 1: Ch. 12-15; Day 2: Ch. 16-19; Day 3: Ch. 20-24; Complete Study Guide Questions we circled in class; G&L Roots #6-10; Study for Short Stories Notes Quiz 9.19
Wk #3
9.19
In Class: Short Stories Notes Quiz; Essays Due; Discuss MLA format; Discuss SL
Homework: Read "Young Goodman Brown" pp. 53-68 in Great American Short Stories & write in your Reading Log; G&L Roots #11-15; Define "YGB" Vocabulary; Study for SL Test on 9.26; Write Thesis & Paragraph for SL Literary Analysis due 9.26
Wk #4
9.26
In Class: Scarlet Letter Test; SL Thesis & Paragraph Due; Take notes on Harper Lee; Watch video clips
Homework: Read To Kill a Mockingbird: Day 1: Ch. 1-3; Day 2: Ch. 4-7; Day 3: Ch. 8-11; Write Journal Entries; G&L Roots #16-20; Write SL Literary Analysis Rough Draft due 10.10
Wk #5
10.10
In Class: Go over SL Tests; Discuss TKAM; SL Rough Drafts Due; Revision Cone: Revise essays in class; Video Clip: Emmett Till; Read aloud: A Wreath for Emmett Till
Homework: Read TKAM: Day 1: Ch. 12-13; Day 2: Ch. 14-15; Day 3: Ch.16; Write Journal Entries; G&L Roots #21-25; Have someone at home peer critique 2nd draft of SL Literary Analysis (after you make the revisions you marked in class); Write Final Draft of SL Lit. Analysis due 10.17
Wk #6
10.17
In Class: SL Literary Analysis Due; Video Clips; Discuss TKAM; View website: Without Sanctuary
Homework: Read TKAM: Day 1: Ch. 17-18; Day 2: Ch. 19-20; Day 3: Ch. 21-22; Write Journal Entries; G&L Roots #26-35; Study for G&L Roots Quiz on 10.24; Begin thinking about your TKAM Final Research Project
Wk #7
10.24
In Class: G&L Roots Quiz; Discuss TKAM; Video Clips; "Mississippi Burning" Trial
Homework: Read TKAM: Day 1: Ch. 23-25; Day 2: Ch. 26-28; Day 3: Ch. 29-31; Write Journal Entries; G&L Roots #36-40; Research for TKAM Final Project: Need 5 sources; Write 1 paragraph on the written portion & 1 paragraph on the presentation portion of your Final Project Due 11.7
10.10
In Class: Go over SL Tests; Discuss TKAM; SL Rough Drafts Due; Revision Cone: Revise essays in class; Video Clip: Emmett Till; Read aloud: A Wreath for Emmett Till
Homework: Read TKAM: Day 1: Ch. 12-13; Day 2: Ch. 14-15; Day 3: Ch.16; Write Journal Entries; G&L Roots #21-25; Have someone at home peer critique 2nd draft of SL Literary Analysis (after you make the revisions you marked in class); Write Final Draft of SL Lit. Analysis due 10.17
Wk #6
10.17
In Class: SL Literary Analysis Due; Video Clips; Discuss TKAM; View website: Without Sanctuary
Homework: Read TKAM: Day 1: Ch. 17-18; Day 2: Ch. 19-20; Day 3: Ch. 21-22; Write Journal Entries; G&L Roots #26-35; Study for G&L Roots Quiz on 10.24; Begin thinking about your TKAM Final Research Project
Wk #7
10.24
In Class: G&L Roots Quiz; Discuss TKAM; Video Clips; "Mississippi Burning" Trial
Homework: Read TKAM: Day 1: Ch. 23-25; Day 2: Ch. 26-28; Day 3: Ch. 29-31; Write Journal Entries; G&L Roots #36-40; Research for TKAM Final Project: Need 5 sources; Write 1 paragraph on the written portion & 1 paragraph on the presentation portion of your Final Project Due 11.7
Wk #8
11.7
In Class: Discuss TKAM; Final Project paragraphs & 5 sources Due
Homework: Read: Day 1: Rip Van Winkle; Day 2: Sleepy Hollow; Day 3: The Lottery; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #41-45; Study for TKAM Test on 11.14; Research and work on TKAM Final Project due 11.28
Wk #9
11.14
In Class: TKAM Test; Discuss Rip Van Winkle, Sleepy Hollow, and The Lottery; Discuss TKAM Final Projects
Homework: Read: Day 1: The Open Boat, Baker's Bluejay Yarn, Wash; Day 2: To Build a Fire, Poetry (see Assignment Sheet); Day 3: Poetry (see Assingment Sheet); Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #46-50
11.7
In Class: Discuss TKAM; Final Project paragraphs & 5 sources Due
Homework: Read: Day 1: Rip Van Winkle; Day 2: Sleepy Hollow; Day 3: The Lottery; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #41-45; Study for TKAM Test on 11.14; Research and work on TKAM Final Project due 11.28
Wk #9
11.14
In Class: TKAM Test; Discuss Rip Van Winkle, Sleepy Hollow, and The Lottery; Discuss TKAM Final Projects
Homework: Read: Day 1: The Open Boat, Baker's Bluejay Yarn, Wash; Day 2: To Build a Fire, Poetry (see Assignment Sheet); Day 3: Poetry (see Assingment Sheet); Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #46-50
Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy your break! Remember all we have to be thankful for--I am thankful, in part, for all of you! Enjoy your time with your families. :)
Wk #10
11.28
In Class: TKAM Final Projects Due; Discuss Short Stories & Poetry
Homework: Read: Day 1: Tennessee Partner, The Real Thing, The Snake; Day 2: Poetry (see Assignment Sheet); Day 3: Poetry; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #51-55; Choose a partner and a short story to present to the class -- due 12.12
Wk #11
12.5
In Class: Discuss Short Stories & Poetry
Homework: Read: Day 1: Poetry (see Assignment Sheet); Day 2: Poetry; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #56-60
Wk #12
12.12
In Class: Short Story Presentations; Review for Exam
Homework: Study for Semester Exam: The Scarlet Letter, To Kill a Mockingbird, Short Stories, and Poetry
Wk #13
12.19
In Class: Semester Exam
Homework: Read: Pride & Prejudice Character List; Find Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen; G&L Roots #61-65
11.28
In Class: TKAM Final Projects Due; Discuss Short Stories & Poetry
Homework: Read: Day 1: Tennessee Partner, The Real Thing, The Snake; Day 2: Poetry (see Assignment Sheet); Day 3: Poetry; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #51-55; Choose a partner and a short story to present to the class -- due 12.12
Wk #11
12.5
In Class: Discuss Short Stories & Poetry
Homework: Read: Day 1: Poetry (see Assignment Sheet); Day 2: Poetry; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #56-60
Wk #12
12.12
In Class: Short Story Presentations; Review for Exam
Homework: Study for Semester Exam: The Scarlet Letter, To Kill a Mockingbird, Short Stories, and Poetry
Wk #13
12.19
In Class: Semester Exam
Homework: Read: Pride & Prejudice Character List; Find Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen; G&L Roots #61-65
Merry Christmas!
For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on
his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." ~ Isaiah 9:6
Thank You, God, for the gift of Your Son.
Enjoy your Christmas with your family!
to us a son is given,
and the government will be on
his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." ~ Isaiah 9:6
Thank You, God, for the gift of Your Son.
Enjoy your Christmas with your family!
Second Semester
(Tentative Schedule)
Wk #14
1.9.13
In Class: Go over Exams; Take notes on Jane Austen; Video clip
Homework: Read: Pride & Prejudice Day 1: Ch. 1-5; Day 2: Ch. 6-10; Day 3: Ch. 11-15; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #66-70; G&L Roots "Quiz": Create Your Favorite Recipe (see Assignment Sheet)
Wk #15
1.16
In Class: G&L Roots Recipe "Quiz"; Discuss P&P; Video clip
Homework: Read P&P Day 1: Ch. 16-20; Day 2: Ch. 21-24; Day 3: Ch. 25-28; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #71-75
Wk #16
1.23
In Class: Discuss P&P; Video clip; Discuss P&P Essay Assignment
Homework: Read P&P Day 1: Ch. 29-32; Day 2: Ch. 33-37; Day 3: Ch. 38-42; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #76-80; Write Thesis & Introduction for P&P Essay Due 2.6
Wk #17
2.6
In Class: P&P Thesis & Intro Due; Discuss P&P
Homework: Read P&P Day 1: Ch. 43-45; Day 2: Ch. 46-48; Day 3: Ch. 49-51; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #81-90
Wk #18
2.13
In Class: Discuss P&P; Develop discussion questions for P&P
Homework: Read P&P Day 1: Ch. 52-55; Day 2: Ch. 56-end; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #91-95; P&P Essay Thesis & Outline Due 2.20
Wk #19
2.20
In Class: P&P Thesis & Outline Due; Discuss P&P; Large Group Discussion
Homework: G&L Roots #95-100 (You're Done!!); Write P&P Essay Rough Draft Due 3.6; Find Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
1.9.13
In Class: Go over Exams; Take notes on Jane Austen; Video clip
Homework: Read: Pride & Prejudice Day 1: Ch. 1-5; Day 2: Ch. 6-10; Day 3: Ch. 11-15; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #66-70; G&L Roots "Quiz": Create Your Favorite Recipe (see Assignment Sheet)
Wk #15
1.16
In Class: G&L Roots Recipe "Quiz"; Discuss P&P; Video clip
Homework: Read P&P Day 1: Ch. 16-20; Day 2: Ch. 21-24; Day 3: Ch. 25-28; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #71-75
Wk #16
1.23
In Class: Discuss P&P; Video clip; Discuss P&P Essay Assignment
Homework: Read P&P Day 1: Ch. 29-32; Day 2: Ch. 33-37; Day 3: Ch. 38-42; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #76-80; Write Thesis & Introduction for P&P Essay Due 2.6
Wk #17
2.6
In Class: P&P Thesis & Intro Due; Discuss P&P
Homework: Read P&P Day 1: Ch. 43-45; Day 2: Ch. 46-48; Day 3: Ch. 49-51; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #81-90
Wk #18
2.13
In Class: Discuss P&P; Develop discussion questions for P&P
Homework: Read P&P Day 1: Ch. 52-55; Day 2: Ch. 56-end; Write in Reading Log; G&L Roots #91-95; P&P Essay Thesis & Outline Due 2.20
Wk #19
2.20
In Class: P&P Thesis & Outline Due; Discuss P&P; Large Group Discussion
Homework: G&L Roots #95-100 (You're Done!!); Write P&P Essay Rough Draft Due 3.6; Find Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Wk #20
3.6
In Class: P&P Rough Draft Due; Peer Critique; Read handouts: Romeo & Juliet and William Shakespeare
Homework: Read Romeo and Juliet Day 1: handouts we didn't read in class; Day 2: Act I; Day 3: Act I again; Do Study Guide Questions; Study for P&P Test on 3.13; Define R&J Acts I, II, and III Vocabulary
Wk #21
3.13
In Class: P&P Test; Discuss R&J Act I
Homework: Read R&J Day 1: Act II; Day 2: Act III; Do Study Guide Questions; Write P&P Essay Final Draft Due 3.20; Define R&J Acts IV & V Vocabulary
Wk #22
3.20
In Class: P&P Essay Final Draft Due; Discus R&J; Discuss Allusion & Memorization Projects
Homework: Read R&J Day 1: Act IV; Day 2: Act V; Do Study Guide Questions; Begin memorizing monologue (see handout) -- Due 4.24; Decide on and find song for Allusion Project -- Due 4.17
3.6
In Class: P&P Rough Draft Due; Peer Critique; Read handouts: Romeo & Juliet and William Shakespeare
Homework: Read Romeo and Juliet Day 1: handouts we didn't read in class; Day 2: Act I; Day 3: Act I again; Do Study Guide Questions; Study for P&P Test on 3.13; Define R&J Acts I, II, and III Vocabulary
Wk #21
3.13
In Class: P&P Test; Discuss R&J Act I
Homework: Read R&J Day 1: Act II; Day 2: Act III; Do Study Guide Questions; Write P&P Essay Final Draft Due 3.20; Define R&J Acts IV & V Vocabulary
Wk #22
3.20
In Class: P&P Essay Final Draft Due; Discus R&J; Discuss Allusion & Memorization Projects
Homework: Read R&J Day 1: Act IV; Day 2: Act V; Do Study Guide Questions; Begin memorizing monologue (see handout) -- Due 4.24; Decide on and find song for Allusion Project -- Due 4.17
Have a wonderful Spring Break!
But don't forget to do your homework. :)
Wk #23
4.10
In Class: Discuss R&J; Discuss Essay & Group Presentation Assignments
Homework: Begin researching for R&J essay. Write Thesis & Detailed Outline -- Due 4.17
Wk #24
4.17
In Class: R&J Thesis & Outline Due; Allusion Projects Due
Homework: Write R&J Essay Rough Draft Due 4.24; Work on R&J Group Presentation (get together with your group) -- Due 5.8
Wk. #25
4.24
In Class: R&J Monologues Due; R&J Rough Draft Due; Peer Critique
Homework: Write R&J Essay Final Draft due 5.8; Study for G&L Roots Exam on 5.8; Write a letter* (or email) to Mrs. Maher saying what you liked and disliked about this class. Be constructive. Due 5.8
* If you mail your letter, please mail to: Mrs. Steffany Maher
12151 Dylan Lane
Parma, MI 49269
Wk #26
5.8
In Class: Greek & Latin Roots Exam; R&J Group Presentations; R&J Essay Due; Review for Final Exam on 5.15
Homework: Study for Final Exam: Pride & Prejudice; Romeo & Juliet
Wk #27
5.15
In Class: Final Exam
** No Homework accepted after 5.15!!
Wk #28
5.22
FUN DAY!!
4.10
In Class: Discuss R&J; Discuss Essay & Group Presentation Assignments
Homework: Begin researching for R&J essay. Write Thesis & Detailed Outline -- Due 4.17
Wk #24
4.17
In Class: R&J Thesis & Outline Due; Allusion Projects Due
Homework: Write R&J Essay Rough Draft Due 4.24; Work on R&J Group Presentation (get together with your group) -- Due 5.8
Wk. #25
4.24
In Class: R&J Monologues Due; R&J Rough Draft Due; Peer Critique
Homework: Write R&J Essay Final Draft due 5.8; Study for G&L Roots Exam on 5.8; Write a letter* (or email) to Mrs. Maher saying what you liked and disliked about this class. Be constructive. Due 5.8
* If you mail your letter, please mail to: Mrs. Steffany Maher
12151 Dylan Lane
Parma, MI 49269
Wk #26
5.8
In Class: Greek & Latin Roots Exam; R&J Group Presentations; R&J Essay Due; Review for Final Exam on 5.15
Homework: Study for Final Exam: Pride & Prejudice; Romeo & Juliet
Wk #27
5.15
In Class: Final Exam
** No Homework accepted after 5.15!!
Wk #28
5.22
FUN DAY!!
Resources:
Writing Help
Dictionary.com: An online dictionary with phonetic spelling and pronunciation sound bites
Thesaurus.com: An online thesaurus with dictionary support and grammar filters
Purdue Owl: MLA In-text citation examples
Purdue Owl: MLA Sample Works Cited
Thesis Statement: How to write a good thesis statement
Research Help
Google Search Basics: Basic tips to help you search
Poets.org: Search for American poets or poems
Oldpoetry.com: Search for poets or poems
Reading Help
Reading Poetry: How to read a poem
Project Gutenberg: Over 30,000 free ebooks you can download to your PC, iPhone, Kindle, or other portable device
Presentation Help
iMovie: Create and edit your own films
Prezi.com: Create presentations online and either present online or download presentation to your computer
Dictionary.com: An online dictionary with phonetic spelling and pronunciation sound bites
Thesaurus.com: An online thesaurus with dictionary support and grammar filters
Purdue Owl: MLA In-text citation examples
Purdue Owl: MLA Sample Works Cited
Thesis Statement: How to write a good thesis statement
Research Help
Google Search Basics: Basic tips to help you search
Poets.org: Search for American poets or poems
Oldpoetry.com: Search for poets or poems
Reading Help
Reading Poetry: How to read a poem
Project Gutenberg: Over 30,000 free ebooks you can download to your PC, iPhone, Kindle, or other portable device
Presentation Help
iMovie: Create and edit your own films
Prezi.com: Create presentations online and either present online or download presentation to your computer
Student Work
This space is for your projects! I would love to share your work with others. Please send it to me or post it on You Tube and send me the url so I can share your amazing work! You guys are awesome!
Heather Lehman's Powerpoint Presentation on Impoverished Families during the Great Depression.
Rueben Rubio's movie trailer created from his short story about lynching.
