English IV - 1st Block Spring 2018 Assignments
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English IV
This course will focus on reading and comprehending British Literature, including fiction and literary nonfiction, in the grades 11-12 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range. Throughout the course students will write routinely over extended time frames for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audience, with a focus on a major research paper. Attention will be given to accurately using general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level. Students will write a research paper for their EOC grade.
Essential Learning Objectives:
1. Support analysis of a complex set of ideas or sequence of events through relevant textual evidence and an objective summary.
2. Analyze multiple themes or central ideas of a text by synthesizing their development through the authors' choices of literary elements.
3. Distinguish among authors' claims and rhetorical techniques to advance their purpose, especially texts of historical significance.
4. Produce essays that follow the designated writing prompt with attention to appropriate format, transitional words, grammar, and punctuation with emphasis on advanced sentence structures and vocabulary usage.
Writing Objectives:
Following the conventions of standard grammar rules, students will be able to follow a guided format in demonstrating the following writing types: narrative writing, explanatory/informational writing, and argumentative writing.
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English IV
W.RBPK.7 Cornerstone: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focus questions, demonstrating new understanding of the subject under investigation.
W.RBPK.8 Cornerstone: Integrate relevant and credible information from multiple print and digital sources while avoiding plagiarism.
Monday, April 9th *missing assignments
Create citations for book sources
Write down textual evidence from book sources.
Assignments & Due Dates for Senior English Research Paper
To access online book, search: McGraw Hill’s Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers PDF
Weekly Assignment 4/9 – 4/13:
Research sources, and record important evidence.
DUE Friday, April 13 – Correct citation for 5 sources and a final Thesis Statement
*Refer to p. 49-52 (documentation) and p. 79-81 (thesis statement) from online book for details and guidance.
Grade: ________ (5 Citations)
Grade: __________ (textual evidence from each source/viewpoint)
Grade: ________ (Thesis Statement)
Weekly Assignment 4/30 – 5/4:
DUE Friday, May 4 – Typed rough draft
*Refer to p. 93-119 from online book for details and guidance.
*Refer to p. 126-127 for correct format to use for typing a research paper.
Grade: ________
Weekly Assignment 5/7 – 5/11
Final Submission of 3-4 page paper with a Works Cited
*Refer to p. 145-164 for tips on polishing your writing in order to avoid point deductions for errors
Grade: ________
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English IV
W.RBPK.7 Cornerstone: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focus questions, demonstrating new understanding of the subject under investigation.
W.RBPK.8 Cornerstone: Integrate relevant and credible information from multiple print and digital sources while avoiding plagiarism.
Monday 4/2
Bell Work- Research Writing – Choosing a Manageable Topic
Pick topic from provided list.
- Create a Bubble Chart for your topic
- Familiarize yourself with the topic… provide a written summary of the issues surrounding your topic. Make sure to discuss from both viewpoints.
Tuesday 4/3
Library Research lesson with Mrs. Palmer
Wednesday 4/4
Practice sessions with quoting and paraphrasing textual evidence
Thursday 4/5
Library Research lesson with Mrs. Palmer
Friday 4/6 *Prom 2018!!!!
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Assignment
English IV
Standard: R.KID.3
Cornerstone: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Standard: R.CS.5
Cornerstone: Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
Monday, March 19
Bell Work- Why did Beowulf fail in defeating the dragon?
The Death of Beowulf p. 56-59: Chunk Lines
736-741
742-749
750-763
764-775
776-778 What is the significance?
779-794
794-804
804-814
*Answer Side question 805-819
815-819
820-823
824-827
828-831
832-846
*Answer Side question 833
847-862
863-870
Exit Ticket: What was disgraceful about how the warriors responded to Beowulf’s last battle? What could be a counterargument?
Tuesday, March 20 – ACT DAY @ HHS
Wednesday, March 21
Bell Work- How does our society treat the deceased? How are they remembered?
Mourning Beowulf p. 60 Objective Summary & Answer questions on p. 63
Exit Ticket: Do you agree that Beowulf was a mild ruler? Why or why not?
“Lived, no prince so mild, no man / So open to his people, so deserving of praise”
Thursday, March 22
Comprehensive Assessment BEOWULF
Friday, March 23
BEOWULF- THE MOVIE
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English IV
Standard: R.KID.3
Cornerstone: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Standard: R.CS.5
Cornerstone: Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
Monday, March 12
Bell Work- Why did Beowulf choose to fight Grendel with no weapon? What does this say about the values of Anglo-Saxon culture?
Grendel’s Mother p. 45- 46
Chunk Lines
397-409
410-417
418-424
421 Answer Question
425-440
441-449
425-432 Answer Question
Exit Ticket: Provide a summary of your knowledge thus far.
Tuesday, March 13
Bell Work- Locate the kenning between Ln 450-455. Who is it referring to?
The Battle with Grendel’s Mother p. 47 – 51
Chunk Lines
450-462
463-473
474-484
485-494
*490-492 Answer Question
495-507
507-525
526-545
546-555
Exit Ticket: Using TIDE, explain why the warriors believed Beowulf to be dead.
Wednesday, March 14
Bell Work- What kenning is used to describe old men? Is it effective? Why?
…continued ES .82 / .62
Ln 556 – 561
562 – 578
578 – 605
*593 – 594 Answer Question
RECAP: The fight with Grendel's mother...
*Thinking Through the Literature*
Questions 1-5
Exit Ticket: Explain the imagery. “Then the Geats’ brave prince entered Herot, covered with glory, for the daring Battles he had fought.”
Thursday, March 15
Bell Work- In one sentence, summarize the italicized paragraph at the top of p. 52.
Beowulf’s Last Battle -- Comprehension of Chunked Lines
606-611
612-622
622-632
633-660
660-675
675-696
670-671 Answer SIDE Question
697-735
717-723 Answer SIDE Question
Exit Ticket: What factors contributed to Beowulf’s struggle with the dragon?
Friday, March 16 *Prom Fashion Show Day!
Ketchup Day!
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Assignment
English IV
Standard: R.KID.3
Cornerstone: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Standard: R.CS.5
Cornerstone: Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
Monday 3/5
Preparing for the MIDTERM
TASK: Locate evidence to support BEOWULF as an epic hero.
Exit Ticket: What will be the thesis of your paper tomorrow?
Tuesday 3/6
MIDTERM ESSAY
*If you have already turned in your MLK research paper, you may choose to count it as your MIDTERM grade. If so, you may use this time to work on missing assignments or check a book out from the library and indulge in music and reading.
Wednesday 3/7
Opportunity to finish the MLK research paper, the midterm essay, or missing assignments.... The grading period ends this Friday, March 9.
Thursday 3/8 ½ day Career Day Program
Friday 3/9
SE-YA in the Boro – ELA Event at MTSU
In lieu of field trip attendance, a narrative writing assignment over Down with the Shine by Kate Karyus Quinn will be given.
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Assignment
English IV
Standard: R.KID.3
Cornerstone: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Standard: R.CS.5
Cornerstone: Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
Monday 2/26
Bell Work- Discuss: How did Swift structure his satire "A Modest Proposal?"
- Notes: SATIRE Assignment
- Creating Your SatiricalPaper - Outline of Thoughts
- Write the paper.
Exit: What parts must be included for a satire to be legit?
Tuesday 2/27
Bell Work- Discuss: What is a satire? What must the paper include?
- Complete the SOAPSTONE Approach for your creation.
- ANOTHER opportunity to finish your MLK, Jr. paper!!!!!!!!!
Exit: Why might a satirical response be inappropriate?
Wednesday 2/28
Bell Work- NOTES - Kennings and Alliteration
1. Kennings and Alliteration Practice
Tasks: Read GRENDEL p. 33-35 from the handout provided.
Chunk Ln 1- 29
Chunk Ln 30 - 40
Chunk Ln 41- 58
Chunk Ln 59 - 78
Chunk Ln 79 - 103
Exit Ticket:Create a kenning to represent Grendel. Then, use alliteration to create King Hrothgar's horrific reaction to Grendel's attacks.
Thursday 2/29
Bell Work- Use imagery to describe King Hrothgar's mead hall in the morning after a Grendel attack. Then, write down the textual evidence from the epic poem that supports your use of imagery. Share creation and how it connects to the evidence.
Tasks: Read GRENDEL p. 33-35 from the handout provided.
Chunk Ln 1- 29
Chunk Ln 30 - 40
Chunk Ln 41- 58
Chunk Ln 59 - 78
Chunk Ln 79 - 103
Tasks: Read BEOWULF p. 36-39 from the handout provided.
2. WHAT did I just read? Summarize in plain words.
Chunk Ln 104 - 108
Chunk Ln 109 - 124
Chunk Ln 125 - 141
Chunk Ln 142 - 159
Chunk Ln 160 - 189
Chunk Ln 190 - 210
Chunk Ln 211 - 222
Chunk Ln 223 - 232
Exit Ticket: Use imagery to describe what the mead hall will look like when Beowulf fights Grendel, highlighting Beowulf's choice of weapon. Use textual evidence to support his weapon choice.
Friday 3/2
Bell Work- Using a kenning for Beowulf and another kenning for Grendel, predict how the fight will go down!
1. Tasks: Read “The Battle with Grendel” p. 40 – 44 from the provided handout.
Chunk Lines
233 – 250
250 – 268
268 – 272
273 – 279
280 – 289
290 – 313
314 – 326
327 – 345
345 – 358
359 – 374
375 – 396
Complete the comprehension check 1 – 4.
Exit Ticket: Provide a summary of the fight while using alliterative phrases.
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Assignment
English IV
Standard: R.KID.3
Cornerstone: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Standard: R.CS.5
Cornerstone: Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
Standard: R.KID.2
Cornerstone: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
Monday 2/19 – No School
Tuesday 2/20
Today is the final day that CLASS TIME will be used to finish this assignment. You will need to access a computer during your EXCEL class if incomplete by end of class today.
Refer to rubric to make any necessary edits before final submission.
Wednesday 2/21
Bell Work- View and listen to the lyrics to Alanis Morissette’s song.
Explain how irony applies.
1. Notes: What is IRONY?
2. TIDE Responses – Irony Detective Activity
Exit: What is the difference between situational irony and bad luck?
Thursday 2/22
Bell Work- How would you alleviate hunger in a community?
1. Notes: What is a SATIRE?
2. “A Modest Proposal” p. 622 AUDIO
3. *Notes with lines to track society’s treatment of its less fortunate members and solutions
4. Questions #4 and #5 p. 632
Exit: What is Swift’s proposal for easing poverty in Ireland? How is this a satire?
Friday 2/23
Bell Work- p. 626 D
Comprehension questions for “A Modest Proposal”
Exit: Why did Jonathan Swift write “A Modest Proposal”?
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Assignment
English IV
SL.CC.3 Cornerstone: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.
W.RBPK.7 Cornerstone: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focus questions, demonstrating new understanding of the subject under investigation.
W.RBPK.8 Cornerstone: Integrate relevant and credible information from multiple print and digital sources while avoiding plagiarism.
Relevance of “I Have a Dream” in the News
CITATION MACHINE (link for assistance in citing sources)
Daily Progress Grades to be taken:
2/8 & 2/9 Topic 1 (evidence and citation from two articles)
2/12 Topic 2 (evidence and citation from two articles)
2/13 Topic 3 (evidence and citation from two articles)
2/14- Type Introductory Paragraph and Body paragraphs for Topic 1
2/15- Type Body paragraphs for Topic 2
2/16- Type Body Paragraphs for Topic 3
2/20 à Type Concluding Paragraph and Works Cited page
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Assignment
English IV
SL.CC.3 Cornerstone: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.
W.RBPK.7 Cornerstone: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focus questions, demonstrating new understanding of the subject under investigation.
W.RBPK.8 Cornerstone: Integrate relevant and credible information from multiple print and digital sources while avoiding plagiarism.
Monday 2/5
Bell Work- Why are we celebrating Black History Month? - Carter G Woodson (Take Notes) Be ready for a discussion.
Read “I Hear America Singing” by Walt Whitman
Write a short blurb explaining WHY he wrote it and the topics within his poem.
Read “I, Too, Sing America” by Langston Hughes
Write a short blurb explaining WHY he wrote it and the topics within his poem.
Exit: Even though the genres have a different format, how are poems and autobiographies similar?
Tuesday 2/6
Bell Work- What does social justice mean to you? (YouTube)
Annotate by paraphrasing each paragraph in the margins.
- Write a 1 page reflection paper about the contents of Isioma’s paper, including your reactions.
- Finish questions from Monday
Exit: What social injustices have occurred throughout history? Give specific examples, including any recently from the news.
Wednesday 2/7
Bell Work- Social Justice For All (YouTube)
What is your personal definition of the American Dream?
Be ready for a class discussion.
Thursday 2/8 THROUGH Thursday 2/15
Begin short research project. – Relevance of “I Have a Dream” in the News
CITATION MACHINE (link for assistance in citing sources)
Daily Progress Grades to be taken:
2/8 & 2/9 Topic 1 (evidence and citation from 2 articles)
2/12 & 2/13 Topic 2 (evidence and citation from 2 articles)
2/14 & 2/15 Topic 3 (evidence and citation from 2 articles)
2/16 Type rough draft
2/19 Type rough draft
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Assignment
English IV
SL.CC.3 Cornerstone: Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.
W.RBPK.7 Cornerstone: Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focus questions, demonstrating new understanding of the subject under investigation.
W.RBPK.8 Cornerstone: Integrate relevant and credible information from multiple print and digital sources while avoiding plagiarism.
Monday 1/29
Bell Work- Write on the index card I give you. :)
- WITHOUT using your notes or a neighbor, explain each step of the TIDE method.
- Which step of the TIDE method is the hardest for you? Why?
- Storyboard Creation *Using textual evidence with citation from the story “Federigo’s Falcon,” record information in each box to represent each progressing plot element.
- Finish any missing assignment from “Federigo’s Falcon”
Exit: Place the sticky note on the poster that represents the mode of writing in which the TIDE Method is used.
Tuesday, 1/30
Bell Work- The Black History Month 2018 theme, “African Americans in Times of War,” marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and honors the roles that black Americans have played in warfare, from the American Revolution to the present day.
When did WWI end? When did the American Revolution begin?
Assignment: Use your phone as a reference source.
Use the SOAPStone approach to search for two articles that increases your knowledge and acknowledgment of the roles that black Americans played in warfare, from the American Revolution to present day.
Wednesday 1/31
Review & "Ketchup" Day
Thursday 2/1 ½ day
(memorizing the poem earns you extra credit -- Due next Thursday)
Bell Work- How to Memorize a Poem NOTES
Select poem to work with among three choices:
I, Too
Hip-Hop Ghazal
BLK History Month
1. **Make a passionate connection with the poem of your choice by writing a half page response. How can you identify? How does society contribute to the pain or possible change?
2. ** Draw pictures to represent the main ideas
Friday 2/2
Bell Work- Afghan Women Risk Death
Speaker- NBC News Occasion- ? Audience- ? Purpose- ?
- Finish assessment questions
- “Hip-Hop Ghazal” by Patricia Smith / New York Times’ Poetry Pairing
- Write a 1 page reflection paper in which you explain the connections and contrasts you see between Patricia’s poem and the news article.
Exit: Chinemerem Isioma, author of “Social Injustice: Discrimination,” writes, “Three common examples of social injustice include: discrimination, ageism, and homophobia” (Isioma 1). What are the effects of social injustices on a human being?
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Assignment
Standard: R.KID.3
Cornerstone: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Standard: R.CS.5
Cornerstone: Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of a text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
English IV
Monday 1/22
Bell Work- The Power of Listening Take notes on his message.
Be ready for a discussion.
- Annotate 1st article and 2nd article on your own.
- In the large box, draw symbols, images, words that represent the main concepts.
Exit: Explain your understanding of a growth mindset AND what effect that will have on your life.
Tuesday 1/23
Bell Work- YouTube: An Introduction to Falconry
- Would you consider an animal you use for hunting purposes a pet? Why or why not?
- Would there be an emotional attachment to this animal? Why or why not?
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Federigo’s Falcon” p. 207 student textbook
- Begin CAUSE/EFFECT tracking notes for the interactions of individuals, events, ideas, etc. (STOP tracking after E)
- Short Answer Reply - Questions A-E.
Exit: What was Federigo’s motivation for preparing a meal for Monna?
Wednesday 1/24
Bell Work- Cite evidence and Line # -à How does Federigo lose his fortune?
- How to Cite Evidence Using TIDE ---- NOTES
- “Federigo’s Falcon” student textbook Begin @ p. 212 Ln 110.
- TIDE Responses (A-H)
Exit: In your own words, explain what Monna looks for in a man. How do you know this?
Thursday 1/25
Bell Work- If Federigo was not so devoted to Monna Giovanna, how might the story have ended? Explain why you think so. Be ready for a class discussion.
1. Finish using the TIDE METHOD for questions (A-H)
*Using textual evidence with citation from the story “Federigo’s Falcon,” record information in each box to represent each progressing plot element.
Exit: How do you cite textual evidence correctly?
Friday 1/26
Bell Work- Reread Ln 165-170 of the story. Be ready for discussion.
Do you think Federigo deserves to know this? Why or why not?
Do you think knowing this should change anything? Why or why not?
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- Assessment over “Federigo’s Falcon”
- Finish TIDE Responses for (A-H)
Exit: What was the main conflict? What was a minor conflict?
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Assignment
Standards:
Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media formats, such as visual, quantitative, and oral formats. (SL.CC.2)
Cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. (R.KID.1)
Summarize the key supporting details and ideas from a text. (R.KID.2)
Wednesday 1/10
Bell Work - Complete the Student Information handout given to you at the beginning of class.
Learning Intentions:
*I will demonstrate my ability to follow verbal and written directions.
1. Subscribing to Class Page!!
Whole Class: Review Class Syllabus / Online posting of class assignments / iNow grades
Learning Intentions:
*I will provide an objective written summary that includes my knowledge of EACH opening procedure, class expectation, closing procedure, and consequences.
*I will study my learning gaps and be prepared for a quiz tomorrow.
2. A Report on Knowledge Gained
Step 1: Without using the syllabus, write an objective summary about opening procedures, class expectations, and closing procedures. Make sure to include information about consequences.
Step 2: Grab a colored pencil from the large table. Review the class syllabus, and write in any information you have missed onto your summary.
**STUDY THIS SHEET FOR A QUIZ TOMORROW. You will turn in this assignment for a grade before we take our quiz tomorrow.
EXIT TICKET: TBA – Wait for teacher signal to complete this action.
Thursday 1/11
Bell Work- Study your notes and syllabus for a quiz... (Be ready to turn these items in before the quiz.)
EXIT TICKET: TBA – Wait for teacher signal to complete this action.
Friday 1/12
Bell Work- TedTalks - The Power of Listening (notes/discussion)
YouTube Video: “10 Weird School Rules from Other Countries”
EXIT TICKET: TBA – Wait for teacher signal to complete this action.