English IV (1st Block) 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.
Essential Learning Objectives:
Support analysis of a complex set of ideas or sequence of events through relevant textual evidence and an objective summary.
Analyze multiple themes or central ideas of a text by synthesizing their development through the authors' choices of literary elements.
Distinguish among authors' claims and rhetorical techniques to advance their purpose, especially texts of historical significance.
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.
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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.
To access online book, search: McGraw Hill’s Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers PDF
DUE Friday – Printed copy of your paper including a Works Cited page
*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: ________
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Assignment
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.
To access online book, search: McGraw Hill’s Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers PDF
Weekly Assignment 4/22 – 4/26:
DUE Friday, April 26 – 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: ________
Due:
Assignment
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.
Weekly Assignment 4/15 – 4/19
Write down textual evidence from book sources.
Create outline, and begin writing your rough draft that is due Friday.
DUE Wednesday, April 17 – Detailed Rough Outline
Grade: ________ (Detailed Rough Outline)
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Assignment
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.
Assignments & Due Dates for Senior English Research Paper
Weekly Assignment 4/4 – 4/12:
Research sources, and record important evidence.
DUE Friday, April 12 – Correct citation for 5 sources and a final Thesis Statement
To access online book, search: McGraw Hill’s Concise Guide to Writing Research Papers PDF *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)
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Assignment
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 4/1
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 differing viewpoints.
Tuesday 4/2
Library Research lesson with Mrs. Palmer
Wednesday 4/3
Library Research lesson with Mrs. Palmer
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 4/4 – 4/12:
Research sources, and record important evidence.
DUE Friday, April 12 – 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 4/15 – 4/19:
Write down textual evidence from book sources.
Create outline, and begin writing your rough draft that is due Friday.
DUE Friday, April 19 –Detailed Rough Outline
Grade: ________ (Detailed Rough Outline)
Weekly Assignment 4/22 – 4/26:
DUE Friday, April 26 – 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 4/29 – 5/3
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
I can determine central ideas and or themes of a text by analyzing how the ideas or elements interact within the text. RL RI 2
I can analyze the author’s choices for developing and presenting elements of a story by explaining how the plot unfolds. RL 3
I can use textual evidence to support my analysis of a text. RL 1
Monday, March 18
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
815-819
820-823
824-827
828-831
832-846
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 19
Bell Work- How does our society treat the deceased? How are they remembered?
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”
Wednesday, March 20
Comprehensive Assessment BEOWULF
Thursday, March 21 & Friday, March 22 – Reward Day
BEOWULF- THE MOVIE/Compare & Contrast author’s choices in media and non-print formats
Due:
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 3/11
Bell Work- Locate the kenning between Ln 450-455. Who is it referring to?
The Battle with Grendel’s Mother p. 57-59
Chunk Lines & Mood ? with M ?
450-462
463-473
474-484
485-494
*490-492
495-507
507-525
526-545
546-555
Exit Ticket: Using TIDE, explain why the warriors believed Beowulf to be dead.
Tuesday 3/12 – ACT Day @ HHS
SOAPStone for 2 articles --- Use rewire.org or curiosity.com
Wednesday 3/13
Bell Work- What kenning is used to describe old men? Is it effective? Why?
Ln 556 – 561 p. 60
562 – 578
578 – 605
*593 – 594
RECAP: The fight with Grendel's mother...
*Thinking Through the Literature*
Questions 1-3
Exit Ticket: Explain the imagery. “Then the Geats’ brave prince entered Herot,covered with glory, for the daring Battles he had fought.”
Thursday 3/14
Bell Work- In one sentence, summarize the italicized paragraph at the top of p. 62.
Beowulf’s Last Battle -- Comprehension of Chunked Lines
- 62-65 -- Answer the Q, R, and S question in the reading....
606-611
612-622
622-632
633-660
660-675
675-696
670-671
697-735
717-723
Exit Ticket: What factors contributed to Beowulf’s struggle with the dragon?
Friday 3/15
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?
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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 3/4
Bell Work- Using a kenning for Beowulf and another kenning for Grendel, predict how the fight will go down!
- Tasks: Read “The Battle with Grendel” p. 50-54
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.
Tuesday 3/5
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. 55-56
Chunk Lines
397-409
410-417
418-424
421
425-440
441-449
425-432
Exit Ticket: Provide a summary of your knowledge thus far.
Wednesday 3/6
MIDTERM
Thursday 3/7
MIDTERM Corrections *opportunity
Friday 3/8
Se-ya in the Boro Field Trip
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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 No School
Tuesday 2/26
Bell Work- NOTES - Kennings and Alliteration
- Kennings and Alliteration Practice
Tasks: Read GRENDEL p. 33-35 from the handout provided.
- WHAT did I just read? Summarize in plain words.
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.
Wednesday 2/27 & Thursday 2/28
Chunk Ln 1- 29
Chunk Ln 30 - 40
Chunk Ln 41- 58
Chunk Ln 59 - 78
Chunk Ln 79 - 103
Label the next section as BEOWULF p. 46-49
3. 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 3/1
Bell Work- Using a kenning for Beowulf and another kenning for Grendel, predict how the fight will go down!
Label the next section as "Battle with Grendel" p. 50-54
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.
Due:
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 2/11
*Last Day class time will be spent on Social Injustice Paper
Tuesday 2/12
Bell Work- Research Discussion - Open Share.
1. The Children's March, a film by Hudson & Houston / complete the viewing guide
2. Interpreting Charts/Graphs: *Education Data by Race, *Ongoing Economic Inequality,*Economic Data by Race, and *Median Income Per Family by Race.
Exit: What efforts can create a just and equitable society?
Wednesday 2/13
Bell Work- How would you alleviate hunger in a community?
- Notes: What is a SATIRE?
- “A Modest Proposal” p. 622 AUDIO
- *Notes with linesto track society’s treatment of its less fortunate members and solutions
- Questions #4and #5 p. 632
Exit: What is Swift’s proposal for easing poverty in Ireland? How is this a satire?
Thursday 2/14
Bell Work- What is the purpose of a satire?
Exit: Why might a satirical response be inappropriate?
Friday 2/15
REWARD DAY!
Due:
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 2/4 THROUGH Friday 2/8
Begin short research project. – Relevance of “I Have a Dream” in the News
CITATION MACHINE (link for assistance in citing sources)
Format for Mini-Research Paper
1st Paragraph (Introductory Paragraph) - Hook, Background, Thesis Statement
2nd Paragraph - T I D I D E
3rd Paragraph - T I D I D E
4th Paragraph - T I D I D E
5th Paragraph (Concluding Paragraph) - Restate thesis in a new way. Summarize your points. Create a lasting statement of WHY your topics matter.
Due:
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 1/27
Bell Work- Social Justice For All (YouTube)
What is your personal definition of the American Dream?
Be ready for a class discussion.
Annotate to show comprehension of message in margins.
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Monday 1/27 THROUGH Friday 2/1
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:
Topic 1 (evidence and citation from 2 articles)
Topic 2 (evidence and citation from 2 articles)
Topic 3 (evidence and citation from 2 articles)
Format for Mini-Research Paper
1st Paragraph - Hook, Background, Thesis Statement
2nd Paragraph - T I D I D E
3rd Paragraph - T I D I D E
4th Paragraph - T I D I D E
5th Paragraph - Restate thesis in a new way. Summarize your points. Create a lasting statement of WHY your topics matter.
Due:
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 1/21 No School
Tuesday, 1/22
Bell Work-
* WITHOUT using your notes or a neighbor, explain each step of the TIDE method.
- Storyboard Creation
- 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.
Wednesday 1/23
Bell Work- Why are we celebrating Black History Month? - Carter G Woodson (Take Notes) Be ready for a discussion.
Walt Whitman (YouTube) Biography
Read “I Hear America Singing” by Walt Whitman
Write a short blurb explaining WHY he wrote it and the topics within his poem.
Langston Hughes (YouTube) Biography
Read “I, Too, Sing America” by Langston Hughes
Write a short blurb explaining WHY he wrote it and the topics within his poem.
3. Mini-Assessment over poems
Exit: Even though the genres have a different format, how are poems and autobiographies similar?
Thursday 1/24
Bell Work- What does social justice mean to you? (YouTube) Discussion
Read the article “Social Injustice: Discrimination” by Chinemerem Isioma.
Learning Objective:
I can provide effective annotations of an article and self-report my efforts using a rubric.
I can analyze the author's choices by focusing on the central idea and his treatment of the topic.
- Read-Aloud article / Annotate / Self-Report using Rubric
- Write a 1 page reflection paper about the contents of Isioma’s paper, including your reactions.
- Complete comprehension questions on back
- Finish any questions from Wednesday
Exit: What social injustices have occurred throughout history? Give specific examples, including any recently from the news. Discussion...
Friday 1/25
Learning Objective: I can analyze the author's choices by focusing on the central idea and his treatment of the topic.
Bell Work - Explain OUR learning objective for today....
- Write a 1 page reflection paper about the contents of Isioma’s paper, including your reactions.
- Complete comprehension questions on back
- KETCHUP DAY!
Exit: What social injustices have occurred throughout history? Give specific examples, including any recently from the news.
Due:
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 1/14
Bell Work- Student Information Sheet / Bio on back
- Whole Class Review of Syllabus / Write knowledge learned... then review syllabus and fill in learning gaps. (QUIZ tomorrow)
- Annotating Notes / Practice "The Most Important Question of Your Life" (with questions)
- Power of Listening
Exit: TBA
Tuesday 1/15
Bell Work- YouTube: An Introduction to Falconry
- Are service animals and animals used for hunting considered a pet? Why or why not?
- Pre-testing Assessment
- “Federigo’s Falcon” Complete Questions (1-5) and Record Evidence and answer Discussion 1 & 2
Exit: What was Federigo’s motivation for preparing a meal for Monna?
Wednesday 1/16
YouTube: An Introduction to Falconry
- Are service animals and animals used for hunting considered a pet? Why or why not?
- Would there be an emotional attachment to this animal? Why or why not?
- How to Cite Evidence Using TIDE ---- NOTES
- Annotate "Federigo's Falcon"
- TIDE Responses for Questions
Exit: In your own words, explain what Monna looks for in a man. How do you know this?
Thursday 1/17
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.
- Use the TIDE METHOD for questions
*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 1/18
Bell Work- Do you think Monna's brothers are justified in not wanting their sister to marry Federigo at first? Should money be a determinant when deciding to marry? Explain....
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- Assessment over “Federigo’s Falcon”
- TIDE METHOD for questions
- Storyboard Creation
Exit: What was the main conflict? What was a minor conflict?