English IV 2014-2015 Common Syllabus Instructor: Mr. Chavez The following syllabus is a guideline for teaching English IV. Instructors will vary their lessons using the Holt McDougal textbook and other supplemental resources. The research project will also vary due to availability of the library and other resources on campus. 1-9 Weeks Exploring British Literature Introduction to Class, review SISD and school rules, use of and classroom agenda’s etiquette. Syllabus and Parent/Student Letter New Rules and Procedures Writing Project: The Greatest Book I Read Expressing Ideas in Writing, Research Projects and MLA Unit 1: Anglo Saxon & Medieval Periods 449-1485 - and The Epic Tradition Collaborative Groups/Report, Presentations on introductory section. Epic Stories, Reflection on Common Life, Themes across Cultures Reading Assignments: Beowulf, Grendel, and other epic stories Geoffrey Chaucer - of Bath, and “The Canterbury Tales: Prologue, Wife Pardoner’s Tale” *Evaluating Poetry Across Time Other Selections may vary by instructor 2-9 Weeks Evaluating Drama across Time (Research Projects: ) Unit 2: The Renaissance William Shakespeare The Tragedy of Macbeth – *Evaluating Poetry Across Time (scheduled for 1-9 weeks may be covered by instructors in 1-9 or at end of 2-9 week) Analyzing Techniques in Literary Nonfiction Writing a Timed Essay Writing, editing, and revision - in class/MLA – Fiction Selection (optional) 3-9 Weeks Synthesizing Informational Text (Research Projects) (Research Projects: ) Expository and Procedural Texts, MLA Format Resources for research, Thesis, Interpretation, Perspective, Plagiarism Evidence, Credibility, and Source Citations Writing, editing and revision
English IV 2014-2015 Common Syllabus Instructor: Mr. Chavez The following syllabus is a guideline for teaching English IV. Instructors will vary their lessons using the Holt McDougal textbook and other supplemental resources. The research project will also vary due to availability of the library and other resources on campus. 1-9 Weeks Exploring British Literature Introduction to Class, review SISD and school rules, use of agenda’s and classroom etiquette. Syllabus and Parent/Student Letter New Rules and Procedures Writing Project: The Greatest Book I Read Expressing Ideas in Writing, Research Projects and MLA Unit 1: Anglo Saxon & Medieval Periods 449-1485 - and The Epic Tradition Collaborative Groups/Report, Presentations on introductory section. Epic Stories, Reflection on Common Life, Themes across Cultures Reading Assignments: Beowulf, Grendel, and other epic stories Geoffrey Chaucer - “The Canterbury Tales: Prologue, Wife of Bath, and Pardoner’s Tale” *Evaluating Poetry Across Time Other Selections may vary by instructor 2-9 Weeks Evaluating Drama across Time (Research Projects: ) Unit 2: The Renaissance William Shakespeare – The Tragedy of Macbeth *Evaluating Poetry Across Time (scheduled for 1-9 weeks may be covered by instructors in 1-9 or at end of 2-9 week) Analyzing Techniques in Literary Nonfiction Writing a Timed Essay – Writing, editing, and revision - in class/MLA Fiction Selection (optional) 3-9 Weeks Synthesizing Informational Text (Research Projects) (Research Projects: ) Expository and Procedural Texts, MLA Format Resources for research, Thesis, Interpretation, Perspective, Plagiarism Evidence, Credibility, and Source Citations Writing, editing and revision
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