Friday

Today we are going to take a vocabulary quiz.  After the vocabulary quiz, you will have time -- as long as you are quiet -- to work on missing or unfinished work.  Most of you having missing or unfinished assignments, meaning most of you have I's already.

Please use this time wisely.  I will take it away, if necessary.

If you are caught up, there is an Edpuzzle assignment for you to do.  It is due next Wednesday. 

Thursday

Today, we will review vocabulary words and then do "Support an Opinion" writing on page 339.

Homework: Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz.

Wednesday

Learning Objective: Be able to pick out imagery and figurative language and discuss how they create meaning in a text


Today we are going to review vocabulary and read "The Pedestrian".  You need to mark and record

 5 - descriptions/imagery th
5 - examples of figurative language
 
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First, let us look at vocabulary words of the day.

After we finish, you will fill out a short story outline.

HW: "Inside the Home of the Future" on page 337 and answer questions 1-4 on page 339.
Note tomorrow we will be dong the "Support an Opinion" writing on page 339.  You can begin tonight if you wish.

Tuesday

Today, we are going to discuss the story "There Will Come Soft Rains", give you time to fill in the short story outlines, and work on the blog assignment below.


HW: On your blogs you will outline the day routine of the family that lived in the house.   You will do this by going back through the story and marking what happens with the house and when it happens.  Create a hour-time line.  Example: 8 am: "Time to Run".  The house plods the children out the door to go to school.   The garbage door opens indicating that the father will be leaving for work.  The house begins to clean... Please do not skip anything or your blog grade may suffer.  You will need 3-4 detailed sentences per time.


Note - you might have a quiz that includes how the following poem fits in with the theme of the short story:

Monday

Then we will move onto "THERE WILL COME  SOFT RAINS".  

Essential Question: Can Technology Save US?  


Objective: Be able to pick out 3 allusions and explain how they reinforce the main idea (theme)?  Also note, or mark the times that are used in the story.  You will eventually (tomorrow) have to outline the story on your blogs by a timeline.  
 



You will also fill out a short story outline as we read.

NOTE: How could you use allusions in a personal narrative?  



HW: Finish Storyboards.  

Thursday

    

Literary Terms Quiz  (48 possible points)

Define the following and give an exmaple (be specific with the example):

(2 points each)

1)    Allusion

2)    Situational Irony

3)    Foreshadow

4)    Setting

5)    Protagonist

6)    Antagonist

7)    Static Character

8)    Dynamic Character

9)    Verbal Irony

10)  Dramatic Irony

11) Round Character

12) Symbol

13) List the six parts of plot and briefly define or explain each part.  This question is worth 12 points.

14) List and describe five different types of conflict.  This question is worth 8 points.

15) List the two different third-person points of view and briefly discuss how they are different (4 points).

Other things to know:

Imagery

Metaphor

Simile

Dialect

Flat Character

Character

1^st person point of view

Wednesday

STORYBOARD PROJECT:

By yourself, you will create a storyboard for “Harrison Bergeron”.  I want you to use your notes on the list of events in the plot.  Things you will need to include in your storyboard:

1)    At least twelve events from the story.  Make sure you have at least one scene dedicated to each part of the part. 

2)    Above the scene write the part of plot in which the scene happens. 

3)    Below the scene write a brief description of the scene.  The should be some analysis of what is going on in the scene or a "quotation" from the story and brief discussion of the quotation.

 

GRADING SCALE:

4 0  - More than 12 scenes are presented; detailed descriptions of scenes with actual quotations from the story and/or analysis of what is presented in the scene and how it creates meaning.  More than five sentences presented and presented with depth.

3.0 – 12 scenes presented with accurate parts of plots listed.  A description of the scene, which accurately depicts – or references – what is said in the text.

2.0 – Less than 12 scenes; parts of plot are mislabeled.  Descriptions of scenes are less than three sentences and/or inaccurate according to what is said in the text

1.0 – No labeling of the plot or no description of the scenes.

Your will be graded in the following ways:

1)    Drawing of each scene – 24 points

2)    Labeling of plot for each scene – 12 points

3)    Explanation or description of each scene – 12 points

4)    Neatness and following directions – 5 points

TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE: 53 pts.  This project will be due on Tuesday and will be put on the walls for everyone to see – including future students.

Tuesday

Today we will put your vocabulary words on QUIZLET, discuss "Harrison Bergeron" and your short story guides (you will then turn them in).

As a group we will do questions 1-9 on page 45, and then:

Write a sequel to Harrison Bergeron.  The choice of the sequel is up to you, but you can discuss the parents' reaction when they are informed of Harrison's death, or take the point of view of one of the ballerinas or either write a sequel from the point of view of the Diana Moon Glampers, the Handicapper General.  Remember this world is a negative-utopia.

 Tomorrow, we will begin STORYBOARDS (BRAHAHAHA). 

Monday

Today, we are going to make sure everyone is set up in REMIND.  We are going to put words of the day on the board, go over homework, continue to take notes on Lit Elements, and begin reading "Harrison Bergeron".

Good LUCK!

First DAY of CLASS

Today, we are going to go over the syllabus, the seating chart, play a review game, get books, and create blogs.  Your homework for today is to look up the new vocabulary and read "How to Mark a Book".

How to Mark a Book

Vocabulary List #1

Consternation
Cower
Neutralize
Synchronize
Vigilance
Wince
Manipulate
Oblivious
Paranoia
Silhouette
Sublime
Tremulous

  World Literature

Course Syllabus: 2019-2020

Instructor: Mr. Fielding

kfielding@skagwayschool.org

English 10: Literature of the World

Align to the Common Core Standards English 10 is a thematic exploration of literary and informative texts of world literature.  While English 9 is an exploration of genre, English 10 is an exploration of ideas (themes, arguments, thesis statements).  Students will read a variety of literature and literary genres from Ancient Greek classics to contemporary works, and cite textual evidence to analyze characters, figurative language, and cultural themes.  In informative reading students will analyze how claims and central ideas are developed and shaped by specific details.  

In writing students will build on the foundation established in 9th grade for composing literary, persuasive, analytical and reflective essays, and to produce an original persuasive research paper. Additionally, students will utilize proper writing conventions appropriate to their learning level. To accomplish this, students will actively read from an extensive selection spanning all literary genres, analyze these works, develop original theses, and share their ideas in formal compositions (persuasive, reflective, and analytical), class discussions, and oral presentations.

Students this year will learn strategies for writing successful persuasive essays and compose one using proper MLA citations.

Texts (students will read some or all of the following): Holt McDougal: English 10, A Brave New World, The Tragedy of Macbeth, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Oedipus Rex, The Odyssey, The Iliad, All Quiet of the Western Front, Catcher in the Rye and poetry from various sources.  

BLOGS/JOURNALS

Students will be required to keep a blog throughout the year.  This blog will be the student’s journal.  In this blog/journal will be reading reflections, lists of literary devices found in stories and novels, creative assignments that correspond with readings, pre-writing exercises, analytical writing.  

NOTE: Blogs will count as your journal grade.  I read every journal entry and you will lose points for skipping entries or not following directions.  If you do not understand an assignment please ask.  

Blogs can be made private if students and/or parents do not wish work to be viewed by the public.  

GRADES:

Tests – 25% of overall grade

Papers—25% of overall grade

Projects—20% of overall grade

Quizzes, class work, homework—20% of overall grade

Journals—10% of overall grade

Scale:

100- 93 = A

92.49- 90 = A-

89.49- 87 = B+

86.49-83.00 = B

82.49- 80.00 = B-

79.49-77.00 = C+

76.49- 73 = C

72.49-70.00 = C-

69.49-67.00 = D+

66.49- 63.00 = D

62.49- 60 = D-

Below 60 = F

Late Work: Late work is marked down 10% every day it is overdue until it reaches 50%.  Please note that this policy includes papers.  Some projects (such as oral presentations) are hard to make up if not done on the day that they are due.

Students should expect homework 3-4 nights a week.

Required Materials:

1 Pocket Folders (to keep handouts, note guides, returned work)

1 Binder with loose paper

Pens and Pencils

Highlighters (at least two)

General Guidelines:

1. Be prepared when class begins.  It is imperative that all pencils are sharpened and materials are ready when the bell rings.  
2. Class discussions should be conducted in an orderly and respectful fashion.  Students should not disrupt their classmates and should respect the opinions of others.
3. Do not talk when I am talking.  
4. I dismiss you, not the bell!
5. You may choose you own seat, but I reserve the right to assign seats or move you if I see the need.
   NO CELL PHONES IN CLASS. Cell phones will be taken and tortured if seen!

Behavioral Expectations

1. Respect others and their property.  This respect extends to remaining quiet during announcements, directions, lectures, and presentations.  
2. Learning is the 1st priority.
3. Make Good Choices and Be Accountable for the bad ones.
   
   Skagway Handbook:
   Inappropriate Physical Contact
   Inappropriate Use of Technology
   Inappropriate Comments and Gestures
   Derogatory Remarks to Individuals
   Behavior Notification Form  
   
   
   SEATING CHART
   
   

   

Hello!

Welcome to English 10.