English 11: American Literature and College Preparatory Composition
"I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. It is surprising how contended one can be with nothing definite - only a sense of existence." --Henry David Thoreau
Mrs. Graves's : Mrs. Smolin's :
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1A=Planning in 207
2A=135
3A=Writing Center (217)
4A=135
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1A=Room 240
2A=Room 240
3A=Room 240
4A=Planning in Room 231
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1B=130
2B=Planning in 207
3B=130
4B=130
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1B=Room 130
2B=Planning in 231
3B=Room 130
4B=Room 240 |
Course Summary
English 11 focuses on many objectives. In keeping with the Virginia Standards of Learning, throughout this course students will be surveying American literature and focusing on technical and academic composition . Throughout the year students will write in a variety of forms, including letters, essays, and speeches. In addition, students will use a variety of technology to compose and publish their writing. Often student writing will be in response to the literature covered in class.
Because this curriculum focuses on the development of American literature and the changes in the styles and themes of American writings, students will begin the year with writings from the Colonial times and continue their literary study by moving chronologically through American literature and history. Often, lessons will call for comparative analysis, by requiring students to compare early writings' themes and styles to later writings on similar topics.
By the end of the course students should expect to take the End of Course: SOL English Writing and Reading test, to have completed an end of the year writing portfolio, and to have read at least five American literary works of considerable length.
Course Expectations
Newsletter expectations.doc
Daily Homework Update
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Assignment details and materials needed |
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11/12/09
Some students still need to make corrections to their editorials. The final copy must be submitted by Thursday. Students in 1B and 3B should contact Ms. Graves or Ms. Smolin with any questions prior to Thursday.
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- Study for you Test on the Puritans and The Crucible. To best study you should review your circle notes (complete the three square on the back--you should have the left side already completed), review your reader work, review the fallacy notes--especially the last box on the side devoted to the play, and review your patterns of development.
- Revise one of your POD journals--should be 1.5 pages typed. You may choose to revise one by adding details or you may revise by combining several (as long as the combining transitions nicely together).
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11/18/09
Don't forget to copy and paste any MLA information into a word document--down the road you will need to complete a works cited page.
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The attached sheet was provided in class to help you plan the argument for your upcoming paper. Prospectus and Information Gathering-outline.doc
In class you were to complete the prospectus; we had you keep it to use as you work on your information gathering. In class you should have your information gathering sheet completed and be ready to interview with your instructor(s) about your topic. During the interview, we will check the following items off for the gradebook: your editorial About/React paragraphs, your prospectus, and your information gathering.
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| 11/20/09 |
Use the prospectus, social issues information gathering sheet, and powerpoint notes from the previous two class periods to complete your prewriting sheet for your argument.English 11 Classical Argument Transitions.ppt
Be sure to have three pieces of evidence (items of research). Cite the three sources used for your research and remember to include all information needed for a works cited page.
Remember we are in the Computer Lab next class period.
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| 11/30/09 |
At this point you should have the following completed for your persuasive speech:
1. Prospectus and Information Gathering Sheet
2. Prewriting
3. 3 sources
Homework:
Classical Argument Feedbak--Present your ideas for your speech to two adults. Have the adults write their feedback on the form provided and be sure they print and sign their names.Classical Argument Feedback II.docx
By the end of class on Monday 11/30 you will turn in:
1. A works cited page with 3 sources
2. A copy of your first two sections of your argument.
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| 12/2/09 |
By the beginning of class on 12/2/09, you will need:
1. A works cited page with 3 sources
2. A copy of your first two sections of your argument. This should be typed and saved to a flash drive and/or uploaded to the student portal.
We are in Lab 202 on Wednesday.
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| 12/04/09 |
Complete the next two sections (proposition and proof) of your classical argument speech. We are in Lab 202 on Friday |
| 12/08/09 |
Complete the last two sections (address/refute and conclusion) of your speech and revise for persuasive style. See attached rubric for specific grading expectations. Persuasive Paper Teacher Evaluation Sheet Writer.doc We are in Lab 101 on Tuesday. |
| 12/10/09 |
Revise your speech. You will touch base with your peer reviser to explain your changes before recording your pod-cast. |
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