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Course DescriptionThis course is designed to introduce students to various concepts of the study of English and to develop critical analysis of literature through a variety of perspectives and genres. Students read selected short stories, Classical and Norse mythology, poetry, historical literature, novels, nonfiction, and extensive material that addresses Internet and library research processes and The Writing Process. Through directed reading and writing, students focus on the mechanics of language, literary characteristics and devices, vocabulary and grammar development, and critically evaluate and analyze recurring patterns and connections within the literature presented. Students will read extended literary works such as An O. Henry Reader and Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck. Students engage in several writing assignments in different genres including myth, poetry, biography and autobiography, responses to literature, and narrative and expository essays that demonstrate proficiency in drafting, editing, revising, and research skills. Credits: 5
Course ContentUnit 1 -The Short Stories of O. Henry California Curriculum Standards Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those words accurately. (Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1, 1.2) Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced. In addition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal. (Reading Comprehension 2.8) Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. (Literary Response and Analysis 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 3.11) Students write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument. The writing demonstrates students' awareness of the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed. (Writing Strategies 1.1) Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. (Writing Applications 2.2) Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. (Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.3, 1.4) Unit Objectives Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to:
Unit 2 - An Introduction to Greek, Roman, and Norse Mythology California Curriculum Standards Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those words accurately. (Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced. In addition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal. (Reading Comprehension 2.8) Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. (Literary Response and Analysis 3.2, 3.4, 3.5, 3.11) Students write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument. The writing demonstrates students' awareness of the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed. (Writing Strategies 1.5) Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. (Writing Applications 2.2) Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. (Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4) Unit Objectives Upon completion of this Unit, the student will be able to:
Unit 3 - An Introduction to Poetry California Curriculum Standards Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those words accurately. (Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1, 1.2) Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced. In addition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal. (Reading Comprehension 2.8) Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. (Literary Response and Analysis 3.2, 3.5, 3.7, 3.9, 3.11, 3.12) Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. (Writing Applications 2.2) Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. (Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.3, 1.4) Unit Objectives Upon completion of this Unit, the student will be able to:
Unit 4 - John Steinbeck and Of Mice and Men California Curriculum Standards Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those words accurately. (Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1, 1.2) Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced. In addition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal. (Reading Comprehension 2.5, 2.8) Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. (Literary Response and Analysis 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, 3.11) Students write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument. The writing demonstrates students' awareness of the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed. (Writing Strategies 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.6) Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. (Writing Applications 2.2) Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. (Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.3, 1.4) Unit Objectives Upon completion of this Unit, the student will be able to:
Unit 5 - Personal Storytellers California Curriculum Standards Students apply their knowledge of word origins to determine the meaning of new words encountered in reading materials and use those words accurately. (Word Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development 1.1, 1.2) Students read and understand grade-level-appropriate material. They analyze the organizational patterns, arguments, and positions advanced. In addition, by grade twelve, students read two million words annually on their own, including a wide variety of classic and contemporary literature, magazines, newspapers, and online information. In grades nine and ten, students make substantial progress toward this goal. (Reading Comprehension 2.5, 2.8) Students read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that reflect and enhance their studies of history and social science. They conduct in-depth analyses of recurrent patterns and themes. (Literary Response and Analysis 3.12) Students write coherent and focused essays that convey a well-defined perspective and tightly reasoned argument. The writing demonstrates students' awareness of the audience and purpose. Students progress through the stages of the writing process as needed. (Writing Strategies 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 1.9) Students combine the rhetorical strategies of narration, exposition, persuasion, and description to produce texts of at least 1,500 words each. Student writing demonstrates a command of standard American English and the research, organizational, and drafting strategies outlined in Writing Standard 1.0. (Writing Applications 2.1, 2.2, 2.3) Students write and speak with a command of standard English conventions. (Written and Oral English Language Conventions 1.3, 1.4) Unit Objectives Upon completion of this Unit, the student will be able to:
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