Quarter One Unit Overview
Essential Question:
How and why do authors use literary devices to heighten, strengthen, and/or add to their stories?
Topics/Information we will study:
-The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as a piece of famous literature and the
theme of identity
-Literary devices that authors use to enhance their ideas
-Numerous short stories, including “The Most Dangerous Game,” “Marigolds,” “The
Necklace,” and “…” to showcase a variety of authors’ usage of literary devices
-Numerous poems that show examples of figurative language
-Greek roots and accompanying vocabulary to help with reading comprehension and test
taking
-Analytical essay writing to enable students to discuss literary works with sophistication
and correct formatting
-Creative writing to continue to build confidence and explore writing on a personal level
Assessments:
-1 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde quiz and 4 short story quizzes
-1 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde prompt
-1 poem analysis prompt
-2 group projects—literary devices and creative poem/short story
-4 Greek roots quizzes
-1 literary terms test
-5 writing workshops
-1 analytical essay
What you will need:
-Your MacBook every day (charged and ready to use)
-An account with www.turnitin.com (this will be discussed in class)
-Your English textbook at home for homework reading
-Access to Mrs. Headley’s webpage on the W-L site
-Your composition notebook for daily warm ups (this should stay in the classroom)
-A binder to keep handouts organized
Chart of important due dates:
Assignment
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde quiz
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde prompt
Group Literary Terms Presentations
Short Story Quizzes (3)
Greek Roots Quizzes (4)
Literary Terms Test
Analytical Essay
Quarter Exam
Creative Group Project
Points
50
50
75
10 each
15 each
65
90
100
80
Date Due
9/15
9/16
9/21-10/6
After HW reading
9/25, 10/9, 10/22, 10/29
10/13
10/28
11/5
11/9