Course title: English 12
Course Description:
Students will read works from the entire spectrum of British
literature from the Anglo-Saxon period up to contemporary
writings. Writing assignments will cover essay composition,
analytical writing, technical writing, and research paper
composition. Using proper documentation, citation and reliable
sources is emphasized. This course addresses the Virginia
Standards of Learning for English 12.
Course Prerequisites:
The prerequisite for this course is successful completion of eleventh
grade English.
Major Objectives or Topics:
Know and apply English structure, including vocabulary, grammar
and usage; know the variety of English communication forms; apply
effective written communications techniques; read and understand
English literary forms; perform effective research.
Materials:
Computer and internet access, and two novels from the assigned
list.
Major assignments:
 Research paper
 Persuasive speech
 Expository and technical writing
 Creative writing including, but not limited to poetry, satire and
journals
Grading Procedures:
Each lesson will be graded based upon skill mastery. Students will
be asked to revise work until it meets the minimum requirements
outlined by the grading rubric on each lesson.
Submission Policy: Students are to complete course lessons in
orders. Each day a student may post either two new lessons, or 2
revisions, or a lesson and a revision in each course. Unless
permission to work on more than two lessons has been granted by
the teacher, students should only work on two lessons at a time.
Once a lesson is graded, students may move on to the next lesson
Communication: Students may communicate with their teacher
using the Teachermail. On the Student Desk, students will find
links to Guidance, Technical Help, and Transcripts.
Lessons
Lesson 1: Greek and Latin Roots
Lesson 2: Formal and Informal Writing: Emails
Lesson 3: Grammar Review- Correct Verb Forms
Lesson 4: Grammar Review- Subject/Verb Agreement
Lesson 5: Pronouns and Antecedents
Lesson 6: Poetic Devices
Lesson 7: Genre in Literature
Lesson 8: Introduction to British Literature
Lesson 9: British Poetry
Lesson 10: Sonnets: Rhyme and Meter
Lesson 11: British Romanticism
Lesson 12: Reliable Sources
Lesson 13: Quoting and Paraphrasing
Lesson 14: Practice
Lesson 15: Elements of Drama
Lesson 16: Reading the Fine Print
Lesson 17: Technical Writing: Informational Texts
Lesson 18: Technical Writing: Instructions and Procedures
Lesson 19: Persuasive Language
Lesson 20: Thesis/Research Paper
Lesson 1 Greek and Latin Roots –12.2
Students will build vocabulary in context and learn various Greek and Latin word roots
Students will identify word meanings using knowledge of Greek and Latin word roots.
Lesson 2 Formal and Informal Writing: Emails
Students will identify characteristics of formal and informal writing
Students will compose writing pieces using both formal and informal writing styles
Students will revise sentences using formal language.
Lesson 3 Grammar Review- Correct Verb Forms
Student will apply rules for using the correct verb forms in sentences.
Students will identify correct verb forms
Lesson 4 Grammar Review- Subject/Verb Agreement
Students will apply rules for subject/verb agreement
Students will match subjects with the correct verb
Lesson 5 Pronouns and Antecedents
Students will apply rules for pronoun and antecedent agreement
Students will use the correct pronoun with the corresponding antecedent
Lesson 6 Poetic Devices –VA SOL 12.2
Students will identify characteristics of poetry
Students will identify poetic devises in song lyrics
Lesson 7 Genre in Literature
Students will increase the amount of independent reading with emphasis on fiction
and nonfiction.
Students will expand vocabulary through various literary works. Students will identify literary styles according to genre. Students will examine the elements, structures and tone of various genres, as well as
provide specific literary examples of each. Students will identify historical, cultural and biographical influences of literary
works.
Lesson 8 Introduction to British Literature --VA SOL 12.4
Students will identify authors, literature, and genre associated with various British
literary periods.
Students will use the internet to locate information on British literature.
Lesson 9 British Poetry --VA SOL 12.4
Students will read and analyze British poetry
Students will apply strategies for reading poetry
Lesson 10 Sonnets: Rhyme and Meter --VA SOL 12.4
Students will read, comprehend, and interpret sonnets
Students will relate poetic structure to theme
Students will recognize characteristics of Petrarchan and Shakespearean sonnets
Lesson 11: British Romanticism --VA SOL 12.4
Students will read and interpret Romantic poetry
Students will use the internet to perform research
Students will identify characteristics of Romantic poetry
Lesson 12 Reliable Sources --VA SOL 12.7
Students will read a variety of informational materials supporting the topic being
researched.
Students will cite sources using proper MLA format
Students will use several internet sites that are reliable
Lesson 13 Quoting and Paraphrasing --VA SOL 12.7, 12.8
Students will identify ways of avoiding plagiarism
Students will use research to identify methods of quoting material and paraphrasing
Lesson 14 Practice --VA SOL 12.7
Students will practice using methods of MLA documentation including paraphrasing, intext citations and works cited entries
Lesson 15 Elements of Drama --VA SOL 12.4
Students will recognize elements of tragedy
Students will use research to gather information from reliable sources
Students will identify characteristics of the Renaissance period
Lesson 16 Reading the Fine Print --VA SOL 12.5
Students will analyze printed and internet based technical texts
Lesson 17 Technical Writing: Informational Texts –VA SOL 12.2, 12.5
Students will analyze printed and internet based technical texts
Lesson 18 Technical Writing: Instructions and Procedures –VA SOL 12.2, 12.5
Students will apply a clear, logical progression of ideas to develop a composition that is
focused and coherent.
Students will use transitional devices appropriately and apply precise word choice to
develop a composition/instructions.
Students will use complete and varied sentences to develop a composition/instructions.
Students will use appropriate and precise word choice to develop a
composition/instructions.
Students will communicate and follow complex directions effectively
Lesson 19 Persuasive Language—VA SOL 12.1, 12.2
Students will identify a variety of persuasive strategies used in advertising
Students will compose persuasive statements using specific advertising techniques
Lesson 20 Thesis/ Research Paper --VA SOL 12.6, 12.8
Students will compose a letter using formal business letter format
Students will reflect on and write about their learning experience in twelfth grade
English.