English 1
First Semester
Mrs. Borchers
keri.7142@gmail.com
Purpose: The purpose of English 1 is to familiarize and build the student’s writing skills,
vocabulary skills and continue studying major world authors from various periods in history.
Major Points of Study:
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
A Christmas Carol
The Odyssey
Our Town
The Diary of Anne Frank
Poetry
Historical Documents
Nonfiction readings
Grammar/Writing Rules
Supplies: 3-Ring Binder, Paper/Notebook, pens/pencils, a Composition book or notebook
to keep in the classroom.
Testing:
Quizzes will be given with OR without warning
Unit Tests
Essays
Re-Testing: Students will have 1 week after receiving the graded test to re-take.
Grading: Will follow the guideline within the student handbook.
Homework =10%
Tests/Quizzes=30%
Book Reports/In Class Work/Bell-Ringers/Journals=20%
Essays/Projects (all aspects to completed assignment)=40%
Late Work: Will follow the guidelines established in the Student Handbook. You will need
to check with Mrs. Borchers for assignments on the day(s) you are absent (check the Absent
Work Clipboard). YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU!!!
Tentative Agenda:
The following will help you know what is expected of you daily and information
for when you are absent.
Aug. 21
Bell Ringer Activity
Syllabus
Expectations
Course Overview
Book Check
Aug. 23
Benchmark Test
Bell Ringer Activity
Syllabus Due Aug. 29
Aug. 27
Bell Ringer Activity
Introductory Unit
Academic Vocab.
Aug. 29
Bell Ringer Activity
Introductory Unit
Objective Summary
Comprehending Complex
Texts
Sept. 3
Comparing Literary Works
Handout
Reading for Information
Handout
Sept. 30
Bell Ringer Activity
Analyzing Arguments
Comparing Arguments
Unit 1 Big Question—Can
Truth Change?
Sept. 5
Bell Ringer Activity
Journal
Elements of Fiction and
Nonfiction
Determining Themes in
Fiction
Determining Central Ideas
in Nonfiction
Sept. 9
Journal
Model Fiction Reading
Model Nonfiction Reading
Read “The Washwoman”
Handout
Sept. 11
Quiz “The Washwoman”
Bell Ringer Activity
Discuss “The
Washwoman”
Read “The Secret Life of
Walter Mitty” (pgs. 6-11)
Sept. 13
Discuss “The Secret Life of
Walter Mitty”
Bell Ringer Activity
Reading for Information
Handouts
Read “I Know Why the
Caged Bird Sings” Excerpt (pgs. 5259)
Sept. 17
Mid-Unit Test
Quiz on “I Know Why”
Discuss
Journal
Reading for Information
Handouts
Read “The Cask of
Amontillado” (pgs. 777-782)
Sept. 24
Quiz on “Cask”
Discuss
Journal
Comparing Literary Work
Handouts
Sept. 26
Bell Ringer Activity
Writing WorkshopArgument: Problem-Solution Essay
Rough Draft Due Oct. 4
Oct. 2
Unit 1 Test
Oct. 4
Rough Draft Due
Peer-Edit
Final Draft Due Oct. 8
Unit 2—Big Question—Is
Conflict Necessary?
Read “The Most Dangerous
Game” (pgs. 789-806)
Oct. 8
Final Draft Due
Bell Ringer Activity
Quiz “The Most”
Discuss
Short Story Elements
Analyzing Character
Analyzing Structure and
Theme
Read “American History”
(pgs. 29-36)
Oct. 10
Bell Ringer Activity
Journal
Discuss “American
History”
Read “The Gift of the
Magi” Handout
Oct. 14
Bell Ringer Activity
Quiz “Gift”
Discuss
Oct. 16
Reading for Information
Handouts
Comparing Literary Works
Handouts
Mid-Unit Test
Read “The Scarlet Ibis”
(pgs. 414-425)
Oct. 22
Bell Ringer Activity
Journal
Quiz “The Scarlet”
Discuss
Read “The Golden Kite, the
Silver Wind” Handout
Oct. 24
Bell Ringer Activity
Discuss “The Golden”
Reading for Information
Handout
Oct. 29
Writing Workshop—
Exposition: The Cause & Effect
Essay
Rough Draft Due Nov. 4
Oct. 31
Unit 2 Test
Nov. 4
Rough Draft Due
Peer-Edit
Final Draft Due Nov. 8
The Diary of Anne Frank
Reading Assignment
Nov.6
Anne Frank
Nov. 8
Final Draft Due
Anne Frank
Nov. 12
Anne Frank & Research
Project
Nov.14
Anne Frank & Research
Project
Nov. 18
Anne Frank & Research
Project
Nov. 20
Anne Frank & Research
Project
Nov. 22
Anne Frank & Research
Project
Nov. 26
Anne Frank & Research
Project
Dec.3
A Christmas Carol
Dec.5
A Christmas Carol
Dec. 9
A Christmas Carol
Dec. 11
A Christmas Carol
Dec. 13
A Christmas Carol
Dec. 17
Semester Wrap-Up/Final
Dec. 19
Semester Wrap-Up/Final