D.H. Lawrence, author of “Rocking Horse Winner”
English V E Bell Syllabus – Maurno
September 17th – October 5th, 2007
Objectives:
 To practice close reading and annotation strategies
 To develop SAT vocabulary through composing sentences
 To practice exercise s with end of preparing for the SAT
 To analyze short stories with the end of increasing comprehension of literary elements
 To produce essays based on individual and group analysis
 To parallel poetry with short stories when appropriate
September 17th – September 25th
Date/Rotation
In-Class Assignments
Homework
9/17 M
Discussion and review of “Araby” - journal
Continue SAT practice
Collection of first set of journals
Read “The Demon Lover” by Elizabeth Bowen
Annotate/find quotes according to directions
SAT vocabulary due Friday
SAT essay practice
Discussion and review of “The Demon Lover” – journal
Collection of second set of journals
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Work on vocabulary
Complete Analyzing Literature activity on pg. 1021 - graded
Collect activity on “The Demon Lover” and finish any
discussion.
Review SAT essay and revise for improved grade
More SAT practice – in-class essay
Journal entry introducing “Shooting an Elephant” by
Orwell
Complete vocabulary for tomorrow
Day One
9/18 Tu
Day Two
9/19 W
Day Three
9/20
Th
Day Four
9/21
F
Day Five
9/24
M
Day Six
9/25
T Day Seven
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Read “Shooting an Elephant” and annotate/find quotes
according to directions given in class.
Critical reading practice – SAT work
Discussion and questions on “Shooting an Elephant”
Work on new vocabulary set – due Tuesday, 10/2
SAT practice
Introduction/review of literary elements
Group work to identify literary elements in chosen
short stories
SAT vocabulary due 10/2
September 26th – October 5th, 2007
Date
9/26
9/27
W
Day One
TH*** Day Two
10/1 M Day Three
10/2 Tu Day Four
19/3 W Day Five
10/ 4 Th Day Six
10/5
F
Day Seven
In-Class Assignments
Homework
Group presentations on literary elements
Journal work
Short story quotes – analysis
SAT practice
XX
Quiz on short story quotes - tomorrow
Close reading practice – journal
Discussion and group activities “The Toys of Peace”
Begin work on next vocabulary set – due 10/9
Prepare outline and quotes for one of the short stories for
in-class essay tomorrow.
Work on vocabulary.
Read choice book
Finish vocabulary by 10/9
HAVE A GREAT LONG WEEKEND!!!
In-class essay on elements of style from one of the
short stories read so far.
Critical analysis selection journal
SAT practice - journal
Codes:
** Half-Day
XX No School/ Class Drops
***Assembly Schedule
ocabulary
XX