HBL B 2014-15 Syllabus
DEC.
1
--Review Brit Lit Projects. View samples.
--Notes over Romanticism.
--Group meetings.
--Readings MUST be complete by THURSDAY or you will receive a zero and be removed from the group.
RL.11-12.1,2,4; RI.11-12.7; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3-6
2
--Background information: William Blake
--Songs of Innocence and Experience--Powerpoint notes and drawings
--Read Blake poems in packet.
Read Wordworth’s Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey (textbook)
RL.11-12.1,2,4; RI.11-12.7; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3-6
3
Finish Blake poems.
Discuss Wordsworth’s Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey
Notes over Wordworth, Coleridge
RL.11-12.1,2,4; RI.11-12.7; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3-6
4-5
--Brit Lit Projects—work time (lab available)
--Plan projects and set dates
--Group conferences with me (including reading checks)
Hwk: continue working on projects
RL.11-12.1-6; RI.11-12.1-3,7; SL.11-12.1-6; L.11-12.3-6
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--Share unremembered acts
--Introduction to The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Begin reading.
RL.11-12.1-6; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3-6
9
--Continue reading The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Hwk: read opening letters of Frankenstein
RL.11-12.1-6; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3-6
10
--Finish poem. Activity: symbolism
--Pirates of the Caribbean comparison.
--Introduce paper topics: draft due January 5!
--Discuss opening letters of novel.
Hwk: read chapters 1-5 of Frankenstein
RL.11-12.1-6; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3-6
11
--Notes and introduction to Frankenstein.
--Quiz and discussion chapters 1-5
Hwk: read chapters 6-10 for Monday
RL.11-12.1-5; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
12
--Quiz and discussion over 6-10
Hwk: read chapters 11-15
RL.11-12.1-5; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
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15
--Quiz over reading
--In-class discussion over chapters 11-15
Hwk: read chapters 16-20 for tomorrow
RL.11-12.1-5; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6; W.11-12.1-6
16
--Quiz and discussion over chapters 16-20
--Peer Conferencing
Hwk: finish novel for tomorrow.
RL.11-12.1-5; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
17
--Quiz and discussion over end of the novel
--Science, technology, and modern day monsters
RL.11-12.1-5; SL.11-12.1-6; L.11-12.3,4,6
18-19 Paper conferencing, Brit Lit Project workdays
RL.11-12.1-6; RI.11-12.1-3,7; SL.11-12.1-6; L.11-12.3-6
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DEC. 20—January 4: HOLIDAY!
Homework over break:
1. Complete Brit Lit Projects. Presentations begin Jan. 12!
2. DRAFT OF PAPER DUE JAN. 5!
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5
--DRAFT OF PAPER DUE! BRING AT LEAST TWO COPIES.
--Poetry reading and discussion: Shelley’s Ozymandias, Ode to the West Wind\
--Hwk: complete peer review
RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6
6
--Poetry reading and discussion: Keats’ Ode on a Grecian Urn, Ode to a Nightengale
--Peer Conferences. Revise paper: FINAL DUE JAN. 12
--Homework: write your own ode
RL.11-12.1-5; SL.11-12.1-6; L.11-12.3,4,6
7
--Turn in and share odes.
--Finish Romanticism unit and review for tests
--Homework: review for AP prompt over one of the Romantic poems!
RL.11-12.1-5; SL.11-12.1-6; L.11-12.3,4,6
8
--Poetry Prompt (45 minutes)
--Hwk: review for Romanticism Test (early and late Romantic poets, Frankenstein)
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6; W.11-12.1-6
9
--TEST over Romanticism.
Hwk: HBL PROJECTS BEGIN MONDAY!
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Brit Lit Project Presentation #1
2nd hour:
4th hour:
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6
13
Brit Lit Project Presentation #2
2nd hour:
4th hour:
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6
14
Brit Lit Project Presentation #3
2nd hour:
4th hour:
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6
15
Brit Lit Project Presentation #4
2nd hour:
4th hour:
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6
16
Brit Lit Project Presentation #5
2nd hour:
4th hour:
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6
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No School (PD)
20
--Introduction to the Victorian Era
--Discuss Austen, Bronte, Dickens excerpts.
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6
21
--Background notes: The Importance of Being Earnest
--Begin reading
--View Lady Bracknell clip from film and discuss
--Victorian etiquette—notes
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5 ; L.11-12.1-6
22
--The Importance of Being Earnest: Act II
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6
23
--Notes: dramatic and situational irony.
--Begin reading Act III
Hwk: finish reading play
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6
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--Quiz over play
--In-class discussion over play
--Background information and review notes: The French Revolution, Dickens
--Check out A Tale of Two Cities. Read first paragraph together and discuss.
Hwk: read Book I of novel
RL.11-12.1-7; RI.11-12.1-3,7,10; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
27
--Quiz and discussion over reading
--Background: the Bastille
--Victorian poetry reading and discussion: Arnold’s Dover Beach
Hwk: read Book II, 6-10
RL.11-12.1-7; RI.11-12.1-3,7,10; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
28
--Quiz and discussion over reading
--The man in the iron mask, Rush’s Bastille Day
--Victorian poetry reading and discussion: Browning’s My Last Duchess
Hwk: read Book II, 11-15
RL.11-12.1-7; RI.11-12.1-3,7,10; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
29
--Quiz over reading
--In-class discussion over reading
--Victorian poetry reading and discussion: Tennyson’s Ulysses
Hwk: read Book II, 16-20
RL.11-12.1-7; RI.11-12.1-3,7,10; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
30
--Quiz over reading
--In-class discussion over reading
--Victorian poetry reading and discussion: Hardy’s Ah, Are You Digging…
Hwk: read Book II, 21-24
RL.11-12.1-7; RI.11-12.1-3,7,10; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
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2
--Quiz over reading
--In-class discussion over reading--imagery: the guillotine, the grindstone, the blood
--Victorian poetry reading and discussion: Tennyson’s Tears, Idle Tears
Hwk: read Book III, 1-5
RL.11-12.1-7; RI.11-12.1-3,7,10; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
3
--Quiz and discussion over reading
Hwk: read Book III, 6-10
RL.11-12.1-7; RI.11-12.1-3,7,10; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
4
--Quiz and discussion over reading
--Wrap up Victorian poetry
Hwk: finish novel.
RL.11-12.1-7; RI.11-12.1-3,7,10; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
5
--Quiz over reading
--In-class discussion over novel
--Review for test over Victorian era
--Introduce Brit Lit Research Paper!
Hwk: study for AP Prompt, test! Brainstorm research paper topics.
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6; W.11-12.1-6
6
--Brit Lit Research Paper discussion. View sample topics, essays…
--AP Poetry Prompt: Victorian Poetry (40 minutes)
Hwk: think about topic for research paper, review for test
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6; W.11-12.1-6
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--TEST over Victorian Poetry
W.11-12.1,2,4,10; L.11-12.1-6
10
--Overview: researching. Reliable sources and search engines. --Workday in library.
--Check out books (if necessary) and conference with me.
Hwk: continue researching
L.11-12.1-6; W. 11-12.1, 4-10; SL.11-12.1-3
--Lecture: organizing a literary research paper
11
--Work in library on research and begin outlining
Hwk: begin drafting paper.
L.11-12.1-6; W. 11-12.1, 4-10; SL.11-12.1-3
12
--Research paper workday--Notes over Modern era
--Check out Lord of the Flies
--Survival Challenge.
--Background on Golding and novel
Hwk: read Chapters 1-3 of Lord of the Flies
RL.11-12.1-5; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
13
DRAFT OF RESEARCH PAPER DUE TUESDAY! BRING TWO COPIES!
--Quiz and discussion over reading
--Group activity: The Island
Hwk: read 4-6 by Feb. 18, complete peer review.
RL.11-12.1-5; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
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No School.
17
--Peer reviews. Conferencing. Work on papers.
Hwk: REVISE PAPER. FINAL COPY DUE MONDAY!
RL.11-12.1-5; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
18
--Quiz and discussion over reading
--Modern poetry introduction; read Yeats’ The Second Coming
Hwk: read 7-10
Hwk: REVISE PAPER. FINAL COPY DUE MONDAY!
RL.11-12.1-5; SL.11-12.1-3; L.11-12.3,4,6
19
--Quiz and discussion over reading
--Psychoanalytical analysis: the pig hunt
--Group activity: symbolism
--Modern poetry reading: Auden’s The Unknown Citizen
Hwk: finish novel for tomorrow
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6; W.11-12.1-6
20
--In-class discussion over novel: devolution, ending, what if? etc.
--LOF: The Simpsons
-- Modern poetry reading: Thomas’ Do Not Go Gentle…
Hwk: REVISE RESEARCH PAPERS. DUE MONDAY.
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6; W.11-12.1-6
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--RESEARCH PAPER DUE—TWO COPIES, upload to Tii.
--The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
--Introduction to Animal Farm (notes)
Hwk: read chapters 1-3 of Animal Farm
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6; W.11-12.1-6
24
--Quiz and discussion over reading
--In-class discussion over chapters 1-3
--Activity: revolution!
--Russian Revolution overview
Hwk: read chapters 4-7 of Animal Farm
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6; W.11-12.1-6
25
--Quiz and discussion over reading
--In-class discussion over 4-7
--Read and discuss articles as propaganda
--View propaganda from Iraq, Iran, North Korea, China, etc.
Hwk: Finish novel.
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6; W.11-12.1-6
26
--In-class discussion over novel.
--Compare novel to 1984. Discuss endings, Orwellian themes
--Discuss historical parallels—notes over powerpoint (Russian Revolution)
--Review for TEST over Modern unit
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6
27
--TEST over Modern unit (LOF, AF, Poetry)
Hwk: write your own poem (modernist style, no rules!)
RL.11-12.10; L.11-12.1-6
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2
--Poetry sharing!
--Film choice: AF or LOF?
SL.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6; RL.11-12.1-5; L.11-12.1-6; W.11-12.1-6
3
ACT: Juniors Only
4-6
Continue ACT/MME TESTING
--Finish Film when class meets
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Readings: Orwell, Woolf
RL.11-12.10; L.11-12.1-6
10
Writing Reflection
RL.11-12.10; L.11-12.1-6
11
Review for exam (quiz bowl!)
RL.11-12.10; L.11-12.1-6
12-13 EXAMS
RL.11-12.10
L.11-12.1-6
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