Advanced Literature
Month
August
Topic
Reading/Writing
Skill
Analyze themes, characters
and symbols in A Separate
Peace
Define literary terms.
Writing
September
Reading/Writing
October
Analyze poems about individuality
and life’s experiences
Critique the idea of time in the
Play, Our Town.
Perform the play as if done on stage
Listening/Viewing
Respond to the characters and their
view on life.
Analyze poems about the meaning
of life and friendship.
Reading
Listening and
Viewing
Reading/Writing
November
Respond analytically to writing
prompts.
Speaking
Reading
Assessment
Test
Venn
Diagram
In-class
essay
Identify specific relationships and
the importance during the 1800?s in
Pride and Prejudice
Explain the message of two poems
associated with love over power.
Analyze and critique the message of
love and security.
Analyze the message of The Grapes
of Wrath.
Identify a poem that could relate to
the book
JournalsWriting to
Win rubric
Poetry
response
Test
Projecttheme
collage
Participation
checklist
Essay test
Poetry
project/small
group
Quiz
Note guide
Short
essay/rubric
Test
Venn
Diagram
Poetry report
Reading/Writing
Define the symbolism used and
explain the idea of humanity.
In-class
Literary
critique
Character
chart
Analyze Macbeth, while
comprehending the language
In-class
essay
Character
analysis
Performance
rubric
December
Reading
Listening/Viewing
.
Speaking
Perform a modernization to
Macbeth.
Writing
Relate a poem with the play, also.
Poetry
analysisshort essay
January
Reading
Analyze various short stories from
The Things They Carried.
Explain poems about war
In-Class
Essay
Semester
Exam
Essay test
Informational
quote and
lyric project
Poetry
responses
Jan.-April
Writing
Define literary terms.
Literary term
uses
Respond to writing prompts.
JanuaryFebruary
Reading
Read and explain Uncle Tom’s
Cabin
JournalsWriting to
Win rubric
Essay test
Map of
Uncle Tom?s
Reading/Writing
Analyze poetry and songs to relate
to Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Read, perform, and critique the
Glass Menagerie
March
Reading
Listening/Viewing
Speaking
April
Reading/Writing
Synthesize the ideas of the play and
relate to another poem or song
April/May
Reading
Listening and
viewing
Speaking
In The Lake By The Woods by
Tim O’Brien
Life
Poetry inclass essay
Note guide
used
Essay exam
One page
synopsis
using literary
terms
Journals
Group work
Essay Exam
Presentation ,
connectionsrubric
May
Writing/Reading
Read and master close reading skills
Advanced
Lit.In-Class
Exam
Semester test
Reading/Writing
Analyze one book from the year.
Literary
Critique with
one source
Expectations:
Students are expected to do all required reading and projects.
Students are expected to conduct themselves maturely in order to have a typical
college-level course.
Students are expected to respect everyone in the room.
Students are expected to follow directions on given projects or independent work.
Students are expected to be quiet when given time for independent work as well.
Students will be held to a higher standard in order to accomplish the goals of
Advanced Literature.
Quizzes over reading and literary terms will depend on classroom dedication.
There will be an essay test and a group project for every novel or play covered in
this course. Two literary critiques will also be assigned throughout the year.
There is a no tolerance policy for plagiarism.
A folder is needed to keep terms and handouts organized.
Students’ background reading: Romeo and Juliette, Scarlet Letter, Great Gatsby,
Huckleberry Finn, Great Expectations, Marley and Me, and Of Mice and Men.
Classroom Rules and Procedures
Mrs. Haag
1. Students must be in the room by the sound of the bell. Three
tardies equals one detention and so forth…
2. No food or drink will be allowed in the regular classroom.
(exception-special occasion) However, water is allowed.
3. No compact musical devices are allowed in the classroom. Cellular
phones are not allowed as well.
4. Everyone will remain in his or her chairs until the bell rings.
5. No swearing or disrespect allowed in this classroom.
6. Each student must bring a writing utensil, notebook, a computer,
and specific classroom books to class.
7. Each student, teacher, or substitute will be given the proper
respect in class.
8. To obtain the proper environment, directions must be followed so
that all students may work to their potential without distractions.
Appropriate use of the computer is expected at all times.
9. Work must be turned in on the day in which it is due.
Assignments will be deducted by 50 percent if they are late.
10.Work must be as neat as possible.
11. Independent work must be done independently.
12.A ninety minute class period will consist of the following:
 Bell-ringer (Writing To Win)
 Review of previous assignment
 Notes
 Activity to reinforce material(notes or book)
 Discussion
 Activity-project
 Assignment given