Semester 2 Lesson Plans
Week 1: 2/1-2/5
Junior English:
*Write a Critique of Semester 1
*Read, Analyze, Discuss and Explain “Letter to John Adams” by Abigail Adams
-Observe, Question and Record Insights
-3 quotes analysisTRIAC explanation
*Read, Analyze and Paine’s “Crisis #1” and Crevecoeur’s from Letters from an American Farmer.
Notes: Observations, Questions, & Insights
Create Acrostic for one of the two that captures the meaning of the work>
Select one word that sums up the reading
Create an acrostic off that word.
Honors English 2:
*Read, analyze & Discuss Chaucer’s: “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale.
-Observe, Question and Record Insights
-3 quotes analysisTRIAC explanation: Explain Chaucer’s use of irony to enhance meaning
in the tale.
*Block Day: TRIAC Explanation: How Chaucer uses irony and hyperbole to enhance meaning and mood
within “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale”
English IV:
*Life Journal
*Read, analyze and TRIAC Chaucer’s “The Pardoner’s Tale”
*TRIAC: Explain the “The Pardoner’s Tale”:
-Observe, Question and Record Insights
-3 quotes analysisFocus on the ironic
Block Day: TRIAC explanation: *Block Day: TRIAC Explanation: How Chaucer uses irony to infuse
meaning and mood into “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale”
*Background Study: “The English Renaissance”—P. 279
-Observe, Question and Record Insights
-Create an acrostic: ENGLISH RENAISSANCE that captures key points of the time period
WR 121:
*Background Study: “The Tale of Beren and Luthien”
-The Ainulindale
-The Three Families of the Elves and the conflict of Feanor
-Return to Middle Earth
-The Elves in Middle Earth
The Family Trees of Finwe and Elwe/Luthien
-The coming of Men
The Houses of Beor, Haleth, and Hador
-The Wars and ultimate desolation of Beleriand, Kingdom’s of the Noldor, and the 3 faithful
houses of men
*Read “Beren & Luthien”
-Notes: Observations, Questions, and Insights
Week 2: 2/08-2/12
Honors English 2:
*Overview of the Renaissance Period
*Read, Analyze, Discuss Montaigne’s “Of the Inconsistency of Our Actions”
*TRIAC analysis
English III:
*Complete Overview of “New England Renaissance”
*Compose an Acrostic of “New England Renaissance”
*Analyze famous Quotations of Emerson and Thoreau
English IV:
*Complete Overview of “English Renaissance”
*Compose an Acrostic of “English Renaissance”
*Read, Analyze and Discuss excerpt of Edmund spenser’s “The Faerie Queen” and Sonnet 75
WR 121:
*Analysis of Tolkien’s “Of Beren and Luthien”
~Plot analysis
~Quotation analysis
~Rhetorical Analysis
Monday 2/15-Friday 2/19:
*Monday is President’s Day
English III:
* Read and Analyze the following works:
“Thanatopsis” (Bryant 201)
“The Chambered Nautilus (Holmes 206)
“This is my letter to the World” (Dickinson 216)
From Self Reliance (Emerson 276)
*Study Creative Writing: How to Show rather than Tell.
Honors English 2:
*Warm-up: Choose an essay topic. Write an essay with the aroma of Montaigne or Bacon
~a multi-week project.
*Complete TRIAC explanation of Montaigne’s “Of the Inconsistency of Our Actions”
*Read, Analyze and Discuss “Of Studies” and “Of Riches” by Sir Francis Bacon
~Observe, Question and Interpret
~Rhetorical analysis
~ summarize or paraphrase each sentence of “Of Studies.”
*TRIAC Explanation of one.
English IV:
*Compose an analysis of language in Spenser’s poetry, how it accents the meaning of his poetry
-Archaic, Poetic, Elegant language
-Diction
-the Musical quality of the language
*Read and Analyze Renaissance Poetry
-“The Passionate Shepherd to His Love”
-“The Nymph’s Reply”
*TRIAC explanation of Sir Walter Raleigh’s response. What is the speaker’s opinion of the Passionate
Shepherd’s Invitation? Which techniques does Raleigh use to intensify the clarity of this opinion?
WR 121:
*Compose Claim of Value Statements for “Of Beren and Luthien”
*Compose a rough draft Claim of Value for “Of Beren and Luthien”
~RD 1: Due Tuesday next week
~RD 2: Due Thursday next week
*Block Day: Library Work time.
February 22-February 26:
English III
*The Poetry of Emily Dickinson:
~Background Study: Author + Selected Poems
~Read and Analyze the Poetry:
-Key Features: Brevity, Images, Punctuation: No end sentence Marks; Dashes
*TRIAC: Total Meaning analysis; Poem of Choice
1. Explain the Total Meaning of your favorite Emily Dickinson poem. Discuss specific techniques
Dickinson uses to create that meaning. Consider her use of language, images,
capitalization and punctuation. Explain how these text features confirm/support your
interpretation.
2. Write a personal reaction to the poem. How did you connect with the poem on a personal
level? Explain why, and what that poem means to you.
Honors English 2
*Conclude Analysis of Bacon’s essays:
~Discuss “Of Studies”
~Create acronyms for both RICHES & STUDIES
-Staple Notes beneath.
*Continue Warm-up: Essay of Choice
*Freewrite re. life
*Read, Analyze and Discuss excerpt from Milton’s Areopagitica.
~QOI Notes
~Discuss the link between Milton’s illustrations and the point he is trying to make to
parliament.
English IV:
*Analysis: “On My Doubt of Future Foes”
~Line-by-Line Analysis
~Analyze the concept of Total Meaning: Purpose= Theme/Subject + Tone/Voice + SpeakerSubject-Reader Relationship (POV) + Structural and Language Features
~TRIAC: Explain what Queen Elizabeth was trying to communicate and the techniques
she used to get that idea across clearly to her audience.
*Read and analyze Sonnets: Shakespeare, Petrarch, Spenser
~Explain the structural features: The objective in each quatrain or unit; the end rhyme
~Blank Verse
~Speaker-Subject-Reader relationship
~The importance of voice/tone
~Total Meaning/Purpose
WR 121:
* “Beren & Luthien” Claim of Value:
Peer Revise RD 1 Tuesday
Peer Revise RD 2 Thursday
*Final Draft due next Tuesday.
*Lab Time
*Develop a story: “Plotting your Character’s Character”
February 29-March 4:
Honors English 2:
*Continue Analysis of Areopagitica
*Assign TRIAC: Areopagitica
~Express your opinion of Milton’s ideas and argument within your analysis.
English III
*Read, analyze & discuss Poe’s “The Raven”
~What is the effect of telling this narrative in verse form?
~Analyze the new form Poe helped introduce: Detective Stories; Horror Stories
~Complete TRIAC Analysis of “The Raven: analyze the techniques Poe uses to bring the
Poem alive: Rhyme + Meter, Repetition, Allusion, Imagery, Diction.
*Read, Analyze and Discuss Emerson’s “Self-Reliance”
English IV:
*Analysis of Shakespearean Sonnets: #s 116 + Sonnets in the book: How Iambic Pentameter, alliteration,
end rhyme scheme, and images work together to build an understanding of what true
love is.
*TRIAC analysis: Shakespeare idea of what "true love" is.
Explain how the content + techniques of the sonnet work together to create a
Shakespearean portrait of of true love. (DUE NEXT MONDAY)
*Read, take bulleted notes of and discuss excerpts from More’s Utopia.
Discussion Questions:
What was More’s vision? Explain Utopia. Describe it. What stood out to you.
What ideas make Utopia an unusual place?
Would you like to live there? Why/Why not?
How do Utopians use gold and silver?
Why do they use it this way?
Describe the Utopian economic system.
Describe how the Utopian’s organize their labor force.
Would the USA benefit from applying More’s ideas?
*Read and analyze Petrarch’s Sonnets (342)
WR 122:
*Analysis of Rottenberg Chapters 1 & 2
- “Pursuit of Whining” (Analyze the annotations-an aid to close reading)
- “Bring Back the Orphanage” (Have Student’s Annotate & Compare)
*Find and annotate an editorial of at least 2 paragraphs. Bring to class Thursday.
-Write an opinion-response to the article.
*Find a controversial argument in a newspaper or online source. You will annotate it in class Thursday.
*In-class debate: Potential Topics: Mandatory Health Care? GMOs? Immigration? Terrorism? Sales Tax
in Oregon?
March 7-11:
English III
*Read, Analyze and Discuss Emerson’s “Self-Reliance”
~Consider essay style: How does Emerson develop his Thesis?
-TRIAC?
-Particular techniques? The LanguageChallenging the reader!
-Content, Organization, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, Word Choice, Voice
Honors English II:
*Analysis of Shakespearean Sonnets: #s 116: How Iambic Pentameter, alliteration,
end rhyme scheme, and images work together to build an understanding of what true
love is.
*TRIAC analysis: Shakespeare idea of what "true love" is.
Explain how the content + techniques of the sonnet work together to create a
Shakespearean portrait of of true love. (DUE NEXT MONDAY)
*Begin Part Reading The Tempest
~Assign Parts
~Background Study: About Shakespeare, the theatre, the time, and the play
*Assignments:
1. Maintain an action timeline: On the White Board
2. OQI’s
3. Quote Analysis: 1/10 pages
*Block Day: Update Timeline & spend 30 minutes on QPC analysis
English IV:
*Continue the analysis of Renaissance Poetry: Petrarch, Spenser, Marlowe, et al.
WR 122:
*Complete P. 24 and 25: Exercises 1, 2, & 5
*Read, Analyze & Discuss Chapter 2: “Responding to Argument”
~Through P. 31 by Tuesday, & complete by Wednesday.
*Read, Analyze and Discuss: “The Pursuit of Whining”
~Analyze the techniques and mentality of Annotating a text.
*Select and Annotate an Editorial
March 14-18:
Honors English II:
*Reflective Journal
*Timeline Review
*Key Speech Analysis
*Significant Idea Analysis: What is being revealed about:
~a significant theme or issue
~the human condition
~the world in which we live
*Finish the play
*Quiz, Acts I-IV
Speech 1: III, i, 94- 103
At mine unworthiness, that dare not offer
What I desire to give, and much less take
What I shall die to want. But this is trifling,
And all the more it seeks to hide itself,
The bigger bulk it shows. Hence, bashful cunning,
And prompt me, plain and holy innocence.
I am your wife if you will marry me.
If not, I’ll die your maid. To be your fellow
You may deny me, but I’ll be your servant
Whether you will or no.
Speech 2: III, iii, 104. . . Of my instruction hast thou nothing bated
In what thou hadst to say. So, with good life
And observation strange, my meaner ministers
Their several kinds have done. My high charms work,
And these mine enemies are all knit up
In their distractions. They now are in my power;
And in these fits I leave them. . .
Speech 3: IV, i, 163-175
You do look, my son, in a mov'd sort,
As if you were dismay'd: be cheerful, sir:
Our revels now are ended. These our actors,
As I foretold you, were all spirits and
Are melted into air, into thin air:
And, like the baseless fabric of this vision,
The cloud-capp'd towers, the gorgeous palaces,
The solemn temples, the great globe itself,
Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve
And, like this insubstantial pageant faded,
Leave not a rack behind. We are such stuff
As dreams are made on, and our little life
Is rounded with a sleep. . . .
*Discuss the timeline events from yesterday’s reading
*Field questions on yesterday’s reading
*Finish the play.
English IV:
*Reflective Journal
*Review the quiz on Sonnet 91.
*Closing comments on the excerpt from The Faerie Queen
*Read, Analyze & Discuss: “The Passionate Shepherd to His Love”
*Analyze the revolutionary happenings & ideas of the Renaissance
*Briefly Review the work of William Harvey: De Motu Cordis. . . ; famous quotes
from Queen Elizabeth and Oliver Cromwell; excerpts from the KJB (Read Background
on Publication of the Bible in common English).
*In-Class Essay: “The English Renaissance” (A search for meaning: Reformation +
Rationalism)
WR 121:
*Chapter 4: Definitions: Read, Take Notes, Discuss
~The tools of definition: Dictionary; Stipulation; Example; Negation; Extended
Definition
*Assign Definition Essay: “What is Marriage? What is Family”
~RD 1 due 3/20, RD 2 due 4/3, and Final due 4/8.
~Prewrite assignment: FRAYER + TRIAC of Marriage or Family (3/18/14)
~Essay Analysis: “Addiction Is Not a Disease”; “The Nature of Prejudice”; “What
Sexual Harrassment Is—and Is Not”; “Heroes on Our Doorstep”
Earnesto:
1. Explanation: What are your life goals at this time?
3/22-3/30: Spring Break/Easter
March 31-April 4:
Honors English II:
*Reflective Journal: What will you remember from Spring Break 2014?
*Complete the reading of The Tempest
*Features of the Stage and The Tempest: What made the story come alive for Shakespeare’s
audience?
~Creative scenes/plot moments
~Movement from one scene to another.
~Characters: Ariel, Prospero, Miranda, Ferdinand, Alonso, Antonio, Caliban, Stephano,
Ganzalo
~Character webs (allies & adversaries)
~Conflictions and Machinations
~In what ways is The Tempest uniquely fitted to the stage?
~Humor
~Romance
~The Language
-Soliloquys, Asides, Private Conversations (Magical Sleep)
*Discussion Questions:
~Option 1: Analyze the insight & understanding of human nature woven into the play by Sh.
~Option 2: Analyze Stage devices & techniques used by Shakespeare to maximize the pleasure
of his audience”
*In-Class Essay Prompt: [A symbol is an object, action, or event that represents something or that creates
a range of associations beyond itself. In literary works a symbol can express an idea, clarify meaning, or
enlarge literal meaning. Select a novel or play and, focusing on one symbol, write an essay analyzing how
that symbol functions in the work and what it reveals about the characters or themes of the work as a
whole. Do not merely summarize the plot.]
*Pass out Pride and Prejudice novels
*Spelling Contest
English IV:
*Reflective Journal: What will you remember from Spring Break 2014?
*Begin study of King Lear: Cover important information from the background section.
*Spelling Contest
WR 122:
*Reflective Journal: What will you remember from Spring Break 2014?
*Reminder: RD 2 of Definition Essay is due Tuesday; the final draft is due Tuesday, 4/8.
*Continue analysis of Definition essays
*Spelling Contest
English IV:
*Lecture: “Shakespeare’s Publications” & “Shakespeare’s King Lear”
*Notes Explained:
~Action Timeline
~Character Profiles
~Character Web: Composed on the White Board in class (Students will copy)
~Speech Analysis: Hand out Assigned Speeches for Act I
-What to include: Contextual Analysis (Relation to what came before and what will come
after; Significance (Character Dev., Theme Dev., Conflict Dev., Analysis of
Devices/Elements.
*Begin the Movie: Show Act I, Scene i and the opening speech of I, ii.
~Ask questions to prompt and check for understanding.
*Homework: first 7 speeches from the list; Character Profile notes
April 7-April 11:
Honors English II:
*Finish Tempest Examination
*Begin Reading and Analysis of Pride & Prejudice:
-Monday: vi-Ch. 3; Tuesday: C. 4-7; Wednesday: C. 8-11; Thursday: C. 12-16; Friday: C. 17-18
-Weekend: C. 19-23
*Review Notes:
~Defining Moments of each chapter?
~Chapter Titles?
~Character Development? Lizzy and the Bennet family; Bingley, Darcy, Caroline,
Wickham, Mr. Collins, Charlotte, the Lucas Family
~Settings: Longbourn; Meryton; Hertfordshire; Netherfield—the social atmosphere
~Character Web
*Features to be conscious of?
~The Narrator/Point of View
~The Tone: both the Narrator’s and characters’ in dialogue
*Relationship Web
*Major Themes (The first is identified in chapter 1)
*Significant Sections? (1, top; 5, top, 9, middle; 12, 14; 17; 19/20; 21; 23; 28; 30; 32; 35; 39
English IV:
*Review Act 1, Scene 2:
~Key Speech Analysis
- I, ii, 1-23; 109-124; 125-140; I, iii, 4-11; I, iv, 1-8; I, iv, 162-173
~Character Analysis
~Action Timeline Notes
*Monday: I, ii; Tuesday: I, iv; Wednesday: Analyze I, iv; Thursday: Quiz + Watch I, v- II, i
WR 122:
*Review of Chapter 5: Support
~In-Class Discussion
~Essay analysis: “S-S Ed. Benefits Men Too”; “Talking Up Close”; Ad; Animal Exp. Debate
*Claim of Fact Essay:
~Practice forming Fact Claim statements with mapping sentences (Tuesday)
Claim essay #1:
~ Topic: Your choice
~Type of claim: Fact
~Audience: The teacher and students of this class
~Prewriting Activity: Write claim statements with mapping sentences for 5
different claims. Select your favorite, most relevant of the five for the essay
Research and select support that is compelling and relevant to your
audience.
~Timeline: RD 1 due 4/14; RD 2 due 4/17; Proof 4/21; Final due 4/22
~Word Count: 500-1000 words
*Claim of Value due 5/13; Claim of Policy due 6/3.
April 14-18:
Honors English II:
*Review Book I, Chapters 13-end
~The Netherfield Ball: Family antics
~Bingley’s withdrawal: Trying to comprehend: Lizzy, Jane, Mrs. Bennet
~Mr. Collins’ antics
~Wickham’s change of interest
~Aunt Gardiner’s influence: Counseling Lizzy, Providing refuge for Jane
~Mr. Collins’ marriage to Charlotte Lucas: The Reactions: Mrs. B’s, Mr. B’s, Lizzy’s
~Miss Bingley’s treatment of Jane: Jane’s Reevaluation
~Charlotte’s invitation to Lizzy>>Hunsford (the Parsonage of Rosings Park—Lady Catherine)
*This week’s reading Assignment: (Book II)
~Mon: 1-4; Tues: 5-8; Wednesday: 9-11; Thur: 12-14; Fri: 15-19; Sat: off
*Review Questions 150 & 151 + 188 & 189
English IV:
*Discuss I, iv and v & II, 1 Key speeches, Defining Moments, Scene titles
*Watch II, ii-iv
*Formative Assessment: speech analysis
*Discuss II, ii-iv Key speeches, Defining Moments, Scene titles
Quiz: The 3 Most Important Discoveries of II, iii + II, iv Timeline with 5 defining
moments in chronological order.
*Character Web Analysis
WR 122:
*Peer Revision and Editing RD 1 of the Claims of Fact Essays (Monday & Thursday)
Revision of Argument #1: Primary Concerns:
~Clarity, Significance and Relatability of the Claim? Mapping Sentence Analysis
~Strength of Support? (Examples, Facts, Opinions, Emotional Appeals)
-Subordinate Claims are provided as necessary
~Reasoning/Logic?
~Research/Citations?
~Effective Structure/Organization?
-Introduction? Conclusion?
Revision/Editing #2 Primary Concerns:
~Phrasing and Diction: Rhetorical Power
~Reasoning and Logic
~Citation Format (as necessary)
~Transitions and Unifying Phrases
~Audience Relationship
~Eloquence
*Analysis of Chapter 6: Warrants
-Chapter Content Analysis Tuesday: Discuss the significance of warrants
~Not all warrants are created equal!
-Essay Analysis Wednesday + Block Day
~ “A Case for Torture”; “A Proposal to Abolish Grading”; “A Nation of Enemies”
April 21-25
Honors English II:
*Mon: 1-3; Tues: 4-5; Wed: 6-8; Thu: 9-11; Fri: 12-14; Sat: 15-19
*Answer Book Questions: P. 150-151;
*Book II Analysis:
~Chapter Titles and Character Profile notes
~ Darcy’s Proposal @ Hunsford/Lizzy’s Rejection (Take bulleted notes)
~Darcy’s Apology letter (Take bulleted notes)
~Lizzy’s Reaction to Darcy’s letter (Take bulleted notes)
~Lizzy’s Visit to Pemberly—meeting Mrs. Reynolds, seeing the grounds + Pemberly
And Seeing Darcy & Bingley, Meeting Georgiana, Enduring Caroline’s Jab
~Receiving Jane’s Letters and Disclosing the Calamity to Darcy
~The Patch job on Lydia and Wickham’s Affair
~Lizzy Learning of Darcy’s Presence @ the Wickham Wedding
~Letters of Truth: LizzyMrs. Gardiner: Learning of Darcy’s Role
~Bingley’s Visit to Longbourne & Mrs. Bennet’s Social Ridiculosity *TRIAC analysis (Due Friday,
4/25): “Darcy’s Miscalculation” or “Lizzy’s Blindness”
*Tracking the significant moments in the chronology of Lizzy & Darcy’s evolving relationship,
and the affect of each moment on each of them.
*Pride & Prejudice AP Prompt: (Due Friday, 5/2)
In a literary work, a minor character, often know as a foil, possesses traits that emphasize, by contrast or
comparison, the distinctive characteristics and qualities of the main character. For example, the ideas or
behavior of the minor character might be used to highlight the weaknesses or strengths of the main
character. Choose a novel or play in which a minor character serves as a foil to a main character. Then
write an essay in which you analyze how the relation between the minor character and the major character
illuminates the meaning of the work.
WR 122:
*Proof Claim of Fact Essays
*Analyze warrants in the Natural Gas ad
*Closing comments on the Warrant Section
*Submit Claim of Fact Final Draft Tuesday
*Begin Claim of Value Assignment (Final Due 5/13):
~5 Value Claims
Examples:
~Wrestling is special for the way it helps its competitors gain strength, wisdom and self-confidence.
~The soul is vitally important as it houses a person’s passions, personality, and character.
~Humans are unlike any other species and should be esteemed for their creativity, resourcefulness, and
relational uniqueness.
~Florence, Oregon is unique among Coastal Oregon towns for its beauty, natural setting, and community
spirit.
~The Bible is unrivalled among books because of its store of wisdom, its historical and scientific
reliability, its incomparable prophetic record, and its thorough and multi-dimensional explanation of
Jesus Christ.
~Revise/Edit 1: 5/1; Revise/Edit 2: 5/8; Proof: 5/12
*Analyze and Discuss Chapter 7: “Language and Thought”
*Analysis of “Warrants” Exercise Questions: 1, 2, 4-10.
English IV:
Watch Act III
*Overview of III, i-vii
*Speech analysis III
~III, ii, 65-72; III, iii, 8-20
~Highlighted speeches: III, iv, 91-116 through II, vii, 101-112
*Character Relations Web Analysis
*Speech Analysis Quiz: III, vi, 63-64
April 28-May 2:
Honors English II:
*Analysis:
*Review of Book III, Chapters 12-19: The Return of Bingley; Lady Catherine’s Visit; Lizzy’s
Gratitude; Darcy’s Renewal of the Proposal; The Family’s Reaction; The Denouement
*An Analysis of Features:
~The Storyteller (Narrator): The most subtle character: What she allowed readers to see, and
How they were allowed to see it: Foreshadows, Inklings, Obscurity/Ambiguity (Teasing)
~The Plots: Predictable, yet not! The twists, turns, ironies, and subtle foreshadowings
~ Letters: Witty, Humorous, Ridiculous, Shocking, Serious
-List of the letters in the story
-Rank the letters by importance: Degree 1, 2, or 3 (like burns)
-Provide rationale behind ranking
~Conversations/Dialogue: Witty, Humorous, Ridiculous, Shocking, Serious
-List of the major conversations in the story
-Rank by importance: Degree 1, 2, or 3 (like burns)
-Provide rationale behind ranking
~Enjoyable Characters/Characterization: Lizzy, Darcy,the narrator, Wickham, Mr. Bennet,
the Gardiners, the caricatured characters (Mr. Collins, Lydia, Lady C, Caroline, the
Lucases @ Pemberly), Charlotte, Mrs. Reynolds
~Themes/Meaningful Ideas/Realities we are caused to reflect upon throughout the novel:
*Analysis of the AP Prompt
*Chapter Title Review and Character Profiles: Book II (Tuesday); Book III (Wednesday)
*What will be on the test
*Final Exam: Pride & Prejudice
English IV:
*Review III, iv-vii: Give students opportunity to articulate insights and ask questions
~Character Profiles: Edgar, Gloucester, Cornwall, Regan, Edmund
*Watch Acts 4 & 5
*Overview each scene
*Independent work time: speech analysis, timelines, and character profiles. Remind students
they can use these notes on all tests and that they will be graded on the quality of their work.
*View and Discuss Act V, Scenes 1, 2, and 3.
~Edmund’s Immorality
~Edgar’s Passing of the Letter to Albany
-Promise “to produce a Champion”
~The Battle: Britain’s Victory
~Lear and Cordelia Sent to PrisonWrit of execution by Edmund
~Edmund Charged with Treason
~The Duel
~The Sister-Deaths
~Lear’s Lamentation
~Kent Comes Forth
WR 122:
*Collect the 5 Value Claims
*Read and Analyze Sample essays (Analyze the use of language):
~ “A Gen-X Rip Van Winkle
~ “Speech the Graduates Did Not Hear”
~ “Jack and the Beanstalk”
WR 122:
*Explain the Portfolio Assignment:
~3 Claims: One each: Claim of Fact, Claim of Value and Claim of Policy
Claim of Fact: Minimum 750 words
Claim of Value: Minimum 1000 Words
Claim of Policy: Minimum 1250 Words
~MLA Format
~Times New Roman; 12 point font
~One of the claims must be a response to the articles on one topic of the “Opposing
Viewpoints” section in Rottenberg, P. 379-630, and incorporate at least three sources.
An Annotated Bibliography will be required for this paper.
~Each must be peer reviewed once and then revised/edited. Class time will be provided for
peer review, typically block day and one other day each week.
~Each must be reviewed by Mr. Wartnik and then edited and proofed before submission. You
may submit a draft to Mr. Wartnik for review at any time. Allow three school days for
processing.
~Your initial essay may be used as one of the three. Of course it will need to be edited and
proofed if necessary after it is returned to you.
~The portfolio is to have a cover page and a preface. The preface should explain your learning
journey for each argument. In other words, relate the challenges you encountered and what
you learned as you worked through them.
~Each draft must have alterations highlighted to show where improvements have been made.
~The Final Portolio will be due June 3.
*Practice writing claim statements (Fact, Value and Policy) on the same topic “Freedom of
Speech” and “Euthenasia”.
~Small Group comparison
~Large Group review.
May 5-9:
Honors English II:
*Reading plan for A Tale of Two Cities
Mon: C’s 1-3; Tues: C’s 4 & 5; Wed: C 6; Thur: Book II, C’s 1-4; Fri: C’s 5 & 6; Sat: C’s 7-9
*Background of Charles Dickens and the French Revolution
~The Socio-Political Situation: Background of the French Revolution
~Charles Dickens: A Professional Writer; A Critic of Societal Heartlessness; A master of:
intrigue/plot twists; description; characterization; symbolism; irony
~The Continuing development of the Novel as a genre
~Background to Dickens’ writing and to this story.
*Assignment: 20ish pages/day, 6 days per week = 120 pages per week.
~Come to each class ready to discuss—to ask and respond to questions that stem from the
assigned reading.
~Projected date for finishing the Novel: Monday 6/3
~Notes: Character Web; Key Occurrences by chapter (Link to titles! Conversations and
-Reading Goals: 1. Determine the significance of each chapter; 2. Understand the characters;
3. Unravel the mysteries as you read; 4. An analysis of irony, symbolism & figurative language
*Narrative Insights>>Character Development; Unveiling of Mysteries; Developing Conflict; Themes
English IV:
*Speech Analysis: Finish IV, vi + IV
*A Study of dichotomies/dualism: Compare and contrast the sisters and brothers.
~The trustworthy & true vs. the deceitful & corrupt
~The self-sacrificing vs. the self-serving
~The wise vs. foolish
~The perceptive vs. the blind
*An analysis of the Tragedy: Create a Progression Timeline
*What makes the play worth seeing? Why do people find such a play enjoyable?
~Key Features: Characters>>Asides + Soliloquies; Extremes, Plot Twists>>Irony + Foreshadow
~Meaningful Themes and Ideas
*Study AP Prompts and how to respond to them.
WR 122:
*Analysis of Induction and Deduction
*Analysis of Logical Fallacies
*Discuss Fallacy Scenarios at the end of the chapter.
*Read & Analyze Chapter 9: “Writing an Argumentative Paper” (Block Day, after Peer Review Time)
May 12-16:
Honors English II:
*Reading plan for A Tale of Two Cities: Book II: “The Golden Thread”
Mon: C’s 10 & 11; Tues: C’s 12-14; Wed: C. 15-16; Thur: C’s 17-18; Fri: C’s 19-21; Sat: C’s 22-24
*Read and discuss day-by-day.
English IV:
*Introduce The Scarlet Pimpernel:
What was the French Revolution?
Who was Baroness Emmuska Orczy?
*Orally read chapter 1.
*Homework: Be sure to complete the readings and record key points from each chapter. We will discuss
these the first part of class each day.
*Reading plan for The Scarlet Pimpernel
Mon: C’s 1 & 2; Tues: C’s 3 & 4; Wed: C. 5 & 6; Thur: C’s 7 & 8; Fri: C’s 9 & 10
WR 122:
*Discuss Chapter 9: “Writing an Argumentative Essay”
*Read “On Nation & Race” and note Hitler’s use of logic and reasoning. Discuss tomorrow 5/13.
*Proofread Value essay 5/13/14
*Placement test #2 Thursday.
*5 Claim of Policy Statements: Due Monday 5/19;
*Adjust Claim of Policy Dates: RD 1: 5/21; RD 2: 5/28; Proof: 6/2; Final: 6/3
*Claim of Policy Requirements:
~Minimum 3 academically respected sources
~MLA style (Provide Necessary Citations)
~1000-1500 words: Word Count at the end of the essay
~Headers Used
*Continue Discussion of Logical Fallacies.
May 19-May 23:
Honors English II: Tale of Two Cities:
*Reading plan for A Tale of Two Cities: Book III: “The Track of the Storm”
Mon: C’s 1-3; Tues: C’s 4-6; Wed: C. 7 & 8; Thur: C’s 9 & 10; Fri: C’s 11- 13; Sat: C’s 14 & 15
English IV: The Scarlet Pimpernel:
*Reading plan for The Scarlet Pimpernel
Mon: C’s 11-13; Tues: C’s 14 & 15; Wed: C. 16 & 17; Th: C’s 18 & 19; Fri: C’s 20 & 21
*Quiz Block Day! (You will be responsible for the first 17 chapters).
WR 122:
*Analyze and Discuss Chapter 10: Research Methods
*Collect 5 Policy Claim Statements
*Draft one Claim of Policy is due Wednesday
*Independent Work Time, Revision and Editing: Claim of Policy
>Deadlines: RD 1: 5/21 or 22; RD 2: 5/28; Proof: 6/2; Final Draft: 6/3
May 26-29:
Monday: Memorial Day: No School
Honors English II:
*Final Analysis: A Tale of Two Cities.
*Fact or Question
*Top 10 Most Important Moments in the novel:
8~The Final Vision
1~Sydney Carton’s “losing hand”—“a life for a life you love!”
7~Miss Pross’ confrontation with Madame Defarge
3~Sydney Carton overhearing conversation in the Defarges’ wine shop
9~Ernest Defarge’s acquisition of Dr. Manette’s Letter
6~Charles Darnay receiving Gabelle’s Letter
4~Charles Darnay’s marriage to Lucie Manette
5~Sydney Carton revealing his devotion to Lucie to her
2~Sydney Carton’s first encounter with Lucie and Charles
10~Dr. Manette’s restoration
*Top 10 Conversations:
*Top 10 Settings/Descriptions: In class Wednesday
*Top 10 Quotes: Homework Tuesday
*Elements and Devices which energized the novel:
~Interesting, meaningful characters
~Symbolism
~Inspiring and troubling content
~Timeless themes
~The Narrator
~Suspense/Intrigue (Tone & Plot)
~Settings/Descriptions
~Witty/humorous moments
~Historical fiction genre: The French Revolution
*Most important instances of Symbolism
*Review the questions!
*Why is A Tale of Two Cities an important story?
English IV
*Reading plan for The Scarlet Pimpernel
Mon: C. 22 & 23; Tues: C. 24 & 25; Wed: C. 26 & 27; Th: C. 28 & 29; Fri: C. 30 & 31
WR 122:
*Class trip to the Light House Thursday!
*Independent Work Time, Revision and Editing: Claim of Policy
>Deadlines: RD 1: 5/21 or 22; RD 2: 5/28; Proof: 6/2; Final Draft: 6/3
June 3-7:
Honors English II:
*Independent Work Time: P. 323-359
*Fact or Question
*Homework: finish the novel
English IV:
*Make sure all text books are in!
*Fact or Question on the last two Chapters:
*Closing Analysis:
~Significant Characters
~Significant Symbolism
~Significant Irony
~Significant Themes
*Final Essay Prompt: Write a TRIAC Theme analysis of Lord of the Flies. Show how Golding develops
your chosen theme from the beginning to the end of the novel, and explain the significance of Golding’s
ideas to his post world-war audience.
WR 122:
*Independent Work Time: Library: Complete the portfolio.
Tuesday 6/4:
Honors English II:
*Independent Work Time: P. 359-364
*Fact or Question
*Final Analysis: Character Profiles; Settings Analysis; Conversations; Letters; Character Web
English IV:
*Final Exam: Lord of the Flies Thematic TRIAC Essay
Prompt: Write a TRIAC Theme analysis of Lord of the Flies. Show how William Golding develops your
chosen theme from the beginning to the end of the novel, and explain the significance of Golding’s ideas
to his post World War II audience.
WR 122:
*Independent Work on the Portfolio
Wednesday 6/5:
Honors English II:
*Independent Work Time
English IV:
*Final Exam: An analysis and evaluation of your learning experience in English IV—through
the lens of Carol Dweck & the growth mindset.
WR 122:
*Independent Work on the Portfolio: Submit the Portfolio
Block Day 6/7:
Honors English II:
*Final Analysis: Character Profiles; Character Web; Settings Analysis; Conversations; Letters;
Symbolism; Irony; Themes
June 10-12:
Monday, 6/10
Honors English II:
*Tale of Two Cities Final Exam
~Part 1: Character Web
Tuesday, 6/11
Honors English II:
*Tale of Two Cities Final Exam
~Part 2: TRIAC Essay
Wednesday, 6/12
Honors English II:
*Complete Tale of Two Cities Final Exam
~Part 2: TRIAC Essay
*Check Out! Have a great summer!