WELCOME ALL TIGERS! English I College Prep WHS School of Foundational Studies Where Cubs Discover Their Roar Greetings and welcome to my webpage! Your den leader: Kimberley L. Cooper Communication on all levels is paramount in American society. Therefore, proficiency in Standard American English, reading comprehension, and an appreciation of the written word are the foundations and the driving forces of this class. I encourage all students to diligently cultivate impeccable communication skills through surveys of literature and composing their own well written works.	***Valuable philosophies*** 1. Positive thinking leads to positive outcomes! 2. A little kindness goes a long way! 3. Planning now makes tomorrow easier! 4. In all that you attain, attain an understanding!
Bi-weekly affairs in the den: Standard E1-3 Vocabulary: Unit 7 test 4/21/09 – 4/22/09 Word Wealth class work Unit 8 Applications: Army notes, Practice Sets 2, 3 Standard E1-1 Reading: Modern Drama unit begin immersing yourself in drama read pages 626 – 627. Also read pages 726 – 730 for background information on the Globe Theatre and Mr. William Shakespeare Standard E1-4 Writer’s Notebook: Students will create a journal entry based on the following prompts (Later the entries will be used to create well organized essays): Entry 1: What is drama? Think of any play you’ve had the privilege of participating in or watching. What components made this play memorable? Did you enjoy the content (subject matter) or were the actors so inspiring the whole experience captured your mind? Entry 2: Compare and contrast drama to real life? Which is more exciting/Why? What ingredients combine to create interesting life or drama?(possible ingredients: conflicts, coming of age, change, etc) Other activities: Standard E1-1 Activity one: Using some form of graphic organizer compare and contrast the vocation of playwrights such as WS to notable, modern screenwriters of today.(e.g. -George Lucas) Standard E1-4,6 Activity two: For the artists surveying this class, here’s an opportunity for your talents to shine. Research the Globe Theatre. You may chose to draw or build a three dimensional replica of the theater. If you sketch be sure to label each section and its use in the theater. If you are not artistically inclined you may create an essay describing the theater when it was first built and compare this theater to the rebuilt, renovated Globe that stands today. Standard E1-1 Activity three: Use the following Drama checklist to and complete it as you read Romeo and Juliet. Identify the protagonist List antagonist Summarize the information presented in the exposition Describe conflicts Express this play’s dramatic question Describe a complication Identify the climax Briefly describe the resolution Did you experience the shock of recognition? If so, identify the scene Standard E1-5 Activity Four: How do you feel about the outcome of the play? What changes do you feel WS should make to the tragedy? Create cursive notes of your changes and how they would affect the audience, stage presence and the overall enjoyment of the play. You are the manager of The Globe. Write a letter to WS with a list of changes you would like. Persuade him to implement the changes in a revision of his play. Be sure to use your notes above to assist you as you draft this letter to the playwright. South Carolina English 1 2008-2009 Standards Standard E1-1 The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and nonprint formats. Standard E1-2 The student will read and comprehend a variety of informational texts in print and nonprint formats. Standard E1-3 The student will use word analysis and vocabulary strategies to read fluently. Standard E1-4 The student will create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective use of voice, and correct use of the conventions of written Standard American English. Standard E1-5 The student will write for a variety of purposes and audiences. Standard E1-6 The student will access and use information from a variety of sources.	Long Range Plans Week 1 Students are oriented to the expectations of Wilson High and Florence School District One Week 2 The student will review elements of the short story from previous literature classes. Students will begin their journey surveying the following short stories: The Sniper, The Most Dangerous Game, and Poison. They will also record various journal entries, perform written drills, work on vocabulary, and be administered quizzes. Week 3 -cont. stories covered The Gift of the Magi, The Cast of Amontillado, The Talking Skull. Week 4 -cont. stories covered Marigolds, The Scarlet Ibis Week 5 Prepare/Review for test. Test. Week 6 The students will begins studies on nonfiction and infer connections between short stories. The stories surveyed are Not Much of Me, Choice a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, The Talk, The Loophole of Retreat. Week 7 -cont. with nonfiction Week 8 -cont. with nonfiction Week 9 Review and test Week 10 Review elements of literature Week 11 Students will journal, compare characters, identify key passages, summarize the plot explain development of the theme, setting, identify and explain elements of satire from all of this work a 2 page paper will be developed. Week 12 The writing process Week 13 -cont. writing process Week 14 Review elements of literature/ prepare for Semester Exam Week 15 Semester Testing Week 16 Bench Mark/ Students will begin The Epic Unit Week 17 Begin The Odyssey Week 18 -cont. The Odyssey Week 19 finish The Odyssey / Test Week 20 Students will journal, compare characters, identify key passages, summarize the plot explain development of the theme, setting, identify and explain elements of satire from all of this work a 2 page paper will be developed. Week 21 Begin Copper Sun Week 22 -cont. Copper Sun Week 23 -cont. Copper Sun Week 24 -cont. Copper Sun Week 25 -cont. review/Test week Week 26 The student will review literary devices use in poetry. They will also create their own poems and display them (if comfortable) for the school to read. Week 27 -cont. poetry Week 28 -cont. poetry/ Test Week Week 29 Begin Drama. The students will review the elements of drama and evaluate Shakespeare’s application of literary devices. Romeo and Juliet Week 30 -cont. R/J Week 31 -cont. R/J Week 32 -cont. R/J Week 33 -cont. R/J Begin building paper Week 34 Test Review/ Test Week Week 35 Begin research paper discussion Week 36 The student will create a research paper. Week 37 -Cont research Week 38 -Cont. research Week 39 -Final Exam Classroom Rules It’s all about respect!! - Self - Teacher - Visitors - Other classmates Do come to class prepared! Do ask questions! Do come with an open mind! Do allow your curiosity to spark undiscovered ability!
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