English 11 Honors

English 11 Honors
Syllabus
April 17-21, 2006


Monday, April 17, 2006

• Hand out vocabulary 14 words. Definitions are due on Thursday; test is on Friday.
• Answer questions 2-6 on p. 604 in literature book.
• Write down questions over “Winter Dreams” for review on Tuesday.
• Hand out sheet over The Great Gatsby novel. This will be explained more on Tuesday.

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

• Go over the short story “Winter Dream.”
• Go over questions from end of story.
• Quiz on Wednesday.
• Explain color imagery and character analysis.
• Discuss timeline of novel.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

• Quiz over “Winter Dreams.”
• In lab, researching and completing criterion.
• Presentations will be given on Thursday over research.

Thursday, April 20, 2006

• Presentations from research.
• Go over vocabulary 14 words.
• PowerPoint presentation over researching.
• Continue with short story unit.

Friday, April 21. 2006

• Test over Vocabulary 14 words.
• Discuss novel.
• Continue with short stories.

State Standards:


11.1.2 Apply knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots and word parts to draw inferences about the meaning of scientific and mathematical terminology.
Example: While reading a biology textbook, understand specialized terms related to heredity, such as genes, genetic, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), genotype, and organism.
11.1.3 Analyze the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences.
Example: Consider what is meant in a sentence that defines a story character with nonliteral comparisons, such as Our softball coach wanted everyone to think he was a bear, but we all knew he was really a big teddy bear.
11.3.5 Analyze recognized works of literature (American, British, world) representing a variety of genres and traditions that:
• trace the development of the major periods of literature.
• contrast the major themes, styles, and trends in different periods.
• evaluate the influences (philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social) of the historical period for a given novel that shaped the characters, plot, and setting.
Example: Evaluate different works of American fiction as representations of a certain period in American history, including works such as Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.
11.5.2 Write responses to literature that:
• demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the significant ideas in works or passages.
• analyze the use of imagery, language, universal themes, and unique aspects of the text.