English 11 Honors

English 11 Honors
Syllabus
March 5-9, 2007
Trimester III
Week 2


Monday, March 5, 2007

Continue with the PowerPoint presentation over “Elements of Arguing,” and “Thinking and Writing Critically: The Value of Argument.”
Continue with Literary Analysis.
Hand out vocabulary 10. Go over on Wednesday. Test is one Friday, March 9.
Discuss Of Mice and Men on Thursday instead of Friday.

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Answer any questions about the PowerPoint.
Hand out short story “The Yellow Wallpaper.” Have students read it critically using information presented.
Hand out vocabulary words from the story.
Please make sure you have your Little Brown Handbook with you on Thursday.

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Go over vocabulary 10 words.
Discuss the short story “The Yellow Wallpaper.”
Quiz on Thursday.
Discuss vocabulary.

Thursday, March 8, 2007

Quiz over “The Yellow Wallpaper.”
Read short story and analysis in Little Brown Handbook pp. 128-134 or pp. 518-524.

Friday, March 9, 2007

Vocabulary 10 test.
Begin to think about essay over Of Mice and Men.

Power Standards/Objectives:
Vocabulary
11.1.3 Analyze the meaning of analogies encountered, analyzing specific comparisons as well as relationships and inferences.

Reading
11.3.8 Analyze the philosophical arguments presented in literary works to determine whether the authors’ positions have contributed to the quality of each work and the credibility of the characters.
11.3.6 Analyze the way in which authors have used archetypes (original models or patterns, such as best friend, champion, crusader, free spirit, nurturer, outcast, tyrant, and others) drawn from myth and tradition in literature, film, political speeches, and religious writings
Writing Applications:
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.

support important ideas and viewpoints through accurate and detailed references to the text and to other works.

demonstrate an understanding of the author’s style and an appreciation of the effects created.

identify and assess the impact of perceived ambiguities, nuances, and complexities within the text.