English 10 A Self-Paced
Syllabus
Course Essential Questions
- How does literature from around the world show universal ideas and themes across cultures and regions?
- How does literature from around the world influence us to make individual choices to promote positive change in society?
- How do we effectively analyze a variety of complex texts?
- How do we use language and conventions to write or communicate effectively?
Course Learning Objectives
- Determine the central idea or theme of a text and analyze its development.
- Determine the meaning of words and language through tone, context, connotation, and figurative language.
- Analyze and explain the impact of an author's choices and purpose on the overall text.
- Evaluate and analyze an author's choices in language, structure, style, or content.
- Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analyses, ideas, and arguments.
- Develop clear and coherent writing in a variety of text types.
- Develop an understanding and control of vocabulary and standard English conventions.
Unit 1: Russian Literature (Topics 1-5)
Unit Description:
Students will study literature, both fiction and nonfiction, from Russia. They will learn active reading strategies, as well as writing strategies.
Unit Level Essential Questions
- How do we use annotations to increase reading comprehension and encourage analysis?
- How do we use the ACE strategy to construct a more thorough free response?
- How do we make connections between the theme and Russian culture?
Topic 1 Learning Objectives
- Utilize annotations to actively read a text
- Demonstrate prerequisite knowledge of grammar and conventions.
Topic 2 Learning Objectives
- Cite evidence using the ACE strategy
- Determine the theme of "The Bet" and how it is developed
- Identify and use subject-verb agreement correctly
Topic 3 Learning Objectives
- Cite evidence using the ACE strategy
- Determine the theme of "How Much Land" and how its structure contributes to the meaning
- Identify the two types of clauses
Topic 4 Learning Objectives
- Determine the universal themes of war and humanity present "Two Friends".
- Use context clues to correctly determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
- Identify the two types of clauses
Topic 5 Learning Objectives
- Determine the use of claims and rhetoric
- Use context clues to correctly determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
- Show mastery on Unit 1 skills
Unit 2: England (Topics 6-9)
Unit Description:
In this unit, students will study literature that originated from England. They will learn a poetry analysis strategy and learn about sonnets. They will also read Much Ado About Nothing by Shakespeare.
Unit Level Essential Questions
- What strategies will help us to understand a Shakespearean play?
- How does Shakespeare use characterization and literary devices to create meaning?
- What can we learn about the culture through Shakespearean plays?
Topic 6 Learning Objectives
- Determine how the themes of Shakespeare's work and era reveal more about his culture.
- Analyze language and poetic devices in Shakespeare's poetry
- Create an original sonnet that models Shakespeare's structure.
Topic 7 Learning Objectives
- Determine which strategies will help me read and understand Shakespeare
- Recognize the different types of Shakespearean speeches
- Identify each character and their purpose in the play.
Topic 8 Learning Objectives
- Analyze figurative language and figures of speech in Much Ado About Nothing
- Identify allusions and their significance in Much Ado
- Analyze words and phrases with multiple meanings
Topic 9 Learning Objectives
- Determine and track the development of theme
- Analyze the title of the play in relation to theme
- Draw connections between the play and its time period
Unit 3: Germany (Topics 10-15)
Unit Description
Students will read literature that originated and took place in Germany. They will learn about rhetoric and propaganda, as well as political cartoons. Students will read the novel, The Book Thief, and learn about the Holocaust through literature.
Unit Level Essential Questions
- What can we learn about society through the Holocaust?
- How do we use evidence to support our ideas about a text?
- How do literary devices and other elements contribute to the meaning of a text?
Topic 10 Learning Objectives
- Determine the central idea of texts
- Explain the impact of the author's choices in a text
- Cite textual evidence to support your research and ideas about the Holocaust
Topic 11 Learning Objectives
- Determine how the point of view or theme contributes to the meaning of the story
- Analyze how a character develops and its impact on the story
- Improve writing by varying sentence structure and adding different types of clauses
Topic 12 Learning Objectives
- Determine the meaning of them and literary devices and their impact on the story.
- Determine the importance of theme and structure and its impact on the overall plot.
- Develop an understanding of semicolons and colons
Topic 13 Learning Objectives
- Analyze the impact of author's choices through word choice, diction, and syntax and their impact on theme.
- Practice using colons and semicolons correctly
- Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words through tone, and language
Topic 14 Learning Objectives
- Identify symbols and their meaning
- Identify motifs and explain their significance.
- Develop a narrative that includes symbolism
Topic 15 Learning Objectives
- Determine the theme of the Book Thief and trace its development using evidence
- Write a literary analysis essay that uses evidence to support the thesis
- Analyze the effectiveness of the character development and point of view.