Brave New World/Senior Recitals - BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, May 20, 2013 Description: Objective: Continue reading novel BNW.Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions through chatper 18. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapters 1-18. study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major senior recital. Study for major test on Tuesday 5/21/2013. Prepare senior recital due on 5/22/2013. Related Document: Related Document BNW Test Assignment Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Description: Objective: to test for mastery on BNW. To prepare for Senior Recital. Activity: Major Test covering chapters 1-18 of BNW. Conference with teacher regarding plans for senior recital. Assessment:Scantron Test. HW:Plan Senior recital Due 5/22. Related Document: Related Document Senior Recital Assignment Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Description: Objective: Seniors will present and/or perform before class a final farewell for the school year. Activity: Students have the option of presenting farewells through the modalities of music, poetry, prose, performances, etc. Materials:Student choosen. Assessment:Actual presentation. HW:Recital prep cont'd. Related Document: Related Document Senior Recitals Assignment Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013 Description: Objective: Seniors will present and/or perform before class a final farewell for the school year. Activity: Students have the option of presenting farewells through the modalities of music, poetry, prose, performances, etc. Materials:Student choosen. Assessment:Actual presentation. HW:Recital prep cont'd. Related Document: Related Document Senior Reciatals Assignment Date: Friday, May 24, 2013 Description: Objective: Seniors will present and/or perform before class a final farewell for the school year. Activity: Students have the option of presenting farewells through the modalities of music, poetry, prose, performances, etc. Materials:Student choosen. Assessment:Actual presentation. HW:Recital prep cont'd. Related Document: Related Document

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Brave New World Cont'd - BNW Cont'd
Assignment Date: Monday, May 13, 2013
Description: Objective: Continue reading novel BNW.Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 7&8. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 7&8 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major senior recital. Study for major test after completion of chapter 7&8.
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BNW
Assignment Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Description: Objective: Continue reading novel BNW.Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 7 & 8. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 7 & 8 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major senior recital. Study for major test after completion of chapter 7 & 8.
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BNW
Assignment Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Description: Objective: Continue reading novel BNW.Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 9 & 10. :Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 9 & 10. study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major senior recital. Study for major test after completion of chapter 9 & 10.
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BNW Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, May 16, 2013
Description: Objective: Continue reading novel BNW.Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 9 & 10. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 9 & 10. study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major senior recital. Study for major test after completion of chapter 9 & 10.
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BNW Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, May 17, 2013
Description: Objective: Continue reading novel BNW.Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 9 & 10. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 9 & 10. study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major senior recital. Study for major test after completion of chapter 9 & 10.
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End of Course Testing / BNW - EOC Testing/BNW Assignment Date: Monday, May 6, 2013 Description: Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 7&8. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 7&8 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major senior recital. Study for major test after completion of chapter 7&8. EOC Testing/Brave New World Assignment Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Description: End -of -course testing 8 am to 12 noon. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 8. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 8 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan senior recital. Study for major test after completion of chapter 8. Related Document: Related Document EOC Testing / BNW Assignment Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Description: End -of -course testing 8 am to 12 noon. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 8. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 8 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan senior recital. Study for major test after completion of chapter 8. Related Document: Related Document EOC testing/BNW Assignment Date: Thursday, May 9, 2013 Description: End -of -course testing 8 am to 12 noon. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 8. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 8 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan senior recital-Due May 21st. Study for major test after completion of chapter 8. Related Document: Related Document EOC Testing/Brave New World Assignment Date: Friday, May 10, 2013 Description: End -of -course testing 8 am to 12 noon. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 8. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 8 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan senior recital-Due May 21st. Study for major test after completion of chapter 8. Related Document: Related Document

Brave New World - Brave New World
Assignment Date: Monday, April 29, 2013
Description: Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 4/5. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 4/5 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project due May 9th. Study for major test after completion of chapter 5.

BNW
Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Description: Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 4/5. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 4/5 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project due May 9th. Study for major test after completion of chapter 5.

BNW
Assignment Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Description: Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter6. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 6 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project due May 9th. Study for major test after completion of chapter 6 & 7.

BNW
Assignment Date: Thursday, May 2, 2013
Description: Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 6 & 7. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 6 & 7 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Study for major test after completion of chapter 6 & 7.

BNW/Senior Breakfast/Panoramic Picture
Assignment Date: Friday, May 3, 2013
Description: Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 8. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 8 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Study for major test after completion of chapter 8 & 9.

TAKS/Brave New World - Intro to Brave New World
Assignment Date: Monday, April 22, 2013
Description: Objectives:Students will be introduced to, read and analyze chapter 1 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 1. *Major BNW project will be introduced. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet & *project handout. Assessment:Completion of chapter 1 study questions. Homework:Continue reading and complete study guide Chapters 1 & 2.

Intro to Brave New World
Assignment Date: Monday, April 22, 2013
Description: Objectives:Students will be introduced to, read and analyze chapter 1 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 1. *Major BNW project will be introduced. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet & *project handout. Assessment:Completion of chapter 1 study questions. Homework:Continue reading and complete study guide Chapters 1 & 2.

TAKS Test/Intro to Brave New World
Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Description: Objectives:Students will read and analyze chapters 1 & 2 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapters 1 & 2. *Major BNW project will be introduced. Materials: Novel BNW & study guide packet & *project handout. Assessment:Completion of chapter 1 study questions & quiz. Homework:Continue reading and complete study guide Chapters 1 & 2.

TAKS/BNW
Assignment Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 3. Students will be given inclass time to plan projects. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 3 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project.

TAKS/BNW Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, April 25, 2013
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 3. Students will be given inclass time to plan projects. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 3 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project continued.

BNW
Assignment Date: Friday, April 26, 2013
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 4/5 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 4/5. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 4/5 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Study for major test after completion of chapter 5.

Research Paper Cont'd - Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Monday, April 15, 2013
Description: Objectives:To conduct online research in C wing computer lab. Activities: Students will continue to research online reference material for the literary research paper and finish final polishing of research paper. Materials: FBISD library resources. And computer lab use. Assessment:Time on Task. Final 3rd draft of research paper due on Tuesday April 16th. Homework:Research Paper due on April17th.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Description: Objectives:To conduct online research in C wing computer lab. Activities: Students will continue to research online reference material for the literary research paper and finish final polishing of research paper. Materials: FBISD library resources. And computer lab use. Assessment:Time on Task. Final 3rd draft of research paper due on Tuesday April 16th. Homework:Research Paper due on April17th.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Description: Objectives:To conduct online research in C wing computer lab. Activities: Students will continue to research online reference material for the literary research paper and finish final polishing of research paper.Raciocination activity/Peer editing. Materials: FBISD library resources. And computer lab use. Assessment:Time on Task. Raciocination activity/Peer editing. Homework:Research Paper due on April17th.

Research Paper / Peer Editing Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Description: Obj:Students will peer edit research papers. Activity: Ratiocination: In-class student peer editing process. Assess:Evidence of ratiocinted draft 3. Material:Student written research paper. HW:Updated rough draft for peer editing again tomorrow

Peer editing and the Research Paper
Assignment Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Description: Obj:Students will peer edit research papers. Activity: Ratiocination: In-class student peer editing process. Assess:Evidence of ratiocinted draft 3. Material:Student written research paper. HW:Updated rough draft for submission to Turn-It-In-Dot-Com,

Research Paper Cont'd - Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Monday, April 15, 2013
Description: Objectives:To conduct online research in C wing computer lab. Activities: Students will continue to research online reference material for the literary research paper and finish final polishing of research paper. Materials: FBISD library resources. And computer lab use. Assessment:Time on Task. Final 3rd draft of research paper due on Tuesday April 16th. Homework:Research Paper due on April17th.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Description: Objectives:To conduct online research in C wing computer lab. Activities: Students will continue to research online reference material for the literary research paper and finish final polishing of research paper. Materials: FBISD library resources. And computer lab use. Assessment:Time on Task. Final 3rd draft of research paper due on Tuesday April 16th. Homework:Research Paper due on April17th.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Description: Objectives:To conduct online research in C wing computer lab. Activities: Students will continue to research online reference material for the literary research paper and finish final polishing of research paper.Raciocination activity/Peer editing. Materials: FBISD library resources. And computer lab use. Assessment:Time on Task. Raciocination activity/Peer editing. Homework:Research Paper due on April17th.

Research Paper / Peer Editing Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, April 18, 2013
Description: Obj:Students will peer edit research papers. Activity: Ratiocination: In-class student peer editing process. Assess:Evidence of ratiocinted draft 3. Material:Student written research paper. HW:Updated rough draft for peer editing again tomorrow

Peer editing and the Research Paper
Assignment Date: Friday, April 19, 2013
Description: Obj:Students will peer edit research papers. Activity: Ratiocination: In-class student peer editing process. Assess:Evidence of ratiocinted draft 3. Material:Student written research paper. HW:Updated rough draft for submission to Turn-It-In-Dot-Com,

The Research Paper Cont'd - The Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, April 1, 2013 Description: Objectives:To continue the research paper. Activities:Students will work independently on the ipads to research FBISD online resources. Areas covered: heading, pagination, creative title. Materials:Personal researched material. Ipads. Assessment:Individual Teacher / student conferences. Student time on task. Homework:Type another rough draft of the research paper including a minimum of 3 documented sources. Related Document: Related Document Thw research Paper Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Description: Objectives:To continue the research paper. Activities:Students will work independently on the ipads to research FBISD online resources. Areas covered: heading, pagination, creative title. Materials:Personal researched material. Ipads. Assessment:Individual Teacher / student conferences. Student time on task. Homework:Type another rough draft of the research paper including a minimum of 3 documented sources. Related Document: Related Document The Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, April 3, 2013 Description: Objectives:To continue the research paper. Activities:Students will work independently on the ipads to research FBISD online resources. Areas covered: heading, pagination, creative title. Materials:Personal researched material. Ipads. Assessment:Individual Teacher / student conferences. Student time on task. Homework:Type another rough draft of the research paper including a minimum of 3 documented sources. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, April 4, 2013 Description: Objectives:To continue the research paper. Activities:Students will work independently on the ipads to research FBISD online resources. Areas covered: heading, pagination, creative title. Materials:Personal researched material. Ipads. Assessment:Individual Teacher / student conferences. Student time on task. Homework:Type another rough draft of the research paper including a minimum of 3 documented sources. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Assignment Date: Friday, April 5, 2013 Description: Objectives:To continue the research paper. Activities:Students will work independently on the ipads to research FBISD online resources. Areas covered: heading, pagination, creative title. Materials:Personal researched material. Ipads. Assessment:Individual Teacher / student conferences. Student time on task. Homework:Type another rough draft of the research paper including a minimum of 3 documented sources. Related Document: Related Document

The Research Paper - The Research Paper Assignment Date: Monday, March 25, 2013 Description: Objective: Students will make a selection of one of the literary pieces read this year on which to focus their research paper. Activities:Students will select a drama, epic, novel or short story to research. Materials: Literature text, online resources & DHS library. Assessment:Independent research. HW:Continue research. Reseach Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 Description: Objective: Students will make a selection / begin writing of one of the literary pieces read this year on which to focus their research paper. Activities:Students will select a drama, epic, novel or short story to research. Materials: Literature text, online resources & DHS library. Assessment:Independent research. HW:Continue research. Research Paper Guidelines Assignment Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Description: Objective: Students will make a selection / begin writing of one of the literary pieces read this year on which to focus their research paper. Activities:Students will select a drama, epic, novel or short story to research. Materials: Literature text, online resources & DHS library. Assessment:Independent research. HW:Continue research. Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 Description: Objective: Students will review the MLA format as applied to the research paper. Activities:Students will read/review the MLA format of writing the research paper. Materials: Literature text, Grammar text, online resources & DHS library. Assessment:Continuous on task research. HW:Continue research. Reserach Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, March 29, 2013 Description: Objective: Students will read/review requirements (MLA format) for the research paper. Activities:Students will read/review the MLA format/ teacher requirements of writing the research paper. Materials: Literature text, Grammar text, online resources & DHS library. Assessment:Continuous on task research. HW:Continue research.

A Modest Proposal - A Modest Proposal Assignment Date: Monday, February 4, 2013 Description: Objective:To plan and create a Satirical Presentation. Activity: Students will write and produce a satirical presentation cooperatively. Materials:Current events & teen issues will be used as the subject of presentations. HW:Study for AMP Test on Wednesday, Feb. 6,2013. Related Document: Related Document AMP Assignment Date: Tuesday, February 5, 2013 Description: Objective:To plan and create a Satirical Presentation. Activity: Students will write and produce a satirical presentation cooperatively. Materials:Current events & teen issues will be used as the subject of presentations. HW:Study for AMP Test on Wednesday, Feb. 6,2013. Related Document: Related Document AMP Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Description: Objective:To plan and create a Satirical Presentation. Activity: Students will write and produce a satirical presentation cooperatively. Materials:Current events & teen issues will be used as the subject of presentations. HW:None Related Document: Related Document AMP Assignment Date: Thursday, February 7, 2013 Description: Objective:To plan and create a Satirical Presentation. Activity: Students will write and produce a satirical presentation cooperatively. Materials:Current events & teen issues will be used as the subject of presentations. HW:None. Related Document: Related Document Frankenstein Intro Assignment Date: Friday, February 8, 2013 Description: Obj: to introduce Shelly's Frankenstein. Activ. Read the intro and complete an intro activity to Frankenstein. HW:Begin Frankenstein study guide questions

Gulliver's Travels/A Modest Proposal - Gulliver's Travels Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, January 28, 2013 Description: Objectives:To view excerpts of parts 1 & 2 of Gulliver's Travels DVD. Activities:Students will watch exerpts of Gulliver's Travels parts 1 & 2. Students will list additional satirical targets observed. Students will develop lists of current satirical targets in media today for later discussion. Materials: GT the movie Parts 1 & 2. Assessment: Students will list and pinpoint satirical targets as observed for later discussion. Homework: complete extra credit satirical assignment due 1/30/2013. Related Document: Related Document A Modest Proposal Assignment Date: Tuesday, January 29, 2013 Description: Objectives:To read & interpret the essay. To identify and analyze satire. Activities:Read "A Modest Proposal". p.620. Materials: Lit Text. p. 620. Assessment: Teacher observation. Homework:Research intended topic for personal satirical essay. Related Document: Related Document A Modest Proposal Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Description: Objectives:To read & interpret the essay. To identify and analyze satire. Activities:Read "A Modest Proposal". p.620. Materials: Lit Text. p. 620. Assessment: Teacher observation. Homework:Research intended topic for personal satirical essay. A Modest Proposal Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Description: Objectives:To read & interpret the essay. To identify and analyze satire. Activities:Complete AMP vocabulary and analysis assignments. p.620. Materials: Lit Text. p. 620. Assessment: Teacher observation. Homework:Research intended topic for personal satirical essay. AMP Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, February 1, 2013 Description: Objectives:To read & interpret the essay. To identify and analyze satire. Activities:Complete AMP vocabulary and analysis assignments. p.620. Materials: Lit Text. p. 620. Assessment: Teacher observation. Homework:Research intended topic for personal satirical essay.

Gulliver's Travels / A Modest Proposal - Gulliver's Travels Assignment Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Description: Objectives:To view excerpts of parts 1 & 2 of Gulliver's Travels DVD. Activities:Students will watch exerpts of Gulliver's Travels parts 1 & 2. Students will list satirical targets observed. Students will develop lists of current satirical targets in media today for later discussion. Materials: GT the movie Parts 1 & 2. Assessment: Students will list and pinpoint satirical targets as observed for later discussion. Homework:Prepare for G.T. Test (1/23) and complete extra credit satirical assignment. Related Document: Related Document Gulliver"s Travels cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 Description: Objectives:Students will complete Gulliver's Travels test. Activities:Students will test over the 2 first voyages of GT. Materials: Teacher made test & Lit. test. Homework: Complete extra credit satirical assignmentdue January 30th, 2013. Related Document: Related Document G.T. Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, January 24, 2013 Description: Objectives:To view excerpts of parts 1 & 2 of Gulliver's Travels DVD. Activities:Students will watch exerpts of Gulliver's Travels parts 1 & 2. Students will list additional satirical targets observed. Students will develop lists of current satirical targets in media today for later discussion. Materials: GT the movie Parts 1 & 2. Assessment: Students will list and pinpoint satirical targets as observed for later discussion. Homework: complete extra credit satirical assignment due 1/30/2013. Related Document: Related Document A Modest Proposal Assignment Date: Friday, January 25, 2013 Description: Objectives:To read & interpret the essay. To identify and analyze satire. Activities:Read "A Modest Proposal". p.620. Materials: Lit Text. p. 620. Assessment: Teacher observation. Homework:Research intended topic for personal satirical essay. Related Document: Related Document

Gulliver"s Travels Cont'd - Gulliver's Travels Assignment Date: Monday, January 14, 2013 Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Holt/McDougal designed student work pages 105 - 115. G.T. Assignment Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Holt/McDougal designed student work pages 105 - 115. G.T. Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Holt/McDougal designed student work pages 105 - 115.Study for quiz on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. G.T. Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013 Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel, parts 1 & 2. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Review for Gulliver's Travels Test on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2013. G.T. Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, January 18, 2013 Description: Objectives:To continue Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel, parts 1 & 2. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Review for Gulliver's Travels Test on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2013.

Gulliver"s Travels Cont'd - Gulliver's Travels Assignment Date: Monday, January 14, 2013 Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Holt/McDougal designed student work pages 105 - 115. G.T. Assignment Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Holt/McDougal designed student work pages 105 - 115. G.T. Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Holt/McDougal designed student work pages 105 - 115.Study for quiz on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013. G.T. Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013 Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel, parts 1 & 2. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Review for Gulliver's Travels Test on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2013. G.T. Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, January 18, 2013 Description: Objectives:To continue Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel, parts 1 & 2. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Review for Gulliver's Travels Test on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2013.

Gulliver's Travels Cont'd - Gulliver's Travels
Assignment Date: Monday, January 14, 2013
Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Holt/McDougal designed student work pages 105 - 115.

G.T.
Assignment Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Holt/McDougal designed student work pages 105 - 115.

G.T. Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Holt/McDougal designed student work pages 105 - 115.Study for quiz on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013.

G.T. Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, January 17, 2013
Description: Objectives:To re-introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel, parts 1 & 2. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Review for Gulliver's Travels Test on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2013.

G.T. Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, January 18, 2013
Description: Objectives:To continue Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel, parts 1 & 2. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Review for Gulliver's Travels Test on Thursday, Jan. 25, 2013.

Review & Semester Exams - Fall Semester Exam Review Assignment Date: Monday, December 17, 2012 Description: Obj. to Review material covered during the first semester. Related Document: Related Document Review & 6th period exam Assignment Date: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Description: Object: To review periods 1-5. Administer 6th period final exam. Related Document: Related Document Final Exams Assignment Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Description: Administer 2nd & 4th period exams Related Document: Related Document Final Exams Assignment Date: Thursday, December 20, 2012 Description: Administer 3rd & 5th period exams Related Document: Related Document Final Exams Assignment Date: Friday, December 21, 2012 Description: Administer 1st and 7th period exams Related Document: Related Document

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Macbeth Continued - Macbeth Assignment Date: Monday, December 10, 2012 Description: Obj: To read, discuss and interpret the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue reading Macbeth. To continue planning costumes for the DHS Mini -Renaissance Festival.Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in reading character roles. HW:Continue reading Macbeth. Evaluate Ren Fes and how it might improve for next year. Macbeth Assignment Date: Monday, December 10, 2012 Description: Obj: To read, discuss and interpret the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue reading Macbeth. To continue planning costumes for the DHS Mini -Renaissance Festival.Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in reading character roles. HW:Continue reading Macbeth. Evaluate Ren Fes and how it might improve for next year. Macbeth Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 Description: Obj: To read, discuss and interpret the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue reading Macbeth. Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in reading character roles. HW:Continue reading Macbeth. Evaluate Ren Fes and how it might improve for next year. Related Document: Related Document Macbeth Assignment Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Description: Obj: To test for mastery on Macbeth. Activity:Macbeth major test. Materials: Teacher made test. Assessment: Student test grade. HW:None Macbeth Assignment Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Description: Obj: To test for mastery on Macbeth. Activity:Macbeth major test. Materials: Teacher made test. Assessment: Student test grade. HW:None Exam Review Assignment Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012 Description: Exam Review Attached Related Document: Related Document Exam Review Assignment Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012 Description: Exam Review Attached Related Document: Related Document Exam Review Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, December 14, 2012 Description: Exam Review Attached Related Document: Related Document

Macbeth/Renaissance Festival - Macbeth Cont'd/Renaissance Festival
Assignment Date: Monday, December 3, 2012
Description: Obj:To read, analyze and understand Macbeth. Activity:Continue Reading drama MacBeth. Assessment:Study guide. Material:Litereature text. HW:Complete Act 5 study guide questions. Study for Final Macbeth Test on Dec. 11th.

Ren. Fes. Prep
Assignment Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Description: Obj: To read, discuss and interpret the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue reading Macbeth. To continue planning costumes for the DHS Mini -Renaissance Festival.Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in reading character roles. HW:Continue reading Macbeth. Plan for Friday's Ren Fes.

Renaissance Festival Prep
Assignment Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Description: Objective:To prepare for Renaissance Festival Feast on Thursday and Festival on Friday. Activities: Detailed Planning. Role clarification. Items needed. Rules and Responsibilities. Materials: Student provided items. HW:Continue planning for Renaissance Event.

Renaissance Festivities
Assignment Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012
Description: Objective:To prepare for Renaissance Festival Feast on Thursday and Festival on Friday. Activities: Detailed Planning. Role clarification. Items needed. Rules and Responsibilities. Materials: Student provided items. HW:Continue planning for Renaissance Event

Ren Fes
Assignment Date: Friday, December 7, 2012
Description: Objective:To prepare for Renaissance Festival Feast on Thursday and Festival on Friday. Activities: Detailed Planning. Role clarification. Items needed. Rules and Responsibilities. Materials: Student provided items. HW:Prepare to test on Macbeth in its entirety.

Macbeth Cont'd - Macbeth Cont'd
Assignment Date: Monday, November 26, 2012
Description: Obj:To read, analyze and understand Macbeth. Activity:Continue Reading drama MacBeth. Assessment:Study guide. Material:Litereature text. HW:Complete act 4 study guide questions.Memorize soliloquy for extra credit. Due Nov. 27th

Soliloqey Recited
Assignment Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Description: Obj:To read, analyze and understand Macbeth. Activity:Continue Reading drama MacBeth. Assessment:Study guide. Material:Litereature text. HW:Complete act 4 study guide questions.Memorize soliloquy for extra credit. Due today!!!

Macbeth Test
Assignment Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Description: Obj:To test for mastery.To read, analyze and understand Macbeth. Activity:Test covering Acts 1,2 &3. Continue Reading drama MacBeth. Assessment:Study guide. Material:Litereature text. HW:None.

Macbeth Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, November 29, 2012
Description: Obj:To read, analyze and understand Macbeth. Activity:Continue Reading drama (Act 5) MacBeth. Assessment:Study guide. Material:Litereature text. HW:Complete act 5 study guide questions.

Macbeth Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, November 30, 2012
Description: Obj:To read, analyze and understand Macbeth. Activity:Continue Reading drama MacBeth. Assessment:Study guide. Material:Litereature text. HW:Complete Act 5 study guide questions. Study for Final Macbeth Test on Dec. 6th.

Renaissance/Macbeth - Intro to Renaissance
Assignment Date: Monday, November 12, 2012
Description: Objective:To read Renaissance themed Literature Introduction to the era.To interpret Literary elements of the period. Activities:To read and interpret historical and social influences of the period. Material: Lit Text pp.192-212. HW:Continue reading Renaissance intro.

Macbeth
Assignment Date: Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Description: Obj:To read, analyze and understand Macbeth. Activity:Read Act 1 of drama MacBeth. Assessment:Study guide. Material:Litereature text. HW:Complete act 1 study guide questions.Memorize soliloquy for extra credit.

Macbeth
Assignment Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Description: Obj:To read, analyze and understand Macbeth. Activity:Continue Reading drama MacBeth. Assessment:Study guide. Material:Litereature text. HW:Complete act 1 study guide questions.Memorize soliloquy for extra credit.

Macbeth Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, November 15, 2012
Description: Due Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Obj:To read, analyze and understand Macbeth. Activity:Continue Reading drama MacBeth. Assessment:Study guide. Material:Litereature text. HW:Complete act 1 study guide questions.Memorize soliloquy for extra credit. Due Nov. 27th

Macbeth Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, November 16, 2012
Description: Obj:To read, analyze and understand Macbeth. Activity:Continue Reading drama MacBeth. Assessment:Study guide. Material:Litereature text. HW:Complete act 1 study guide questions.Memorize soliloquy for extra credit. Due Nov. 27th

Class Notes for T.C.T. - Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales
 
Medieval Literature
 

 
RE-READ YOU OWN NOTES AND RE-READ THE TEXT!
 

 

 
Medieval Literature, p28-32
 

 
William the Conqueror
 
Henry II
 
Richard I (Richard the Lion-Hearted)
 
King John + Robin Hood Lore. He was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215. The Magna Carta is the precursor for the US Constitution.
 
Henry VII (Tudor from Lancaster) defeated Richard III (from York) in the War of the Roses to become king of England. Richard III is an important Shakespearean History play
 
Feudalism
 
The Church – owned 25% of the land in England and held lots of power
 
Chivalry, Courtly Love
 
King Arthur and the Crusades
 
Geoffrey Chaucer – he was the first to write in REAL English, not Latin or French. He brought literature to the people. Literature was no longer just for the elite nobility, who could read Latin and French
 
The Canterbury Tales – These are written like a FRAME STORY (a series of short stories with different narrators). His story is based on Boccaccio’s DECAMERON, but the Decameron was only composed of nobility telling stories. The Canterbury Tales is the first work of literature written in English. This was revolutionary, since most literature had been only written in Latin and French, the language of a privileged few.
 
Bubonic Plague + Society - The Plague killed 1/3 of England and Europe. Because of a great reduction in population, the lower classes and their products became very important. Hence, the nobility could no longer take the lower classes for granted. The lower classes could charge more money for their products. Since they had more money, they could afford to educate themselves and their children. So, the lower classes became an empowered Middle Class of people; the nobility couldn’t manipulate and control the lower classes any longer. Chaucer’s family comes from one of these new middle-class families. He wrote The Canterbury Tales in English (the people’s language).
 
Chaucer was Middle-Class, but he was very wealthy, and he married “well.” He worked for the nobility, and he married the Queen’s Lady in Waiting (she was his patron’s sister in law). While he was middle class, he was VERY well connected and wealthy, like the governor of Texas or a famous actor/athlete might be.
 
The story is written in IAMBIC PENTAMETER (most works in English are, really) - A metrical pattern in poetry which consists of five iambic feet per line. An iamb, or iambic foot, consists of one unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable
 

 
The General Prologue p144-166
 

 
Characters – how each person LOOKS is an reference to their INTERNAL CHARACTER
Narrator – unnamed, likely male
Knight – very chivalric. He’s honorable and religious. He’s fought in many foreign wars in the name of Christianity. He’s come home to England and immediately wants to go to Canterbury for a pilgrimage. He’s got a gentle disposition; he’s neither rough nor crude.
Squire – The Knight’s son, about 20 years old, very talented (artistic and athletic), good natured, happy-go-lucky, loves his lady, he serves his father well.
Yeoman – servant of the Knight. He’s basically ROBIN HOOD. He wears a green hood and coat, has the best arrows and bow. He also has an arm-guard, dagger, sword, and shield. Most likely, he hunts for the Knight and Squire
Prioress (nun, abbess, mother superior). She doesn’t act like a typical nun; she acts more like a married noble-woman. She speaks French, but school-French, not real French as was spoken in Paris (i.e. she pretends to be what she’s not). She has very fancy manners, especially table manners. She can sing very well. She is also an animal lover, but she is too extreme in her love of animals. She is quite attractive, and she carries a fancy brooch with her (Love can conquer all). These last two elements especially, are thought of as atypical for a nun.
A nun and 3 Priests – these are traveling with the Prioress, but they aren’t described.
Monk – there is a monk who likes to hunt. He has several fine horses, and his saddle and bridle are very fine. He also has very fine boots. He doesn’t see why he has to bend over books or toil in a garden all day to be a monk. He thinks that monks should be able to be out-doorsy people who enjoy life. He is also overweight, which shows that he enjoys the pleasures in life, like fine foods. The narrator thinks that this monk’s view on life is good and interesting.
Friar – The Friar walks from town to town, bringing the word of God. Although he is good natured about his business, he has no problem taking monetary donations from even the poorest person who hears him speak the Gospel. Also, he doesn’t lead the purest life; he liked to sweet-talk with various women (and he even gave these women presents). If someone confessed a sin to him, he gave them a very easy penance (too easy). He didn’t try hard to reform sinners. He knew the barmaids better than the sick and the poor. He only went to places that were fun and profitable.
Merchant – He has a forked beard, which may give clue to his bad character. He is in financial debt (which is seen as a terrible thing), and he tries to hide his debt (although the narrator knows about it). This is ironic, because he is overly concerned about money and financial dealings (as well as border security).
Oxford Cleric – the Cleric is much too obsessed with learning and studying, to the point that he neglects all other obligations in his life. His horse is thin, he is thin, and his clothes are thin. He doesn’t have a paying job, nor is he worldly enough to have one really, but he is always asking people for money so that he can keep buying books and going to school. He doesn’t do anything lively, like play an instrument, nor does he speak much with people. His single-mindedness in study is a great failing of his.
Sergeant at Law – This man is very business like. There seems to nothing positive or negative about him; there is a matter-of-fact description of him. He knows every law and can capably comment on laws. He is the antithesis (opposite of) the Oxford Cleric, in that he has used his education well (he’s made a living with his education).
Franklin – He accompanies the Sergeant at Law. This man is a gourmand (a foodie). He liked nothing better than good food and hospitality. All he wanted was the best foods and a nice place to entertain friends. He had been a sheriff, county auditor; and he was a landowner.
Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, Weaver, Carpet-Maker – These people are all described as one; they are all dressed the same. Each man was an alderman, had enough property and income, and they went into church first on feast days (like the Wife of Bath), since they had achieved a high station in life.
Cook – Accompanies the Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, Weaver, Carpet-Maker. This cook is very skilled and has detailed knowledge of many specific foods. He has an ulcer on his skin.
Skipper – This sea captain is widely traveled. He wore rough clothing, and didn’t worry overly much about outward appearances. He is portrayed in a positive light. In this character, the rough, hardworking man is applauded.
Doctor – This doctor knows all about medicine and astronomy. (People in this time believed that the stars and planets affected a person’s physical health). He’s studied all of the important medical minds. Also, he takes care of himself, eating only what he should.
The Wife of Bath – She is not nobility, but she’s privileged (likely like Chaucer himself). She has the best seat in the house at church; no one would dare sit in front of her. She is also a skilled high-quality cloth maker, which is an indication that she’s had a good education, befitting a high ranking household. She has had five husbands, and when she was young, she had a good number of boyfriends, (but the narrator doesn’t want to talk about that now for the sake of modesty). She is characterized as having gap-teeth, wide hips, and a broad red face, which are all references to her interest in romance.
Parson – the Parson is a truly good religious man. He gladly travels far and wide to serve his congregation. He believes that he should lead his followers by setting a good example, that if Church leaders are bad but parishioners are good, then that is bad logic. He taught religion kindly, not roughly. The narrator thinks that the Parson is the best religious leader he has ever met.
Plowman – He is the brother of the Parson. He was a VERY humble and hardworking man. He would even work for free if someone needed his help. He lived like Christ wanted him to live, and he was happy to do.
Miller – The Miller looks like a real tough-guy. He likes to armwrestle, and he also has a very rough-looking appearance (including a nasty wart on his nose with hair growing out of it). He re-sells stolen goods (like corn) at a steep mark-up. His “golden thumb” alludes to the fact that he steals from his own customers, as well. He likes to tell tavern-tales about sin, and he knows how to play the bagpipes.
Manciple - The Manciple’s employers are all lawyers, trained to help others to live within their means, but the Manciple is even shrewder than they are. He is able to manipulate money better than college educated men; he’s never in debt. This, of course, suggests that he lies, cheats, and steals in order to accomplish his financial goals.
Reeve – this man is similar to Ebeneezer Scrooge. He is very cheap and very closely counts money. He has saved a lot of money in his time; he’s a better saver than his lord (noble boss). He (Reeve) was very underhanded; he (Reeve) would loan his lord his (Lord’s) own supplies back to him (Lord). He is very thin and has a rusty sword, which is to show that he’s cheap and is only concerned about hoarding money and supplies.
Summoner – he is not a good man. He is an alcoholic and he is lecherous. He is described as having horrible skin, which is an indication of the evil in him that is bubbling to the surface. He quotes Latin (it seems, in order to intimidate people), but when he is intellectually challenged, it is found that he had no true depth of knowledge. He responds by trying to intimidate people with big, foreign words that they don’t know. In addition, he works in the legal profession and can be bought-off with money or alcohol. Also, since he knows many secrets of people, because of his profession, he blackmails people with this information.
Pardoner – the Pardoner is very similarly in character to the Summoner, which is to say, he has a low character. He is characterized as a liar and a predator of unassuming religious people. He carries with him pseudo-holy relics, and he schemes people out of their money. He is also characterized has having a weak speaking voice, a great singing voice, and a great command of speech/oration (probably why he is able to swindle people out of their money).
Host – the host is the owner of the Tabard. He agrees to judge everyone for who has the best story. Whoever tells the best story will win a free dinner upon their return to Southwark.

 

 

 

 
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The FOLLOWING groupings indicated (from HIGHEST to LOWEST) the importance of rank in Medieval Society. Narrator and Host are not included.
 

 

 
Knight
Squire
Yeoman

 
Prioress
A nun
3 Priests
Monk
Friar

 

 

 

 
o Merchant
 
o Oxford Cleric
 
o Sergeant at Law
 
o Franklin
 
o Haberdasher
 
o Dyer
 
o Carpenter
 
o Weaver
 
o Carpet-Maker
 
o Cook
 
o Skipper
 
o Doctor
 
o The Wife of Bath
 

 
o Parson
 
o Plowman
 

 
o Reeve
 
o Miller
 
o Manciple
 

 
o Summoner
 
o Pardoner
 

 

 
Progression of the PROLOGUE
 
Introductory Description, SETTING
· Spring, April, plants are growing, birds are becoming more active
 
· Weather – sunny, nice, raining (good)
 
Gathering of the Pilgrims
· Town of Southwark – (Canterbury is approx 60 miles from London)
 
· The Tabard (hotel / restaurant), near The Bell (another hotel / restaurant),
 
Descriptions of Pilgrims
Chaucer’s Apology– Chaucer directly addresses the audience
· He apologizes for rough language and content, saying that he’s just trying to be an accurate reporter of events and stories
 
· He apologies if he doesn’t treat the people and their position in life accordingly, after all, he claims that he’s not smart enough to do this well.
 
Introduction of the Host
The Next Day

 

 
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The PARDONER’S Prologue and Tale
 

 

 
Anaphora - The repetitions of the same word or words at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences, commonly in conjunction with climax and with parallelism.
 
Apostrophe - Speaking to someone or something that is not present.
 
Foreshadowing - the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in literature.
 
Irony - an implied discrepancy between what is said and what is meant.
 
Metaphor - Direct comparison using a linking verb
 
Personification - Making an inanimate object act like a person or animal
 
Simile - A comparison using "like" or "as"
 
Theme - a broad idea in a story, or a message conveyed by a work. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. Themes are usually implied rather than explicitly stated.
 
Unreliable Narrator - typically displays characteristics or tendencies that indicate a lack of credibility or understanding of the story. Whether due to age, mental disability or personal involvement, an unreliable narrator provides the reader with either incomplete or inaccurate information as a result of these conditions.
 

 

 
Pardoner’s Prologue p170-172
 

 
The Pardoner begins by boasting about what a good speaker and singer he is. He says that he’s been at the game of conning people for a long time. (He’s a confidence man, a con artist; it’s best to NOT view him as a real pardoner/preacher. He just pretends to be one to swindle people out of their money. The theme of his sermons is typically “money is the root of all evil,” which is IRONIC, since he’s chiefly concerned with money.
 

 
He readily admits that he’s ruthless, taking money from people by sermonizing about these themes: 1) avarice and 2) cupidity. This is IRONIC, since he himself is guilty of these 2 (of the 7) deadly sins. He happily relates how he separates people from their money. He has absolutely zero interest in helping people with his sermons; he doesn’t care even a little bit about their souls. He further expounds that he has zero honor in that he will gladly take money from the poorest people (no honor among thieves).
 

 
Even though he admits to being a vicious man, he plans on telling his fellow pilgrims a moral tale. This leads the reader to the concept of UNRELIABLE NARRATOR. Can we believe him? Will his tale be truly moral?
 

 
Pardoner’s Tale, p173-180
 

 
The tale begins with 3 rough men sitting in a bar, drinking early in the morning. Outside, there is a funeral procession. The men want to know who died, so they as a young boy working there. An old friend of theirs died, DEATH killed him. The innkeeper confirms this. They men are so upset, they tear out of the bar; they want to find Death and kill him. Here, Death is personified as a real person; the rioters aren’t aware of this, and assume that Death is a real, live person (he isn’t).
 

 
On the road, they encounter an old man, who is very kind and gentle. The are very rude to the old man and ask him why he is so very old, to which the old man replies that 1) no one has wanted to trade their youth for his old age, and 2) he hasn’t been sick enough to die yet (suicide isn’t a thought here). [Simile: “like a wretched soldier at strife within himself”: Metaphor: Earth = Mother’s Gate] Then, the old man criticizes the men for how they were rude to him because 1) youth should be respectful of the aged, and 2) the Golden Rule, you should do unto others as you would have them do unto you. [foreshadowing: “if you should live till then”]
 

 
The rioters don’t react well to the old man’s speech. They say that he is a co-conspirator of Death, that the old man is helping Death kill young people. They demand that the old man tell them (rioters) where they can find Death.
 

 
The old man tells them that they can find Death right around the corner, under an oak tree. The men run there and find a pile of gold florians (coins). Once they see the money, they forget all about hunting after Death. They decide to wait until nightfall to take the gold safely away; if someone saw them during the day with so much gold, then they would be accused of being robbers. They will draw straws, and the one with the longest straw will run back to town for food and drink, while the other 2 stay behind to guard the florians.
 

 
The youngest of the three chooses the longest straw, so runs off to town to get food and drink. As he leaves, the other two plan to kill him, so that they will have more money for themselves. They will fake a play-wrestling match and both will stab him when he is unsuspecting.
 

 
On his way to town, the youngest rioter decides to use poison to kill the other two, so that he will have all of the money to himself; but really the Devil is given credit for the evil thoughts, not the young rioter. He finds an apothecary (pharmacist) who gives him very strong poison; the young rioter lied and had said that he wanted to kill rats and a polecat. He then gets 3 bottles, and fills 2 of the bottles with wine and poison; the 3rd bottle only has wine.
 

 
When the youngest returns, the two others stab him to death as planned. Then, they rest and drink the poisoned wine themselves and die a horrible death.
 

 
The Pardoner, now having told his tale, tells the pilgrims that they should repent their sins by giving him their money and silver. [apostrophe + anaphora: “O cursed sin! O blackguardy excess! O treacherous homicide! O wickedness! O gluttony that lusted on and diced!”] He tells them that he has the power to forgive their sins. He seems to have forgotten that he’s already warned them in his prologue, that he’s a bad guy who’s just out for money. He tells them that for money he will absolve them of their sins, and he also tries to entice them with his “holy relics.” He ends by suggesting that the HOST go first, since he says that the Host is the most sinful of all of the pilgrims. But, as you re-read the Host’s description in the General Prologue, you see that he’s certainly not the most sinful of the pilgrims, far from it in fact. Why, then, do you think that the Pardoner wants the Host to “repent for his sins” first?
 

 
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The WIFE OF BATH’S Prologue and Tale
 

 
The WIFE OF BATH’S Prologue, p184
 

 
This begins with the Pardoner questioning if he wants to marry. He seems to think that women might be too troublesome. The Wife of Bath then tells how she can impart some of her wisdom regarding men and women, wisdom that he should listen to. She also says that in marriage, she was the domineering one, not her husbands. The Pardoner is anxious to hear her advice and urges her on. She is irritated at the Pardoner and his pushiness. She tells him that if he’s quiet, then she’ll begin.
 

 
The WIFE OF BATH’S Tale, p186-196
 

 
Major Themes include: chivalry, courtly love, magic, male / female dominance, respect for the elderly, the importance of ancestry / lineage, poverty
 

 
The audience is told that in the days of King Arthur (chivalry and courtly love, remember these terms), fairies and elves lived and roamed the land. When Friars (the Church), though began to roam and bless the countryside, these magical creatures disappeared. Now (in the late 1300s), the only threat to the virtue of women is the Friar. This seems to be a strong criticism of the morality of some men who served the Church.
 

 
Then, we are introduced to the protagonist, a Knight who rapes a young woman. The king of the land wants to impose the death penalty, but the queen and her ladies protest. The queen says that he must find the answer to the following question: What is it that women most desire? If he cannot answer the question in 366 days, then the death penalty will be imposed. He travels the countryside, asking every woman whom he encounters, but he cannot get a consistent answer. Some want nice clothes; others want freedom. Still other women want to thought of as good and honest people, who can keep secrets.
 

 
SIDE STORY: The Wife of Bath tells us of King Midas, who had donkey ears, and his wife the queen, who he entrusted with the secret of his ears (he’s ashamed of his ears and keeps them hidden from everyone else). She promises to keep his large ears a secret, but later tells a river about his ears, because she was totally incapable of keeping this to herself. MORAL: Women can’t ever be trusted not to gossip, even about things that are important to their hisbands
 

 
The story returns to the Knight. The 366 days are now gone, and on the last day, he comes upon a group of women dancing in the woods. He wants to ask them What is it that women most desire?, but as he approaches, they disappear. A very old woman is there, though. (This is a MAGICAL ELEMENT of the story. Remember, the intro of the tale talked about a time of fairies and elves during King Arthur’s reign).
 

 
The old woman tells him the answer, but he must promise to do whatever it is she wants him to do. He agrees upon his honor (ha ha, like he has any honor. . . IRONY! Remember why he got in trouble in the first place), but he doesn’t consider that she might ask him to do something odd, etc. He takes her to court, gives the answer, which is “To be the master of her husband, to have control over her husband.” This answer might not quite be right for a 2010 mindset; equality is a 2010 desire. However, if you contextualize this, given that women in 1380 had ZERO control over their own lives, they had to marry whom they were told to marry, and they didn’t have any career possibilities, this does seem like a reasonable desire. the women of the court think that it is a wonderful answer and he is given his freedom. The old woman now tells the court that he must do as she asks, and it isn’t until this moment that the old woman tells the knight that she wants him to marry her. He is disgusted and argumentative, asking her to reconsider what she is asking. This, of course, is very curious, since young women in Chaucer’s day (1340-1400) always married men who were much older than they were. The Knight is just being asked to do what most women of his day had to do.
 

 
Although he complains, they marry. On his wedding night, he has several complaints about why he is too good to be with her: ancestry, poverty, age. She calmly refutes all of these complaints. Then, she gives him a choice: she can be an old yet perfect wife, or she can be a young yet horrible wife. He decides to allow her to choose to be whatever she wants to be (He really must have been listening to the answer to What is it that women most desire?). She is so pleased with his answer that she agrees to be both young and the perfect wife for him.
 

 
What is problematic regarding her counter-arguments, is the timeline. The story that the Wife of Bath told is set during the Age of King Arthur, presumably 367-734 AD. However, she quotes Dante Alighieri (1265-1321 AD), and of course he lived long after the action of the Wife of Bath’s tale. Other people whom she quotes include: Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (Philisopher, 470–475? AD), Seneca the Younger (Philosopher and Politician, c. 3 BC – 65 AD), Tullius Hostilius (King of Rome, 673-642 B.C.). While these latter people do fit in the timeline, it raises the question: Would either the Wife of Bath or her character, the old woman, have read and been able to quote these philosophers and writers? Women in this time weren’t typically so literate. At this point, we are dealing with the concepts of Suspension of Disbelief (The readers must “go with it” in order to enjoy the story, even though there are logical discrepancies in the story) and Unreliable Narrator.
 

 
The tale ends with a warning to husbands to give their wives whatever they wish. After all, a happy wife makes a happy husband.
 

Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales
 
Medieval Literature
 

 
RE-READ YOU OWN NOTES AND RE-READ THE TEXT!
 

 

 
Medieval Literature, p28-32
 

 
William the Conqueror
 
Henry II
 
Richard I (Richard the Lion-Hearted)
 
King John + Robin Hood Lore. He was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215. The Magna Carta is the precursor for the US Constitution.
 
Henry VII (Tudor from Lancaster) defeated Richard III (from York) in the War of the Roses to become king of England. Richard III is an important Shakespearean History play
 
Feudalism
 
The Church – owned 25% of the land in England and held lots of power
 
Chivalry, Courtly Love
 
King Arthur and the Crusades
 
Geoffrey Chaucer – he was the first to write in REAL English, not Latin or French. He brought literature to the people. Literature was no longer just for the elite nobility, who could read Latin and French
 
The Canterbury Tales – These are written like a FRAME STORY (a series of short stories with different narrators). His story is based on Boccaccio’s DECAMERON, but the Decameron was only composed of nobility telling stories. The Canterbury Tales is the first work of literature written in English. This was revolutionary, since most literature had been only written in Latin and French, the language of a privileged few.
 
Bubonic Plague + Society - The Plague killed 1/3 of England and Europe. Because of a great reduction in population, the lower classes and their products became very important. Hence, the nobility could no longer take the lower classes for granted. The lower classes could charge more money for their products. Since they had more money, they could afford to educate themselves and their children. So, the lower classes became an empowered Middle Class of people; the nobility couldn’t manipulate and control the lower classes any longer. Chaucer’s family comes from one of these new middle-class families. He wrote The Canterbury Tales in English (the people’s language).
 
Chaucer was Middle-Class, but he was very wealthy, and he married “well.” He worked for the nobility, and he married the Queen’s Lady in Waiting (she was his patron’s sister in law). While he was middle class, he was VERY well connected and wealthy, like the governor of Texas or a famous actor/athlete might be.
 
The story is written in IAMBIC PENTAMETER (most works in English are, really) - A metrical pattern in poetry which consists of five iambic feet per line. An iamb, or iambic foot, consists of one unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable
 

 
The General Prologue p144-166
 

 
Characters – how each person LOOKS is an reference to their INTERNAL CHARACTER
Narrator – unnamed, likely male
Knight – very chivalric. He’s honorable and religious. He’s fought in many foreign wars in the name of Christianity. He’s come home to England and immediately wants to go to Canterbury for a pilgrimage. He’s got a gentle disposition; he’s neither rough nor crude.
Squire – The Knight’s son, about 20 years old, very talented (artistic and athletic), good natured, happy-go-lucky, loves his lady, he serves his father well.
Yeoman – servant of the Knight. He’s basically ROBIN HOOD. He wears a green hood and coat, has the best arrows and bow. He also has an arm-guard, dagger, sword, and shield. Most likely, he hunts for the Knight and Squire
Prioress (nun, abbess, mother superior). She doesn’t act like a typical nun; she acts more like a married noble-woman. She speaks French, but school-French, not real French as was spoken in Paris (i.e. she pretends to be what she’s not). She has very fancy manners, especially table manners. She can sing very well. She is also an animal lover, but she is too extreme in her love of animals. She is quite attractive, and she carries a fancy brooch with her (Love can conquer all). These last two elements especially, are thought of as atypical for a nun.
A nun and 3 Priests – these are traveling with the Prioress, but they aren’t described.
Monk – there is a monk who likes to hunt. He has several fine horses, and his saddle and bridle are very fine. He also has very fine boots. He doesn’t see why he has to bend over books or toil in a garden all day to be a monk. He thinks that monks should be able to be out-doorsy people who enjoy life. He is also overweight, which shows that he enjoys the pleasures in life, like fine foods. The narrator thinks that this monk’s view on life is good and interesting.
Friar – The Friar walks from town to town, bringing the word of God. Although he is good natured about his business, he has no problem taking monetary donations from even the poorest person who hears him speak the Gospel. Also, he doesn’t lead the purest life; he liked to sweet-talk with various women (and he even gave these women presents). If someone confessed a sin to him, he gave them a very easy penance (too easy). He didn’t try hard to reform sinners. He knew the barmaids better than the sick and the poor. He only went to places that were fun and profitable.
Merchant – He has a forked beard, which may give clue to his bad character. He is in financial debt (which is seen as a terrible thing), and he tries to hide his debt (although the narrator knows about it). This is ironic, because he is overly concerned about money and financial dealings (as well as border security).
Oxford Cleric – the Cleric is much too obsessed with learning and studying, to the point that he neglects all other obligations in his life. His horse is thin, he is thin, and his clothes are thin. He doesn’t have a paying job, nor is he worldly enough to have one really, but he is always asking people for money so that he can keep buying books and going to school. He doesn’t do anything lively, like play an instrument, nor does he speak much with people. His single-mindedness in study is a great failing of his.
Sergeant at Law – This man is very business like. There seems to nothing positive or negative about him; there is a matter-of-fact description of him. He knows every law and can capably comment on laws. He is the antithesis (opposite of) the Oxford Cleric, in that he has used his education well (he’s made a living with his education).
Franklin – He accompanies the Sergeant at Law. This man is a gourmand (a foodie). He liked nothing better than good food and hospitality. All he wanted was the best foods and a nice place to entertain friends. He had been a sheriff, county auditor; and he was a landowner.
Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, Weaver, Carpet-Maker – These people are all described as one; they are all dressed the same. Each man was an alderman, had enough property and income, and they went into church first on feast days (like the Wife of Bath), since they had achieved a high station in life.
Cook – Accompanies the Haberdasher, Dyer, Carpenter, Weaver, Carpet-Maker. This cook is very skilled and has detailed knowledge of many specific foods. He has an ulcer on his skin.
Skipper – This sea captain is widely traveled. He wore rough clothing, and didn’t worry overly much about outward appearances. He is portrayed in a positive light. In this character, the rough, hardworking man is applauded.
Doctor – This doctor knows all about medicine and astronomy. (People in this time believed that the stars and planets affected a person’s physical health). He’s studied all of the important medical minds. Also, he takes care of himself, eating only what he should.
The Wife of Bath – She is not nobility, but she’s privileged (likely like Chaucer himself). She has the best seat in the house at church; no one would dare sit in front of her. She is also a skilled high-quality cloth maker, which is an indication that she’s had a good education, befitting a high ranking household. She has had five husbands, and when she was young, she had a good number of boyfriends, (but the narrator doesn’t want to talk about that now for the sake of modesty). She is characterized as having gap-teeth, wide hips, and a broad red face, which are all references to her interest in romance.
Parson – the Parson is a truly good religious man. He gladly travels far and wide to serve his congregation. He believes that he should lead his followers by setting a good example, that if Church leaders are bad but parishioners are good, then that is bad logic. He taught religion kindly, not roughly. The narrator thinks that the Parson is the best religious leader he has ever met.
Plowman – He is the brother of the Parson. He was a VERY humble and hardworking man. He would even work for free if someone needed his help. He lived like Christ wanted him to live, and he was happy to do.
Miller – The Miller looks like a real tough-guy. He likes to armwrestle, and he also has a very rough-looking appearance (including a nasty wart on his nose with hair growing out of it). He re-sells stolen goods (like corn) at a steep mark-up. His “golden thumb” alludes to the fact that he steals from his own customers, as well. He likes to tell tavern-tales about sin, and he knows how to play the bagpipes.
Manciple - The Manciple’s employers are all lawyers, trained to help others to live within their means, but the Manciple is even shrewder than they are. He is able to manipulate money better than college educated men; he’s never in debt. This, of course, suggests that he lies, cheats, and steals in order to accomplish his financial goals.
Reeve – this man is similar to Ebeneezer Scrooge. He is very cheap and very closely counts money. He has saved a lot of money in his time; he’s a better saver than his lord (noble boss). He (Reeve) was very underhanded; he (Reeve) would loan his lord his (Lord’s) own supplies back to him (Lord). He is very thin and has a rusty sword, which is to show that he’s cheap and is only concerned about hoarding money and supplies.
Summoner – he is not a good man. He is an alcoholic and he is lecherous. He is described as having horrible skin, which is an indication of the evil in him that is bubbling to the surface. He quotes Latin (it seems, in order to intimidate people), but when he is intellectually challenged, it is found that he had no true depth of knowledge. He responds by trying to intimidate people with big, foreign words that they don’t know. In addition, he works in the legal profession and can be bought-off with money or alcohol. Also, since he knows many secrets of people, because of his profession, he blackmails people with this information.
Pardoner – the Pardoner is very similarly in character to the Summoner, which is to say, he has a low character. He is characterized as a liar and a predator of unassuming religious people. He carries with him pseudo-holy relics, and he schemes people out of their money. He is also characterized has having a weak speaking voice, a great singing voice, and a great command of speech/oration (probably why he is able to swindle people out of their money).
Host – the host is the owner of the Tabard. He agrees to judge everyone for who has the best story. Whoever tells the best story will win a free dinner upon their return to Southwark.

 

 

 

 
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The FOLLOWING groupings indicated (from HIGHEST to LOWEST) the importance of rank in Medieval Society. Narrator and Host are not included.
 

 

 
Knight
Squire
Yeoman

 
Prioress
A nun
3 Priests
Monk
Friar

 

 

 

 
o Merchant
 
o Oxford Cleric
 
o Sergeant at Law
 
o Franklin
 
o Haberdasher
 
o Dyer
 
o Carpenter
 
o Weaver
 
o Carpet-Maker
 
o Cook
 
o Skipper
 
o Doctor
 
o The Wife of Bath
 

 
o Parson
 
o Plowman
 

 
o Reeve
 
o Miller
 
o Manciple
 

 
o Summoner
 
o Pardoner
 

 

 
Progression of the PROLOGUE
 
Introductory Description, SETTING
· Spring, April, plants are growing, birds are becoming more active
 
· Weather – sunny, nice, raining (good)
 
Gathering of the Pilgrims
· Town of Southwark – (Canterbury is approx 60 miles from London)
 
· The Tabard (hotel / restaurant), near The Bell (another hotel / restaurant),
 
Descriptions of Pilgrims
Chaucer’s Apology– Chaucer directly addresses the audience
· He apologizes for rough language and content, saying that he’s just trying to be an accurate reporter of events and stories
 
· He apologies if he doesn’t treat the people and their position in life accordingly, after all, he claims that he’s not smart enough to do this well.
 
Introduction of the Host
The Next Day

 

 
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The PARDONER’S Prologue and Tale
 

 

 
Anaphora - The repetitions of the same word or words at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, or sentences, commonly in conjunction with climax and with parallelism.
 
Apostrophe - Speaking to someone or something that is not present.
 
Foreshadowing - the use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in literature.
 
Irony - an implied discrepancy between what is said and what is meant.
 
Metaphor - Direct comparison using a linking verb
 
Personification - Making an inanimate object act like a person or animal
 
Simile - A comparison using "like" or "as"
 
Theme - a broad idea in a story, or a message conveyed by a work. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. Themes are the fundamental and often universal ideas explored in a literary work. Themes are usually implied rather than explicitly stated.
 
Unreliable Narrator - typically displays characteristics or tendencies that indicate a lack of credibility or understanding of the story. Whether due to age, mental disability or personal involvement, an unreliable narrator provides the reader with either incomplete or inaccurate information as a result of these conditions.
 

 

 
Pardoner’s Prologue p170-172
 

 
The Pardoner begins by boasting about what a good speaker and singer he is. He says that he’s been at the game of conning people for a long time. (He’s a confidence man, a con artist; it’s best to NOT view him as a real pardoner/preacher. He just pretends to be one to swindle people out of their money. The theme of his sermons is typically “money is the root of all evil,” which is IRONIC, since he’s chiefly concerned with money.
 

 
He readily admits that he’s ruthless, taking money from people by sermonizing about these themes: 1) avarice and 2) cupidity. This is IRONIC, since he himself is guilty of these 2 (of the 7) deadly sins. He happily relates how he separates people from their money. He has absolutely zero interest in helping people with his sermons; he doesn’t care even a little bit about their souls. He further expounds that he has zero honor in that he will gladly take money from the poorest people (no honor among thieves).
 

 
Even though he admits to being a vicious man, he plans on telling his fellow pilgrims a moral tale. This leads the reader to the concept of UNRELIABLE NARRATOR. Can we believe him? Will his tale be truly moral?
 

 
Pardoner’s Tale, p173-180
 

 
The tale begins with 3 rough men sitting in a bar, drinking early in the morning. Outside, there is a funeral procession. The men want to know who died, so they as a young boy working there. An old friend of theirs died, DEATH killed him. The innkeeper confirms this. They men are so upset, they tear out of the bar; they want to find Death and kill him. Here, Death is personified as a real person; the rioters aren’t aware of this, and assume that Death is a real, live person (he isn’t).
 

 
On the road, they encounter an old man, who is very kind and gentle. The are very rude to the old man and ask him why he is so very old, to which the old man replies that 1) no one has wanted to trade their youth for his old age, and 2) he hasn’t been sick enough to die yet (suicide isn’t a thought here). [Simile: “like a wretched soldier at strife within himself”: Metaphor: Earth = Mother’s Gate] Then, the old man criticizes the men for how they were rude to him because 1) youth should be respectful of the aged, and 2) the Golden Rule, you should do unto others as you would have them do unto you. [foreshadowing: “if you should live till then”]
 

 
The rioters don’t react well to the old man’s speech. They say that he is a co-conspirator of Death, that the old man is helping Death kill young people. They demand that the old man tell them (rioters) where they can find Death.
 

 
The old man tells them that they can find Death right around the corner, under an oak tree. The men run there and find a pile of gold florians (coins). Once they see the money, they forget all about hunting after Death. They decide to wait until nightfall to take the gold safely away; if someone saw them during the day with so much gold, then they would be accused of being robbers. They will draw straws, and the one with the longest straw will run back to town for food and drink, while the other 2 stay behind to guard the florians.
 

 
The youngest of the three chooses the longest straw, so runs off to town to get food and drink. As he leaves, the other two plan to kill him, so that they will have more money for themselves. They will fake a play-wrestling match and both will stab him when he is unsuspecting.
 

 
On his way to town, the youngest rioter decides to use poison to kill the other two, so that he will have all of the money to himself; but really the Devil is given credit for the evil thoughts, not the young rioter. He finds an apothecary (pharmacist) who gives him very strong poison; the young rioter lied and had said that he wanted to kill rats and a polecat. He then gets 3 bottles, and fills 2 of the bottles with wine and poison; the 3rd bottle only has wine.
 

 
When the youngest returns, the two others stab him to death as planned. Then, they rest and drink the poisoned wine themselves and die a horrible death.
 

 
The Pardoner, now having told his tale, tells the pilgrims that they should repent their sins by giving him their money and silver. [apostrophe + anaphora: “O cursed sin! O blackguardy excess! O treacherous homicide! O wickedness! O gluttony that lusted on and diced!”] He tells them that he has the power to forgive their sins. He seems to have forgotten that he’s already warned them in his prologue, that he’s a bad guy who’s just out for money. He tells them that for money he will absolve them of their sins, and he also tries to entice them with his “holy relics.” He ends by suggesting that the HOST go first, since he says that the Host is the most sinful of all of the pilgrims. But, as you re-read the Host’s description in the General Prologue, you see that he’s certainly not the most sinful of the pilgrims, far from it in fact. Why, then, do you think that the Pardoner wants the Host to “repent for his sins” first?
 

 
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The WIFE OF BATH’S Prologue and Tale
 

 
The WIFE OF BATH’S Prologue, p184
 

 
This begins with the Pardoner questioning if he wants to marry. He seems to think that women might be too troublesome. The Wife of Bath then tells how she can impart some of her wisdom regarding men and women, wisdom that he should listen to. She also says that in marriage, she was the domineering one, not her husbands. The Pardoner is anxious to hear her advice and urges her on. She is irritated at the Pardoner and his pushiness. She tells him that if he’s quiet, then she’ll begin.
 

 
The WIFE OF BATH’S Tale, p186-196
 

 
Major Themes include: chivalry, courtly love, magic, male / female dominance, respect for the elderly, the importance of ancestry / lineage, poverty
 

 
The audience is told that in the days of King Arthur (chivalry and courtly love, remember these terms), fairies and elves lived and roamed the land. When Friars (the Church), though began to roam and bless the countryside, these magical creatures disappeared. Now (in the late 1300s), the only threat to the virtue of women is the Friar. This seems to be a strong criticism of the morality of some men who served the Church.
 

 
Then, we are introduced to the protagonist, a Knight who rapes a young woman. The king of the land wants to impose the death penalty, but the queen and her ladies protest. The queen says that he must find the answer to the following question: What is it that women most desire? If he cannot answer the question in 366 days, then the death penalty will be imposed. He travels the countryside, asking every woman whom he encounters, but he cannot get a consistent answer. Some want nice clothes; others want freedom. Still other women want to thought of as good and honest people, who can keep secrets.
 

 
SIDE STORY: The Wife of Bath tells us of King Midas, who had donkey ears, and his wife the queen, who he entrusted with the secret of his ears (he’s ashamed of his ears and keeps them hidden from everyone else). She promises to keep his large ears a secret, but later tells a river about his ears, because she was totally incapable of keeping this to herself. MORAL: Women can’t ever be trusted not to gossip, even about things that are important to their hisbands
 

 
The story returns to the Knight. The 366 days are now gone, and on the last day, he comes upon a group of women dancing in the woods. He wants to ask them What is it that women most desire?, but as he approaches, they disappear. A very old woman is there, though. (This is a MAGICAL ELEMENT of the story. Remember, the intro of the tale talked about a time of fairies and elves during King Arthur’s reign).
 

 
The old woman tells him the answer, but he must promise to do whatever it is she wants him to do. He agrees upon his honor (ha ha, like he has any honor. . . IRONY! Remember why he got in trouble in the first place), but he doesn’t consider that she might ask him to do something odd, etc. He takes her to court, gives the answer, which is “To be the master of her husband, to have control over her husband.” This answer might not quite be right for a 2010 mindset; equality is a 2010 desire. However, if you contextualize this, given that women in 1380 had ZERO control over their own lives, they had to marry whom they were told to marry, and they didn’t have any career possibilities, this does seem like a reasonable desire. the women of the court think that it is a wonderful answer and he is given his freedom. The old woman now tells the court that he must do as she asks, and it isn’t until this moment that the old woman tells the knight that she wants him to marry her. He is disgusted and argumentative, asking her to reconsider what she is asking. This, of course, is very curious, since young women in Chaucer’s day (1340-1400) always married men who were much older than they were. The Knight is just being asked to do what most women of his day had to do.
 

 
Although he complains, they marry. On his wedding night, he has several complaints about why he is too good to be with her: ancestry, poverty, age. She calmly refutes all of these complaints. Then, she gives him a choice: she can be an old yet perfect wife, or she can be a young yet horrible wife. He decides to allow her to choose to be whatever she wants to be (He really must have been listening to the answer to What is it that women most desire?). She is so pleased with his answer that she agrees to be both young and the perfect wife for him.
 

 
What is problematic regarding her counter-arguments, is the timeline. The story that the Wife of Bath told is set during the Age of King Arthur, presumably 367-734 AD. However, she quotes Dante Alighieri (1265-1321 AD), and of course he lived long after the action of the Wife of Bath’s tale. Other people whom she quotes include: Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (Philisopher, 470–475? AD), Seneca the Younger (Philosopher and Politician, c. 3 BC – 65 AD), Tullius Hostilius (King of Rome, 673-642 B.C.). While these latter people do fit in the timeline, it raises the question: Would either the Wife of Bath or her character, the old woman, have read and been able to quote these philosophers and writers? Women in this time weren’t typically so literate. At this point, we are dealing with the concepts of Suspension of Disbelief (The readers must “go with it” in order to enjoy the story, even though there are logical discrepancies in the story) and Unreliable Narrator.
 

 
The tale ends with a warning to husbands to give their wives whatever they wish. After all, a happy wife makes a happy husband.
 

 

 

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The Canterbury Tales Cont'd - Caterbury Tales Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, November 5, 2012 Description: Obj: Presentation of TCT creative projects. Activity: Student techecnology/live productions. Materials: Student devices, computers, over head projectors. HW:Study for TCT major Test on Tuesday. Related Document: Related Document The Caterbury Tales Test Assignment Date: Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Description: Objective: To Test for Mastery. Activity:Students will test on "The Middle Ages" of British Literature and "The Canterbury Tales". Material: Elements of Literature / Formal Assessment. HW:None Renaissance Introduction Assignment Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Description: Objective:To read Renaissance themed Literature of "Love, Death, and Time". To interprest Literary elements of the period. Activities:To read and interpret historical and social influences of the period. Material: Lit Text pp.192-212. HW:Continue reading Renaissance intro. Renaissance Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012 Description: Objective:To read Renaissance themed Literature Introduction to the era.To interpret Literary elements of the period. Activities:To read and interpret historical and social influences of the period. Material: Lit Text pp.192-212. HW:Continue reading Renaissance intro. Renaissance Era Assignment Date: Friday, November 9, 2012 Description: Objective:To read Renaissance themed Literature Introduction to the era.To interpret Literary elements of the period. Activities:To read and interpret historical and social influences of the period. Material: Lit Text pp.192-212. HW:Continue reading Renaissance intro.

The Canterbury Tales - Canterbury Tales Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, October 29, 2012 Description: Obj: Read, Discuss & Review The Canterbury Tales (TCT).Plan major creative project. Activity:Review TCT and Pop Quiz on TCT. Materials: Text book online audio, text bk resource pages. Cooperative group planning of creative TCT project. HW: Continue TCT project and study for major TCT test. Related Document: Related Document Canterbury Tales Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 Description: Obj: Read, Discuss & Review The Canterbury Tales (TCT). Plan major creative project. Activity:Groups plan project. Materials: Text book online audio, text bk resource pages. Cooperative group planning of creative TCT project. HW: Continue TCT project and study for major TCT test. Related Document: Related Document TCT Assignment Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Description: Obj: Read, Discuss & Review The Canterbury Tales (TCT). Plan major creative project. Activity:Groups plan project. Materials: Text book online audio, text bk resource pages. Cooperative group planning of creative TCT project. HW: Continue TCT project and study for major TCT test. Related Document: Related Document TCT Assignment Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012 Description: Obj: Presentation of TCT creative projects. Activity: Student techecnology/live productions. Materials: Student devices, computers, over head projectors. HW:Study for TCT major Test on Monday. Related Document: Related Document TCT Assignment Date: Friday, November 2, 2012 Description: Obj: Presentation of TCT creative projects. Activity: Student techecnology/live productions. Materials: Student devices, computers, over head projectors. HW:Study for TCT major Test on Monday. Related Document: Related Document

The Canterbury Tales - The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Monday, October 22, 2012
Description: Obj:To read and interpret Chaucer's Canterbury Tales Prologue. Activities:To listen, read and interpret Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" prologue. Materials: Literature text pp. 105+, Audio CD Library. Assessment:Vocabulary Work sheet, study questions. Homework:Prepare presentation of characterization on various pilgrams.

Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Description: Objectives:To read and be entertained by "The Pardoner's Tale". To appreciate Chaucer's skill of characterization of "the Wife of Bath's Tale". Activities:To read, discuss and appreciate "The Pardoner's Tale". Materials: Literature text,Audio CD Library, Disc 2, Track 7. Assessment:Question and Answer worksheet and Quiz. Homework:complete "Canterbury Tales" handout.

Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Description: Objectives:To read and be entertained by "The Pardoner's Tale". To appreciate Chaucer's skill of characterization of "the Wife of Bath's Tale". Activities:To read, discuss and appreciate "The Pardoner's Tale". Materials: Literature text,Audio CD Library, Disc 2, Track 7. Assessment:Question and Answer worksheet and Quiz. Homework:complete "Canterbury Tales" handout.

The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Thursday, October 25, 2012
Description: Objectives:To read and be entertained by "The Knight's Tale". To appreciate Chaucer's skill of characterization of "The Knight". Activities:To read, discuss and appreciate Tale. Materials: Literature text,Audio CD Library. Assessment:Question and Answer worksheet and Quiz. Homework:complete "Canterbury Tales" handout.

The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Friday, October 26, 2012
Description: Objectives:To read and be entertained by "The Knight's Tale". To appreciate Chaucer's skill of characterization of "The Knight". Activities:To read, discuss and appreciate Tale. Materials: Literature text,Audio CD Library. Assessment:Question and Answer worksheet and Quiz. Homework:complete "Canterbury Tales" handout.

The Death of Arthur/Canterbury Tales - The Death of Arthur
Assignment Date: Monday, October 15, 2012
Description: Obj: Students will read, discuss and interpret the literary piece " Le Morte d' Arthur" by Malory page 248. Activity: Read, discuss & analyze "Le Morte d' Arthur". HW:Study for Thursday's Test.

The Death of Arthur
Assignment Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Description: Obj: Students will read, discuss and interpret the literary piece " Le Morte d' Arthur" by Malory page 248. Activity: Read and discuss "Le Morte d' Arthur". Study for test covering Sir Gawain and Le Morte d' Arthur.

PSAT Testing
Assignment Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Description: Periods 1-4 Periods 5-7 -The Death of Arthur Obj: Students will read, discuss and interpret the literary piece " Le Morte d' Arthur" by Malory page 248. Activity: Read and discuss "Le Morte d' Arthur". Study for test covering Sir Gawain and Le Morte d' Arthur.

The Death of Arthur/Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012
Description: Obj: Students will test on the literary piece "Le Morte d' Arthur" by Malory page 248. Activity: Multiple Choice / short answer test. HW:Begin reading the Prologue to The canterbury Tales.

The Canterbury Tales Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, October 19, 2012
Description: Objectives:Word Identification and Vocabulary development (7A,7B).To read and Interpret the text (8A,8B). Activities:To listen, read and interpret Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" prologue. Materials: Literature text pp. 105+, Audio CD Library. Assessment:Vocabulary Work sheet, study questions. Homework:Prepare presentation of characterization on various pilgrams.

Medieval Drama and Sir Gawain - Medieval Drama
Assignment Date: Monday, October 8, 2012
Description: Objectives:To explore the Elements of Romance. Activities:Students will select well known romantic fairy tales and apply the elements of romance to each. (Group activity/Cooperative learning) Materials:Lit Text and student selected romantic fairy tales. Assessment:Participation in story re-inactment as romantic elements are noted. Homework:Story/picture chart of romance story highlighting elements of romance.

Medieval Drama/Sir Gawain
Assignment Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Description: Objectives:Read and Interpret the text. Identify Romance. Activities:Students will read and interpret Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. page 228. Materials:Lit. Text Assessment:In class Participation. Homework: Read the introduction to the medieval era.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Assignment Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Description: Objectives:Read and Interpret the text. Identify Romance. Activities:Students will read and interpret Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. page 228. Materials:Lit. Text Assessment:In class Participation. Homework: Prepare for Sir Gawain Test on Friday.

Medieval Drama/Sir Gawain
Assignment Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012
Description: Objectives:Read and Interpret the text. Identify and analyze medieval Romance. Activities:Students will read and interpret Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. page 228. Materials:Lit. Text. Assessment:In class Participation. Homework: Prepare for major test on Friday.

The Medieval Era/Sir Gawain
Assignment Date: Friday, October 12, 2012
Description: Objectives:To test for mastery. Activities:Test covering Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. page 228-243. Materials:Lit. Text. Assessment:Test results. Homework: None.

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College Application Essay - College App. Essay Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, October 1, 2012 Description: Objectives:To focus on the college application essay. To read samples, discuss requirements and write the college application essay. Activities:Students will discuss and explore the varying options of colleges, careers and continue to research both. To write the application essay in class. Materials: Grammar text. p.386. Assessment:Time on task as essay is crafted in class. Homework:contiue to perfect application essay with daily rough draft updates. Related Document: Related Document College Application Essay Assignment Date: Tuesday, October 2, 2012 Description: Objectives:To focus on the college application essay. To read samples, discuss requirements and write the college application essay. Activities:Students will discuss and explore the varying options of colleges, careers and continue to research both. To write the application essay in class. Materials: Grammar text. p.386. Assessment:Time on task as essay is crafted in class. Homework:contiue to perfect application essay with daily rough draft updates. Related Document: Related Document Application Essay Assignment Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Description: Objectives:To focus on the college application essay. To read samples, discuss requirements and write the college application essay. Activities:Students will discuss and explore the varying options of colleges, careers and continue to research both. To write the application essay in class. Materials: Grammar text. p.386. Assessment:Time on task as essay is crafted in class. Homework:contiue to perfect application essay with daily rough draft updates. Related Document: Related Document Application Essay Assignment Date: Thursday, October 4, 2012 Description: Objectives:To focus on the college application essay. To read samples, discuss requirements and write the college application essay. Activities:Students will discuss and explore the varying options of colleges, careers and continue to research both. To write the application essay in class. Materials: Grammar text. p.386. Assessment:Time on task as essay is crafted in class. Homework:contiue to perfect application essay with daily rough draft updates. Related Document: Related Document College Application Essay Assignment Date: Friday, October 5, 2012 Description: Objectives:To focus on the college application essay. To read samples, discuss requirements and write the college application essay. Activities:Students will discuss and explore the varying options of colleges, careers and continue to research both. To write the application essay in class. Materials: Grammar text. p.386. Assessment:Time on task as essay is crafted in class. Homework:contiue to perfect application essay with daily rough draft updates.

College Application Essay Cont'd - College Application Essay Assignment Date: Monday, September 24, 2012 Description: Objectives:To focus on the near future in terms of college or career choice. To read, discuss and write the college application essay. Activities:Students will discuss and explore the varying options of colleges, careers and continue to research both. To write the application essay in class. Materials: Grammar text. p.386. Assessment:Time on task as essay is crafted in class. Homework:contiue to perfect application essay. Related Document: Related Document College Application Essay Assignment Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 Description: Objectives:To focus on the near future in terms of college or career choice. To read, discuss and write the college application essay. Activities:Students will discuss and explore the varying options of colleges, careers and continue to research both. To write the application essay in class. Materials: Grammar text. p.386. Assessment:Time on task as essay is crafted in class. Homework:contiue to perfect application essay. Related Document: Related Document College Application Essay Assignment Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Description: Objectives:To focus on the near future in terms of college or career choice. To read, discuss and write the college application essay. Activities:Students will discuss and explore the varying options of colleges, careers and continue to research both. To write the application essay in class. Materials: Grammar text. p.386. Assessment:Time on task as essay is crafted in class. Homework:contiue to perfect application essay. Related Document: Related Document College Application Essay Assignment Date: Thursday, September 27, 2012 Description: Objectives:To focus on the near future in terms of college or career choice. To read, discuss and write the college application essay. Activities:Students will discuss and explore the varying options of colleges, careers and continue to research both. To write the application essay in class. Materials: Grammar text. p.386. Assessment:Time on task as essay is crafted in class. Homework:contiue to perfect application essay. Related Document: Related Document College Application Essay Assignment Date: Friday, September 28, 2012 Description: Objectives:To focus on the near future in terms of college or career choice. To read, discuss and write the college application essay. Activities:Students will discuss and explore the varying options of colleges, careers and continue to research both. To write the application essay in class. Materials: Grammar text. p.386. Assessment:Time on task as essay is crafted in class. Homework:contiue to perfect application essay. Related Document: Related Document

The College Application Process - The Intro to the College Application Process
Assignment Date: Monday, September 17, 2012
Description: Objectives:To learn the requirements of the college application essay. Activities:Students will read and discuss requirements for the coll. app. essay. Materials:teacher generated handout. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework: read handout provided .

College Application Process
Assignment Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Description: Activities:Students will read and discuss requirements for the coll. app. essay. Materials:teacher generated handout. Assessment:Teacher observation from class discussion. Homework:Research the essay listing for college of student's choice.

Hero Collage
Assignment Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Description: Students will make collages of their named Hero in their life experience. Activity:Students will create personal collages for classroom display. Material:Construction paper, markers and personal picture of themselves and theri Hero. Assess:Completed collage that meets rubric standard. HW:Continue researching college of choice.

The Seafarer
Assignment Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012
Description: Objectives:To read and Interpret an episode from 'The Seafarer'. Recognize distinctive and shared characteristics of A/S culture. Activities:Class discussion of the homeless in our society. Read and discuss 'The Seafarer'. Materials: Houston Chronicle article and Literature text. Assessment:Oral discussion/class participation Homework:Create a 'Seafarer" poem of your own, opening with the line "This tale is true and mine".

The Seafarer Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, September 21, 2012
Description: Obj: To share personal elergiac experiences. Activity: Students will be divided into cooperative learning groups and will share their personal elegys with each other. A Discussion of mood and attitudes demonstrated in their writing will be encouraged. Assessment: Personal Elegy. HW: None.

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Beowulf Cont'd - Beowulf Cont'd
Assignment Date: Monday, September 10, 2012
Description: Objective: To read and interpret the epic poem Beowulf. To read and interpret the poem. To identify and analyze the epic hero. Activities:While reading Beowulf, students will interpret literary elements with special emphasis on 'Alliteration', Caesura' and 'Kennings'. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Question and Answer period. Homework:Review 3 literary devices introduced and find examples in the epic poem 'Beowulf'.

Beowulf Cont'd
Assignment Date: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Description: Objective: To read and interpret the epic poem Beowulf. To read and interpret the poem. To identify and analyze the epic hero. Activities:While reading Beowulf, students will interpret literary elements with special emphasis on 'Alliteration', Caesura' and 'Kennings'. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Question and Answer period. Holt/McDougal worksheets. Homework:Continue to read the epic poem 'Beowulf'.

Beowulf Review
Assignment Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Description: Objective: To review and interpret the epic poem Beowulf. To review and interpret the poem for test tomorrow. Activities: Students will review vocabulary, literary elements, grammar and question support. Materials: Literature text / Holt Mcdougal review assignments. Assessment:Question and Answer period. Homework:Continue to review the epic poem 'Beowulf'.

Beowulf Test
Assignment Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012
Description: Objective: To test for mastery over the epic poem Beowulf. View a brief representation of Beowulf. Activities: Major Test. View 2 major battles scenes from the video Beowulf. HW: Reseach the requirements of the College Application Essay.

Beowulf Complete
Assignment Date: Friday, September 14, 2012
Description: Objective: View a brief (1 scene)representation of Beowulf. Activities:View 1 major battle scene from the video Beowulf. Discuss the College Application Process. HW: Research the requirements of the College Application.

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The Epic Poem Beowulf - Intro to Beowulf
Assignment Date: Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Description: Objective: To read and interpret the epic poem Beowulf. To read and interpret the poem. To identify and analyze the epic hero. Activities:While reading Beowulf, students will interpret literary elements with special emphasis on 'Alliteration' and 'Kennings'. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Question and Answer period. Homework:Review 2 literary devices introduced and find examples in the epic poem 'Beowulf'.

Beowulf Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Description: Objective: To read and interpret the epic poem Beowulf. To read and interpret the poem. To identify and analyze the epic hero. Activities:While reading Beowulf, students will interpret literary elements with special emphasis on 'Alliteration' and 'Kennings'. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Question and Answer period. Homework:Review 2 literary devices introduced and find examples in the epic poem 'Beowulf'.

Beowulf Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, September 6, 2012
Description: Objective: To read the story of Cain and Able as it relates to Beowulf.To read and interpret the epic poem Beowulf. To read and interpret the poem. To identify and analyze the epic hero. Activities:While reading Bibical account of Cain & Abel/Beowulf, students will interpret literary elements with special emphasis on 'Alliteration', 'Kennings' & 'Ceasura'. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Question and Answer period. Homework:Review 2 literary devices introduced and find examples in the epic poem 'Beowulf'.

Beowulf Test
Assignment Date: Friday, September 7, 2012
Description: Objective: To test for mastery over the epic poem Beowulf and the Anglo-Saxon Era. Activity:Teacher made Test Homework: Research two colleges of your choice and make a printout of the requirements concerning The College Application Essay.

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English 4 - McLean - First Day Activities
Assignment Date: Monday, August 27, 2012
Description: Administrative Directives.

Second Day Activites/Admin. Directives
Assignment Date: Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Description: Objective:Administrative activities cont'd. To welcome and introduce syllabus. Activities: Introductions and sharing of syllabus and expectations . Materials: Teacher made warm-up handout. Assessment:Observed mix and mingle.

Introduction to 'English'
Assignment Date: Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Description: Objective: To cooperatively note student's knowledge of standard British English. To introduce an article of reading.Activity: Students will divide into groups of 3 to cooperatively complete a "How Well Do You Know English" fun activity. Read "Our Crazy Language " article. Material: Teacher generated worksheet. Assessment: Completion of shared activity worksheet and open discussion of article read..

Diagnostic Essay
Assignment Date: Thursday, August 30, 2012
Description: Objectives:To discuss and write a diagnostic essay. To complete diagnostic writing sample in class. Power Standard 12A). 12A Activities:General discussion of requirements for diagnostic essay. Develop diagnostic essay in class. (Power standard 12A). Materials:paper and pen. Homework:Read the Introduction to the Anglo-Saxon era. and be prepared for a quiz. See Lit. text pp. 22-27.

The Anglo-Saxons
Assignment Date: Friday, August 31, 2012
Description: Objectives:To quiz on the Anglo-Saxon Era. To challenge students with a 'Welcome Back to School' themed crossword puzzle. Activities:Five Question quiz covering the Anglo-Saxon era. Students will complete crossword puzzle in small groups. Materials: Lit. text, crossword puzzle. Assessment:Quiz and Completion of puzzle. Homework:None

Senior Recitals - Senior Recitals Assignment Date: Monday, May 7, 2012 Description: Objective: Seniors will present and/or preform before class a final farewell for the school year. Activity: Students have the option of presenting farewells through the modalities of music, poetry, prose, performances, etc. Materials:Student choosen. Assessment:Actual presentation. HW:Recital prep cont'd. Related Document: Related Document Senior Recitals Assignment Date: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Description: Objective: Seniors will present and/or preform before class a final farewell for the school year. Activity: Students have the option of presenting farewells through the modalities of music, poetry, prose, performances, etc. Materials:Student choosen. Assessment:Actual presentation. HW:Recital prep cont'd. Related Document: Related Document Senior Recitals Assignment Date: Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Description: Objective: Seniors will present and/or preform before class a final farewell for the school year. Activity: Students have the option of presenting farewells through the modalities of music, poetry, prose, performances, etc. Materials:Student choosen. Assessment:Actual presentation. HW:Recital prep cont'd. Related Document: Related Document Senior Recitals Assignment Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012 Description: Objective: Seniors will present and/or preform before class a final farewell for the school year. Activity: Students have the option of presenting farewells through the modalities of music, poetry, prose, performances, etc. Materials:Student choosen. Assessment:Actual presentation. HW:Recital prep cont'd. Related Document: Related Document Senior Recitals Assignment Date: Friday, May 11, 2012 Description: Objective: Seniors will present and/or preform before class a final farewell for the school year. Activity: Students have the option of presenting farewells through the modalities of music, poetry, prose, performances, etc. Materials:Student choosen. Assessment:Actual presentation. HW:Recital prep cont'd. Related Document: Related Document

BNW Major Project - BNW Major Project Assignment Date: Monday, April 30, 2012 Description: Objective:Presentation of BNW major project. Activities:Group presentations of BNW interactive learning activity. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Presentation rubric. Homework:continue study guide questions.Prepare for senior Recital major project beginning May 5th, 2012. Related Document: Related Document BNW Major Project Assignment Date: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Description: Objective:Presentation of BNW major project. Activities:Group presentations of BNW interactive learning activity. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Presentation rubric. Homework:continue study guide questions.Prepare for senior Recital major project beginning May 5th, 2012. Related Document: Related Document BNW Major Project Assignment Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Description: Objective:Presentation of BNW major project. Activities:Group presentations of BNW interactive learning activity. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Presentation rubric. Homework:continue study guide questions.Prepare for senior Recital major project beginning May 5th, 2012. Related Document: Related Document BNW Project Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, May 3, 2012 Description: Due Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Objective:Presentation of BNW major project. Activities:Group presentations of BNW interactive learning activity. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Presentation rubric. Homework:continue study guide questions.Prepare for senior Recital major project beginning May 5th, 2012. Related Document: Related Document BNW Project Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, May 4, 2012 Description: Due Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Objective:Presentation of BNW major project. Activities:Group presentations of BNW interactive learning activity. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Presentation rubric. Homework:continue study guide questions.Prepare for senior Recital major project beginning May 5th, 2012. Related Document: Related Document

Brave New World Cont'd - Brave New World by A. Huxley Assignment Date: Monday, April 16, 2012 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions. Students will be given in class time to plan major project. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of unfinished study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan & create major project Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions. Students will be given in class time to plan major project. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of unfinished study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan & create major project Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions. Students will be given in class time to plan major project. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of unfinished study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan & create major project Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions. Students will be given in class time to plan major project. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of unfinished study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan & create major project Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, April 20, 2012 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions. Students will be given in class time to plan major project. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of unfinished study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan & create major project Related Document: Related Document

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Brave New World by A. Huxley - Brave New World Cont'd
Assignment Date: Monday, April 9, 2012
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapters 1 & 2 of BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 1 & 2. Students will be given inclass time to plan major project. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter1 & 2 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan & create major project. Read chapter 3 of BNW.


Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapters 1 & 2 of BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 1 & 2. Students will be given inclass time to plan major project. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter1 & 2 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan & create major project. Read chapter 3 of BNW.

Brave New World Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Description: Objective:Read and interpret BNW. Activities:Students will read & discuss BNW and complete study questions for chapter 3-5. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 3-5 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions.

Brave New World Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Description: Objective:Read and interpret BNW. Activities:Students will read & discuss BNW and complete study questions for chapter 4 & 5. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapters 4 & 5 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions.

Brave New World Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, April 13, 2012
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions. Students will be given in class time to plan major project. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of unfinished study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan & create major project.

Research Paper Completed - Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Due Date: Monday, April 2, 2012
Description: Objectives:To continue to polish the research paper. To engage in 'clocking' as we peer edit. Activities:Students will be arranged in circular groups and will peer edit each other's research paper for errors in punctuation, grammar, etc. Materials: student research papers and colored pens. Assessment:Time on task. Homework:Revise and up date research papers daily. Paper due on Wed.-Thur. April 4th & 5th.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Monday, April 2, 2012
Description: Objectives:To continue to polish the research paper. To engage in 'clocking' as we peer edit. Activities:Students will be arranged in circular groups and will peer edit each other's research paper for errors in punctuation, grammar, etc. Materials: student research papers and colored pens. Assessment:Time on task. Homework:Revise and up date research papers daily. Paper due on Wed.-Thur. April 4th & 5th.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Description: Objectives:To continue to polish the research paper. To engage in 'clocking' as we peer edit. Activities:Students will be arranged in circular groups and will peer edit each other's research paper for errors in punctuation, grammar, etc. Materials: student research papers and colored pens. Assessment:Time on task. Homework:Revise and up date research papers daily. Paper due on Wed.-Thur. April 4th & 5th.

Research Paper Complete
Assignment Date: Thursday, April 5, 2012
Description: Objectives:To turn in research paper. To read Brave New World. Activities:Students read aloud from the novel. Materials: student research papers. Assessment:Time on task. Homework:complete BNW Chapter 1 study questions. Due Monday, April 9th.

Research Paper Cont'd - EOC Testing Assignment Date: Monday, March 26, 2012 Description: End of Course Testing for 9th graders until 12 noon. Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Description: Objectives:To continue writing the work cited page of the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting the work cited page of the research paper. Materials:Student copy of research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Description: Objectives:To continue to polish the research paper. To engage in 'clocking' as we peer edit. Activities:Students will be arranged in circular groups and will peer edit each other's research paper for errors in punctuation, grammar, etc. Materials: student research papers and colored pens. Assessment:Time on task. Homework:Revise and up date research papers daily. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Description: Objectives:To continue to polish the research paper. To engage in 'clocking' as we peer edit. Activities:Students will be arranged in circular groups and will peer edit each other's research paper for errors in punctuation, grammar, etc. Materials: student research papers and colored pens. Assessment:Time on task. Homework:Revise and up date research papers daily. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, March 30, 2012 Description: Objectives:To continue to polish the research paper. To engage in 'clocking' as we peer edit. Activities:Students will be arranged in circular groups and will peer edit each other's research paper for errors in punctuation, grammar, etc. Materials: student research papers and colored pens. Assessment:Time on task. Homework:Revise and up date research papers daily. Related Document: Related Document

Research Paper Cont'd - Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, March 12, 2012 Description: Objective: Students will write a literary research paper. Activity: Students will assemble all information gathered over the pass weeks, including topic, thesis statement, online research etc and write the research paper in class. Assessment: Students will be graded on progress being made daily. Materials: Text book, Research folder, comperter. HW: Continue outside computerized research at home or at the public library. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Description: Objective: Students will write a literary research paper. Activity: Students will assemble all information gathered over the pass weeks, including topic, thesis statement, online research etc and write the research paper in class. Assessment: Students will be graded on progress being made daily. Materials: Text book, Research folder, comperter. HW: Continue outside computerized research at home or at the public library. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Description: Objective: Students will write a literary research paper. Activity: Students will assemble all information gathered over the pass weeks, including topic, thesis statement, online research etc and write the research paper in class. Assessment: Students will be graded on progress being made daily. Materials: Text book, Research folder, comperter. HW: Continue outside computerized research at home or at the public library. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, March 15, 2012 Description: Objective: Students will write a literary research paper. Activity: Students will assemble all information gathered over the pass weeks, including topic, thesis statement, online research etc and write the research paper in class. Assessment: Students will be graded on progress being made daily. Materials: Text book, Research folder, comperter. HW: Continue outside computerized research at home or at the public library. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, March 16, 2012 Description: Objective: Students will write a literary research paper. Activity: Students will assemble all information gathered over the pass weeks, including topic, thesis statement, online research etc and write the research paper in class. Assessment: Students will be graded on progress being made daily. Materials: Text book, Research folder, comperter. HW: Continue outside computerized research at home or at the public library. Related Document: Related Document

Research Paper Cont'd - Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, March 5, 2012 Description: Objective: Students will write a literary research paper. Activity: Students will assemble all information gathered over the pass weeks, including topic, thesis statement, online research etc and write the research paper in class. Assessment: Students will be graded on progress being made daily. Materials: Text book, Research folder, comperter. HW: Continue outside computerized research at home or at the public library. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Description: Objective: Students will write a literary research paper. Activity: Students will assemble all information gathered over the pass weeks, including topic, thesis statement, online research etc and write the research paper in class. Assessment: Students will be graded on progress being made daily. Materials: Text book, Research folder, comperter. HW: Continue outside computerized research at home or at the public library Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Description: Objective: Students will write a literary research paper. Activity: Students will assemble all information gathered over the pass weeks, including topic, thesis statement, online research etc and write the research paper in class. Assessment: Students will be graded on progress being made daily. Materials: Text book, Research folder, comperter. HW: Continue outside computerized research at home or at the public library Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, March 8, 2012 Description: Objective: Students will write a literary research paper. Activity: Students will assemble all information gathered over the pass weeks, including topic, thesis statement, online research etc and write the research paper in class. Assessment: Students will be graded on progress being made daily. Materials: Text book, Research folder, comperter. HW: Continue outside computerized research at home or at the public library. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, March 9, 2012 Description: Objective: Students will write a literary research paper. Activity: Students will assemble all information gathered over the pass weeks, including topic, thesis statement, online research etc and write the research paper in class. Assessment: Students will be graded on progress being made daily. Materials: Text book, Research folder, comperter. HW: Continue outside computerized research at home or at the public library Related Document: Related Document

Research Paper OUTLINE 2012 - Name____________ English 4 - Period __ Date_____________ Research Paper Outline (*QPS documentation is your Quote/Paraphrase/Summary in-text documentation) Introduction (Minimum of 8 sentences) *QPS - Documentation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Thesis Statement (1 sentence included in introduction) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Biography (about 1 page) *QPS – Documentation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Literary Period (about 1 page) *QPS – Documentation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1st Poetic Criticism (about 1 page) *QPS – Documentation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2nd Poetic Criticism (about 1 page) *QPS – Documentation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3rd Poetic Criticism (about 1 page) *QPS – Documentation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Conclusion (8 sentences minimum) *QPS – Documentation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Research Paper Cont'd - Research Paper
Assignment Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Description: Objective: Students will visit the library for a presentation of literary databases and how to navigate while writing their research paper. Activities:Students will view presentation (librarian) and gather information on the poet and poems of choice for the research paper. Materials: Library databases (online & print resources). Assessment:Research gathered. HW:Continue gathering information & material for final product.

Research Paper
Assignment Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Description: Objective: Students will visit the computer lab for information gathering purposes. Students will access databases and navigate collecting info for the research paper. Activities:Students will access FBISD online resources and gather information on the poet and poems of choice for the research paper. Materials: Online databases. Assessment:Research gathered. HW:Continue gathering information & material for final product.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Description: Objective: Students will visit the the DHS Library for information gathering purposes. Students will access databases and navigate collecting info for the research paper. Activities:Students will access FBISD online resources and gather information on the poet and poems of choice for the research paper. Materials: Online databases and print resources. Assessment:Research gathered. HW:Continue gathering information & material for final product.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, February 24, 2012
Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. To address issue of plagerism. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Students will sign plagerism receipt of policy after plagerism power point presentation. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper.

Research Paper - Research Paper Inro.
Assignment Date: Monday, February 13, 2012
Description: Objective: Students will make a selection of a British poet / 3 poems on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will select a British poet, select 3 poems written by that author and research the era & literary Criticisms. Materials: Literature text, online resources & DHS library. Assessment:Independent research. HW:Continue research.

Research Paper Intro. Cont'd
Assignment Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Description: Objective: Students will make a selection of a British poet / 3 poems on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will select a British poet, select 3 poems written by that author and research the era & literary Criticisms. Materials: Literature text, online resources & DHS library. Assessment:Independent research. HW:Continue research.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. To address issue of plagerism. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Students will sign plagerism receipt of policyafter plagerism presentation. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, February 17, 2012
Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper.

Research Paper Inro. - Research Paper Inro.
Assignment Date: Monday, February 13, 2012
Description: Objective: Students will make a selection of a British poet / 3 poems on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will select a British poet, select 3 poems written by that author and research the era & literary Criticisms. Materials: Literature text, online resources & DHS library. Assessment:Independent research. HW:Continue research.

Research Paper Intro. Cont'd
Assignment Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Description: Objective: Students will make a selection of a British poet / 3 poems on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will select a British poet, select 3 poems written by that author and research the era & literary Criticisms. Materials: Literature text, online resources & DHS library. Assessment:Independent research. HW:Continue research.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. To address issue of plagerism. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Students will sign plagerism receipt of policyafter plagerism presentation. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012
Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, February 17, 2012
Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper.

Gulliver's Travels/Research Paper - Gulliver's Travels cont'd
Assignment Date: Monday, February 6, 2012
Description: Objectives:Students will complete Gulliver's Travels test. Activities:Students will test over the 2 first voyages of GT. Materials: Teacher made test & Lit. test. Homework:None

Gulliver's Travels cont'd
Assignment Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Description: Objectives:To view parts 1 & 2 of Gulliver's Travels video. Activities:Students will watch exerpts of Gulliver's Travels parts 1 & 2. Students will list all satirical targets observed. Students will develop lists of current satirical targets in media today for later discussion. Materials: GT the movie Parts 1 & 2. Assessment: Students will list and pinpoint satirical targets as observed for later discussion. Homework:Continue to develop list of satirical targets.

Gulliver's Travels cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Description: Objectives:To view parts 3 & 4 of Gulliver's Travels video. Activities:Students will watch exerpts of Gulliver's Travels parts 3 & 4 Students will list all satirical targets observed. Students will develop lists of current satirical targets in media today for later discussion. Materials: GT the movie - excerpts of Parts 3 & 4. Assessment: Students will list and pinpoint satirical targets as observed for later discussion. Homework:Continue to develop lists of current satirical targets.

Intro to Research Paper
Assignment Date: Thursday, February 9, 2012
Description: Objective: Students will make a selection of a British poet / 3 poems on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will select a British poet, select 3 poems written by that author and research the era & literary Criticisms. Materials: Literature text, online resources & DHS library. Assessment:Independent research. HW:Continue research.

Research Paper Intro. Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, February 10, 2012
Description: Objective: Students will make a selection of a British poet / 3 poems on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will select a British poet, select 3 poems written by that author and research the era & literary Criticisms. Materials: Literature text, online resources & DHS library. Assessment:Independent research. HW:Continue research.

Gulliver's Travels - Gulliver's Travels
Assignment Date: Monday, January 30, 2012
Description: Objectives:To read Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel part 2. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Continue reading G.T. and complete page 1 of study packet.

Gulliver's Travels cont'd
Assignment Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Description: Objectives:To read Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel part 2. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Continue reading G.T. and complete page 2 of study packet.

Gulliver's Travels cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Description: Objectives:To discuss Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To complete study packet pages 3-6 and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To study and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:To study for G.T. Test on Monday, Feb. 6th.

Gulliver's Travels cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, February 2, 2012
Description: Objectives:To discuss Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To complete study packet pages 3-6 and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To study and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:To study and review for G.T. Test on Monday, Feb. 6th

Gulliver's Travels cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, February 3, 2012
Description: Objectives:To discuss Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To complete study packet pages 3-6 and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To study and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:To study and review for G.T. Test on Monday, Feb. 6th

Swift's Satire - A Modest Proposal Assignment Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Description: Obj:To test on the satire AMP. To identify and analyze irony and satire. Activity:Test covering "A Modest Proposal" by J. Swift. Materials:Teacher made test HW:A Modest Proposal group project. Gulliver's Travels Assignment Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Description: Objectives:To introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Continue planning satirical project due Friday 1/20/12. Related Document: Related Document Gulliver's Travels cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012 Description: Objectives:To read Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Continue planning satirical project due Friday 1/20/12. Related Document: Related Document Gulliver's Travels cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, January 19, 2012 Description: Objectives:To introduce Gulliver's Travels by Swift. Activities:To read and discuss Jonathan Swift's travel novel. To discuss Swift's use of Satire. To read and discuss Key Facts related to the novel "Gulliver's Travels". Materials: Teacher made handouts and Literature text. Assessment:observation Homework:Continue planning satirical project due Friday 1/20/12. Related Document: Related Document Satirical Project Assignment Date: Friday, January 20, 2012 Description: Objective: To master the art of satire. Activities: Students will cooperatively present their self made creative satires. Materials: student made creations. Assessment: Teacher made rubric. HW: None Related Document: Related Document

A Modest Proposal - A Modest Proposal Assignment Date: Monday, January 9, 2012 Description: Obj:To read and interpret the story. To identify and analyze irony and satire. Activity:Read/ listen to and discuss "A Modest Proposal" by J. Swift. Materials:Lit text book and Audio Library CD. HW:A Modest Proposal group project. Related Document: Related Document A Modest Proposal Assignment Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Description: Obj:To read and interpret the story. To identify and analyze irony and satire. Activity:Read/ listen to and discuss "A Modest Proposal" by J. Swift. Materials:Lit text book and Audio Library CD. HW:A Modest Proposal group project. Related Document: Related Document A Modest Proposal Assignment Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 Description: Obj:To read and interpret the story. To identify and analyze irony and satire. Activity:Read/ listen to and discuss "A Modest Proposal" by J. Swift. Materials:Lit text book and Audio Library CD. HW:A Modest Proposal group project. Related Document: Related Document A Modest Proposal Assignment Date: Thursday, January 12, 2012 Description: Obj:To review and interpret the story. To identify and analyze irony and satire. Activity:Review and discuss "A Modest Proposal" by J. Swift. Materials:Lit text book and Audio Library CD. HW:A Modest Proposal group project. Related Document: Related Document

A Modest proposal - Macbeth Concluded
Assignment Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Description: Objective: To view a partial representation of the shakespearian drama Macbeth. Activity:Students will view main excerpts of Macbeth. Materals:DHS Library dvd copy of Macbeth. Assessment: Class discussion of drama. Home Work:Read intro to 'A Modest Proposal'.

Macbeth Concluded
Assignment Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Description: Objective: To view a partial representation of the shakespearian drama Macbeth. Activity:Students will view main excerpts of Macbeth. Materals:DHS Library dvd copy of Macbeth. Assessment: Class discussion of drama. Home Work:Read intro to 'A Modest Proposal'.

A Modest Proposal
Assignment Date: Thursday, January 5, 2012
Description: Objectives:To read & interpret the essay. To identify and analyze satire. Activities:Read "A Modest Proposal". p.620. Materials: Lit Text. p. 620. Assessment: Teacher observation. Homework:Research intended topic for personal satirical essay.

A Modest Proposal
Assignment Date: Friday, January 6, 2012
Description: Objectives:To read & interpret the essay. To identify and analyze satire. Activities:Read "A Modest Proposal". p.502. Materials: Lit Text. p. 502. Assessment: Teacher observation. Homework:Research intended topic for personal satirical essay.

Macbeth/Ren. Fes. Prep/Exam Review - Macbeth Continued Assignment Date: Monday, December 5, 2011 Description: Obj: To read, discuss and interpret the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue reading Macbeth. To begin semester review. To continue planning for the DHS Mini -Renaissance Festival.Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in reading character roles. HW:Continue reading Macbeth. Plan for Friday's Ren Fes. (12/9/11). Related Document: Related Document Macbeth/Ren. Fes. Prep Assignment Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Description: Obj: To read, discuss and interpret the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue reading Macbeth. To begin semester review. To continue planning for the DHS Mini -Renaissance Festival.Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in reading character roles. HW:Continue reading Macbeth. Plan for Friday's Ren Fes. (12/9/11). Related Document: Related Document Macbeth/Ren. Fes. Prep Assignment Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 Description: Obj: To test the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To review and test the drama of Macbeth. To begin semester review. To continue planning for the DHS Mini -Renaissance Festival.Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in planning character roles. HW:Continue reviewing for semester exam. Plan for Friday's Ren Fes. (12/9/11). Related Document: Related Document Macbeth/Ren. Fes. Prep Assignment Date: Thursday, December 8, 2011 Description: Obj: To review the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue semester review. To continue planning for the DHS Mini -Renaissance Festival.Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in assuming character roles. HW:Continue exam review. Plan for Friday's Ren Fes. (12/9/11). Related Document: Related Document Renaissance Festival Assignment Date: Friday, December 9, 2011 Description: Obj: To present DHS' annual Renaissance Festival. Activity:To celebrate the 16th Century Renaissance period.To present the DHS Mini -Renaissance Festival to the under classmen in the English Deptment. Materials: Student planned & made games, characters and activities depicting the 16th CenturyRenaissance. Assessment: Student Involvement in assuming character roles. HW:Study for semester exam. Related Document: Related Document

Macbeth Continued - Assignment Date: Monday, November 28, 2011 Description: Obj: To read and interpret the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue reading Macbeth. Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in reading character roles. HW:Continue reading Macbeth. Macbeth Continued Assignment Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Description: Obj: To read and interpret the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue reading Macbeth. Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in reading character roles. HW:Continue reading Macbeth. Macbeth Continued Assignment Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Description: Obj: To read and interpret the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue reading Macbeth. Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in reading character roles. HW:Continue reading Macbeth. Macbeth Continued Assignment Date: Thursday, December 1, 2011 Description: Obj: To read and interpret the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue reading Macbeth. Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in reading character roles. HW:Continue reading Macbeth. Macbeth/Ren. Fes. Prep Assignment Date: Friday, December 2, 2011 Description: Obj: To read and interpret the Tragedy of Macbeth. Activity:To continue reading Macbeth. Materials: Text Book. Assessment: Student Involvement in reading character roles. HW:Continue reading Macbeth.

Macbeth's Soliloquy - Objective:Students will make oral presentations of assigned soliloquy passage from the drama Macbeth. Activities:Each student will participate in memorized dramatic presentation of one of Macbeth's soliloquy. No notes will be used in presentation. Students are required to include props to enhance performance. Assessment:Soliloquy rubric provided. Materials:Student made props. HW:Continue to prepare for Dulles' Renaissance Festival.

Macbeth - Macbeth
Assignment Date: Monday, November 7, 2011
Description: Objectives:To introduce Macbeth. To identify the cast of characters. Activities:Read a summary of the drama 'Macbeth'. Identify and discuss major characters and their role in the drama. Read pages 297-301. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Observation of participation. Homework:None.

Macbeth Continued
Assignment Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Description: Objectives:To read and interpret the drama. Activities:Students will read Macbeth acts 1 & 2. Students will be given inclass time to practice soliloquey. Materials: Lit. text pp. 302-304. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Practice soliloquey.

Macbeth Continued
Assignment Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Description: Objectives:To read and interpret the drama. Activities:Students will read Macbeth acts 1 & 2. Students will be given inclass time to practice soliloquey. Materials: Lit. text pp. 302-304. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Practice soliloquey.

Renaissance Intro. - Renaissance Intro.
Assignment Date: Monday, October 31, 2011
Description: Objective:To read the intro to Renaissance themed Literature. Page 294-307. To prepare/present creative presentation cooperatively. Activities:To read, interpret and creatively depict historical and social influences of the period. Material: Lit Text pp.294-307. HW:Continue reading and prepare for presentation covering Renaissance period.

Renaissance Period
Assignment Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Description: Objective:To read the intro to Renaissance themed Literature. Page 294-307. To prepare/present creative presentation cooperatively. Activities:To read, interpret and creatively depict historical and social influences of the period. Material: Lit Text pp.294-307. HW:Continue reading and prepare for presentation covering Renaissance period.

Renaissance Period
Assignment Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Description: Objectives:To view a representation of the renaissance period. To plan for DHS mini renaissance festival. Activities:Students will view relevant exerpts from "A Knight's Tale" as it pertains to the lesson. Students will sign up for major grade renaissance projects due. Materials:Video and teacher made sign-up sheets. Assessment:Final renaissance project presentation completion. Homework:Continue Renaissance project assignment research in prep for festival on December 9th.

Renaissance Period
Assignment Date: Thursday, November 3, 2011
Description: Objectives: To plan for DHS mini renaissance festival. Activities: Students will continue to sign up for major grade renaissance projects. Assessment:On-going and final renaissance project completion. Homework:Continue Renaissance project assignment research in prep for festival on December 9th.

Macbeth/Ren. Fes. Prep
Assignment Date: Friday, November 4, 2011
Description: Objectives:To introduce Macbeth. To identify the cast of characters. Activities:Read a summary of the drama 'Macbeth'. Identify and discuss major characters and their role in the drama. Read pages 297-301. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Observation of participation. Homework:None.

College Prep/Renaissance Intro. - College Prep
Assignment Date: Monday, October 24, 2011
Description: Obj. Students will receive initial orientation steps to the COIN program. Students will complete a Career Inventory online. Activity: Students will be issued login and password data. Alphabetized seating instructions and log on steps will be given. Students will complete a self interest career inventory, which will suggest feilds of study for which they are best suited. Materials: District owned COIN College prep Program. Computer terminals in C Wing Lab. Home Work: Continue to research colleges of choice.

College Prep
Assignment Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Description: Obj. Students will research college of choice, scholarships and careers of choice. Activity: . Students will peruse college websites, scholarships offered and major and minor feilds of study. Materials: District owned COIN College prep Program. Computer terminals in C Wing Lab. Home Work: Continue to research colleges of choice.

College Prep
Assignment Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Description: Objective: To read & determine validity of printed article. Activity: students will read, interpret and disscuss the validity of internet article. Material: Article from National Inflation Association:America's Colle Bubble Next to Burst. HW:Study for vocab quiz.
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Texas Assessment Practice
Assignment Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011
Description: Obj:Mock Comprehensive stardized test covering selected readings. Activity: students will test covering Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, Sir Gawain, The Death of Arthur and Vocabulary.

The Renaissance Intro
Assignment Date: Friday, October 28, 2011
Description: Objective:To read Renaissance themed Literature of "Love, Death, and Time". To interprest Literary elements of the period. Activities:To read and interpret historical and social influences of the period. Material: Lit Text pp.294-307. HW:Continue reading Renaissance intro.

Comic Strip Review/Le Morte d' Arthur - Comic Review
Assignment Date: Monday, October 17, 2011
Description: Objective:Students will create comic strips to review 4 selections studied in British Literature. Activity: Students will make 8 framed comic strips representing one of the following: Beowulf, the Pardoner's Tale, The wife of Bath's Tale or Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Materials: Construction Paper, Map pencils, Sissors, glue. Assessment:Teacher made rubric. Home work:Bring added decore to decorate comic strip poster.

Comic Strip Review
Assignment Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Description: Objective:Students will create comic strips to review 4 selections studied in British Literature. Activity: Students will make 8 framed comic strips representing one of the following: Beowulf, the Pardoner's Tale, The wife of Bath's Tale or Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Materials: Construction Paper, Map pencils, Sissors, glue. Assessment:Teacher made rubric. Home work:Bring added decore to decorate comic strip poster.

The Death of Arthur
Assignment Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Description: Obj: Students will read, discuss and interpret the literary piece " Le Morte d' Arthur" by Malory page 248. Students will review and practice 'D' list vocabulary. Activity: Read and discuss "Le Morte d' Arthur". Practice and review vocabulary words. HW:Study for Thursday's vocab quiz.

Le Morte d' Arthur
Assignment Date: Thursday, October 20, 2011
Description: Obj: Students will read, discuss and interpret the literary piece " Le Morte d' Arthur" by Malory page 248. Students will review and practice 'D' list vocabulary. Activity: Read and discuss "Le Morte d' Arthur". Practice and review vocabulary words. HW:Study for Thursday's vocab quiz.

Le Morte d' Arthur
Assignment Date: Friday, October 21, 2011
Description: Obj: Students will read, discuss and interpret the literary piece " Le Morte d' Arthur" by Malory page 248. Activity: Read and discuss "Le Morte d' Arthur". Study for test covering Sir Gawain and Le Morte d' Arthur.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Sir Gawain
Assignment Date: Monday, October 10, 2011
Description: Objectives:Read and Interpret the text. Identify Romance. Activities:Students will read and interpret Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. page 228. Materials:Lit. Text Assessment:Participation Homework: research the Chivilry and its code of ethics.

Sir Gawain
Assignment Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Description: Objectives:To explore the Elements of Romance. Activities:Students will select well known romantic fairy tales and apply the elements of romance to each. (Group activity/Cooperative learning) Materials:Lit Text and student selected romantic fairy tales. Assessment:Participation in story re-inactment as romantic elements are noted. Homework:Story/picture chart of romance story highlighting elements of romance.

PSAT Testing/Advisory activity
Assignment Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Description: Standardized Testing school wide. Seniors will complete an activity and have a guest speaker in Roger's Auditorium.

Sir Gawain
Assignment Date: Thursday, October 13, 2011
Description: Objectives:To explore the Elements of Romance as in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Activities:Continue reading and analyzing Sir Gawain. Students will select well known fairy tales and apply the elements of romance to each. Materials:Lit Text and student selected romance stories. Assessment:Participation in story re-inactment. Homework:Study for Test on Sir Gawain.

Sir Gawain
Assignment Date: Friday, October 14, 2011
Description: Objective: To test for Mastery on 'Sir Gawain and the Green Knight'. Activities: Students will sit for major test covering

The Canterbury Tales Cont'd - The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Monday, September 26, 2011
Description: Objectives:Word Identification and Vocabulary development (7A,7B).To read and Interpret the text (8A,8B). Activities:To listen, read and interpret Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" prologue. Materials: Literature text pp. 105+, Audio CD Library. Assessment:Vocabulary Work sheet, study questions. Homework:Prepare presentation of characterization on various pilgrams.

The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Description: Objectives:Word Identification and Vocabulary development (7A,7B).To read and Interpret the text (8A,8B). Activities:To listen, read and interpret Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" prologue. Materials: Literature text pp. 105+, Audio CD Library. Assessment:Vocabulary Work sheet, study questions. Homework:Prepare presentation of characterization on various pilgrams.

The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Description: Objectives:To read and be entertained by "The Pardoner's Tale". To appreciate Chaucer's skill of characterization of "the Wife of Bath's Tale". Activities:To read, discuss and appreciate "The Pardoner's Tale". Materials: Literature text,Audio CD Library, Disc 2, Track 7. Assessment:Question and Answer worksheet and Quiz. Homework:complete "Canterbury Tales" handout.

The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011
Description: Objectives:To read and be entertained by "The Knight's Tale". To appreciate Chaucer's skill of characterization of "The Knight". Activities:To read, discuss and appreciate Tale. Materials: Literature text,Audio CD Library. Assessment:Question and Answer worksheet . Homework:continue reading The assigned Tale.

The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Friday, September 30, 2011
Description: Objectives:To read and be entertained by "The Wife of Bath's Tale".To appreciate Chaucer's skill of characterization of "The Wife of Bath". Activities:To read, discuss and appreciate tale. Materials: Literature text,Audio CD Library. Assessment:Question and Answer worksheet and Quiz. Homework:Complete "Canterbury Tales" handout.

The Canterbury Tales - The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Monday, September 26, 2011
Description: Objectives:Word Identification and Vocabulary development (7A,7B).To read and Interpret the text (8A,8B). Activities:To listen, read and interpret Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" prologue. Materials: Literature text pp. 105+, Audio CD Library. Assessment:Vocabulary Work sheet, study questions. Homework:Prepare presentation of characterization on various pilgrams.

The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Description: Objectives:Word Identification and Vocabulary development (7A,7B).To read and Interpret the text (8A,8B). Activities:To listen, read and interpret Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales" prologue. Materials: Literature text pp. 105+, Audio CD Library. Assessment:Vocabulary Work sheet, study questions. Homework:Prepare presentation of characterization on various pilgrams.

The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Description: Objectives:To read and be entertained by "The Pardoner's Tale". To appreciate Chaucer's skill of characterization of "the Wife of Bath's Tale". Activities:To read, discuss and appreciate "The Pardoner's Tale". Materials: Literature text,Audio CD Library, Disc 2, Track 7. Assessment:Question and Answer worksheet and Quiz. Homework:complete "Canterbury Tales" handout.

The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011
Description: Objectives:To read and be entertained by "The Knight's Tale". To appreciate Chaucer's skill of characterization of "The Knight". Activities:To read, discuss and appreciate Tale. Materials: Literature text,Audio CD Library. Assessment:Question and Answer worksheet . Homework:continue reading The assigned Tale.

The Canterbury Tales
Assignment Date: Friday, September 30, 2011
Description: Objectives:To read and be entertained by "The Wife of Bath's Tale".To appreciate Chaucer's skill of characterization of "The Wife of Bath". Activities:To read, discuss and appreciate tale. Materials: Literature text,Audio CD Library. Assessment:Question and Answer worksheet and Quiz. Homework:Complete "Canterbury Tales" handout.

Beowulf Notes -

Epic Poem: Beowulf - The Epic Beowulf Assignment Date: Monday, September 19, 2011 Description: Objective: To read and interpret the epic poem Beowulf. To read and interpret the poem. To identify and analyze the epic hero. Activities:While reading Beowulf, students will interpret literary elements with special emphasis on 'Alliteration' and 'Kennings'. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Question and Answer period. Homework:Review 2 literary devices introduced and find examples in the epic poem 'Beowulf'. Related Document: Related Document Beowulf Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Description: Objective: To read and interpret the epic poem Beowulf. To read and interpret the poem. To identify and analyze the epic hero. Activities:While reading Beowulf, students will interpret literary elements with special emphasis on 'Alliteration' and 'Kennings'. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Question and Answer period. Homework:Review 2 literary devices introduced and find examples in the epic poem 'Beowulf'. Related Document: Related Document Beowulf Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 Description: Objective: To read and interpret the epic poem Beowulf. To read and interpret the poem. To identify and analyze the epic hero. Activities:While reading Beowulf, students will interpret literary elements with special emphasis on 'Alliteration' and 'Kennings'. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Question and Answer period. Homework:Review 2 literary devices introduced and find examples in the epic poem 'Beowulf'. Related Document: Related Document Beowulf Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011 Description: Objective: To read and interpret the epic poem Beowulf. To read and interpret the poem. To identify and analyze the epic hero. Activities:While reading Beowulf, students will interpret literary elements with special emphasis on 'Alliteration' and 'Kennings'. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Question and Answer period. Homework:Review 2 literary devices introduced and find examples in the epic poem 'Beowulf'. Related Document: Related Document Beowulf Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, September 23, 2011 Description: Objective: To read and interpret the epic poem Beowulf. To read and interpret the poem. To identify and analyze the epic hero. Activities:While reading Beowulf, students will interpret literary elements with special emphasis on 'Alliteration' and 'Kennings'. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Question and Answer period. Homework:Review 2 literary devices introduced and find examples in the epic poem 'Beowulf'. Related Document: Related Document

Brave New World Cont'd - BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, May 9, 2011 Description: Objective:Presentation of BNW major project. Activities:Group presentations of BNW interactive learning activity. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Presentation rubric. Homework:continue study guide questions. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Description: Objective:Presentation of BNW major project. Activities:Group presentations of BNW interactive learning activity. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Presentation rubric. Homework:continue study guide questions. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Description: Objective:Presentation of BNW major project. Activities:Group presentations of BNW interactive learning activity. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Presentation rubric. Homework:continue study guide questions. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011 Description: Objective:Presentation of BNW major project. Activities:Group presentations of BNW interactive learning activity. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Presentation rubric. Homework:continue study guide questions. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, May 13, 2011 Description: Objective:Presentation of BNW major project. Activities:Group presentations of BNW interactive learning activity. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Presentation rubric. Homework:continue study guide questions.Prepare for senior Recital major project beginning May 16th, 2011.

Brave New World Novel - BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, May 2, 2011 Description: Objective:To create 'Interactive Learning Activities'. Activity: Student divided into small groups will devise an interactive learning activity to challenge the class' knowledge of BNW's vocabulary. Materials:Student made. Assessment:Presentation on May 9th. HW:Continue working on 'ILA'. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will test on chapters of BNW covered the previous week. Activities:Student will test on BNW and complete study questions for chapters 9/10. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapters 9/10 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapters 10/11 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapters 10/11. Continue study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapters 10/11 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, May 5, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapters 12/13 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapters 12/13. Continue study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapters 12/13 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, May 6, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapters 13/14 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapters 13/14. Continue study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapters 13/14 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project due on Monday. Related Document: Related Document

TAKS Testing - Brave New World -

- BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, April 25, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapters 6/7 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapters 6/7. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapters 6/7 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major ILA project. Related Document: Related Document TAKS/BNW Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2011 Description: TAKS Testing - periods 1-4. Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapters 7/8 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapters 7/8. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapters 7/8 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major ILA project. Related Document: Related Document TAKS/BNW Assignment Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 Description: TAKS Testing - periods 1-4. Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapters 7/8 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapters 7/8. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapters 7/8 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major ILA project. Related Document: Related Document TAKS/BNW Assignment Date: Thursday, April 28, 2011 Description: TAKS Testing - periods 1-4. Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapters 9/10 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapters9/10. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapters 9/10 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major ILA project. Related Document: Related Document TAKS/BNW Assignment Date: Friday, April 29, 2011 Description: TAKS Testing - periods 1-4. Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapters 9/10 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapters9/10. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapters 9/10 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major ILA project. Related Document: Related Document

Brave New World Novel - BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter5/6 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 5/6. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 5/6study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 4/5 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 4/5. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 4/5 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011 Description: Objective:To create 'Interactive Learning Activities'. Activity: Student divided into small groups will devise an interactive learning activity to challenge the class' knowledge of BNW's vocabulary. Materials:Student made. Assessment:Presentation on May 9th. HW:Continue working on 'ILA'. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 5/6 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter5/6. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter5/6 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Related Document: Related Document

Brave New World - BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, April 11, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 3. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 3 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter4. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 4 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 3. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 3 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, April 14, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 4/5. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 4/5 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Study for major test after completion of chapter 5. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, April 15, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 4/5. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 4/5 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Study for major test after completion of chapter 5. Related Document: Related Document

- Brave New World Assignment Date: Monday, April 4, 2011 Description: Due Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Objectives:To read, analyze & discuss chapter 2 of BNW. Activities:To complete chapter 2 reading and study guide questions. Materials: BNW novel & questions. Assessment:Study guide questions 1 - 10. Homework:Continue BNW study guide. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Description: Due Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Objectives:To read, analyze & discuss chapter 2 of BNW. Activities:To complete chapter 2 reading and study guide questions. Materials: BNW novel & questions. Assessment:Study guide questions 1 - 10. Homework:Continue BNW study guide. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 Description: Due Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Objectives:To read, analyze & discuss chapter 3 of BNW. Activities:To complete chapter 3 reading and study guide questions. Materials: BNW novel & questions. Assessment:Study guide questions 1 - 10. Homework:Continue BNW study guide Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, April 7, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 3. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Related Document: Related Document BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, April 8, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 3. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 3 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Related Document: Related Document

Brave New World - Assignment Date: Monday, March 28, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will be introduced to, read and analyze chapter 1 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 1. *Major BNW project will be introduced. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet & *project handout. Assessment:Completion of chapter 1 study questions. Homework:Continue reading and study guide completion of Brave New World. Brave New World Assignment Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Description: Objectives:To read, analyze & discuss chapter 2 of BNW. Activities:To complete chapter 2 reading and study guide questions. Materials: BNW novel & questions. Assessment:Study guide questions 1 - 10. Homework:Continue BNW reading. BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 1 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 1. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 1 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Read chapter 2 of BNW. BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 3. Students will be given inclass time to plan projects. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 3 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. BNW Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, April 1, 2011 Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 4 of BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 4. Students will be given inclass time to plan major project. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 4 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan & create major project. Read chapter 5 of BNW.

Brave New World Novel - Assignment Date: Monday, March 28, 2011
Description: Objectives:Students will be introduced to, read and analyze chapter 1 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 1. *Major BNW project will be introduced. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet & *project handout. Assessment:Completion of chapter 1 study questions. Homework:Continue reading and study guide completion of Brave New World.

Brave New World
Assignment Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Description: Objectives:To read, analyze & discuss chapter 2 of BNW. Activities:To complete chapter 2 reading and study guide questions. Materials: BNW novel & questions. Assessment:Study guide questions 1 - 10. Homework:Continue BNW reading.

BNW Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 1 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 1. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 1 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Read chapter 2 of BNW.

BNW Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 3. Students will be given inclass time to plan projects. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 3 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project.

BNW Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, April 1, 2011
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 4 of BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 4. Students will be given inclass time to plan major project. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 4 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan & create major project. Read chapter 5 of BNW.

- Brave New World
Assignment Date: Monday, March 28, 2011
Description: Objectives:Students will be introduced to, read and analyze chapter 1 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 1. *Major BNW project will be introduced. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet & *project handout. Assessment:Completion of chapter 1 study questions. Homework:Continue reading and study guide completion of Brave New World.

Brave New World
Assignment Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Description: Objectives:To read, analyze & discuss chapter 1 of BNW. Activities:To complete chapter 1 reading and study guide questions. Materials: BNW novel & questions. Assessment:Study guide questions 1 - 10. Homework:Continue BNW reading.

BNW Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 1 of BNW. Activities:Student will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 1. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 1 study questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project. Read chapter 2 of BNW.

BNW Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 3 of BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 3. Students will be given inclass time to plan projects. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 3 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan major project.

BNW Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, April 1, 2011
Description: Objectives:Students will continue to read and analyze chapter 4 of BNW. Students will engage in cooperative learning activity project. Activities:Students will read BNW and complete study questions for chapter 4. Students will be given inclass time to plan major project. Materials:Novel BNW & study guide packet. Assessment:Completion of chapter 4 study guide questions. Homework:Complete study guide questions. Plan & create major project. Read chapter 5 of BNW.

The Research Paper Cont'd - Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Monday, March 21, 2011
Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper
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Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Description: Obj:Students will peer edit Rough draft # 5. Activity:Ratiocination: In-class student peer editing process. Assess:Evidence of ratiocinted draft #5. Material:Student written research paper. HW:Updated rough draft for peer editing tomorrow. Major test on Research Skills on Wednesday.
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Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Description: Obj:Students will test on research skills as well as peer edit papers. Activity: Ratiocination: In-class student peer editing process. Assess:Evidence of ratiocinted draft #6. Material:Student written research paper. HW:Updated rough draft for peer editing tomorrow
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Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, March 24, 2011
Description: Obj:Students will peer edit Rough draft # 6. Activity:Ratiocination: In-class student peer editing process. Assess:Evidence of ratiocinted draft #7. Material:Student written research paper. HW:Updated rough draft for peer editing.

Research Paper Finale
Assignment Date: Friday, March 25, 2011
Description: Obj:Students will peer edit last Rough draft. Activity:Ratiocination: In-class student peer editing process. Assess:Evidence of ratiocinted draft. Material:Student written research paper. HW:Paper due March 28 & 29. Submit online to Turnitin.com

Research Paper Cont'd - Assignment Date: Monday, March 7, 2011 Description: Obj:To computer generate the research paper in C wing computer lab.. Activity:Students will type the research paper. Assessment:A complete print out of a rough draft of the paper will be collected. Material:Computers/printers/Word software. HW:Continue writing/polishing the research paper. Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2011 Description: Obj:To computer generate the research paper in C wing computer lab.. Activity:Students will type the research paper. Assessment:A complete print out of a rough draft of the paper will be collected. Material:Computers/printers/Word software. HW:Continue writing/polishing the research paper. Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, March 10, 2011 Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, March 11, 2011 Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper

- ENGLISH IV (Advanced) - McLean, Marsha |Admin| Time Span :: LastThisNext WeekMonth Navigation :: HomeworkHomeBioCalendarResources Weekly Outlook The homework assignments listed below do not necessarily represent all assigned homework, but rather all POSTED homework. Satirical Devices Extra Credit Assignments Assignment Date: Monday, February 28, 2011 Description: Objective:To view and discuss student made Satirical Devices assignments. Activities: The calss will share in the viewing of student generated electronic extra credit assignment exploring the 8 devices of satire. Materials: Student made electronic multimedia presentation. Assessment: Extra credit assignment. HW: None. TAKS Testing/Research Paper Assignment Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Description: Periods 1-4 will be reserved for campus wide TAKS testing. Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper. The Research Paper cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper. The Research Paper cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, March 3, 2011 Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper. The Research Paper cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, March 4, 2011 Description: Obj:To computer generate the research paper in C wing computer lab.. Activity:Students will type the research paper. Assessment:A complete print out of a rough draft of the paper will be collected. Material:Computers/printers/Word software. HW:Continue writing/polishing the research paper.

- Assignment Date: Monday, February 14, 2011 Description: Objective:Students will analyze, discuss produce a thesis statement for the research paper. Activity:Students produce a thesis statement for literary research paper. Material:Grammar Text book / WRP. Assessment:Teacher observation. HW:Read and review selected literary piece necessary for writing the research paper. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Description: Obj:Students will meet in DHS library to continue research paper introduction. Activites: Reintroduction to the FBISD online resouces presented by liberian. Material:Overhead projector and hand out provided by library staff. Assessment:Application to research paper on going. HW:Online Research Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper in class. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Description: Objectives:To conduct online research in c wing computer lab. Activities: Students will continue to research online reference material for the literary research paper. Materials: FBISD library resources. Assessment:Time on Task. Homework:Extra credit assignment due Feb. 25th. Related Document: Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, February 18, 2011 Description: Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper in class. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper. Related Document: Related Document

The Research Paper cont'd - Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Friday, February 18, 2011 Due Date: Friday, February 18, 2011 Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper in class. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper. Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Due Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Objectives:To conduct online research in c wing computer lab. Activities: Students will continue to research online reference material for the literary research paper. Materials: FBISD library resources. Assessment:Time on Task. Homework:Extra credit assignment due Feb. 25th. Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Due Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 Objectives:To continue writing the research paper. Activities:Students will spend time on task crafting their personal research paper in class. Materials:Student research and "Writing the Research Paper " manual. Assessment:Teacher observation. Homework:Continue writing research paper. Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Due Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Obj:Students will meet in DHS library to continue research paper introduction. Activites: Reintroduction to the FBISD online resouces presented by liberian. Material:Overhead projector and hand out provided by library staff. Assessment:Application to research paper on going. HW:Online Research Related Document Research Paper Cont'd Assignment Date: Monday, February 14, 2011 Due Date: Monday, February 14, 2011 Objective:Students will analyze, discuss produce a thesis statement for the research paper. Activity:Students produce a thesis statement for literary research paper. Material:Grammar Text book / WRP. Assessment:Teacher observation. HW:Read and review selected literary piece necessary for writing the research paper. Related Document

The research Paper - Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, February 11, 2011
Due Date: Friday, February 11, 2011
Objective: Students will visit the library to make a selection of the Literary peice on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will gather information on a literary piece that was read during this school year and review for writing purposes. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Independent reading. HW:Continue to reviewing literary selection
 

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011
Due Date: Thursday, February 10, 2011
Objective: Students will visit the library to make a selection of the Literary peice on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will gather information on a literary piece that was read during this school year and review for writing purposes. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Independent reading. HW:Continue to reviewing literary selection
 

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Due Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Objective: Students will make a selection of the Literary peice on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will select a literary piece that was read during this school year and review for writing purposes. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Independent reading. HW:Continue to reviewing literary selection
 

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Due Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Objective: Students will make a selection of the Literary peice on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will select a literary piece that was read during this school year and review for writing purposes. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Independent reading. HW:Continue to reviewing literary selection
 

The Research Paper
Assignment Date: Monday, February 7, 2011
Due Date: Monday, February 7, 2011
Objective: Students will make a selection of the Literary peice on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will select a literary piece that was read during this school year and review for writing purposes. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Independent reading. HW:Continue to reviewing literary selection

Completion of Gulliver's Travels - Gulliver's Travels cont'd
Assignment Date: Monday, January 31, 2011
Description: Objectives:To view a final representation of an excerpt of Gulliver's Travels. Activities:Students will watch excerpts of Gulliver's Travels listing several satirical targets observed. Students will discuss lists of current satirical targets in media today. Materials: Student gathered satires. Assessment: Students will list and pinpoint satirical targets gathered. Homework:Explain satirical refences observed.

Gulliver's Travels cont'd
Assignment Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Description: Objectives:To view a final representation of an excerpt of Gulliver's Travels. Activities:Students will watch excerpts of Gulliver's Travels listing several satirical targets observed. Students will discuss lists of current satirical targets in media today. Materials: Student gathered satires. Assessment: Students will list and pinpoint satirical targets gathered. Homework:Explain satirical refences observed.

Research Paper Inro.
Assignment Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Description: Objective: Students will make a selection of the Literary peice on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will select a literary piece that was read during this school year and review for writing purposes. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Independent reading. HW:Continue to reviewing literary selection.

Research Paper Intro. Cont'd
Assignment Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011
Description: Objective: Students will make a selection of the Literary peice on which they will write their research paper. Activities:Students will select a literary piece that was read during this school year and review for writing purposes. Materials: Literature text. Assessment:Independent reading. HW:Continue to reviewing literary selection.

Research Paper Cont'd
Assignment Date: Friday, February 4, 2011
Description: Objective: To have students conduct original research. Activity: Students will view a power point presentation that highlights the importance of conducting original, authentic research. Presentation will be followed by class discussion on 'Plagerism'. Students will sign to indicate exposure to presentation. Parents will also be required to co-sign document as proof of receipt of "Plagerism" handout. Assessment: Authenticly written research papers. Materials: Teacher made power point and grammar text. pp. 478, 662, 455. HW: Return handout with required parent signature.

2nd Term Calendar - An overview of English IV assignments

The Ballads/Expositoty Writing - Students will listen to popular Ballads while analzing the conventions of Ballads then (Medieval) and now. Students will continue Expository Writing.

Lesson Plans Oct. 25 to 29, 2010 - The Death of King Arthur/ Medieval Ballads/Expository Writing

2nd Term Calendar -

The Death of Arthur/Expository Writing - King Arthur, Sir Gawain and Sir Lancelot fight to the death to preserve King and Country.

Sir Gawain/Le Morte D' Arthur - The Medieval Period of Brisitish Literature

The Canterbury Tales - Chaucer's Canterbury Tales: The Pardoner's Tale and The Wife of Bath's Tale

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