English - World Literature I (9th)
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Specific Goals & Assignments: World Literature I
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This course focuses on the development of
world literature from ancient times through the European
Renaissance. Reading texts are drawn from the epics and
dramas of classical Greece, from Far Eastern literature and
religion, from the storytelling of the European Middle Ages,
from Shakespeare, and from contemporary literature on
timeless subjects. Students extend their reading and writing
skills through exercises in close textual analysis, the
study of vocabulary, research based on both print and
electronic sources, impromptu compositions, and formal
essays.
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READING
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SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
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VOCABULARY
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Three to five books are generally chosen
from this list each year.
Additional books will be required.
The Lord of the Flies
"Oedipus Rex"
"Antigone"
The Odyssey
Big Fish
The Ramayana
The Catcher in the Rye
Julius Caesar, or another Shakespearian play
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MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers
Assorted myths
Biblical stories
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
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Students are responsible for
words in Vocabulary from Classical Roots, lessons
1-8; quizzes are given regularly through the year. In
addition, students are held responsible for assorted
literary terms. |
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LITERARY COMPREHENSION
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WRITING/MECHANICS
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STUDY SKILLS
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Students will
- become familiar with important world texts from ancient times to the Renaissance.
- read literary works at home and keep notes in
their texts by highlighting, underlining, and making
marginal commentary on important details.
- articulate the important details.
- make connections between ancient and more modern
works.
Students should expect frequent quizzes to assess
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Students will
- practice the basics of good essay construction by
creating focused thesis statements, well-organized
paragraphs, and effective conclusions.
- develop editing skills.
- vary sentence structure effectively in writing
strong paragraphs.
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Apply rules of grammar and
punctuation where needed.
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Students will
- learn methods of maintaining an electronic notebook to
organize course materials.
- learn the expectations for note taking and essay
preparation that ensure all work is academically
honest.
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INTEGRATED HUMANITIES
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TECHNOLOGY
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SPEAKING AND LISTENING
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Students will
- study the basic concepts of civilization and
culture from a literary perspective as they pursue
related ideas in World History and World Arts
- make connections between literature and history
and connections between ancient and contemporary
worlds.
- pursue interdisciplinary projects. Past projects
have included The Renaissance Fair and Create a Civilization.
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Students will
- use technology to support vocabulary acquisition,
grammar study, research, presentations, writing, peer
and teacher commenting, editing, and revisions.
- learn skills in Internet navigation, word
processing, PowerPoint and web design.
- maintain a
portfolio of writing electronically.
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Students will learn
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how to articulate individual opinions and respect
for the opinions of others during class discussion
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how to work in groups on a variety of
assignments
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how to speak with poise and confidence.
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