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World Literature II (10th)
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This course focuses on the development of
world literature and culture (mostly Western) from the
Restoration to the present. Readings are chosen on their own
merits and for the value in introducing and illustrating
such general cultural themes as the social contract,
Romanticism, imperialism, nationalism, organized under the
Humanities theme of The Evolution of Rights. 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. Sister of My Heart
Macbeth
40 Short Stories: A Portable Anthology
Things Fall Apart
"No Exit"
Maus I and II "Master Harold...and the boys"
Into the Wild |
Selected short stories,
essays, poetry, and films.
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Students complete the
vocabulary work begun in 9th grade using Vocabulary
from Classical Roots, Lessons 9-16. Quizzes may
follow an SAT format, including analogies and multiple
choice questions. |
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LITERARY COMPREHENSION
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WRITING/MECHANICS
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STUDY SKILLS
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Students will practice the
following skills when reading literary and non-fiction
works:
- previewing the text
- interacting with the text by keeping notes
(highlighting, underlining, and making marginal
commentary on important details)
- reading closely to pinpoint the features of the
text—diction, tone, syntax, allusions, and so on—that
support themes.
Students will learn to recognize that there can be
conflicting interpretations of a literary work and that
textual evidence must be used to support an interpretation.
Students should expect frequent quizzes to assess reading
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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 argument fluidity by narrowing the scope of
evidence and integrating evidence within the paragraphs.
- learn and apply several different strategies for
essay construction.
- learn to write effective conclusions.
- learn rules of punctuation where needed.
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Students will learn
- effective note-taking skills for essay preparation
- MLA documentation skills to ensure that work is
academically honest.
- how to study independently using notes, books and
handouts in an organized fashion
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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 art, history, and
literature together through shared trimester themes, such as
The Individual and Society, Cultures in Contact, and
The Paradox of Progress. Students will
- critically analyze cultural artifacts from literature,
history and the arts
- identify the presence of similar or competing values
in these artifacts
- complete interdisciplinary projects. Past projects
have included the Social Contract Project, the Ada
Valley Simulation and “Change the World” Project.
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Students will
- use technology to support vocabulary acquisition,
grammar study, research, presentations, writing, peer and
teacher commenting, editing, and revisions.
- refine skills in Internet navigation, word processing,
and web design.
- create effective PowerPoints that emphasize verbal
skills needed in an oral presentation.
- continue to practice effective file management and
maintain an electronic portfolio of writing.
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Students will practice
- poetry recitation skills: memorizing, performing and
explicating a poem
- oral presentation skills: speaking concisely;
presenting material of highest interest; tailoring speech
to purpose, audience and appropriate level of formality;
equal sharing of presentation with fellow group members;
presenting with poise/volume/frequent eye contact
- seminar skills: posing analytical and evaluative
questions; leading a discussion with open-ended questions;
and posing follow-up questions to elicit textual
references and challenge thinking
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