SENIOR ENGLISH: TSHS 2019/2020
WEEK 1: SEPT 3-6
Welcome to your last year of high school! After we take care of school business, and
get to know each other, students will write an evaluatory essay, and receive an introduction to the course. We will also dip our toes in the metaphorical lake of rhetoric and learn about Logos, Ethos and Pathos. Honors will also discuss Summer Readings.
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EVALUATORY WRITING TOPICS (9/5/19):
12 A: One well-developed paragraph, titled "I've changed a lot since September 2016".
12 H: A 3-Paragraph short essay, entitled "What I Love and Hate about being a senior".
WEEK 2: SEPT 9-13
This week, we'll begin to focus on literature. We'll start by exploring the concept of a "hero". We'll open the BIG PURPLE BOOK for the first time, and enter the world of Beowulf.
Monday will be spent doing the County Pre-Test Assessment: Rm. 102
On Tuesday, we'll look at heroes in popular culture, film and literature.
After a short discussion of last week's evaluatory writing and a notebook/pen check --
Tuesday 9/10 Warm-Up: Brief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
Who is your favorite hero in film or literature, and why?
Students will explore the first 3-4 characteristics of the Epic Hero.
Wednesday 9/11 Warm-Up: Brief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
Identify one real person who fits the first 3 criteria of an"Epic Hero".
Students will explore characteristics 4-7 of the Epic Hero.
Thursday 9/12 Warm-Up: Brief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
New terms this week included:
WEEK 3: SEPT 16-20
On Monday, we'll look at the historical setting of Beowulf. New terms will include:
Bards, Paganism, Warrior-King, Christianization
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Monday 9/16 Warm-Up: Brief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
Why do you think Christians use a tree to celebrate the birth of Christ? How about a Rabbit and eggs to celebrate his rebirth?
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Tuesday 9/17 Warm-Up:
Write a poem (at least 4 lines), and be prepared to read it out loud.
Exploring the English Sonnet. p.296 in Brit Lit (That purple book).
Wednesday 9/18 Warm-Up:
Write ONE sentence that explains Paganism.
Bards, the Warrior-King and Hubris explained! We finally enter the epic tale of Beowulf.
Thursday 9/19 Warm-Up:
It's TIME... OPEN-NOTE QUIZ #1
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WEEK 4: SEPT 23-27
This week, we'll delve further into Beowulf, exploring the characters, plot, conflicts and metaphors.
Tuesday 9/24: QUIZ REVIEW New Terms: Bard, Scribe, Quill
Wednesday 9/25 Warm-Up: New Terms: Alliteration, Metalanguage, Character Names
Watch "Animated Beowulf"
Thursday 9/26 Warm-Up: (2-Hour Early Dismissal)
Write a classified ad from Hrothgar to the general public, seeking a hero to save his people (the Danes) from Grendel.
Friday 9/27: HOMEWORK ASSIGNED: 65 PRODUCT POINTS (TAKE-HOME QUIZ)
Reading: Beowulf (finish animated film) Beowulf faces the wrath of Grendel's mother.
HOMEWORK: Cite one fictional character that you believe fits at least 6 of the 7 criteria of an epic hero, and create a sheet that shows why this character is an epic hero. Use
THIS EXAMPLE as a guide. MAKE YOURS LOOK LIKE THE EXAMPLE. NOTE THE POINTS
LISTED IN RED. DUE MONDAY AT START OF CLASS.
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WEEK 5: SEPT 30-OCT 4
Monday 9/30 Warm-Up:
HOMEWORK REVIEW
Tuesday 10/1 Warm-Up: Brief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
Describe the Mead Hall. How do you see it in your mind?
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Wednesday 10/2 Warm-Up:
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Thursday 10/3 Warm-Up:
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Friday 10/4 Warm-Up:
WEEK 6: OCT 7-OCT 11
On Monday, we'll delve further into the graphic novel version of Beowulf.
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Monday 10/7 Warm-Up: Brief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
Write ONE sentence that explains Deductive Reasoning.
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Tuesday 10/8 Warm-Up:
Write a 2-3 sentence review of the Beowulf graphic novel..
Exploring Beowulf. p.6 in Brit Lit (That purple book).
Wednesday 10/9 Warm-Up:
Write ONE sentence that explains why Beowulf is still studied..
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Thursday 10/10 Warm-Up:
It's TIME... OPEN-NOTE QUIZ #2
Friday 10/11 Warm-Up:
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WEEK 7: OCT 14-OCT 18
On Monday,
NO SCHOOL: COLUMBUS DAY
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Monday 10/14 Warm-Up: Drief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
Write a 2-4 sentence review of the Beowulf graphic novel.
Reading: Beowulf
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Tuesday 10/15 Warm-Up: Brief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
Write ONE sentence that explains why Beowulf is still studied..
Reading: Beowulf
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Wednesday 10/16 Warm-Up: Brief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
What differences do you see between the book and the video/graphic novel?
Critical Analysis: Beowulf
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Thursday 10/17 Warm-Up:
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Friday 10/11 Warm-Up:
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WEEK 7: OCT 21-OCT 25
On Monday,
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Monday 10/14 Warm-Up: Brief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
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Tuesday 10/15 Warm-Up:
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Friday 10/11 Warm-Up:
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WEEK 7: OCT 28-NOV 1
On Monday,
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Monday 10/14 Warm-Up: Brief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
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Tuesday 10/15 Warm-Up:
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WEEK 7: NOV 4-NOV 8
On Monday,
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Monday 10/14 Warm-Up: Brief Constructed Response, 2-4 Sentences (BCR)-
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Tuesday 10/15 Warm-Up:
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Thursday 10/17 Warm-Up:
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Friday 10/11 Warm-Up:
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