Honors American Literature Assignments
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- 2013-2014 School Year
- Department
- English
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This course provides a survey of American Literature and works by various American authors as well as two Shakespearean plays. We will study a variety of types of works including novels, plays, short stories, non-fiction essays, and poetry. We will not only focus on the works themselves, but also the themes connecting these works together. Writing will be emphasized with a focus on literary analysis and essay composition. We will target vocabulary enrichment by the use of Vocabulary Workshop Level E: Enrichment Edition. By the end of the year, we will complete the prescribed vocabulary program. We will also complete a research project.
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Read Chapter 7 of Gatsby and annotate
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Read Chapter 3 of Gatsby for homework!
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FINAL DRAFT OF RESEARCH PAPER DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 10th. Must bring a printed copy in a manila envelope on that Friday. Papers submitted after the beginning of the class period will be considered late.
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RESEARCH PAPER ROUGH DRAFT DUE MONDAY, January 6th. Must bring a paper copy to class. Must include 3 written pages + works cited page.
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First page of rough draft due tomorrow! Share to your google drive!
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First set of 10 notecards due tomorrow! REMEMBER, I would also like the source cards that correlate to these notecards (can be one source card or multiple). We will be in the library TUESDAY-THURSDAY!
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STUDY FOR VOCAB TEST!
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Vocab sentences due Thursday night by 11:59pm. Subject: The Scarlet Letter, WC: 450, MUST USE EACH OF THE 9 COMMA RULES TWICE!
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Read Chapters 14 & 15 over the weekend! Annotate for close reading topics, characterization, tone, etc. Complete the study guide through Chapter 15. Create 3 Level three questions on Chapters 14 & 15. These should be handwritten on loose leaf paper. (handout is attached)
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Read Chapters 13 and 14 of "The Scarlet Letter" and complete study guide. Annotate for close reading topics as you read.
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Read Chapters 11-12 of The Scarlet Letter
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Read through Chapter 9 "The Leech" for homework, ANNOTATE, and complete study guide!
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Read Chapter 7 for homework tonight and ANNOTATE FOR ALL CLOSE READING TOPICS. Come to class prepared for a quiz.
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Read Chapter 2 of "The Scarlet Letter" and complete study guide
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IN-CLASS ESSAY on The Taming of the Shrew this Friday in class! We will finish writing the essay on Monday. You must come to school on FRIDAY with your detailed final outline including 6 QUOTES with parenthetical citations.
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Study questions for "The Taming of the Shrew" due Friday in class. Must answer with direct quotes from the text!
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STUDY FOR VOCAB TEST - UNIT 2! This test will be in the same format as the first including matching definitions, synonyms, antonyms, completing sentences, and writing original sentences!
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Vocabulary sentences due TONIGHT (THURSDAY) by 11:59pm to turnitin.com. They must be on the subject of "The Taming of the Shrew" and word count must be at least 350 words. Must be in MLA format.
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Read Act 4, scene 1 of The Taming of the Shrew over the weekend! BE PREPARED FOR A QUIZ! You must annotate as you read!
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Complete study questions for Act 3 of "The Taming of the Shrew!
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Quiz on Act 3, scene 1 TOMORROW! You must also finish the iambic pentameter worksheet. (front and back)
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Each student MUST have a copy of "Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare on Tuesday, September 3rd.
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Now that we have gone over DIDLS and analyzed passages together, try to annotate Chapter 39 from "All Over But The Shoutin'" on your own and determine the tone. Consider the list of tone words in your packet, but also consider other words that come to mind. Dictionaries and thesaurus can be helpful with this! Come with the tone you have determined and the evidence from DIDLS to support it. Also, do not forget to study for your Vocab Test!
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Don't forget that our first vocabulary test is Tuesday! The test will ask you to match definitions, synonyms, and antonyms. You will also have to complete sentences with the correct vocabulary word and write original sentences. The test is on Unit 1. Enjoy your long weekend and stay safe! Happy Labor Day!
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Vocabulary sentences are due by 11:59 tonight! They must be submitted to turnitin.com in MLA format. The sentences must all together consist of 300 words and be on the subject of The Secret Life of Bees.Here is a reminder of the MLA formatted header:
Student Name
Instructor's Name (Mrs. Teague)
Course Title (Honors American Literature)
Date (29 August 2013)
Student Name
Instructor's Name (Mrs. Teague)
Course Title (Honors American Literature)
Date (29 August 2013)