English 4 - Quarter 1
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Assignment & Task Calendar
Week 1: August 8 - 11 Click Here →
Objectives
9(Bii) developing an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with specific details, examples, and commentary
9(Di) a variety of complete, controlled sentences and avoidance of unintentional splices, run-ons, and fragments
9(Dii) consistent, appropriate use of verb tense and active and passive voice
9(Diii) pronoun-antecedent agreement
9(Div) correct capitalization
9(Dv) punctuation, including commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, and parentheses to set off phrases and clauses as appropriate
9(Dvi) correct spelling
10(B) compose informational texts such as explanatory essays, reports, and personal essays using genre characteristics and craft
Lesson Frames
Monday,
Student Holiday
Tuesday, 8 August
Lesson: We will review requirements and expectations for English 4.
Activity: Students will begin the website scavenger hunt.
Wednesday, 9 August
Lesson: We will discuss the requirements and expectations of assignment #2 - Website Scavenger Hunt.
Activity: Students will complete the website scavenger hunt.
Thursday, 10 August
Lesson: We will discuss the requirements and expectations of assignment #3 - BOY Questionnaire.
Activity: Students will will begin analyzing the questions and formulating well developed responses.
Friday, 11 August
Lesson: We will discuss the requirements and expectations of assignment #3 - BOY Questionnaire.
Activity: Students will complete and submit assignment #3 - BOY Questionnaire.
Quote of the Week
"In this world you will have trouble, but take heart I have overcome the world."
John 16:33
Weekly Agenda
Objective
We will review the procedures and expectations for Mr. Matherne's English 4 classroom.
I will be informed about the operational procedures in English 4 by way of learning about the class and providing educational information to the teacher.
Essential Question
What is the essential component of being successful in English 4?
Mini Lesson
Bell Work
Scavenger Hunt
BOY Questionnaire
Readings
Activity
#1 - Bell Work
#2 - Scavenger Hunt
#3 - BOY Questionnaire
Week 2: August 14 - 18 Click Here →
Objectives
9A: Plan a piece of writing appropriate for various purposes and audiences by generating ideas through a range of strategies such as brainstorming, journaling, reading, or discussing.
9B.i: using strategic organizational structures appropriate to purpose, audience, topic, and context; and
9B.ii: developing an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with effective use of rhetorical devices, details, examples, and commentary;
9C: Revise drafts to improve clarity, development, organization, style, diction, and sentence fluency, both within and between sentences.
9D: Edit drafts to demonstrate a command of standard English conventions using a style guide as appropriate.
9E: Publish written work for appropriate audiences.
Lesson Frames
Monday, 14 August
Lesson: We will review the requirements for an Apply Texas Essay Prompt A.
Activity: Students will brainstorm ideas and create an outline.
Tuesday, 15 August
Lesson: We will discuss the requirements for an effective outline.
Activity: Students will create an outline and revise ideas.
Wednesday, 16 August
Lesson: We will review the formatting requirements of the essay.
Activity: Students will compose an essay for Apply Texas Essay Prompt A.
Thursday, 17 August
Lesson: We will We will review the requirements for an Apply Texas Essay Prompt B.
Activity: Students will brainstorm ideas for Prompt B and create an outline.
Friday, 18 August
Lesson: We will review the formatting requirements of the essay.
Activity: Students will compose an essay for Apply Texas Essay Prompt B.
Quote of the Week
“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.”
— Albert Einstein
Weekly Agenda
Objective
We will review the writing process.
I will compose two Apply Texas Essay.
Essential Question
Why is the writing process important to follow when composing a writing piece.
Mini Lesson
Writing process
Apply Texas Essay prompts
Readings
Purdue Owl - Advice for Writing Application Essays
Activity
#4 - Bell Work
#5 - Apply Texas Essay - Prompt A
#6 - Apply Texas Essay - Prompt B
Week 3: August 21 - 25 Click Here →
Objectives
9A: Plan a piece of writing appropriate for various purposes and audiences by generating ideas through a range of strategies such as brainstorming, journaling, reading, or discussing.
9B.i: using strategic organizational structures appropriate to purpose, audience, topic, and context; and
9B.ii: developing an engaging idea reflecting depth of thought with effective use of rhetorical devices, details, examples, and commentary;
9C: Revise drafts to improve clarity, development, organization, style, diction, and sentence fluency, both within and between sentences.
9D: Edit drafts to demonstrate a command of standard English conventions using a style guide as appropriate.
9E: Publish written work for appropriate audiences.
Lesson Frames
Monday, 21 August
Lesson: We will review the requirements for an Apply Texas Essay Prompt B.
Activity: Students will brainstorm ideas and create an outline.
Tuesday, 22 August
Lesson: We will discuss the requirements for an effective outline.
Activity: Students will create an outline and revise ideas.
Wednesday, 23 August
Lesson: We will review the formatting requirements of the essay.
Activity: Students will compose an essay for Apply Texas Essay Prompt C.
Thursday, 24 August
Lesson: We will We will review the requirements for an Apply Texas Essay Prompt C.
Activity: Students will brainstorm ideas for Prompt C and create an outline.
Friday, 25 August
Lesson: We will review the formatting requirements of the essay.
Activity: Students will compose an essay for Apply Texas Essay Prompt C.
Quote of the Week
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”
— Benjamin Franklin
Weekly Agenda
Objective
We will review the writing process.
I will compose two Apply Texas Essay.
Essential Question
Why is the writing process important to follow when composing a writing piece.
Mini Lesson
Writing process
Apply Texas Essay prompts
Readings
Purdue Owl - Advice for Writing Application Essays
Activity
#7 - Bell Work
#6 - Apply Texas Essay - Prompt B
#8 - Apply Texas Essay - Prompt C
Week 4: August 28 - September 1 Click Here →
Weekly Objectives
4(F) make inferences and use evidence to support understanding;
4(G) evaluate details read to analyze key ideas;
4(H) synthesize information from a variety of text types to create new understanding; and
4(I) monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, annotating, and using outside sources when understanding breaks down
5(B) write responses that demonstrate analysis of texts, including comparing texts within and across genres;
5(C) use text evidence and original commentary to support an evaluative response;
10(E) compose literary analysis using genre characteristics and craft
Lesson Frames
Monday, 28 August
Lesson: We will meet in the presentation room for parchment lesson with the counselors.
Activity: Students will have an understanding of parchment.
Tuesday, 29 August
Lesson: We will discuss the historical and cultural significance of Beowulf.
Activity: Students will research the historical context of the Anglo-Saxon period, highlighting key events and cultural aspects.
Wednesday, 30 August
Lesson: We will read and analyze the Prologue through Chapter 6 discussing any challenging vocabulary or concepts encountered during the reading.
Activity: Students will compose a short journal entry from the perspective of a character in the epic poem, reflecting on the events of the first six chapters.
Thursday, 31 August
Lesson: We will read and analyze Chapters 7 through Chapter 13 discussing thematic topics that have emerged in the story thus far, such as the struggle between good and evil, fate, and the role of leadership.
Activity: Students will as a group present a character analysis focusing on motivations, actions, and significance to the story.
Friday, 1 September
Student Holiday
Quote of the Week
"Each of us must await the end of his path in this world, and he who can, should achieve renown before death."
— Beowulf
Weekly Agenda
Objective
We will examine the characteristics of epic poetry.
I will build Anglo-Saxon background knowledge and determine the characterization of an epic hero.
Essential Question
What are the characteristics of an epic poem like "Beowulf?"
Mini Lesson
Build background knowledge
Qualities that define a hero
Characteristics of epic poetry
Readings
Beowulf - translation from Burton Raffel - Audio
Activity
#9 - Bell Work
#10 - Exploring the Evolution of the English Language and the Riches of Anglo-Saxon Literature
#11 - The Hero - Beowulf - Group Activities
Week 5: September 4 - 8 Click Here →
Weekly Objectives
6(A) analyze relationships among thematic development, characterization, point of view, significance of setting, and plot in a variety of literary texts;
6(B) analyze how characters' behaviors and underlying motivations contribute to moral dilemmas that influence the plot and theme;
6(D) evaluate how the historical, social, and economic context of setting(s) influences the plot, characterization, and theme.
10(E) compose literary analysis using genre characteristics and craft
Daily Lesson Frames
Monday, 4 September
Student Holiday
Tuesday, 5 September
Lesson: No lesson.
Activity: Students will complete MAP Test.
Wednesday, 6 September
Lesson: No lesson.
Activity: Students will complete MAP Test.
Thursday, 7 September
Lesson: We will discuss the characteristics of a hero based on the events in "Beowulf."
Activity: Students will write, argue, or create a product which will show the characteristics of a hero as well as textual evidence to support assertions.
Friday, 8 September
Lesson: We will discuss thematic topics based on the events in "Beowulf."
Activity: Students will write, argue, or create a product which will show various themes as well as textual evidence to support assertions.
Quote of the Week
"David defeated Goliath with a sling and a rock. He killed him without even using a sword. David ran over and pulled out Goliath's sword. Then he used it to cut off Goliath's head. When the Philistines saw what had happened to their hero, they started running away."
— 1 Samuel 17:50-51
Weekly Agenda
Objective
We will discuss the characteristics of a hero and thematic topics from the epic poem "Beowulf."
I will analyze the characteristics of a hero or themes in "Beowulf" by selecting two different culminating activities from the list on assignment #13.
Essential Question
What is the nature of heroism in "Beowulf," and how does it evolve throughout the poem?
Mini Lesson
Theme
Characterization
Readings
Beowulf - translation from Burton Raffel - Audio
Activity
#12 - Bell Work
#13 - Beowulf Culminating Activity A
#13 - Beowulf Culminating Activity B
Week 6: September 11 - 15 Click Here →
Objectives
4(F) make inferences and use evidence to support understanding
4(G) evaluate details read to analyze key ideas
10(A) compose literary texts such as fiction and poetry using genre characteristics and craft
Daily Lesson Frames
Monday, 11 September
Lesson: We will discuss thematic topics based on the events in "Beowulf."
Activity: Students will write, argue, or create a product which will show various themes as well as textual evidence to support assertions.
Tuesday, 12 September
Lesson: We will discuss thematic topics based on the events in "Beowulf."
Activity: Students will write, argue, or create a product which will show various themes as well as textual evidence to support assertions.
Wednesday, 13 September
Lesson: We will breakdown the components of the framework for the creation of a hero.
Activity: Students will compose a fictional piece using genre characteristics and craft which are 10 of the 17 components of the framework from Joseph Campbell's book The Hero with a Thousand Faces.
Thursday, 14 September
Lesson: We will breakdown the components of the framework for the creation of a hero.
Activity: Students will compose a fictional piece using genre characteristics and craft which are 10 of the 17 components of the framework from Joseph Campbell's book The Hero with a Thousand Faces.
Friday, 15 September
Lesson: We will breakdown the components of the framework for the creation of a hero.
Activity: Students will compose a fictional piece using genre characteristics and craft which are 10 of the 17 components of the framework from Joseph Campbell's book The Hero with a Thousand Faces.
Quote of the Week
"I think that we all do heroic things, but hero is not a noun, it's a verb."
— Robert Downey, Jr.
Weekly Agenda
Objective
We will breakdown the components of the framework for the creatation of a hero.
I will review and understand the hero’s journey according to Joseph Campbell’s book, The Hero with a Thousand Faces which can be found on the notes slides.
Essential Question
What makes a hero a hero?
Readings
Joseph Campbell's book The Hero with a Thousand Faces
Activities
#14 - Bell Work
#15 - The Hero's Journey
Week 7: September 18 - 22 Click Here →
Objectives
4(B) generate questions about text before, during, and after reading to deepen understanding and gain information;
4(C) make and correct or confirm predictions using text features, characteristics of genre, and structures;
4(D) create mental images to deepen understanding;
4(E) make connections to personal experiences, ideas in other texts, and society;
4(F) make inferences and use evidence to support understanding;
4(G) evaluate details read to analyze key ideas;
4(H) synthesize information from a variety of text types to create new understanding; and
4(I) monitor comprehension and make adjustments such as re-reading, using background knowledge, asking questions, annotating, and using outside sources when understanding breaks down.
5(B) write responses that demonstrate analysis of texts, including comparing texts within and across genres;
5(D) paraphrase and summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order;
Daily Lesson Frames
Monday, 18 September
Lesson: We will breakdown the components of the framework for the creation of a hero.
Activity: Students will compose a fictional piece using genre characteristics and craft which are 10 of the 17 components of the framework from Joseph Campbell's book The Hero with a Thousand Faces.
Tuesday, 19 September
Lesson: We will discuss background and the premise of the short story "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains."
Activity: Students will use metacognitive strategies to both develop and deepen comprehension of increasingly complex texts.
Wednesday, 20 September
Lesson: We will have a group discussion on recapping the story and sharing initial reactions.
Activity: Students will create character analysis focusing on motivations, traits, and dynamics of the two main characters, the narrator, and Calum Maclnnes throughout the story.
Thursday, 21 September
Lesson: We will have a group discussion on the characterization of the two main characters, the narrator, and Calum MacInnes.
Activity: Students will identify the following literary elements foreshadowing, motif, symbolism, and imagery in the story and discuss how these techniques contribute to the story's atmosphere and meaning.
Friday, 22 September
Lesson: We will have a group discussion on the contribution of specific literary elements to the story's atmosphere and meaning.
Activity: Students will participate in the final discussion on have characterization or specific literary elements contribute to the story's theme of revenge can/cannot be justified.
Quote of the Week
"Hell is empty and all the devils are here."
— William Shakespeare
Weekly Agenda
Objective
We will read the short story "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" by Neil Gaiman.
I will uses metacognitive skills to both develop and deepen comprehension of increasingly complex texts.
Essential Question
How does Neil Gaiman's "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" explore the complex relationship between truth, revenge, and sacrifice, and what does it reveal about the nature of human desires and decisions?
Readings
"The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" by Neil Gaiman
Activity
#16 - Bell Work
#17 - "The Truth Is a Cave in the Black Mountains" Metacognitive Reading
Week 8: September 25 - 29 Click Here →
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Quote of the Week
"Orange is the happiest color."
— Frank Sinatra
Weekly Agenda
Objective
We will discuss the significance of the protagonist's character in the context of the story's themes and symbolism.
I will analyze the protagonist's traits, actions, and development as well as the symbolism of the color orange and what it represents in various parts of the story while supporting all inferences with textual evidence.
Essential Question
How do the characters' interactions and relationships with one another reveal their personalities or deepen the story's themes?
Are there recurring symbols or motifs in "Orange" that contribute to the story's themes?
Readings
Neil Gaiman's short story "Orange"
Activity
#18 - Bell Work
#19 - Neil Gaiman's short story "Orange"
Week 9: October 2 - 6 Click Here →
Objective
6(A) analyze relationships among thematic development, characterization, point of view, significance of setting, and plot in a variety of literary texts;
Daily Lesson Frames
Monday, 2 October
Lesson: We will discuss the parameters of "The Canterbury Tales" lesson final.
Activity: Students will jigsaw read "The Canterbury Tales" to interpret various themes, analyze the characters' development, and reflect on the moral and ethical lessons learned in the tale assigned to your group.
Tuesday, 3 October
Lesson: No lesson.
Activity: Students will jigsaw read "The Canterbury Tales" to interpret various themes, analyze the characters' development, and reflect on the moral and ethical lessons learned in the tale assigned to your group.
Wednesday, 4 October
Lesson: We will No lesson.
Activity: Students will prepare to facilitate a class discussions on the various themes of "The Canterbury Tales," analysis of the character's development, and reflections on the moral and ethical lessons learned in the tales.
Thursday, 5 October
Lesson: We will create questions during each lesson presented.
Activity: Students will facilitate a class discussions on the various themes of "The Canterbury Tales," analysis the character's development, and reflection on the moral and ethical lessons learned in the tales.
Friday, 6 October
Lesson: We will create questions during each lesson presented.
Activity: Students will facilitate class discussions on the themes of "The Canterbury Tales," analyze the character's development, and reflect on the moral and ethical lessons learned in the tales.
Quote of the Week
"See how Dame Fortune quickly changes side/And robs her enemy of hope and pride! "
— Nun's Priest, The Nun's Priest's Tale
Weekly Agenda
Objective
We will discuss the various ways the themes and lessons of "The Canterbury Tales" resonate with contemporary society.
I will facilitate class discussions on the themes of "The Canterbury Tales," analyze the character's development, and reflect on the moral and ethical lessons learned in the tales.
Essential Question
How does Chaucer satirize and comment on different social classes in his portrayal of the pilgrims?
What insights do the characters in "The Canterbury Tales" provide into the social, economic, and religious structures of medieval England?
How does Chaucer's depiction of gender roles in "The Canterbury Tales" reflect or challenge societal norms?
What moral and ethical lessons are conveyed through the individual tales in "The Canterbury Tales"?
How does Chaucer use irony and satire to address issues of morality and virtue in the tales?
To what extent do the characters in "The Canterbury Tales" grapple with moral dilemmas, and how do they navigate them?
Readings
Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales"
Activity
#20 - Bell Work
#21 - Canterbury Tales