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Mr. Cyra's English III |
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British Literature Homework Guide Introduction
to British Literature. 1. Student Introductions 2. Teacher introduction and
classroom/junior rules. 3. Importance of being a
junior. *
Overview of school calendar and PSAE dates. April 28th-29th. *Review
of syllabus *Overview of Brit. Lit. Materials. 1. Cont’d introduction of
students. 2. Brit. Lit. Procedures. How
week will be divided. *Vocabulary
expectations *
Grammar expectations *
Writing expectations *
Literature expectations *Handouts *
Expectation of quizzes *
Homework will be given once to twice a week. 3. Organization is key: Class
organization of binder. Different sections for the different components above. 4. Grammar pre-assessment Diagnostic
Test page 100. Overview of how to write a persuasive essay. Introduction to Beowulf:
Here
is a Web Site that explains the story in simpler terms if you did not understand in
class. The poem is in its entirety and
broken down in twelve episodes!
ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.lone-star.net/literature/beowulf/ September 14, 2009 We
will work on the following vocabulary words: On the other hand, in a like
matter, there upon, hither to, and hence.
Then we will complete the following grammar: Correct usage of Nominative
and Objective Pronouns, pages 101-107 (Red Warriner’s
Grammar), exercises 1, 2, and 4. September 15, 2009 We
will take Cornell notes on Beowulf,
pages 36-39 (Black Prentice Hall), September 16, 2009 We
will begin reading Beowulf pages 41
to 43. Then we will answer some
questions on the story. September 17, 2009 We
will continue to read Beowulf pages 43 to 46.
Then we will continue to answer questions on the story. September 18, 2009 Vocabulary Quiz in the vocabulary map
format. Then we will learn how the use
who and whom. September 21, 2009 Here
are the vocabulary words: nevertheless, accordingly, in any event, on the
whole, and in short. Then we will
continue with pronouns, Object of the Preposition (page 107 ex.4) September 22, 2009 The
classes will learn to use the “post-it” reading strategy on Beowulf, pages
41-46 (up to line 225). Reread the following pages in Beowulf: pages 41 to page 46
(up to line 225). If you have any questions on the following topics, write them
down on the post-its. Come up with eight
questions that we can answer in the last ten minutes of class. Here are the topics for your questions: 1.
Culture (traditions or customs of the
people) 2.
Theme (subject of the story) 3.
Characters (one of the persons in the story) 4.
Setting (places in the story) September 23, 2009 We
will continue to read Beowulf, lines 225 to 285. September 24, 2009 The
classes will have a vocabulary quiz and then complete a grammar review on
Nominative and Objective Pronouns, pages 107 review exercise A. September 28, 2009 Vocabulary
words: pretentious, depreciate, misanthropic, hyperbolic, and terse. Then we will continue with pronouns,
Nominative and Objective review, page 107, review A. September
29, 2009 We
will continue to read Beowulf, The Battle with Grendel. September 30, 2009 We
will continue to read Beowulf, The Battle with Grendel,
and utilize the post-it reading strategy. October 1, 2009 We
will continue to read Beowulf, The Battle with Grendel. Introduction
to the Beowulf project that is due October 9, 2009!!!! You will find a copy of it in the HANDOUTS
SECTION. October 2, 2009 Vocabulary
quiz and grammar review on Pronoun (Nominative and Objective case). October 5, 2009 The
classes will review writing a persuasive essay.
NOTEBOOK CHECK!!!!!!!!! October 6, 2009 Five-week
assessment Part One: Grammar, Vocabulary, October 7, 2009 Five-week assessment Part Two: Writing. You will have a writing prompt on the epic
poem Beowulf. October 8, 2009 We
will continue with Beowulf. October 9, 2009 Beowulf
project is due!! October 13, 2009 Vocabulary
words: venerable, exorbitant, decry, illicit, and mundane. We will continue
with Pronouns focusing on Who and Whom; pages 108-111,
exercise 5. October 14, 2009 We
will read The October 15, 2009 We
will finish reading The October 16, 2009 Vocabulary quiz and continue with grammar focusing on Who and Whom. October 19, 2009 Vocabulary
words: transient, boisterous, adulation, infamy, and bombastic. We will continue with Who
and Whom. October 20, 2009 We
will complete the reading strategy MIMS on The Symbols, Themes, and Motifs on Beowulf. October 21, 2009 We
will discuss how to identify ACT Inference and Detail questions. October 22, 2009 We
will review the Kaplan ACT Pre-test questions that focused on Inference and
details. October 26, 2009 Vocabulary
Words: Berate, prudent, mitigate, submissive, and tactful. Then we will continue with pronouns pages
112-116 exercise 7 October 27, 2009 We
will complete an HQUIT on Beowulf (post-its) October 28, 2009 We
will continue with Kaplan Review October 29, 2009 We
will continue with Kaplan Review October 30, 2009 Vocabulary
quiz and Persuasive Writing Prompt exercise. November 2, 2009 Vocabulary
words: Avarice, linger, impeccable, nefarious, and vaporize. Then we will review the grammar for the 10
week assessment. November 3, 2009 We
will review the vocabulary words, grammar: correct use of Pronouns, and Beowulf, The November 4, 2009 10 week assessment November 5, 2009 WorkKeys Review November 9, 2009 Vocabulary
Words: Nonchalance, pacifist, appease, uniformity, and inconsequential. Then we will begin working on Verb Tenses. November 10, 2009 We
will have a writing prompt (five-page persuasive essay) on Beowulf. November 11, 2009 Take
a moment and thank a veteran. November 12, 2009S Students
will peer edit the persuasive essay.
Then we will rewrite it. November 13, 2009 All
students will take their vocabulary Quiz.
Then we will continue with Verb Tenses or editing the essay. November 16, 2009 Vocabulary
Words: Induce, tenacity. braggart,
strident and quagmire. Then we will
learn Irregular Verbs pages 121-124, exercise 1. November 17, 2009 We
will complete an HQUIT on Canterbury
Tales. November 18, 2009 We
will begin reading the Pardoner’s Tale page
122. Novemeber 19, 2009 Report
Card Pick-up November 20, 2009 Vocab
Quiz and grammar review on Irregular Verbs. November 23, 2009 Vocabulary Words: capricious, subside, listless, culpable, and
digression. We will continue to work on
irregular verbs. November 24, 2009 We will read The Pardoner’s Tale. Here is a link that explains the story: http://www.canterburytales.org/. Enjoy the reading!!! November 25, 2009 We will conclude reading The
Pardoner’s Tale. November 30, 2009 Vocabulary words: Alleviate, altruistic, aloof, ambiguous, and
ambivalent. We will continue with
irregular verbs in the past and past participle. December 1, 2009 The class will read Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Wife of Bath’s Tale. We will learn the following literary
terms: frame, setting, and context clues. December 2, 2009 We will continue to read The Wife
of December 3, 2009 The class will have a Vocabulary quiz over the past two weeks vocabulary
words. Then we will finish reading The Wife of December 7, 2009 Vocabulary Words: Anomaly, antiquated, archaic, ardent, and candor. Then we will focus on the following troublesome
pairs of verbs: lie and lay; sit and set; rise and raise. December 8, 2009 NOTEBOOKS ARE DUE!!!!!!!!!!!!! We will have our notebook check while preparing for
our Fifteen-week assessment. December 9, 2009 We will have the 15 week
assessment. Review
irregular verbs, troublesome pair of verbs, vocabulary words, and the two
Chaucer stories that we read in class. December 10, 2009 The class will begin writing a five paragraph persuasive essay. December 11, 2009 We will edit and rewrite the essay for final credit, |
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