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Description: Students in English 12/Romantic Period through Modern Period will learn, practice, and demonstrate mastery of reading, writing, and critical thinking skills essential for college success. Reading comprehension (genres, content, approach), writing (conventions, products, approach), vocabulary, and listening and speaking targets will be guided by the Grade 12 Indiana Academic Standards for English/Language Arts. Students will produce a minimum of two pieces of formal (out-of-class) writing (1200-1500 words in length) per each academic quarter.
In accordance with the specific interdisciplinary focus of Herron High School, English 12/Romantic Period through Modern Period literary selections will primarily be aligned with historical periods relating to world cultures between the years 1650 CEâ??present day.

Syllabus: English 12 - Syllabus.doc
Section #: 1008
Teacher Email: dpappas@herronhighschool.org

Current Unit(s):
The Enlightenment
Readings: A Modest Proposal and The Rape of the Lock

The College Essay

Vocabulary: List 46

AGENDA -- August 30--September 3:
Day 1: Enlightenment and Satire; Vocabulary Review; College Essay Writing

HW: Write a hand-written or typed rough draft of your college essay; bring to next class
HW: Study for Vocabulary Quiz, List 46

Day 2: Vocabulary Quiz - List 46; The Rape of the Lock reading; College Essay peer review and editing

HW: Finish reading The Rape of the Lock; answer discussion sheet in preparation for class discussion
HW: College Essay rough draft revisions

 

 

FILES
WWW - Lesson 46 (9-15).ppt
WWW - Lesson 46 (1-8).ppt