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English 11
TTEXTS AND PRIMARY READING UNITS
Ray Bradbury - Fahrenheit 451
Eric Schlosser - Fast Food Nation
The Best Young Writers and Artists In America (2008) Push Anthology
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This class is a reading and writing workshop. The students read poetry, short
stories, novels, autobiographies, memoirs, and many other genres. They are
required to write these genres as the year progresses. The workshop is an
ongoing process throughout the year culminating in a portfolio of written work
to showcase the student’s growth as a reader and writer.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. The students will read, reflect upon, analyze, and discuss American
literature from 1600 to the present. (12.1.1, 12.1.3, 12.1.4, 12.1.5)
2. The students will read, reflect on, analyze, and discuss a variety of
non-fiction texts. (12.1.3, 12.1.8)
3. The students will relate history’s influence to the literature of the time.
(12.1.1, 12.1.3, 12.1.8)
4. The students will write and speak using correct English grammar. (12.2.1)
4. The students will improve reading comprehension. (12.1.1, 12.1.8)
5. The students will write critical analyses of the novels and some short
stories and poems. (12.2.2)
6. The students will develop creative writing skills in poetry. (12.2.4)
8. The students will use the six-trait method of analytical writing. (12.2.1,
12.2.2, 12.2.3, 12.2.4)
9. The students will formulate self-generated questions. (12.2.5)
10. The students will apply research and reporting techniques for a variety of
assignments (12.1.2, 12.2.5)
11. The students will effectively collaborate for a variety of academic
purposes.
12. The students will participate in discussions and presentations. (12.3.1,
12.3.2)
WRITING ACTIVITIES
Memoir
Short Story
Spoken Word Poetry
Research Paper
Final Project of choice
MULTICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
* Authors of various backgrounds and experiences are studied throughout the
year.
1. The students will read journals, poems, and sermons from the early colonists,
including the Puritans.
2. The students will read transcendental philosophy.
3. The students will read Huckleberry Finn.
4. The students will read about settling the prairie in My Antonia.
5. The students will read 20th century poetry of the Harlem Renaissance.
6. The students will read selections by Southern short story writers.
7. The students will read selections by New England poets.
*Authors of various backgrounds and experiences are studied throughout the year.
1. The students will read Huckleberry Finn.
2. The students will read selections by Southern short story writers.
3. The students will be exposed to a variety of perspectives through various
activities.
