English 4
will examine the influence of western literature on the American
perspective. This study will begin with
an extensive look at the epic and the epic hero, moving then on to later texts
that incorporate similar characteristics.
The course will also focus largely on developing technical reading and
writing skills that will help students be successful in both career and college
paths. The writing in this course will focus on developing basic writing and
critical thinking skills, learning to support claims with evidence, and reflect
on personal learning. Grammar
instruction at this point will focus on mastery of the ten composition errors.
Focused
Standards
*The following CommonCore State Standards will be emphasized in English 4. While all 12th
grade CCSS will be covered, the following are areas of identified weaknesses/focus
for the course.
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RL.11-12.1-Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of
what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text,
including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
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RL.11-12.7-Analyze multiple interpretations of a story, drama, or poem
(e.g., recorded or live production of a play or recorded novel or poetry),
evaluating how each version interprets the source text. (Include at least one
play by Shakespeare and one play by an American dramatist.)
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RI.11-12.3-Analyze a complex set of ideas or sequence of events and explain
how specific individuals, ideas, or events interact and develop over the course
of the text.
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RI.11-12.7Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented
in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in
words in order to address a question or solve a problem.
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W.11-12.4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
(Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3
above.)
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W.11-12.5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising,
editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is
most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
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S.11-12.1- Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on
grades 11–12 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and
expressing their own clearly and persuasively. (Also SL.11-12.1a-e)
Main
Texts
*The following texts
will be taught in English 4; however, the curriculum is not limited to these
texts.
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The
Odyssey
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Beowulf
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Shakespeare
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Frankenstein
Main
Assessments
*The following assignments are projects
that are unique to English 4 and are crucial to advancement in the ELA course
sequence.
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Multi-genre
Project
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Research
project and Presentation (enhanced with technology)
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Literary
comparison paper
Technology Benchmarks
English 4
students will be expected to demonstrate mastery of English 1 and English II
skills, while also independently knowing when and how to appropriately implement
each type of technology. Students will seek out new opportunities to
incorporate technology.
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