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English 4 Semester 1
Course Cost: $230.00 + cost of the textbook.
Credit: .5Course Materials:
British Literature, Glencoe; ISBN: 0028179471
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Course Description:
The first semester of English 4 offers students an overview of British literature from the earliest known works in the English language to the literature of Shakespeare. In addition, the course includes the study of a modern British novel whose themes and ideas correlate to those of the earlier literature. While studying the Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, and Renaissance periods in literature, the student will understand the unique cultural and historical aspects of each age. The characteristics evident in the traditional literary genres of the epic, the tragedy, the novel, and satire will be analyzed and evaluated. Students will also analyze and evaluate the techniques used by each author and write essays which not only reveal the understanding of those elements of style but which also relate the ideas to the student's own life.
The study of these works of literature enables the student to understand the development of the English language and literature, to appreciate the unique style of an author, and to communicate effectively in writing.English 4 Core Objectives:
-Interpret the possible influences of the historical context on literary works.
-Comprehend selections using a variety of strategies.
-Draw inferences such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions and support them with text evidence and experience.
-Identify relevant details.
-Express and support responses to various types of texts.
-Analyze literary elements for their contributions to meaning.
-Describe the development of plot.
-Identify conflicts and their resolutions.
-Analyze poetic elements.
-Identify theme.
-Write in various forms with particular emphasis on literary forms such as fiction, poetry, drama, and media scripts.
-Write in appropriate voice and type for the audience and purpose.
-Use the composing process to develop drafts which are refined for formal writing.
-Compile information from primary and secondary sources in systematic ways.
Course Activities: Daily assignments, quizzes, tests, internet assignments, and writing assignments
