Department/Grade:   English/Grade 12       Course:  Academic English IV  Revision Date:  April 2008

 

Required/Elective:  Required                       Course Length:  1 year          Prerequisite:  English III

 

Course Description: 

Designed for students who plan to attend a post-secondary institution, this course includes three basic sections:  usage and composition, literature, and research.  The usage/composition aspect of this course serves to review the principles of usage and sentence structure as the foundation for comprehension and writing skills.  The literature section of the course is a study of English literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to the twentieth century and may include selected outside readings.  The research aspect of the course involves instruction in the proper method of writing a research paper.  Teacher approval required.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

CONTENT/TIMELINE OUTLINE
  1. Students will identify and apply the meaning of new vocabulary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.1 Learning to Read Independently

     1.1.11.C; 1.1.11.E; 1.1.11.F

       Anchors:  R11.A.1.1

                        R11.A.1.2

                        R11.A.2.2

 

           1.6 Speaking and Listening

                 1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

 

           1.7 Characteristics and Functions of the

                 English language                    

                  1.7.11.C
  • properly use a dictionary to pronounce and define new words
  • identify and apply word recognition skills

R11.A.1.2.1; R11.A.1.2.2; R11.A.2.2.1; R11.A.2.2.2

  • identify and apply the meaning of vocabulary

R11.A.1.1.1; R11.A.1.1.2; R11.A.2.1.1; R11.A.2.1.2

  • recognize common prefixes, suffixes, and roots and use them to “decode” words
  • use a number of context clues strategies to define unknown words

R11.A.1.2.2; R11.A.2.2.2

  • correctly spell new words
  • properly use vocabulary words in writing and speaking
  • recognize multiple meanings of words

R11.A.1.1.1; R11.A.2.1.1

  • identify and apply synonyms and antonyms of words used in text

R11.A.1.1.2

  • recognize the different forms of words – how affixes change the use of the word

R11.A.1.2.1

 

 
  1. Students will review grammar principles and acquire higher-level techniques to improve communication skills.

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.5 Quality of Writing

       1.5.11.D; 1.5.11.E; 1.5.11.F

 

            1.6 Speaking and Listening

                   1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

·         correctly spell common, frequently used words

·         identify functions of parts of speech through sentence diagramming

·         identify phrases and clauses

·         identify and correct improper usage

·         recognize fragments and run-ons

·         apply grammar skills in writing assignments

 

 
  1. Students will be able to create effective, logically organized writings, using the steps of the writing process.

 

 

Standards:

1.2. Reading Critically in All Content Areas

       1.2.11.C

 

1.4 Types of Writing

       1.4.11.A; 1.4.11.B; 1.4.11.C

 

1.5 Quality of Writing

       1.5.11.A; 1.5.11.B; 1.5.11.C;1.5.11.D;

                   1.5.11.E; 1.5.11.F; 1.5.11G

 

            1.6 Speaking and Listening

                  1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

 
  • review the writing process
  • write logically organized narrative, persuasive, and literary analysis essays
  • write effective introductions and conclusions
  • write thoroughly developed body paragraphs, using sufficient detail
  • use imagery in descriptions and examples
  • revise writing to improve sentence structure and style
  • write an Italian or Shakespearean sonnet
  • write their own “Modest Proposal”

 

 
  1. Students will be able to locate, document, summarize, and synthesize information into a well-organized paper following MLA guidelines.

 

 

Standards:

1.1 Learning to Read Independently

       1.1.11.A

         

1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas

       1.2.11.A; 1.2.11.B

          Anchors:  R11.A.1.3

                           R11.A.2.3

                           R11.A.2.4

                           R11.A.2.5

                           R11.A.2.6

                           R11.B.3.1

                           R11.B.3.2

                           R11.B.3.3

                             

1.5 Quality of Writing

       1.5.11.A; 1.5.11.B; 1.5.11.C;1.5.11.D;

                   1.5.11.E; 1.5.11.F, 1.5.11.G

 

            1.6 Speaking and Listening

                  1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

 

            1.8 Research

                  1.8.11.A; 1.8.11.B; 1.8.11.C

 
  • write an effective thesis statement
  • locate and use appropriate resources to support the thesis statement

R11.A.1.3.2; R11.A.2.3.2; R11.A.2.6.1; R11.B.3.1.1; R11.B.3.3.1

  • paraphrase and summarize texts

R11.A.2.4.1;R11.A.2.5.1

  • make inferences and/or draw conclusions based on information from text

R11.A.1.3.1; R11.A.2.3.1; R11.A.2.6.2; R11.B.3.2.1; R11.B.3.3.3

  • know when to use direct quotes and when to paraphrase or summarize

R11.A.2.4.1

  • properly apply parenthetical citations and cite sources in a works cited page

R11.B.3.3.4

  • recognize and avoid the “traps” of plagiarism
  • apply MLA format
  • write a 6-8 page research paper citing a minimum of 6 sources

 
  1. Students will read independently in order to analyze and interpret various types of literature.

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.1 Learning to Read Independently

       1.1.11.B; 1.1.11.C; 1.1.11.D; 1.1.11.E;

       1.1.11.G; 1.1.11.H

 

         Anchors:  R11.A.1.1

                          R11.A.1.2

                          R11.A.1.3

                          R11.A.1.4

                          R11.A.1.5

                          R11.A.1.6

                          R11.A.2.1

                          R11.A.2.2

                          R11.A.2.3

                          R11.A.2.4

                          R11.A.2.5

                          R11.A.2.6

 

1.2 Reading Critically in All Content Areas

       1.2.11.A; 1.2.11.B

          Anchors:  R11.B.3.1

                           R11.B.3.2

                           R11.B.3.3

                          

1.3 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting

      Literature

       1.3.11.A; 1.3.11.B; 1.3.11.C; 1.3.11.D;

       1.3.11.E; 1.3.11.F

          Anchors: R11.A.1.6

                          R11.B.1.1

                          R11.B.1.2

                          R11.B.2.1

                          R11.B.2.2

 

1.6 Speaking and Listening

       1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D; 1.6.11.E;

       1.6.11.F

 
  • interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate components of fiction, including character, setting, plot, theme, tone, style, mood, and symbolism and their relationship to each other

R11.B.1.1.1

  • make inferences and draw conclusions based on information from text and cite evidence from text to support generalizations

R11.A.1.3.1; R11.A.1.3.2

  • identify and explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text

R11.A.1.4.1

  • summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole

R11.A.1.5.1

  • identify and analyze intended purpose of text

R11.A.1.6.1; R11.A.2.6.1

  • identify and analyze examples of the text that support the author’s intended purpose

R11.A.1.6.2; R11.A.2.6.2

  • interpret, compare, describe, analyze, and evaluate connections between texts

R11.B.1.2.1

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze examples of personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, satire, imagery, foreshadowing, flashbacks, and irony in text

R11.B.2.1.1

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze the author’s purpose for choosing figurative language and its effect

R11.B.2.1.2

  • identify, interpret, describe, and analyze the point of view

R11.B.2.2.1; R11.B.2.2.2

  • use appropriate decoding skills to read texts fluently

R11.A.1.2.1; R11.A.2.1.1; R11.A.2.2.1

·        use a number of reading strategies to comprehend texts

R11.A.1.1.1; R11.A.1.2.2; R11.A.2.1.2; R11.A.2.2.2

·         read and analyze nonfiction appropriate to grade level

R11.A.2.3.1; R11.A.2.3.2; R11.A.2.4.1; R11.A.2.5.1; R11.B.3.1.1

 
  1. Students will apply speaking and listening skills for effective communication.

 

 

Standards:

1.1 Learning to Read Independently

      1.1.11.G

1.2  Reading Critically in All Content Areas

      1.2.11.C

1.5. Quality of Writing

       1.5.11.G

1.6 Speaking and Listening

      1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.C;1.6.11.D;

      1.6.11.E; 1.6.11.F

 
  • interpret, describe, and analyze the use of facts and opinions to make a point or construct an argument

R11.B.3.1.1

  • take notes and ask clarifying questions
  • speak using skills appropriate to formal speech situations
  • listen to and acknowledge the contributions of others
  • respond with relevant information or opinions to questions asked

·        participate in small and large group discussions

·        create and deliver a multi-media presentation

   

     

      7.  Students will analyze the history,

           development and influence of the English

           language.

 

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards:

1.6 Speaking and Listening

                  1.6.11.A; 1.6.11.B; 1.6.11.D

 

           1.7 Characteristics and Functions of the

                 English Language

                  1.7.11.A; 1.7.11.C

 

 
  • compare and contrast word formation, spelling and word combination in Old English and Modern English
  • identify characteristics of Pre-English, Old English, Middle English and Modern English periods.
  • use dictionary skills to analyze word origins
  • identify regional dialect differences
  • identify Americanisms
  • identify words from non-American varieties of English

RESOURCE MATERIALS

ASSESSMENT

Elements of Literature,6th Course – Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

Elements of Writing, 6th Course – Holt, Rinehart, and Winston

Power Plus Vocabulary, Book Four – Prestwick House

 

Selected novels/plays (minimum of four)

Teacher-generated materials:  novel guides

                                                study guides

                                                practice worksheets

ü     participation and cooperation in large and small groups

ü     homework/practice worksheets

ü     individual and/or group projects

ü     narrative and persuasive essays

ü     literary analyses

ü     6 to 8 page research paper

ü     quizzes and tests

ü     midterm and final