English+IV

[|English IV Syllabus spring.doc] English IV Syllabus Ms. Kelly Spring 2012 jkelly@pace-academy.com

Students will analyze British literature as it reflects social perspective and historical significance by continuing to use language for expressive, expository, argumentative and literary purposes. The emphasis in this course is critical analysis through reading, writing, speaking, listening and using media Objectives: Text (There will be use of various other media and literary forms such as music, documentaries and supporting activities outside of the classroom as it relates to our course of study. There will be parental notification when such events occur or other media is used.) Through the process of speech writing and presenting, students will learn oral and written language skills, thought organization and critical thinking. The power struggle within the play will be examined through the characters of Duncan and Macbeth. The students will use this text to be introduced to traditional Shakespearian plot, story structure, meter, characterization and use of puns and other literary devices associated with the author. There will also be a supplemental field trip to Playmaker’s Rep on UNC’s campus to see //Henry V.//
 * Relate the experience of others to their own
 * Research the diversity of the British experience
 * Examine relationships between the past and the present
 * Build increasing sophistication in defining issues and using argument effectively
 * Create products and presentations which maintain standard conventions of written and oral language
 * Public Speaking (Handouts)
 * Macbeth – Shakespeare
 * British Literature Pearson AGS Globe
 * Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde
 * Jan/ Feb ** - ** Public Speaking unit will cover 3 styles of speech **
 * Speeches of Introduction
 * Persuasive Speeches
 * Lincoln/ Douglass Debate
 * March/ April - Macbeth, Shakespeare **

This type of text was the first to begin a long line of novels in the horror or suspense genre. The story addresses morality and social acceptance while also delving into the a man vs. self conflict between the personalities of the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
 * May - Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde, Stevenson **

Classwork: Includes notebook check, Journals and class activities Projects/Essays: Visual, written or oral presentations Quizzes and homework Test Students are to have a 3 ring binder with subject dividers. All work is to be kept in the binder in an organized fashion for a part of the classwork grade.
 * Assessment: **


 * Week One Jan 18th-Jan20th**

The first unit is Public Speaking. Student will be required to utilize the writing process and learn techniques to become effective, persuasive and logical public speakers. Class warm-ups include
 * 2 min. speeches of self-introduction
 * diction exercises including tounge twisters[|Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.doc]
 * video of campaign speeches of introduction[|Newt gingrich introduction] [|Stephen Colbet speech]
 * conduct interveiws of fellow classmates for Speech of Introduction


 * Week Two Jan 23rd -27th**
 * Review of speech writing techniques[|UNC Writing Center]
 * Defining pathos, ethos, logos
 * Veiwing of President Obama's State of the Union Address[|State of the Union]
 * Pop Quiz
 * Complete outlines and interviews for speeches of introduction


 * Week Three Jan30th -Feb 3rd**
 * Presentation of speeches and papers due
 * Introduction of persuasive techniques[|persuasive techniques]
 * veiw examples of commercials that employ these techniques (geico, Life alert, State Farm, Axe)


 * Week Four Feb 6th - Feb 9th**
 * veiwing of " The Great Debaters"
 * Field trip "Henry V" at Playmaker Rep
 * Introduction to Rhetoric and Study Guide Questions[[file:Rhetoric is the art of discourse.doc]][[file:Rhetoric Study Guide.doc]]


 * Week Five Feb 13th - Feb 17th**
 * Guest speaker Jerri Blacklin (speech pathologist)
 * Reviewed fact versus opinion, other persuasive speeches and reverse outline of that speech
 * Developed opinion Statement for persuasive speech
 * Viewed MArtin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" Speech
 * Week Six Feb 20th -Feb 23rd**
 * veiwed "The Kings Speech"
 * Answered study questions for "The King's Speech"[[file:Kings Speech Questions.doc]]


 * Week 7 Feb 27th - Mar 2nd**
 * Outlines due for persuasive speeched
 * worked on research methods using Ipads.
 * In class drafting
 * Viewed speeches of Malcolm X

[|5 persuasive techniques to get anyone's attention]


 * Week 8 March 5th- March 9th**
 * Students presented persuasvie speeches
 * Students evlauated each other's speeches
 * Speeches were video taped and played back to the class for reviewed and feedback


 * Week 9 March 12th - March 16th**
 * Students have spent the week researching and writing constructs for team debates
 * Practice debate against teacher


 * [[file:Team Debate Format.doc]]
 * Week 10 March 19th - March 23rd**
 * Students completed their team debate
 * Veiw the movie " Anonymous' to prepare to unit on Shakespeare and MacBeth


 * Week 11 April 10th - April 13th**
 * We have begun introduction to to Shakespeare and Macbeth
 * The students have been given situations to role play
 * Read Act I Scene I

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 * Week 12 April 16 - April 20[|Macbeth text][|scene breakdowns]**
 * Read //Macbeth// Act 1 trhough scene 4 aloud in class


 * Quiz on Shakespearean term and history
 * Etxra credit - model of globe theatre [[file:globe-color.pdf]]
 * Write an 8 Line poem in iambic pentameter


 * Week 13 April 23- April 26th**
 * Completed Act I and Act II of //Macbeth//