Human Nature in Literature
Hybrid Class - Fall 2020
Course / Content Area: The objective of this class is to learn how to cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis, determine a theme or central idea of a text, determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings, analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events with it, and manipulate time affects the story as a whole.
Description:
In this class, students will work to improve their critical reading skills and analysis. We will read a variety of different texts including novels, short stories, poems, and plays that explore human nature. There is also a strong emphasis on learning new vocabulary. Students will discuss the author’s choices, look for literary devices and keep a journal of their observations, thoughts and reactions.
INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:
At the end of this course, you will
- know the strategies to improve reading comprehension, accuracy and fluency
- understand how writers control the experience of a reader
- be able to identify themes, literary devices, and techniques
COURSE SCHEDULE
Daily Schedule
Whether you are Remote or In-Person, you will have the same routine Monday through Thursday.
Class begins at 9 am.
→ Login to Human Nature in Canvas to look at today’s topics. Attendance will be taken at 9:05 AM.
→ Complete the daily warm up activity
→ Live reading
→ Group discussion based on a daily or weekly essential question
→ Short assignment
→ Sanitize party
Calendar of Topics and Projects
Students will keep a journal of all writing warm ups, and responses to text. The journal will be graded. Students will also produce projects and essays for assessment.
Unit 1) Short Stories
09/08 - 09/25
Assessment: Additional Chapter on one Short Story
Unit 2) Full Novel: The Hate U Give
09/28 - 10/29
Assessment: Compare and Contrast Movie and Book
Unit 3) Full Novel: Fahrenheit 451
11/2 - 11/25
Assessment: Reading Quizzes
Unit 4) Play: 12 Angry Men
11/30 - 12/11
Assessment: Diorama
Unit 5) Play: Oedipus Rex
12/14 - 01/15 (Includes winter break)
Assessment: Puppet Show
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
General Rules:
- Students are permitted to miss no more than 15 classes for the semester - all absences beyond this point must be made up before or after school, 5 tardies = 1 absence
- Students must use art supplies correctly and with respect
- Respectful and kind behavior and language is expected at all times, students will be asked to the class if this does not happen
- If students miss days, they must talk with teacher about making up all assignments
- COVID-19 Saftey rules
Grading Policies:
When students are absent, they are expected to make up all work they missed within 5 class days of their return to school.
A+ |
97 - 100 |
B+ |
87 - 89.9 |
C+ |
77 – 79.9 |
D+ |
67 – 69.9 |
F |
0 – 59.9 |
A |
93 - 96.9 |
B |
83 – 86.9 |
C |
73 – 76.9 |
D |
63 – 66.9 |
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A- |
90 - 92.9 |
B- |
80 – 82.9 |
C- |
70 – 72.9 |
D- |
60 – 62.9 |
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CONTACT INFORMATION
- Marianne St-Laurent, English Teacher at Ledyard Charter School
- (603) 727-4772, available by phone on school days 8-9am, 3-4pm
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