English IV

Welcome to English IV. This course continues an emphasis on advanced reading strategies and composition techniques integrated with a study of selected British and other world literature. Selections include fiction,
poetry, drama, literary nonfiction, and informational texts. Using the writing process, students work on refining their skills in composition and developing mature grammatical and stylistic features. In addition, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in writing for varied audiences and purposes. Students also review and refine research skills through a variety of research projects. Multiple in class writings require students to practice their thinking, organizational, and communication skills. Opportunities to practice listening/speaking and an emphasis on media literacy are inherent in the course.

Due 12/5: 1984 and ASC

December 1, 2017 By

1. 1984–Read and annotate Ch. 2 of Part III.

2. ASC–Precis #2 and 3 are due by Friday.

As for the creative project, it should have consciousness and purpose as you create awareness.  It should be genuine. Ultimately, I expect that you will elevate and catalyze a dialogue relevant to your subject.

The following will be considered when assessing these:

  1. Project’s visual impact (The visual should be aesthetically pleasing…more simply, it should look amazing)
  2. The project should be informed by your research. It should reflect knowledge and understanding.
  3. Project is thoughtful (The visual should be so thoughtfully and carefully created so as to carry your commentary/message.)
  4. Project is well-designed/executed
  5. Project reflects exceptional effort.

VERY IMPORTANT: The visual alone should communicate the commentary/message. You should not have to rely on words! This is not to say that you cannot have language woven into the visual.

I expect your very best creative work here.  Know your creative strengths and weaknesses. If you are not a “natural” artist, improvise… Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box. No excuses for mediocrity on this assignment.

Due 12/4: 1984 and ASC

November 30, 2017 By

1. 1984–Read and annotate Chapter 1 of Part III (up to p. 239). There may or may not be a quiz on the reading; it’s up to Diego (just kidding).

2. ASC–Your first Precis is due! Remember, you must give me a HARD COPY of the precis in class Friday. Do not send it to me electronically. Other things to keep in mind:

  • Precis should be single-spaced
  • For every 4 or 5 pages of source material, you should have one precis page
  • Heading should be single-spaced in the upper left corner:

Your Name
English 4B
12/1/17

Use only the above for your heading.

  • Your precis should have a centered title and it should be formatted as follows:
    Precis: (Title of Source Article)

Follow all other precis guidelines previously posted.

3. Class Forum–Post links to the class forum. Keep in mind:

  • Post to  the appropriate class forum. So, if you are in 2A, post a response to the thread started in that forum.
  • Post your links as Replies to the thread entitled “2. Precis Source Links.” DO NOT START A NEW THREAD! 🙂
  • Please DO NOT post multiple responses to the thread; rather, just add links to your initial response as you decide on them (click edit to do that). Again, DO NOT POST MULTIPLE RESPONSES TO THIS THREAD.
  • Also, please indicate prior to each link which precis it is connected to.

Due 12/1: 1984 and ASC Precis #1

November 29, 2017 By

1. 1984–Read and annotate Chapter 1 of Part III (up to p. 239). There may or may not be a quiz on the reading; it’s up to Diego (just kidding).

2. ASC–Your first Precis is due! Remember, you must give me a HARD COPY of the precis in class Friday. Do not send it to me electronically. Other things to keep in mind:

  • Precis should be single-spaced
  • For every 4 or 5 pages of source material, you should have one precis page
  • Heading should be single-spaced in the upper left corner:

Your Name
English 4B
12/1/17

Use only the above for your heading.

  • Your precis should have a centered title and it should be formatted as follows:
    Precis: (Title of Source Article)

Follow all other precis guidelines previously posted.

3. Class Forum–Post links to the class forum. Keep in mind:

  • Post to  the appropriate class forum. So, if you are in 2A, post a response to the thread started in that forum.
  • Post your links as Replies to the thread entitled “2. Precis Source Links.” DO NOT START A NEW THREAD! 🙂
  • Please DO NOT post multiple responses to the thread; rather, just add links to your initial response as you decide on them (click edit to do that). Again, DO NOT POST MULTIPLE RESPONSES TO THIS THREAD.
  • Also, please indicate prior to each link which precis it is connected to.

Due 11/30: 1984 and ASC

November 28, 2017 By

1. 1984–Short reading assignment. Read and annotate Chapter X. As a reminder, annotations are always collected and graded. So, once we complete this novel, expect a collection.

2. ASC–Due date update!

  • Dec. 1–Precis #1 due
  • Dec. 8–Precis #2 and #3 due
  • Creative Project will be due the day of our assessment which is TBA. What we do know, is that the creative project will be due no sooner than Dec. 14. So, it is no longer due Dec. 11.

Keep in mind that the precis are worth a total of 150 points and the creative project is worth 150 points.

Due 11/29: 1984 and ASC

November 27, 2017 By

1. 1984–Short reading assignment. Read and annotate Chapter X. As a reminder, annotations are always collected and graded. So, once we complete this novel, expect a collection.

2. ASC–Due date update!

  • Dec. 1–Precis #1 due
  • Dec. 8–Precis #2 and #3 due
  • Creative Project will be due the day of our assessment which is TBA. What we do know, is that the creative project will be due no sooner than Dec. 14. So, it is no longer due Dec. 11.

Keep in mind that the precis are worth a total of 150 points and the creative project is worth 150 points.

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