Grade 10 English Course Outline
Month
September October November December January |
Unit
Goal-Setting and Intro Activities Flash Fiction/Short Stories Library Orientation Novel Study: TBA Essay writing Hard News Poetry Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet continued |
Areas of Focus
Build community in the classroom, identify learning goals Elements of fiction, theme of identity, reading and writing flash fiction or short stories Gain familiarity with the library resources and how to use them Elements of fiction, theme of identity Developing essay writing skills with identity theme as the focus Intro to media, hard news, recognizing bias, article writing Poetic devices, opportunity to write and recite Shakespeare, reading and understanding 16th century English, elements of fiction, themes of identity, love, teen-parent conflict, projects and presentations |
Course Evaluation
The semester will involve varying amounts of reading, research, writing, spelling and grammar practice, journaling, computer work, listening activities, class discussion, presentations, and group work. Students are expected to bring necessary supplies to class, including headphones for listening activities and a book, magazine, or newspaper for silent reading.