phelpsenglish11singleton Dr. William Phelps
John S. Battle High School English 11 instructor
http://www.jsbhs.wcs.k12.va.us
GO TROJANS!



Course description:


English 11 (Singleton) will include a review and re-teaching of those basic grammar skills which should be used in the writing of a three- to seven-paragraph essay. Students will also write a research paper, containing the appropriate citation for several references. Reading asignments will include poetry, essays, short stories, and novels. Periodicals and newspapers will also be read and studied, in addition to the use of encyclopedias and other reference sources. Public speaking skills will be assessed as students present a variety of speeches. Students will also develop listening skills as they learn to critique student speeches.

Course Syllabus

Pacing Guide


Monday, May 21, 2012


Objectives:
SOL 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, and 11.8 We will review for or complete the final examination.


Resources:
Schedule for final examinations
Final Examination Study Guide
List of literary terms
Elements of Literature: Fifth Course
The Holt Reader
The Scarlet Letter
The Great Gatsby
Writers INC
English 11 Final Examination


Assignment:
Students will participate in a large-group discussion to review the previous lesson. In first and fifth periods, students will participate in a large-group discussion to review for the final examination. Students in third period will complete the first half of their final examination. The second half of the examination will be completed on May 22.


Assessment:
The final examination counts as 20 percent of the final grade.


Tuesday, May 22, 2012


Objectives:
SOL 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, and 11.8 We will review for or complete the final examination.


Resources:
Schedule for final examinations
Final Examination Study Guide
List of literary terms
Elements of Literature: Fifth Course
The Holt Reader
The Scarlet Letter
The Great Gatsby
Writers INC
Cumulative folders
English 11 Final Examination


Assignment:
Students will participate in a large-group discussion to review the previous lesson. In first and fifth periods, students will participate in a large-group discussion to review for the final examination. Students in third period will return textbooks, materials, and papers from their cumulative folders. They will then complete the second half of their final examination.


Assessment:
The final examination counts as 20 percent of the final grade.


Thursday, May 24, 2012


Objectives:
SOL 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7, and 11.8 We will complete the final examination.


Resources:
Schedule for final examinations
Final Examination Study Guide
Cumulative folders
English 11 Final Examination


Assignment:
Students in first and fifth periods will participate in a large-group discussion to review the previous lesson. They will return textbooks, materials, and papers from their cumulative folders. Students will then complete the final examination.


Assessment:
The final examination counts as 20 percent of the final grade.


Board notes and/or study guides:


None for this week's lessons


My Quia activities and quizzes
Basic Literary Terms
http://www.quia.com/jg/717156.html
Grammar Check!
http://www.quia.com/cb/123141.html
CAN YOU SPOT IT: GRAMMAR
http://www.quia.com/rr/122131.html
SAT #1 and SAT #2 Vocabulary Quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/660164.html
Prefix Skills
http://www.quia.com/jg/721087.html
Figures of Speech
http://www.quia.com/jg/721091.html
Poetry Terms I
http://www.quia.com/jg/721094.html
SAT Prep Vocabulary
http://www.quia.com/jg/721207.html
Useful links
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