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COLLEGE ENGLISH 10

College English 10 provides a look at World Literature. Common to all tenth graders are a study of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar (Ancient Rome), John Steinbeck's The Pearl (Mexico), The Contender (Harlem), and short stories from authors around the world. We will also be studying Animal Farm, (Russia), and The Once and Future King (England). Grammar and Writing are also a focus for 10th grade in preparation for CAPT testing each spring.

Third Quarter: CAPT preparation and Julius Caesar

British English 12

Topics include Shakespeare and Macbeth; The Chocolate War, Beowulf, Grendel, The Canterbury Tales, British poetry,
The Hound of the Baskervilles, and One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich. A book report, college application essay, and a research project will also be completed during this first semester course.

Individualized Reading

This student directed, project based course allows indivual choice of reading materials. Daily journal writing and four creative projects make up the rest of this course.

Women in Literature

We will be exploring many genres of writing, including all elements of the short story, as well as plays and novels. We may also look at poetry as time allows. All works will either be written by, or focus on, women. Silent reading will begin each class period. The work you read will, of course, be written by a woman!

Classroom Policies and Other Relevant Information

Classroom policies are in accordance with the Stafford High School Student-Parent Handbook. The homework guidelines are on pge 14 of the handbook, while care of materials can be found on page 36.

Common Courtesy is Expected at All Times.

Contact: The BEST way to contact me is via e-mail: hondab@stafford.ctschools.net    I check my e-mail at least twice daily and respond quickly.

MLA HEADING:   The MLA heading is to be used on all assignments, quizzes, and tests, unless otherwise sated. The MLA heading goes in the upper left hand corner and follows this format:                  Student's Name
                                                                Teacher's Name
                                                                Course
                                                                 Day Month Year

                                        EX:         Joe Student
                                                       Mrs. Honda
                                                       General English 9
                                                       4 September 2005

Some Favorite Links:

Dictionary.com Free online English dictionary, thesaurus and reference guide, crossword puzzles and other word games, online translator and Word of the Day.
Literary Devices Definition of Terms
George Orwell This site is dedicated to the life and work of the British author George Orwell who achieved prominence in the late 1940's . (Information on Animal Farm)
Animal Farm and Russian Revolution Comparison of Characters to Russian Leaders
Animal Farm Educator's Guide About Orwell, Historical Background, Literary Elements and Major Elements
Banned Books and Censorship--A Closer Look at Book Burning Every year, books in the US and around the world are challenged. Some of the challenged books are banned, some aren't.
William Shakespeare Synopses of plays, authorship debates, and a Shakespeare store. (Information on Romeo and Juliet)
William Shakespeare Character analysis, plot synopsis, sonnets, sources used by Shakespeare.
Greek Mythology This site is dedicated to the heroes, gods and monsters of Greek mythology. (Information on The Odyssey by Homer)
National Steinbeck Center: John Steinbeck, American Author National Steinbeck Center: author John Steinbeck: multisensory exhibits, artifacts, film, educational programs, annual Festival, Salinas, California.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck Student Survival Guide
The Pearl by John Steinbeck Study Guide Questions
American Literature Annotated links to good sites in American literature.
English Games Activities Review grammar with these popular quia.com game

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