English IV

School Year 2013-2014

First Grading Period

Autobiographical Writing and Other Forms of Nonfiction “A Hanging” (G. Orwell) “Postcards from

Somewhere” (F. M. Jimenez)

Topics

Strengthening Vocabulary Greek and Latin Word

Parts Using Context Clues

Topics

Literature of the Ancient Greeks The 12 Olympians Mythological Allusions

Topics

The Greek Myth The Greek Epic Iliad (Homer)

The Greek Tragedy Oedipus Rex (Sophocles)

Topics

The Greek Myth The Greek Epic Iliad (Homer)

The Greek Tragedy Oedipus Rex (Sophocles)

Topics

July 8: Autobiographical

Essay August 19-23: Olympian

Fair

Important Dates for the First Grading Period

English notebook Quiz notebook (regular-

sized filler)

Requirements

Speak in English at all

times. Submit requirements to the

Class Academic Chair on the date set for submission. Unexcused late requirements will not be accepted.

Reminders

Read and know the texts to

be discussed prior to coming to class. Take down or write notes on the margins as you read.

Reminders

Unless otherwise specified,

major written requirements will be evaluated using the 6+1 Writing Traits Rubric. Other specifications will be provided as needed.

Reminders

Any form of intellectual

dishonesty and any violation of the Examination Code will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Student Handbook.

Reminders