English IV
Books we will study:
Beowulf
The Canterbury Tales
Macbeth
Pride and Prejudice
Frankenstein
Concepts:
* Writing as a process (brainstorming, drafting, revising, editing, publishing)
* Literary devices are intentional author choices to create meaning (theme)
* Vocabulary enhancement and enrichment
* Reading strategies to improve comprehension
* Appreciation for differences and diversity
* Speaking and listening skills
* The British tradition (Old English, Middle English, Modern English - history of the language)
Fieldwork Project:
All seniors will complete a fieldwork/job shadowing/hobby/community service project including an interview, fieldwork hours, a paper, and a presentation