Second Nine Weeks- English IV
Very Important Note to Students: For the final 9 weeks, students in English IV need to work harder at using time wisely and completing assignments by their due dates. It is unrealistic to believe that one can waste time, but still do quality work, and get it in on time. Being responsible is one of the most important skills you can develop for success in college, work, military, and life. It is time to start practicing and demonstrating some responsibility. Since due dates are given at the beginning of the week, there will be NO LATE WORK accepted. Assignments that are not completed on time will be recorded in the grade book as zeroes. Let's use our class time to work and learn.
Grammar by the week Literature and other activities
Week of April 20-24- Grammar break. There will be no grammar assignments this week. Instead, work on perfecting your grammar on your resume and letter to the judges as well as in your presentation.
Week of April 13-17th. All grammar work must be completed by the end of the class period on April 17, 2015. Grammar exercises are found on No Red Ink unless otherwise noted.
* Active and Passive Voice #1 * Active and Passive Voice #2 * Active and Passive Voice #3 Read Theory 2nd 9 weeksDuring the second nine weeks, we will be continuing our work on Read Theory. Please remember, that even though you can choose which grade to receive, this is NOT an optional assignment. This is a test grade for the 9 weeks. Please plan accordingly and work on Read Theory regularly. Points from last 9 weeks will be there, and you will continue from there. Totals needed for grades are as follows:
A = 80 quizzes, 320 points, AND grade level upward movement B= 64 quizzes, 256 points, AND grade level upward movement C= 48 quizzes, 192 points, AND grade level upward movement D= 32 quizzes, 128 points, AND grade level upward movement |
Presentations and Something RottenDue date 4/ 27/15- Be ready to do your first practice presentation during English IV today. I will film it so that you can critique yourself.
Due date 4/28/15- Mock Presentation Day. Be prepared to present to a class. Act as if this is the real thing- business attire and all! Locations: Mia- Ms. Cline Amber- Ms. Hinson Sage- Ivy- Emanuel- Something Rotten and HamletDue Date- April 24, 2015- Shakespeare's Background Fill-in sheet.
Stick Figure Hamlet- Awesome stuff!Finishing the Middle AgesDue date 4/14/15- Complete the Merlin Quest sheets and turn in to Mrs. Conner
Due date- 4/15/15- Read "Le Morte D'Arthur" on page 227 in the hardback textbook. Answer the questions on the following Google Doc. Be sure to make a copy, save it is YOUR NAME Arthur, and put it in your Eng IV folder. https://docs.google.com/a/stanlycountyschools.org/document/d/1VrQXuaWYDxqGmMyP-COmt_n51tasU0xD3oxA6dJloWI/edit?usp=sharing Due Date 4/15/15- Padlet Journal Entry - Please click on the link below to access the Padlet.
http://padlet.com/karconner/c145xjir6h1g Due Date- 4/17/15- Merlin/Arthur final assignment. This will be a TEST grade, so you must do your very best.
You have 3 choices for your final test on Merlin and Arthur. Choose the one you like best. Assignment- Using ALL of the parts of the quest that we have learned, create a collage, a Glogster, a Prezi, a Projeqt, or some other visual representation of the either Merlin's Quest, Gawain's Quest, or your own Quest (if you choose your own, you must relate yours to Gawain's or Merlin's). Each aspect of the quest should be titled and explained. DO NOT use pictures from the movie we viewed. Find MODERN DAY interpretations. Cite all pictures not found through creative commons. Your presentation will Note that a Powerpoint or Google Slides is NOT an option this time. There are many different ways to show something visually- try something new. All assignments will be graded as to how well you have shown your understanding of the Quest and Merlin and Gawain. Rubric for grading:
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Before beginning our independent study- you must first create 2 Google Drive folders- one for the GP and one for Eng 4 work. Directions are above.
Don't forget Read Theory- this is still a test grade this 9 weeks.
A= at least 40 quizzes AND 160 points AND a graph moving upward
B= at least 32 quizzes AND 128 points AND a graph moving upward
C= at least 24 quizzes AND 96 points AND a graph moving upward
D= at least 16 quizzes AND 64 points AND a graph moving upward
Password- gottaread15 www.readtheory.org
No Red Ink
Assignments 1st 9 weeks - these assignments and quizzes can be completed anytime throughout the 9 weeks period. Just be sure they are all complete by March 27th.
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Apostrophes 1
Apostrophes 2
Apostrophes Quiz
Commas with fanboys
Commas with SWABIs
Commas with THAMOs
Commas Quiz
Parallel structure 1
Parallel structure 2
Clauses and Phrases 1
Clauses and Phrases 2
Clauses and Phrases 3
Clauses and Phrases quiz
Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers 1
Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers 2
Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers quiz
Apostrophes 2
Apostrophes Quiz
Commas with fanboys
Commas with SWABIs
Commas with THAMOs
Commas Quiz
Parallel structure 1
Parallel structure 2
Clauses and Phrases 1
Clauses and Phrases 2
Clauses and Phrases 3
Clauses and Phrases quiz
Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers 1
Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers 2
Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers quiz
Unit 3- Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, King Arthur, and Heraldry
Our next unit starts with this story- take a look at the picture below for a preview!
This is one my favorite stories. It involves one of King Arthur's Knight of the Round Table, Sir Gawain. Gawain happens to also be Arthur's nephew. He has appeared in more of the king Arthur tales than any other knight. In this one, he is the hero of the story. If, like me, you find this time period fascinating, feel free to look at the website listed below for more interesting information. http://gaukartifact.com/2013/04/02/quick-facts-about-the-middle-ages-in-the-british-isles/
Due date- 3/10/15 1. Before beginning Gawain's story, let's learn a little about being a knight. We will start with Chivalry and Heraldry.
View the presentations on chivalry and heraldry to learn about the "Coat of Arms" we associate with knights. Also, read the short article on the roots of chivalry. When you have finished learning about Chivarly and Courtly Love, go to the Padlet below to answer the prompt provided.
The roots of Chivalry
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"The Terrible Worm in an Iron Cocoon"
A Terrible Worm in an Iron Cocoon
If we hear the term “medieval period,” we inevitably think of knights and their magnificent suits of armor. During the early Middle Ages, armor consisted of a helmet, a shield, and a relatively flexible mail shirt, or hauberk, made of countless riveted or welded iron rings. With the crossbow, however, came the need for more protection, so the knight was forced to compromise flexibility and mobility for self-defense.
Held together by rivets, leather straps, hinges, turning pins, buckles, and pegs, a suit of armor replaced mail as the warrior’s chief protection. Knights wore a heavily padded undergarment of leather and a mail shirt under the armor, in addition to plate arm, leg, and foot pieces. Mail covered the neck, elbows, and other joints, and gauntlets constructed of linked plates covered the hands. Some suits of armor weighed 120 pounds and contained 200 custom fitted iron plates. The knight also carried a variety of weapons: lance, dagger, sword, battle-ax, and club-headed mace.
The threat of death in battle was bad enough, but the armor itself could also be fatal—causing death from suffocation, heart failure, even drowning. Battle during hot weather was particularly difficult. Since small slits in the helmet allowed only a limited line of vision and little ventilation, heatstroke—often deadly for the knight—was common. One anonymous poem describes the armored knight as “a terrible worm in an iron cocoon.”
Only aristocratic knights could afford the huge cost of armor, a war horse, packhorses, a mount to ride when not in battle, and servants. Because of the armor’s weight and the complex fittings required to piece it together, a knight couldn’t dress himself for battle. In fact, battles were usually scheduled to allow the warring knights time to be dressed. Servants stood by during battle in case the knight was unhorsed. An armored knight on his back was like an upside-down turtle trying to get on its feet. In this position, the knight was vulnerable to his adversary. If he fell into a shallow body of water, he could drown.
During the fifteenth century, the knight and his horse were considered invulnerable. But this role changed dramatically when the longbow and later the musket ball came into warfare. When his armor could no longer protect him in battle, the knight in shining armor became more of a courtier than a combatant. In the last years of their existence, knights participated in exhibitions rather than in warfare.
A Terrible Worm in an Iron Cocoon
If we hear the term “medieval period,” we inevitably think of knights and their magnificent suits of armor. During the early Middle Ages, armor consisted of a helmet, a shield, and a relatively flexible mail shirt, or hauberk, made of countless riveted or welded iron rings. With the crossbow, however, came the need for more protection, so the knight was forced to compromise flexibility and mobility for self-defense.
Held together by rivets, leather straps, hinges, turning pins, buckles, and pegs, a suit of armor replaced mail as the warrior’s chief protection. Knights wore a heavily padded undergarment of leather and a mail shirt under the armor, in addition to plate arm, leg, and foot pieces. Mail covered the neck, elbows, and other joints, and gauntlets constructed of linked plates covered the hands. Some suits of armor weighed 120 pounds and contained 200 custom fitted iron plates. The knight also carried a variety of weapons: lance, dagger, sword, battle-ax, and club-headed mace.
The threat of death in battle was bad enough, but the armor itself could also be fatal—causing death from suffocation, heart failure, even drowning. Battle during hot weather was particularly difficult. Since small slits in the helmet allowed only a limited line of vision and little ventilation, heatstroke—often deadly for the knight—was common. One anonymous poem describes the armored knight as “a terrible worm in an iron cocoon.”
Only aristocratic knights could afford the huge cost of armor, a war horse, packhorses, a mount to ride when not in battle, and servants. Because of the armor’s weight and the complex fittings required to piece it together, a knight couldn’t dress himself for battle. In fact, battles were usually scheduled to allow the warring knights time to be dressed. Servants stood by during battle in case the knight was unhorsed. An armored knight on his back was like an upside-down turtle trying to get on its feet. In this position, the knight was vulnerable to his adversary. If he fell into a shallow body of water, he could drown.
During the fifteenth century, the knight and his horse were considered invulnerable. But this role changed dramatically when the longbow and later the musket ball came into warfare. When his armor could no longer protect him in battle, the knight in shining armor became more of a courtier than a combatant. In the last years of their existence, knights participated in exhibitions rather than in warfare.
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Due date 3/12/15 2. Create your own Coat of Arms (Heraldry)
For this activity, you will create a coat of arms that represents either you right now, or the "you" you plan to be in 10 years. Read through all of the information provided in the file below, then begin designing your coat of arms. You may do this electronically via Google Docs or you can choose to hand create one. Follow the guidelines provided regardless of which way you choose to do this. If you do an electronic version, you must cite ( MLA format) any pictures you borrow. Also, save this file as "YOUR NAME Heraldry".
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Due 3/ 13/ 15 3. The Quest
In this unit, we will learn about the literary Quest- a journey. This is a popular form of literature both in older times and today. Once you learn the conventions of the quest, you'll probably begin to realize that you have been reading and watched quests ever since you were a child. Take notes on the parts of the quest and courtly love- you will need to know these for the next 3 stories we do. Complete notes in a Google Doc called YOURNAME Quest notes.
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4. Now you are ready to read the story. Click below to access the story or go to the hardback version of our English IV textbook ( purple book), and it is found on page 210.
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Due date 3/ 16/ 15 5. Complete the Gawain's Journey quest and questions sheet. Be sure to make a copy first and rename it "YOURNAME Gawain's Journey". When finished, move it to your Eng IV folder for grading.
Here is a link to an award winning animated version of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight."Feel free to use it to help you understand the story, BUT all answers concerning the story need to come from the written version that you read. Click here for the video.
King Arthur and Merlin
Due date 3/17/15 1. Arthur journal entry
Our next section of this unit will deal with the King Arthur Legends, also known as the Arthurian Legend. There are many different versions of these tales authored by different people. Some of the characters are in all versions and some are missing from others. We will be reading an excerpt from the Sir Thomas Mallory version. But, before we begin, we must do a little research into who's who and what's what.
The Man and the Myth
Probably more has been written about King Arthur than any other person in literature. The first stories were told over 1,000 years ago. Even today, we have modern versions of the tales in movies like Excalibur, Camelot, and television series like Merlin. We believe the real Arthur actually lived in the Dak Ages, not in the Middle Ages in which we so often see him portrayed. You will conduct some research to discover more about King Arthur.
The Man and the Myth
Probably more has been written about King Arthur than any other person in literature. The first stories were told over 1,000 years ago. Even today, we have modern versions of the tales in movies like Excalibur, Camelot, and television series like Merlin. We believe the real Arthur actually lived in the Dak Ages, not in the Middle Ages in which we so often see him portrayed. You will conduct some research to discover more about King Arthur.
Due date 3/20/15 2. Arthur partner research and presentation
Presentation should be completed 3/20- will be presented 3/23
For this assignment, you will work with partners to do research and present your findings. This is out first formal practice for your presentation coming up in May. Take it seriously, every time your practice presenting, you will get better. We will go the easy route and let the girls work together in one group and the guys in another. Each group will have different research to present. Each person will be responsible for contributing and presenting- no one gets to sit back quietly. Each group must use technology to enhance the presentation and MLA citations for sources used. This is a biggie- it will count as a TEST grade!
Group 1 will research our cast of characters in the King Arthur tales and present them to us. They will help us see the connection to Arthur. These include: Uther Pendragon, Vortigern, Lady Igraine, Morgan La Fey, Guinevere, Lady of the Lake, Nimue, Merlin, Queen Mab, and Mordred. Here is a good place to start-
http://www.britannia.com/history/h12.html
Group 2 will research aspects of the legend and present them to us. These include: Camelot, Excalibur, Avalon, The Holy Grail, The Round Table, and King Arthur's Knights. Here is a good place to start
http://www.britannia.com/history/h12.html
Before completing the presentation, take a look at the "Quite possibly the Worl's Worst Presentation" below. Use this as a guide when making your own presentation. I will expect that the tips provided will be utilized regardless of the technological format employed. If you'll practice these skills now, it will help you make your senior project presentation the best it can be.
Group 1 will research our cast of characters in the King Arthur tales and present them to us. They will help us see the connection to Arthur. These include: Uther Pendragon, Vortigern, Lady Igraine, Morgan La Fey, Guinevere, Lady of the Lake, Nimue, Merlin, Queen Mab, and Mordred. Here is a good place to start-
http://www.britannia.com/history/h12.html
Group 2 will research aspects of the legend and present them to us. These include: Camelot, Excalibur, Avalon, The Holy Grail, The Round Table, and King Arthur's Knights. Here is a good place to start
http://www.britannia.com/history/h12.html
Before completing the presentation, take a look at the "Quite possibly the Worl's Worst Presentation" below. Use this as a guide when making your own presentation. I will expect that the tips provided will be utilized regardless of the technological format employed. If you'll practice these skills now, it will help you make your senior project presentation the best it can be.
3. Merlin viewing 3/23 through 3/26
For this assignment, we will be viewing the made for tv series called Merlin. It is the King Arthur's tale through the eyes of the wizard Merlin. The tale starts long before Arthur's birth giving us the background of the Dark Ages as well as the legendary king. As we watch, you will be doing two thing- looking for similarities and differences between your research and the film version and looking for a recording the pieces if Merlin's (not Arthur's) own quest. I will be giving you paper versions of the quest so that you can give your undivided attention to the film without the distraction of the computer.
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As you view Merlin, you will look for the elements of Merlin's Quest. Complete your fill-in quest sheet as you view. You will also be expected to know basic comprehension of the story. Remember, this is Merlin's story, not Arthur's.
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Unit 1- Beowulf and the Hero
Now that we know Old English really was just like a foreign language, see what your name would look like written in Old English. Use this link:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/write-your-name-in-runes.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/write-your-name-in-runes.html
Who's who is Beowulf
Where in the world?
The map above came from the following website- check it out to learn more about Old English
http://news.richarddenning.co.uk/?p=269620
http://news.richarddenning.co.uk/?p=269620
Audio of Beowulf
The Canterbury Tales- by Geoffrey Chaucer
Our goals for the unit
1. Identify those characteristics of the pilgrims that represent some of the virtues and vices
found in Chaucer’s society.
2. Discuss life in the medieval period as portrayed in The Canterbury Tales
3. Consider the position of women in medieval European society as shown in The Wife of Bath's Tale
4. Compare the characters of Chaucer's day to those of today.
5. Understand allegory and irony and their meanings/effects in Chaucer's Pardoner's Tale
6. Improve reading comprehension through Read Theory practices
7. Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in all communication
found in Chaucer’s society.
2. Discuss life in the medieval period as portrayed in The Canterbury Tales
3. Consider the position of women in medieval European society as shown in The Wife of Bath's Tale
4. Compare the characters of Chaucer's day to those of today.
5. Understand allegory and irony and their meanings/effects in Chaucer's Pardoner's Tale
6. Improve reading comprehension through Read Theory practices
7. Use correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in all communication
We completed the background notes together before going "independent." Here is the information in case you'd like to review.
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1. Read the Prologue to The Canterbury Tales. As you read, fill in any blanks on your pilgrims notes page. Also, pay attention to how Chaucer portrays these people. Is he showing them in a positive or negative light? How did he want You ( the reader) to see in these people. Look for clues like their physical appearance- is it pleasant or is it grotesque? Look at their clothing- what does it say about them? What group do they belong to- the church, upper class and wealthy, craftsmen, poor and uneducated, or just plain immoral?
2. DUE DATE_-OVERDUE! This must be completed 2/3/15. Once you finish the Prologue, stop and complete the "General Prologue Questions" handout.
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The Wife of Bath's tale
3. DUE DATE- 2/3/15 JOURNAL ENTRY- Since we have moved to the independent format, you will now do your journals online. To do that, you will use our padlet (below) where the questions will be posted. We will not do daily journals as we have done before, so the rules will change a bit. Journals should be 75- 100 words or more, have correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. In addition, each person will be required to read and respond to at least one other person's writing. All responses must be thoughtful, appropriate, and respectful. In other words, you are free to disagree, but you must be polite and explain why. No, one sentence, or worse, one-word responses.
Prompt- What is it that women want most in a relationship?
Prompt- What is it that women want most in a relationship?
4. DUE DATE- 2/3/15 Vocabulary for the tale- before reading , please complete the vocabulary work. These words are essential to understanding the story. Open the vocabulary template. Make a copy of the slideshow and don't forget to label it with your name! Create one slide for each word using the format provided. You may feel free to change fonts, colors, and backgrounds.
The words are : ravished, clamor, woe ( woeful), liege, sovereignty, gentility, arrogance
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1d9J9x5PvAF2_-MkW_Z8FY___WoJqaByJ2EBHlGdeWVE/edit?usp=sharing
The words are : ravished, clamor, woe ( woeful), liege, sovereignty, gentility, arrogance
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1d9J9x5PvAF2_-MkW_Z8FY___WoJqaByJ2EBHlGdeWVE/edit?usp=sharing
5. Read the Wife of Bath's tale. Keep in mind, each tale should show a BELIEF of the teller. So, ask yourself as you read what is the belief of the Wife that we are seeing. Tales also were meant to teach lessons. What is this lesson?
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6. DUE DATE-- 2/5/15 Now that you have finished the story, complete the Wife of Bath's Tale worksheet (WOB worksheet). Open a Google Doc, title your document YOUR last name WOB . Then, place it in your turn in folder. Complete the work.
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7. Read the Pardoner's Tale- when finished, feel free to view the video below to help aid in your understanding. However, all work should reference the print version of the story.
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The final tale- The Pardoner's Tale
8. DUE DATE --2/6/15 Before answering the questions below, view the following presentation about the tale, irony, and Chaucer and the Pardoner's manipulation of our thoughts. When finished, simply click on the Padlet below to insert your answers. Be sure you include your name for credit. Check back to see what your classmates think.
Click here for the presentation
Click here for the presentation