British Literature
This course presents a survey of the development of British literature from the Anglo-Saxon period to modern day. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions.
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This course also focuses on the study of British literature, incorporating literary theory and reading comprehension, research, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Course study will include a variety of genres within British literature presented in a thematic pattern. Composition in all genres is a major component of this course, as well as development of analytical and critical thinking skills. Grammar, mechanics, and usage will be covered mostly within the context of the literature and writing.
Units of Study
Current Unit: Romanticism
Upcoming Unit: Victorian Era (part two)
Semester One Units
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Unit One: Anglo Saxon and Medieval
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Beowulf by Unknown
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Thematic Essay
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Unit Two: Renaissance
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"Macbeth" by William Shakespeare
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Author Study: William Shakespeare
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Analysis Essay
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Unit Three: Victorian Era (part one)
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
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Author Study: Charles Dickens
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Analysis Socratic Seminar
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Semester Two Units
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Unit Four: Romanticism
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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
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Author Study: Mary Shelley
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Analysis Essay
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Unit Five: Victorian Period (part two)
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
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Author Study: Robert Louis Stevenson
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Analysis Socratic Seminar
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Unit Six: Modern/Post Modern and Composition B
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1984 by George Orwell
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Author Study: George Orwell
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Analysis Presentation
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Unit Seven: Composition B
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APA Research Essay​
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British Literature Syllabus- Semester One
Important Classroom Attachments
Curriculum Map of the Year
*This is subject to change*
Classroom Expectations Presentation
Socratic Seminar Formatting
Socratic Seminar Tally Sheet
Iowa Core Standards
British Literature Semester Point Breakdown
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**Assignments and due dates can be found on Google Classroom.**
British Literature Syllabus- Semester Two