Western Literature - Course Description
This course is designed to enhance a variety of language arts skills through the study of literary genres; the practical application of grammar, and the technical aspects of language; vocabulary development; and writing experiences. There will be a focus on great literary works, literary review, and interpretation in an historical context, while recognizing the contemporary relevance of classic literary themes. The selected literature integrates this course with the history of Western Civilization. Formal research will be required in literary analyses.
Reading Requirements
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Writing Rubric
essay_and_para_rubrics_sat_aligned.doc
Grammar
Most of the grammar worksheets we complete are not my own creations, therefore, I cannot post them to the internet. However, if you are interested in learning the process of labeling sentences see the video below.
Overview of steps - handout
Sentence Labeling (6 min video)
Overview of steps - handout
Sentence Labeling (6 min video)
Short Stories
Notes
Quiet Man Film Guide
Quiet Man Compare/Contrast Essay
Quiet Man Characterization Essay
Writing a Narrative
Short Story Revision Process
Quiet Man Film Guide
Quiet Man Compare/Contrast Essay
Quiet Man Characterization Essay
Writing a Narrative
Short Story Revision Process
Night by Eli Wiesel
Holocaust Background
Timeline, People, Places, Glossary
Questions
Essays
Project
Writing About the Memoir
Timeline, People, Places, Glossary
Questions
Essays
Project
Writing About the Memoir
Nonfiction
Poetry Unit
King Arthur
Medieval Romance
High Fantasy
Archetypes and Motifs
Legends and Myths
Compare and Contrast White and Disney
Sir Gareth and Skit Assignments
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Assignments 1-4
High Fantasy
Archetypes and Motifs
Legends and Myths
Compare and Contrast White and Disney
Sir Gareth and Skit Assignments
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - Assignments 1-4
Ancient Greek Drama
Ancient Greek Drama Notes
Oedipus Assignment #1
Oedipus Assignment #2
Oedipus Writing Assignment
Oedipus Overview
Antigone Assignment #1
Antigone Assignment #2
Oedipus Assignment #1
Oedipus Assignment #2
Oedipus Writing Assignment
Oedipus Overview
Antigone Assignment #1
Antigone Assignment #2
Shakespeare
Shakespeare Notes
Caesar Outline Notes
Assignments
Historical Background
Plot Overview
Julius Caesar Project
Julius Caesar Project Rubric
Caesar Outline Notes
Assignments
Historical Background
Plot Overview
Julius Caesar Project
Julius Caesar Project Rubric
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Author Notes
Gothic Literature
Assignments
Character List fill-in
Study Guide
Writing Assignment
Discussion Questions
Gothic Literature
Assignments
Character List fill-in
Study Guide
Writing Assignment
Discussion Questions
Lord of the Flies by William Golding
Literary Theory PPT
The Lord of the Flies Overview
Reading Schedule
Lord of the Flies Questions
Lord of the Flies Essay
The Lord of the Flies Overview
Reading Schedule
Lord of the Flies Questions
Lord of the Flies Essay
Exam Prep
Midterm Review Activities
Midterm Study Guide
Final Study Guide
Final Review Activities
Midterm Study Guide
Final Study Guide
Final Review Activities