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World Literature - Course Description

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This course is designed to increase a variety of language skills through: the study of literary genres, vocabulary development, writing experiences, and the practical usage of grammar and the technical aspects of language.  There will be a focus on great works of literature and literary interpretation in an historical context, while recognizing the contemporary relevance of classic literary themes.  A formal research paper will be required, which will include research, note taking, documentation, and formal presentation.


Reading Requirements

  • Homer The Odyssey 
  • William Shakespeare The Merchant of Venice
  • Robert Louis Stevenson Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
  • Rudyard Kipling The Jungle Book
    Charles Dickens Great Expectations
  • Pearl S. Buck The Good Earth
  • 19th and 20th Century short stories and poems

The Odyssey

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People and Places

Greek Notes

Odyssey Book Notes

Odyssey Film Guide

Odysseus as Epic Hero Chart

Odyssey Epic Hero Essay

1001 Arabian Nights

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Web Quest

Compare and Contrast Grimm and Disney

The Merchant of Venice

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Shakespeare Search

Shakespeare's Theatre

Shakespeare's Life

Shakespeare's Language

Assignments

Writing Assignment

Tragedy/Comedy

Study Guide


Great Expectations

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Literary Technique

Novel Handout

Charles Dickens

Assignments 1-6, Letter Writing

Sketch Writing

Study Guide


The Jungle Book

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Assignments 1-5

Group Questions

Study Guide

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Essay

Final Project

Second Jungle Book

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

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Author Notes

Gothic Literature

Assignments

Character List fill-in

Study Guide

Writing Assignment

Discussion Questions

Poetry

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Notes - The Basics

Poetry Writing Assignment

The Lorax excerpt

Sonnet


Short Stories

Notes

Exam Prep

Midterm Study Guide
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