Academic English 12
Students will continue analysis of Romantic Era Literature and will begin reading Samuel Taylor Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Independently, students will read the work in its entirety and take notes. Notes should include more than summarized events and should focus on specific elements that would classify the work as "Romantic" as well as actual construction of the piece. Elements that are apparent in the poem will be discussed prior to reading, Parts I and II will be read in class, summarized, and analyzed. Students will be responsible to discuss Parts III, IV and V in class on Wednesday in the same manner of the previous day's work. Students should be prepared to discuss and analyze Parts VI and VII on Thursday. Students will begin an independent reading of Coleridge's Kubla Khan and make notes similar to that of the discussion of The Mariner.
Vocabulary #13 definitions and completion of the worksheet will be checked on Monday, March 29.
Academic English 11
Students will continue working in the PSSA Reading Coach books. All work regarding the Coach book will be done in class. Students will be given a review of common literary terms, devices, and elements. A quiz on this information will be given Thursday, March 25.
Vocabulary #13 definitions and completion of the worksheet will be checked on Monday, March 29.
