English IV
Why do people do what they do? English IV you will give you a front row seat to study of the motives that have driven people’s actions for centuries. Along the way you will encounter epic heroes defying danger, tormented minds succumbing to the power of greed and ambition, enlightened thinkers striving for individual rights and freedoms, sensitive souls attempting to capture human emotion, and determined debaters taking a stand on critical issues. You will read to analyze the way language is used to express human motivation and research to examine the results of actions in the real world. The lessons in each module will give you the tools you need to gain insights from what you read and to use your knowledge in creative and analytical writing.
Major Concepts:
Forces of Nature
Readings
- Excerpts of Beowulf, Macbeth, and “Heroism.”
Concepts
- Character development
- Plot analysis
- Theme
- Tone
- Mood
- Literary devices
- Syntax
- Thematic analysis
- Six traits of writing
- Narrative writing process
- Proper use of conventions
Skills
- Reading Shakespeare
- Conducting literary analysis
- Writing to address multiple texts
- Incorporating direct quotes
- Planning a narrative
- Writing a narrative
Carousel of Progress
Readings
- Excerpts from the Constitution of the United States, the Bill of Rights, and a Landmark Supreme Court Case
Concepts
- Theme and purpose of various government texts
- Elements of informative/explanatory texts
- Six traits of writing
- Research
- Source credibility
- Source citation
- MLA citations
- Annotated bibliographies
- Outlining
- Proper use of conventions
- Figurative Language
- Domain specific wording
- Transitions
- Revision
Skills
- Informative/explanatory article planning
- Gather relevant information for use in an informative/explanatory article
- Refine a research topic
- Evaluate source credibility and information
- Create an annotated bibliography
- Create an outline for an informative/explanatory article
- Use formal, domain specific language in writing
- Incorporate transitions in writing
- Write a draft of an informative/explanatory article
- Revise, edit, and publish an informative/explanatory article
An Empire Divided (Honors)
Readings
- “Land of Hope and Glory,” “Song to the Men of England,” and The Man Who Would Be King
Concepts
- Figurative language
- Poetic forms and devices
- Elements of Fiction: plot, character, conflict, theme, setting, point of view
- Tone
- Mood
- Diction
- Connotation and denotation
- Syntax
Skills
- Experiencing and analyzing poetry
- Analyzing literary text
- Writing an informative/explanatory essay
Expressions
Readings
- Selected poems, “The Story of an Hour,” “A Jury of Her Peers,” excerpts of pieces written by Benjamin Franklin, Judith Sargent Murray, and selected newspaper and magazine articles.
Concepts
- Figurative language
- Figures of speech
- Poetic forms and devices
- Tone
- Mood
- Diction
- Connotation and denotation
- Imagery
- Allusion
- Symbolism
- Character development
- Historical context
- Thematic analysis
- Summary
Skills
- Experiencing and analyzing poetry
- Writing poetry
- Reading and analyzing informational text
- Identifying and understanding different perspectives
- Summarizing
Proof or Satire
Readings
- Selected political speeches, selected closing arguments from well-known court cases, selected newspaper and magazine articles, “Advice to Youth,” and “Burlesque Autobiography”
Concepts
- Basic elements of persuasion
- Compare and contrast
- Argument analysis
- Characteristics of an effective claim
- Appeals to logic, emotion, and ethics
- Logical fallacies
- Research skills
- Ethical researching and writing practices
- Six traits of writing
- Argument writing process
- MLA format
- Domain-specific language
- Precise language
- Humor and satire
- Proper use of conventions
Skills
- Analyzing arguments
- Identifying appeals to logos, pathos, and ethos
- Researching multiple sides of an issue
- Stating a claim
- Interpreting visual representations of data
- Creating an infographic
- Identifying satire
- Analyzing satirical works
Fall of Empire (Honors)
Readings
- “Shooting an Elephant,” “Speech at Calicut,” “To Every Englishman in India,” and various news articles
Concepts
- Characteristics of nonfiction texts
- Theme
- Figurative language
- Tone
- Mood
- Diction
- Connotation and denotation
- Syntax
- Convention
Skills
- Analyzing traits of a personal essay
- Research to support writing a news article
- Analyzing traits of professional writers
- Writing an inverted pyramid news article
| S.No. | Program Name | Fee Component | Amount (USD) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Regular | Course Fee | $ 450 | To be paid by the student at the time of Enrollment. |
| 2 | Honors | Course Fee | $ 475 | To be paid by the student at the time of Enrollment. |
Grade Level
Grade 12
Duration
Annual
Requirements
- Research materials which are typically found online or at public and school libraries
- Word processing and presentation software
Prerequisites
English 1 and 2 Reg/Honors; recommended for 11th grade.
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