There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart.

Charles Dickens
COURSE D ES CR IPTION
Students will use skills accumulated and honed in the previous three years of language and literature study to fully engage in literature of the British tradition. The works, which are chronologically covered, will begin in the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval period and end in the present day, with postmodern works. Pieces from the Renaissance will be given particular attention, and students will also read works from: the 17th Century; the 18th Century and Romantic periods; the Victorian era; and the 20th Century. They will become acquainted with a variety of authors that have influenced literature in England and throughout Europe, and also throughout the world. Students will read poetry, fiction, essays, drama, historical accounts, and speeches, drawing making connections between the works of literature studied and the events and ideas of society at the time. Additionally, students will continue to develop vocabulary, test-taking skills, and writing particularly refining elements of style and preparing for college writing expectations.

MAJOR WORKS
Beowulf Canterbury Tales Gawain & the Green Night
(All supplied by teacher)

Henry IV, Part I Shakespeare ISBN 9780140714562 David Copperfield Dickens ISBN 141343826 Frankenstein Shelley ISBN 1613823487 The Importance of Being Earnest Wilde ISBN 9781593080594 An Ideal Husband Wilde ISBN 9781593080594 Lord of the Flies Golding ISBN 399537422 PLUS: Various articles, short stories, poems, films, and plays!

ESSENTIAL THEMES & QUESTIONS IDENTITY What does it mean to be an outsider? What does it mean to be a hero? Do we define ourselves, or are we defined by others? CHANGE How will the upcoming transition to college change me, and my world? How will leaving friends and family at home affect me? Who will I become? How can reading expand our knowledge of the world? of humanity? of ourselves? COURSE OBJECTIVES
Read & comprehend several pieces of British Literature Analyze literary elements, devices, and genres Connect common themes of across different eras and genres of British Literature Contribute fruitfully to class discussion & debates Focus on developing writing and test-taking skills Improve in writing style, technique, and organization in preparation for college

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Preparation/Participation Students are expected to be fully prepared with all materials in class, and are not permitted to leave class to get forgotten materials. Students are expected to actively participate in class every day. Absence: For each day absent, the student has a day to make up the missed work. Missed quiz/tests must be made up within a week. Long-term assignments given with advanced notice of a week+ must be handed in on the due date, regardless of absence. It is the students responsibility to seek out missed work, notes, and assignments. Late Work: Homework: 25% deducted for each day late. HW will not be accepted after 3 days. Essays/Projects: 10% deducted for each day late. Plagiarism: Plagiarism on any assignment will result in a O and a school detention. Behavior: Students are expected to be respectful, timely, and appropriate in class. Students must uphold all rules specified in the PJP2HS Handbook. Laptops: Students may only use laptops when given permission by Ms. Hanley. Laptops will not be used for note-taking. Laptops must be in class at all times for exercises in writing and research. Extra Credit: Will be offered once each quarter.

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Quiz/Test Essay/Project Classwork/HW Vocabulary

Weekly Per Unit Daily Weekly

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REQUIRED MATERIALS
Book/Reading material Laptop Binder/Folder Notebook Writing Utensil

TEACHER AVAILABILITY Extra Help: Wednesday 3:30 4:30pm Prep Sessions: Offered every morning of a quiz or assessment 7:30-8am I am available for meetings and individual help please e-mail me or speak to me at school to set up an appointment. Khanley@pjp2hs.org HanleyBritLit.weebly.com

SEE ME WITH ANY CONCERNS, PROBLEMS, CONFUSIONS, OR IDEAS. IM ALWAYS HERE TO LISTEN AND HELP.