English 210—Literature and World History Name:

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(1) Is dedicated to equality and opportunity for all; (2) Expects integrity; responsibility; and respect for self, others, and the environment; (3) Creates a climate of safety and kindness; (4) Encourages communication and personal connections; (5) Nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning; (6) Fosters self-confidence and success for all learners.

A-Block meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (long block)

B-Block meets Monday, Wednesday (long block), Thursday, and Friday

1. Two-Week Assignment Schedule: Thursday, 9/6 – Monday, 9/24/2007

For Thursday, 9/6: OPENING DAY

DUE: summer reading: The House of the Scorpion; two choice books

CLASS: Welcome; seating; complete personal information sheet; brief course description

For Friday, 9/7 (A-Block—long block)

DUE:

return parent/guardian information sheet
review The House of the Scorpion for multiple choice and short answer quiz

CLASS: The House of the Scorpion quiz; small groups discussion—key moments/key themes; Song of the Week (“Turn, Turn, Turn”)

For Monday, 9/10

DUE: review two choice books for in-class essay (not graded)

CLASS: in-class essay—open books and notes

For Tuesday, 9/11 (A-Block); Wednesday, 9/12 (B-Block) (long block)

DUE: complete class website webquest

CLASS: [B-Poem of the Week: “There is no frigate like a book” (Emily Dickenson)]; walkabout—class sharing of summer reading choice books; website intro—course intro, attendance, extra credit

Thursday, 9/13: NO SCHOOL—ROSH HASHANAH

For Friday, 9/14 (A-Block—long block)

DUE: no homework due

CLASS: [A-Poem of the Week: “There is no frigate like a book” (Emily Dickenson)] Song of the Week; the Hero’s Journey—note-taking; how does Matteo Alacran fit in; begin creative writing

For Monday, 9/17

DUE: Hero’s Journey creative writing

CLASS: intro to the week (schedule; vocabulary list 1; grammar handout); share creative stories; intro to Gilgamesh and “primordial truth;” begin reading Gilgamesh

For Tuesday, 9/18 (A-Block); Wednesday, 9/19 (B-Block) (long block)

DUE: Term 1 outside reading book choice

CLASS: [B-Poem of the Week: “This is Just to Say” (William Carlos Williams)] use laptop computers for class blog and discussion board sign-up

For Thursday, 9/20

DUE: Gilgamesh Pts. 1-2 (pgs. 15-50)

CLASS: quick reading quiz; fishbowl/Socratic seminar for Gilgamesh Pts. 1-2 (poetic language, primordial truths)

For Friday, 9/21 (A-Block—long block)

DUE: prepare for List 1 vocab quiz; complete grammar handout—comma rules/punctuation

CLASS: [A- Poem of the Week: “This is Just to Say” (William Carlos Williams)]; Song of the Week; List 1 vocab quiz; grammar—comma rules/punctuation

For Monday, 9/24

DUE: Gilgamesh Pts. 3-4 (pgs. 53-92)

CLASS: intro to the week (schedule; vocabulary list 2; grammar handout); Gilgamesh Pts. 3-4—small groups—microlab discussion (“The Final Word”) on more primordial truths

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