Mrs. Dobson-Efpatridis

ENG 4UP

Mrs. Efpatridis 

"In your journey as graduates, there will be many things in life that do not work out the way you want. . . Does that mean that your journey ends at the first obstacle? Not if the moral stance you take is that you can change things, that you can affect things, that you do not have to accept the immediate and expedient way. And only with this stance can you even vaguely hope to make a difference." Adrienne Clarkson

THE WARS

• Introductory Notes to the Unit AP.
• THE WARS - Book 1 - AP.
• The Hero's Cycle and Link to Another Myth.doc

Student Notes and Reading Assignments

Tips for Writing-Supplemental Reading

• Types of Writing
• Paragraph Review
• Transitions
• Effective Writing
• Developing a Readable Style

Unit 1 - Introduction to Literary Studies

         September 3-6

• Common Grammar Errors
• How to Insert Quotations in Writing
• Single Analytical Paragraph - Teacher Sample
• Turn it in Instructions
• World Created Through Literature -  Student Samples
• Writing an Introduction-essay tips.pdf

      Print and bring to class - Sept. 10

• In Defence of Literature List.pdf
• In Defence of Literature -Berry E and Qs.pdf

      Remember - Essay #1 - due Friday the 13th! 

• Template for Intro - Reflective Essay #1
• Sample Introductions for Reflective Essay.docx
• Revision Symbols

        Unit Test -  Monday, September 16, 2013

        Link for poem: http://www.poetsgraves.co.uk/Classic%20Poems/Pope/a_little_learning.htm

• Your test will consist of an essay that you must read.
• You will then be asked to identify key components: the thesis, arguments, identify the organizational method, and effective use of devices.
• You will answer 1 short paragraph question: 12-15 lines - where you have to use the new passage and connect it to at least ONE other essay/article you have completed thus far in the course: "Invitation to Literature", "Not a Boyhood Passion", "For the Love of Books", "In Defense of Literature," "21st Century Skill," and/or "For the Love of Reading" 
• You will also have to write a thorough paragraph 250-300 words that connects the new passage provided on Monday to a poem that will be provided on Friday, Sept. 13

             Steps to Success

• compile all your notes about the essays onto 1-2 study sheets.
• include specific quotations and page numbers
• read the poem once for comprehension
• read the poem once again for analysis
• research any reputable sites to help you with your understanding and analysis of the poem
• print out a hard copy of the poem and add your notes
• BOTH your study notes for the essays, made and retained in class, and your notes that you have made over the weekend on the poem, will be permitted in class when you write the test   

             GOOD LUCK!

       Monthly Plan and Calendar for Reflections: September Student Calendar

     Unit 2 - Short Stories and Literary Theory

• Motive for Metaphor - Essay -print, and complete questions given in class, and bring to class for Sept. 17
• The Return - print and bring to class Sept.18 
• The Role of Multicultural Literature Notes -print for furture reference
• The Return - biographical and historical info to complete questions - consider including textual refs. in your answer to strengthen your arguments
• The Singing School Questions - #1-4 Homework - Sept. 20
• SingSchool pg 1, Sing School pg 2, Sing School pg 3, Sing School pg. 4,
• Sing School pg 5, and Sing School 6.pdf 
• Helpful Linkhttp://www.u.arizona.edu/~willard/195b/studyguide.php3
• Singing School - Review
• Was It a Dream -print on Sept. 24 and read before coming to class on the 25th
• The Literary Cycle and Singing School - further explanation 
• Revenge Gardening
• 4 Story Model-Conventions in Literature
• The Sniper - http://www.classicshorts.com/stories/sniper.html
• The Bully - The Bully questions
• Araby - print on Sept. 25 and read
• Do Seek Their Meat from God - go to the link below
• http://www.uwo.ca/english/canadianpoetry/confederation/roberts/earth's_enigmas/meat_from_god.htm
• Summative Writing Task -  Due Thursday Oct. 10

         Unit Test - Thursday, October 10

• You will read a new story the day of the test - sight passage
• You will answer one question -350-400 words
• This first question will be framed around a quotation about literature
• The quotation will most likely be from one of the essays that you have already read during Unit 1.
• You must answer this question using specific information and details from the story
• You must be able to argue, with reference to stylistic devices or elements of fiction, the value and study of literature with respect to the story provided on the day of the test
• Question two - 375-450 words
• This question will ask you to draw connections between the sight passage and 1 story from the unit
• Make sure that you review your literary terms and are familiar with the elements of fiction
• Study by making a chart: in this way the connections will become clear            

     Link to help you with Annotated Bibliography

• Annotated Works Cited Guide, Annotated Works Cited Guide pg.2
• Annotated WC Example, Annotated WC Example #2
• Body parargraphs

Unit 3 - Oedipus

• Theban Myth - background to the play
• Notes on Greek Drama -  relevance of Classical Theatre during Sophocles' time
• Greek Drama Research Assignment
• Oedipus Study Guide - Section 1 page 1
• Oedipus Study Guide - Section 1 page 2
• Read pgs. vii - x on the play and Sophocles
• Refer to pages 85-88 as needed. Learn the names of the Greek Gods and their domain.  Significant to understand why they are called on.
• Section II page 1 Study Guide
• Section II page 2 Study Guide
• Read pgs. x-xiv on Greek Theatre and the Literary Context of the Play
• Read pg. 89-95 on the plot, characters and themes - insightful
• Group Activity - read the articles provided through links; bring handout to class where questions will be answered together
• Link for two articles needed for above activity - print off the two needed
• Oedipus Study Guide 3 - September 28
• Quiz on all of the above - MONDAY, OCTOBER 1st!!   STUDY!!!!!!!!
• Study Guide #4
• Oedipus as an Archetype  - notes, chart and myth
• Theory of Tragedy 1 
• Theory of Tragedy 2
• Notes on Tragedy  
• Giants in Time - print and read - be prepared to work in class

    Possible Types of Assessment and Evaluation for the Unit

• Quiz - plot, characters, theatre, time period, Sophocles
• Multimedia Presentation -  major theme
• Journal Entry - making it personal
• Final Test - quotation analysis, multiple choice and short answer

Hamlet - Part 1

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1kl6hb_hamlet-25-december-1996-part-1_shortfilms