The Language of Literature
The Language of Literature is our new textbook this year for English I-T.
Classzone.com--The website for the textbook. It includes resources for each unit, as well as vocabulary.
Short Story Unit
A work in progress...resources to come.
Mythology
Mythology Power Point Project (PDF)--Assignment sheet for the final project of the mythology unit.
Sample--Here is a model for the mythology Power Point project.
Study Guide for Test--a list of characters you should know about.
Greek Mythology Characters--lists characteristics of major Greek gods.
MythWeb.com--an animated website for gods and heroes.
Non-Fiction Unit
Non-Fiction Terminology-- Flipcards to help you review the words.
Click on the terms below to hear the definition. You can also download the link and load it on your MP3 player (iPods)!
Feature Article |
Angela's Ashes--Resources for the webquest.
Webquest Document (PDF)--Explore the sites below and answer the questions on this sheet.
Ellis Island--This website gives a lot of information on the port that many immigrants pass through to get into the United States. Also, you can trace your geneology and check port records of your family.
The Great Famine--Find out what devasted Ireland.
Typhoid fever--General information about this illness.
Mary Mallon--Who was this woman?
"The Highwayman"--the poem by Alfred Noyes that is alluded to in Angela's Ashes.
Romeo and Juliet
Much Ado About Shakespeare--a webquest that will introduce Shakespeare and his time period.
Literary Terms (PDF) --As you read the play, see if you can pick out when Shakespeare uses these.
Vocabulary (PDF) --The list of words from the context of the play. These words will appear on the Romeo and Julliet test.
Dear Abby letter (PDF)--After Act 3, write a letter in the voice of one of the characters requesting advice from Abby.
Literary Analysis Paper
Literary Analysis brainstorming and planning worksheet (PDF)
Sample planning sheet (PDF)--This is a model for you to follow when filling out your planning sheet.
Sample Introduction and Body Paragraph (PDF)--Use this model for writing your introduction and body paragraphs. Remember, the third body paragraph is your strongest point and needs two quotes (with context, explanation, and analysis).
Conclusion (PDF)--Here are the requirements of a conclusion paragraph. A model conclusion paragraph is also provided.
I-Search Paper
Introduction (PDF)--Here are the guidelines and models for writing your introduction.
Body Paragraphs (PDF)--Follow this model for writing your body paragraphs. Remember,
you are presenting what you found out about each sub-question.
Interview Paragraph (PDF)--Follow this model and guidelines for your interview paragraph. This is your 5th total paragraph in your paper.
Conclusion Paragraph (PDF)--Use this model and guideline for your conclusion paragraph. This should be your 6th and final paragraph.
Of Mice and Men
Back In Time WebQuest
Back In Time Webquest (PDF) worksheet
American Cultural History 1930-1939--This is the first link on your worksheet.
Of Mice and Men: Back in Time--This is the second link on your worksheet.
City of Soledad--Read about Soledad's history. The homepage features a slideshow of pictures where you can see images of the Gabilan Mountains, farms, the downtown, and other attractions.
Vocabulary
Chapter 1 Vocabulary (PDF)
Chapter 2 Vocabulary (PDF)
Literary Analysis Paper
Paper Topic (PDF)--Here is the promt for your 5 paragraph essay. Follow the suggested format.
Rubric (PDF)--Print this out and staple it to the front of your paper.
Personal Narrative
Assignment Sheet (PDF)--
Writing the Beginning (PDF)--Here are four ways you can use to begin your personal narrative.
Writing the Middle (PDF)--Use all the suggestions when writing the middle part of your personal narrative.
Writing the Ending (PDF)--