Course Title: English 11 (1 credit)

Teacher: Mrs. Gurholt

tgurholt@ksd.k12.wi.us

262-626-8427 extension:153

Room 153

Description:

English 11 explores the concepts of realism, naturalism, the Moderns/Jazz age, and the Harlem Renaissance.  Writings will consist of a descriptive essay, an explorative essay, a persuasive essay, and contemporary and descriptive poetry.  Students will also use Moodle to communicate about daily readings.  The idea of what it takes to be an American and "The American Dream" will also be explored. Students will work collaboratively to learn compromise and to show their knowledge and creativity in a group. 

Methodology: Presentations, demonstrations, modeling, constructing/creating, small group work, discussion, and hands-on experiences.

Outline of Content, Essential Learnings, and Major Assignments

1. Realism/Naturalism
   1. “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge”
   2. “To Build a Fire”
      1. Constructed response assignment

II.The Moderns/Jazz Age

1. “Soldier’s Home”
2. The Great Gatsby
   1. 1920’s project
   2. Persuasive Essay
3. “The Feather Pillow”
   1. Descriptive essay (folklore)
4. Of Mice and Men
5. Robert Frost Poetry
   1. Poetry writing
6. A Separate Peace

3. The Harlem Renaissance/African American Literature
   1. “A Raisin in the Sun”
   2. African American Poetry

IV.Contemporary Literature

1. “A Noiseless Flash”
   1. 1960’s project
2. “Speaking of Courage”
3. “Ambush”
4. “Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong”
5. Fallen Angels
   1. Expository Essay (Vietnam)
   2. Epitaph writing
   3. Creating a Vietnam memorial