Language Arts
EnglishMs. Summer Albayati, MA, MDiv
Course DescriptionEnglish students will study various literary genres such as plays, novels, short stories, and poetry. Students will also encounter a broad range of non-fiction selections. Activities in each unit will connect reading, writing, oral communication and language study to engaging topics; all units will be presented alongside an emphasis on proper grammar, usage, and standard forms of American English. Each period and/or genre will contain representative authors and literature which will expose students to the breadth and depth of grade level appropriate reading materials.
Course ObjectivesUpon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
WHAT TO BRING:
Notebook
Pencils/Pens
Access to the internet and google docs (phone, Kindle, tablet, laptop computer, etc.)
Your best self!
Teacher: Ms. Summer Albayati, MA, MDiv.
Email: [email protected]
Website: MsSummerAlbayati.weebly.com
RESOURCES
FRAGMENTS AND RUN-ON SENTENCE:
Here is a video from Khan Academy that speaks about sentence fragments and run-on sentences.
Please click on the link below to watch this short video:
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/syntax-conventions-of-standard-english/fragments-and-run-ons/v/recognizing-fragments-syntax-khan-academy
ANNOTATING TIPS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmVAfoXhhPM
Annotations:
Annotating what you read transforms you from a passive reader to an active one. Therefore, you will be responsible for annotating your readings to facilitate and demonstrate an understanding of the material. The format is as follows:
Summary -- summarize what you have read on each page
Vocabulary -- list the new vocabulary with definitions
Questions -- document any questions you have about what you read
Predictions -- list predictions you have about what might happen
MORE DETAILED DIRECTIONS:
ALL CHAPTERS -- Vocab: find unfamiliar words, look them up, choose the right definition and then write it down.
CHAPTERS 1 and 2 -- Reactions: likes, dislikes, emotions about the book, and an explanation of why they feel that way.
CHAPTERS 3 and 4 -- Questions about the book: could be about confusions, could also be questions about what will happen or what certain moments mean.
CHAPTERS 5 and 6 -- Predictions: predict what will happen next. Return to your predictions later and confirm if they were right or wrong.
CHAPTERS 7 and 8 -- Connections: if the book makes you think about another book, a tv show or movie, a current event, a memory, or any other subject, explain and explore the connection.
CHAPTERS 9 and 10 -- Summaries: at the end of chapters or in the middle, write a brief summary of what's happened.
REPEAT FOR NEXT SET OF 10 CHAPTERS
***A big thank you to Mr. Eldridge for this wonderful introductory summary on annotating***
Course DescriptionEnglish students will study various literary genres such as plays, novels, short stories, and poetry. Students will also encounter a broad range of non-fiction selections. Activities in each unit will connect reading, writing, oral communication and language study to engaging topics; all units will be presented alongside an emphasis on proper grammar, usage, and standard forms of American English. Each period and/or genre will contain representative authors and literature which will expose students to the breadth and depth of grade level appropriate reading materials.
Course ObjectivesUpon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Read novels, plays, speeches, short stories, essays, and poetry to analyze the choices authors make to paint a mental picture.
- Learn about different writing styles, from satire to nonfiction, and how literary devices illuminate important nuances in given works.
- Gain an appreciation for how writing can be improved by engaging in various strategies for revision.
- Write narrative essays.
- Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
- Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole.
- Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.
- Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
- Read, evaluate, and interpret grade level appropriate novels, plays, and short stories
- Understand an author’s characterization methods
- Evaluate a plot structure, especially in regards to main conflicts
- Demonstrate an understanding of the major theme of a literary work
- Articulate in writing personal and interpretive responses to the piece
- Understand an author’s characterization methods
- Read and evaluate grade level appropriate non-fiction selections
- Identify a speaker’s tone and purpose in a speech or interview.
- Respond in writing to a speech or interview by noting the context, elements of persuasion, and rhetorical strategies used by the speaker.
- Identify a speaker’s tone and purpose in a speech or interview.
- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
- Prepare for and deliver comments within a collaborative discussion.
- Present multimedia presentations that include images, charts, graphics, and other visuals.
- Construct and recite original poems.
- Prepare for and deliver comments within a collaborative discussion.
- 1.1 Introduction Semester 1
- 2.1 Writing a Theme Paragraph
- 2.2 Writing a Multi-Paragraph Essay
- 2.3 Effective Thesis Statements
- 2.4 Developing a Thesis
- 2.5 Writing the Essay Introduction
- 2.6 Writing the Essay Conclusion
- 2.7 Concrete Detail
- 2.8 Commentary
- 2.9 The Scarlet Ibis
- 2.10 Rules of the Game
- 3.1 Commonly Confused Words
- 3.2 Sentence Run-ons and Fragments
- 3.3 Compound and Complex Sentences
- 3.4 Appositives
- 3.5 Parts of Speech
- 4.1 Homer: Background and Biography
- 4.2 What is Epic Poetry?
- 5.1 Who are Epic Heroes?
- 5.2 Literary Terms Review
- 5.3 Odyssey Books 1, 2, 5 and 6
- 5.4 Odyssey Books 8, 9, 11, 13 and 14
- 6.1 Odyssey Books 16, 17, 19 and 20
- 6.2 Odyssey Books 21, 22, 23 and 24
- 7.1 Dystopian Fiction
- 8.1 Bradbury and Asimov
- 8.2 Writing a Comparison: Organizing Your Thoughts
- 8.3 Writing a Comparison: Organizing the Essay
- 9.1 Flash Fiction
- 9.2 Concrete Poetry
- We will choose a Shakespearean play to read together!
- Themes
- Symbolism
- Literary Devices
- Language
- Genre
- Performance
- Participate
- Be respectful
- Academic honesty
- Try your hardest
- Success!
WHAT TO BRING:
Notebook
Pencils/Pens
Access to the internet and google docs (phone, Kindle, tablet, laptop computer, etc.)
Your best self!
Teacher: Ms. Summer Albayati, MA, MDiv.
Email: [email protected]
Website: MsSummerAlbayati.weebly.com
RESOURCES
FRAGMENTS AND RUN-ON SENTENCE:
Here is a video from Khan Academy that speaks about sentence fragments and run-on sentences.
Please click on the link below to watch this short video:
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/syntax-conventions-of-standard-english/fragments-and-run-ons/v/recognizing-fragments-syntax-khan-academy
ANNOTATING TIPS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmVAfoXhhPM
Annotations:
Annotating what you read transforms you from a passive reader to an active one. Therefore, you will be responsible for annotating your readings to facilitate and demonstrate an understanding of the material. The format is as follows:
Summary -- summarize what you have read on each page
Vocabulary -- list the new vocabulary with definitions
Questions -- document any questions you have about what you read
Predictions -- list predictions you have about what might happen
MORE DETAILED DIRECTIONS:
ALL CHAPTERS -- Vocab: find unfamiliar words, look them up, choose the right definition and then write it down.
CHAPTERS 1 and 2 -- Reactions: likes, dislikes, emotions about the book, and an explanation of why they feel that way.
CHAPTERS 3 and 4 -- Questions about the book: could be about confusions, could also be questions about what will happen or what certain moments mean.
CHAPTERS 5 and 6 -- Predictions: predict what will happen next. Return to your predictions later and confirm if they were right or wrong.
CHAPTERS 7 and 8 -- Connections: if the book makes you think about another book, a tv show or movie, a current event, a memory, or any other subject, explain and explore the connection.
CHAPTERS 9 and 10 -- Summaries: at the end of chapters or in the middle, write a brief summary of what's happened.
REPEAT FOR NEXT SET OF 10 CHAPTERS
***A big thank you to Mr. Eldridge for this wonderful introductory summary on annotating***