English 11B
Syllabus
English 11B Course Overview English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English language. In English 11B you will study a variety of techniques to improve your reading comprehension, writing skills, and grammar and mechanics. The instruction covers a variety of writing modes: creative, descriptive, expository, narrative, and persuasive. You will learn to understand your audience and purpose for writing and be able to assess and correct errors in your written works. In English 11B, you will read and analyze a variety of genres in literature with an emphasis on American literature from three distinct time periods: Civil War through the early twentieth century, start of World War I through the Great Depression, and the mid-twentieth century through today. You will also read a variety of poetry passages, primarily written by Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson.
Course Goals By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
Analyze the context in which American authors wrote from 1860 to 1914. Apply etymological information to understand unfamiliar words. Identify the rhyme and scheme of a poem and identify it as rhyme or free verse. Identify meter in a passage of poetry. Learn how to read and write a poem and experiment with poetry techniques. Analyze ideas expressed through analogies in literature. Analyze the context in which American authors wrote from 1914 to 1939. Analyze the context in which contemporary American authors write. Interpret expository text using a question/answer strategy. Identify details implied by an author’s illustrations. Prepare and plan for participating in an interview. Apply a systematic approach to create an investigative report.
General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following:
Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Complete basic operations with presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Docs presentation.
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Perform online research using various search engines and library databases. Communicate through email and participate in discussion boards.
For a complete list of general skills that are required for participation in online courses, refer to the Prerequisites section of the Plato Student Orientation document, found at the beginning of this course.
Credit Value English 11B is a 0.5-credit course.
Course Materials
Notebook Pencils or ink pens Computer with Internet connection and speakers or headphones Microsoft Word or equivalent Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent Some course readings may require a visit to the school library or public library.
Course Pacing Guide This course description and pacing guide is intended to help you keep on schedule with your work. Note that your course instructor may modify the schedule to meet the specific needs of your class.
Unit 1: America Grows Up Literature (1860–1914) Summary This unit focuses on American literature from the Civil War through the early twentieth century. You will analyze the theme and style of works. In addition, you will focus on elements of grammar and implied meanings in some lessons. Day 1 day: 1 3 days: 2-4 1 day: 5
Activity/Objective Syllabus and Plato Student Orientation Review the Plato Student Orientation and Course Syllabus at the beginning of this course America Grows Up Literature: Analyzing Context
Type Course Orientation Lesson
Analyze the context in which American authors wrote during the period 1860 to 1914 Vocabulary: Meaning from Context Rely on context to determine meanings of words and phrases and use precise vocabulary in writing and speaking 2
Lesson
1 day: 6
1 day: 7 3 days: 8-10 3 days:
Subject and Verb Agreement
Lesson
Identify the verb that agrees in number with the subject of a sentence: collective nouns, nouns with plural structures, nouns stating amounts; indefinite pronouns, adverbs (here and there), subjects joined by conjunctions, and hidden subjects Forming Plurals and Possessives
Lesson
Understand the rules for forming and spelling plurals and possessives America Grows Up Literature: Analyzing Theme Explore the underlying themes of American literature from the period 1860 to 1914 Connotative Power
Lesson
11-13
Examine specific word connotations and apply them to enhance writing
1 day:
Understanding Word Origins
14 4 days:
Lesson
Explore word references and apply etymological information to understand unfamiliar words Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 1
15-18 1 day:
Lesson
Unit Activity Discussion
Posttest—Unit 1
Assessment
19
Unit 2: Poetry Summary This unit focuses on elements of poetry. You will read a variety of passages, primarily from the poetry of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson, to learn about rhyme scheme, meter, and recitation. You will also create original poetry.
Day 1 day: 20 1 day: 21 2 days: 22-23
Activity/Objective
Type
Identify the rhyme scheme of a poem and identify whether it is rhyme or free verse
Lesson
Rhyme Scheme
Understanding Meter
Lesson
Identify meter in a passage of poetry Elements of Poetry Examine the techniques used to write poetry
3
Lesson
3 days:
Writing Poetry
24-26
Experiment with poetry techniques in your own work
1 day:
How to Read a Poem
27 3 days:
Study a strategy for reading and interpreting a poem Reciting Poetry and Dramatic Soliloquies
28-30
Employ techniques to recite poems and dramatic passages effectively
1 day:
Analogies in Literature
31 4 days:
Analyze ideas expressed through analogies in literary works Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 2
32-35 1 day:
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson Unit Activity Discussion
Posttest—Unit 2
Assessment
36
Unit 3: Prosperity and Depression Literature (1914–1939) Summary This unit focuses on American literature from the start of World War I through the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. You will read passages from a variety of selections from this period and will analyze literature for the author’s unique style, use of analogy, and general grammar conventions.
Day 3 days:
Activity/Objective Prosperity and Depression Literature: Analyzing Context
37-39
Analyze the context in which American authors wrote during the period 1914 to 1939
1 day:
Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement
40
1 day: 41
1 day:
Type Lesson
Lesson
Demonstrate proficiency in choosing a pronoun that agrees with the noun to which it refers: pronouns and antecedents and number and gender Correct Pronoun Use
Lesson
Demonstrate proficiency in selecting the correct form of a pronoun based on its function in a sentence: nominative form, objective form, pronouns with than, as, and gerunds, and working with who and when Sentence Fragments
42
Demonstrate proficiency in identifying differences between a sentence fragment and a complete sentence
Lesson
3 days:
Prosperity and Depression Literature: Analyzing Theme
Lesson
4
43-45
Explore the underlying themes of American literature from the period 1914 to 1939
1 day:
Run-on Sentences 2
46 1 day: 47 1 day: 48 4 days:
Lesson
Demonstrate proficiency in identifying a run-on sentence and correcting it Awkward Sentence Structure
Lesson
Identify what causes awkward sentence structure and how to correct it Homophones and Double Negatives Practice avoiding double negatives and using the correct homophones in given contexts Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 3
49-52 1 day:
Lesson
Unit Activity Discussion
Posttest—Unit 3
Assessment
53
Unit 4: Contemporary American Literature (1939–Present) Summary This unit focuses on contemporary literature of the mid-twentieth century through today. You will read a variety of texts and passages including Southern Gothic literature, works from the Harlem Renaissance and the civil rights movement, Hispanic American writings, and works of postmodernism. You will also focus on elements of grammar and enhance your reading skills by learning how to use textual clues and how to understand the structure and organization of nonfiction texts.
Day 4 days:
Activity/Objective Contemporary American Literature: Analyzing Context
54-57
Analyze the context in which contemporary American authors write
1 day:
Misplaced Modifiers
58 1 day: 59 1 day: 60 4 days: 61-64
Type Lesson
Lesson
Identify a misplaced modifier and how to locate it in a sentence Subordination
Lesson
Construct subordinate clauses using subordinating conjunctions Parallel Structure within Sentences
Lesson
Demonstrate proficiency in using language terminology and in applying language concepts: parallelism Contemporary American Literature: Analyzing Theme Explore the underlying themes of contemporary American literature 5
Lesson
1 day: 65
1 day: 66
1 day: 67 1 day: 68 4 days:
Using a Question/Answer Strategy with Expository Text Identify and apply knowledge of the text structure and organizational elements to analyze nonfiction or informational text: analyze who, what, when, where, how, why, and what if questions to interpret nonfiction text Using a Question/Answer Strategy with More Expository Text
Lesson
Identify and apply knowledge of the text structure and organizational elements to analyze nonfiction or informational text: analyze who, what, when, where, how, why, and what if questions to interpret nonfiction text Illustration and Example
Lesson
Identify details or ideas implied by an author’s illustrations and examples The Interview Process
Lesson
Prepare a plan for participating in an interview Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 4
69-72 1 day:
Lesson
Unit Activity Discussion
Posttest—Unit 4
Assessment
73
Unit 5: Historical Investigative Reports Summary This unit focuses on the analysis of expository and literary texts. You will develop skills to analyze and present information. The unit culminates in a project where you will write a historical investigative report.
Day 1 day: 74 1 day: 75 4 days:
Activity/Objective Critiquing Oral Addresses
Lesson
Look for the use of faulty logic in oral addresses Implied Meaning
Lesson
Recognize details or clues in a story that imply meaning or a moral (lesson) Analyzing Expository Text
Lesson
76-79
Analyze text structures in nonfiction and informational text
1 day:
Making Inferences about Literature
80
Type
Draw inferences, such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions, and support them with text, evidence, and experience 6
Lesson
1 day: 81 1 day: 82 2 days: 83-84 4 days:
Making Inferences about Expository Text Draw inferences, such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions, and support them with text, evidence, and experience Making Inferences about More Expository Text
Lesson
Draw inferences, such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions, and support them with text, evidence, and experience Creating an Investigative Report
Lesson
Apply a systematic approach to create an investigative report Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 5
85-88 1 day:
Lesson
Unit Activity Discussion
Posttest—Unit 5
Assessment
End-of-Semester Exam
Assessment
89 1 day: 90
7
English 11B Course Overview English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English language. In English 11B you will study a variety of techniques to improve your reading comprehension, writing skills, and grammar and mechanics. The instruction covers a variety of writing modes: creative, descriptive, expository, narrative, and persuasive. You will learn to understand your audience and purpose for writing and be able to assess and correct errors in your written works. In English 11B, you will read and analyze a variety of genres in literature with an emphasis on American literature from three distinct time periods: Civil War through the early twentieth century, start of World War I through the Great Depression, and the mid-twentieth century through today. You will also read a variety of poetry passages, primarily written by Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson.
Course Goals By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
Analyze the context in which American authors wrote from 1860 to 1914. Apply etymological information to understand unfamiliar words. Identify the rhyme and scheme of a poem and identify it as rhyme or free verse. Identify meter in a passage of poetry. Learn how to read and write a poem and experiment with poetry techniques. Analyze ideas expressed through analogies in literature. Analyze the context in which American authors wrote from 1914 to 1939. Analyze the context in which contemporary American authors write. Interpret expository text using a question/answer strategy. Identify details implied by an author’s illustrations. Prepare and plan for participating in an interview. Apply a systematic approach to create an investigative report.
General Skills To participate in this course, you should be able to do the following:
Complete basic operations with word processing software, such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Complete basic operations with presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Docs presentation.
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Perform online research using various search engines and library databases. Communicate through email and participate in discussion boards.
For a complete list of general skills that are required for participation in online courses, refer to the Prerequisites section of the Plato Student Orientation document, found at the beginning of this course.
Credit Value English 11B is a 0.5-credit course.
Course Materials
Notebook Pencils or ink pens Computer with Internet connection and speakers or headphones Microsoft Word or equivalent Microsoft PowerPoint or equivalent Some course readings may require a visit to the school library or public library.
Course Pacing Guide This course description and pacing guide is intended to help you keep on schedule with your work. Note that your course instructor may modify the schedule to meet the specific needs of your class.
Unit 1: America Grows Up Literature (1860–1914) Summary This unit focuses on American literature from the Civil War through the early twentieth century. You will analyze the theme and style of works. In addition, you will focus on elements of grammar and implied meanings in some lessons. Day 1 day: 1 3 days: 2-4 1 day: 5
Activity/Objective Syllabus and Plato Student Orientation Review the Plato Student Orientation and Course Syllabus at the beginning of this course America Grows Up Literature: Analyzing Context
Type Course Orientation Lesson
Analyze the context in which American authors wrote during the period 1860 to 1914 Vocabulary: Meaning from Context Rely on context to determine meanings of words and phrases and use precise vocabulary in writing and speaking 2
Lesson
1 day: 6
1 day: 7 3 days: 8-10 3 days:
Subject and Verb Agreement
Lesson
Identify the verb that agrees in number with the subject of a sentence: collective nouns, nouns with plural structures, nouns stating amounts; indefinite pronouns, adverbs (here and there), subjects joined by conjunctions, and hidden subjects Forming Plurals and Possessives
Lesson
Understand the rules for forming and spelling plurals and possessives America Grows Up Literature: Analyzing Theme Explore the underlying themes of American literature from the period 1860 to 1914 Connotative Power
Lesson
11-13
Examine specific word connotations and apply them to enhance writing
1 day:
Understanding Word Origins
14 4 days:
Lesson
Explore word references and apply etymological information to understand unfamiliar words Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 1
15-18 1 day:
Lesson
Unit Activity Discussion
Posttest—Unit 1
Assessment
19
Unit 2: Poetry Summary This unit focuses on elements of poetry. You will read a variety of passages, primarily from the poetry of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson, to learn about rhyme scheme, meter, and recitation. You will also create original poetry.
Day 1 day: 20 1 day: 21 2 days: 22-23
Activity/Objective
Type
Identify the rhyme scheme of a poem and identify whether it is rhyme or free verse
Lesson
Rhyme Scheme
Understanding Meter
Lesson
Identify meter in a passage of poetry Elements of Poetry Examine the techniques used to write poetry
3
Lesson
3 days:
Writing Poetry
24-26
Experiment with poetry techniques in your own work
1 day:
How to Read a Poem
27 3 days:
Study a strategy for reading and interpreting a poem Reciting Poetry and Dramatic Soliloquies
28-30
Employ techniques to recite poems and dramatic passages effectively
1 day:
Analogies in Literature
31 4 days:
Analyze ideas expressed through analogies in literary works Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 2
32-35 1 day:
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson
Lesson Unit Activity Discussion
Posttest—Unit 2
Assessment
36
Unit 3: Prosperity and Depression Literature (1914–1939) Summary This unit focuses on American literature from the start of World War I through the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. You will read passages from a variety of selections from this period and will analyze literature for the author’s unique style, use of analogy, and general grammar conventions.
Day 3 days:
Activity/Objective Prosperity and Depression Literature: Analyzing Context
37-39
Analyze the context in which American authors wrote during the period 1914 to 1939
1 day:
Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement
40
1 day: 41
1 day:
Type Lesson
Lesson
Demonstrate proficiency in choosing a pronoun that agrees with the noun to which it refers: pronouns and antecedents and number and gender Correct Pronoun Use
Lesson
Demonstrate proficiency in selecting the correct form of a pronoun based on its function in a sentence: nominative form, objective form, pronouns with than, as, and gerunds, and working with who and when Sentence Fragments
42
Demonstrate proficiency in identifying differences between a sentence fragment and a complete sentence
Lesson
3 days:
Prosperity and Depression Literature: Analyzing Theme
Lesson
4
43-45
Explore the underlying themes of American literature from the period 1914 to 1939
1 day:
Run-on Sentences 2
46 1 day: 47 1 day: 48 4 days:
Lesson
Demonstrate proficiency in identifying a run-on sentence and correcting it Awkward Sentence Structure
Lesson
Identify what causes awkward sentence structure and how to correct it Homophones and Double Negatives Practice avoiding double negatives and using the correct homophones in given contexts Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 3
49-52 1 day:
Lesson
Unit Activity Discussion
Posttest—Unit 3
Assessment
53
Unit 4: Contemporary American Literature (1939–Present) Summary This unit focuses on contemporary literature of the mid-twentieth century through today. You will read a variety of texts and passages including Southern Gothic literature, works from the Harlem Renaissance and the civil rights movement, Hispanic American writings, and works of postmodernism. You will also focus on elements of grammar and enhance your reading skills by learning how to use textual clues and how to understand the structure and organization of nonfiction texts.
Day 4 days:
Activity/Objective Contemporary American Literature: Analyzing Context
54-57
Analyze the context in which contemporary American authors write
1 day:
Misplaced Modifiers
58 1 day: 59 1 day: 60 4 days: 61-64
Type Lesson
Lesson
Identify a misplaced modifier and how to locate it in a sentence Subordination
Lesson
Construct subordinate clauses using subordinating conjunctions Parallel Structure within Sentences
Lesson
Demonstrate proficiency in using language terminology and in applying language concepts: parallelism Contemporary American Literature: Analyzing Theme Explore the underlying themes of contemporary American literature 5
Lesson
1 day: 65
1 day: 66
1 day: 67 1 day: 68 4 days:
Using a Question/Answer Strategy with Expository Text Identify and apply knowledge of the text structure and organizational elements to analyze nonfiction or informational text: analyze who, what, when, where, how, why, and what if questions to interpret nonfiction text Using a Question/Answer Strategy with More Expository Text
Lesson
Identify and apply knowledge of the text structure and organizational elements to analyze nonfiction or informational text: analyze who, what, when, where, how, why, and what if questions to interpret nonfiction text Illustration and Example
Lesson
Identify details or ideas implied by an author’s illustrations and examples The Interview Process
Lesson
Prepare a plan for participating in an interview Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 4
69-72 1 day:
Lesson
Unit Activity Discussion
Posttest—Unit 4
Assessment
73
Unit 5: Historical Investigative Reports Summary This unit focuses on the analysis of expository and literary texts. You will develop skills to analyze and present information. The unit culminates in a project where you will write a historical investigative report.
Day 1 day: 74 1 day: 75 4 days:
Activity/Objective Critiquing Oral Addresses
Lesson
Look for the use of faulty logic in oral addresses Implied Meaning
Lesson
Recognize details or clues in a story that imply meaning or a moral (lesson) Analyzing Expository Text
Lesson
76-79
Analyze text structures in nonfiction and informational text
1 day:
Making Inferences about Literature
80
Type
Draw inferences, such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions, and support them with text, evidence, and experience 6
Lesson
1 day: 81 1 day: 82 2 days: 83-84 4 days:
Making Inferences about Expository Text Draw inferences, such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions, and support them with text, evidence, and experience Making Inferences about More Expository Text
Lesson
Draw inferences, such as conclusions, generalizations, and predictions, and support them with text, evidence, and experience Creating an Investigative Report
Lesson
Apply a systematic approach to create an investigative report Unit Activity and Discussion—Unit 5
85-88 1 day:
Lesson
Unit Activity Discussion
Posttest—Unit 5
Assessment
End-of-Semester Exam
Assessment
89 1 day: 90
7
