English 1201 – Upcoming Plans and Evaluations
Novel Study
We have just finished our study of the novel ‘Divergent’ by Veronica Roth. The students completed two small speaking activities, two submissions of written work and an analytical essay test finished the unit. For those who did not write the test or those who did not score as high as they would like, the retest is at lunchtime in my room on Monday the 5th of December. Students will know their scores by that time and can make that decision. The question, which was given to them, will remain the same, and they can bring a page of notes and their book to help them in their work.
Film Study
We will be completing a film study of ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ from December 9th to 21st. Students will receive a workbook to complete during and after watching this classic film. This booklet will be due January 4th. This is the second of the two major works to which they can refer on their exam.
Poetry and Visuals
We will be completing a Poetry and Visuals unit from January 4th to January 13th. There will be in class work that students will complete and pass in before their midterm exams.
English 2201 – Upcoming Plans and Evaluations
Novel Study
We have just completed our novel study of ‘The Fault in our Stars’ by John Green. Students completed a work book as well as an analytical essay. For those who did not write the test or those who did not score as high as they would like, the retest is at lunchtime in my room on Monday the 5th of December. The question, which was one of the ones given to them given to them, will be taken from the list of ones previously provided and they can bring a page of notes and their book to help them in their work.
Thematic Unit
Students are now completing a thematic unit with an emphasis on Poetry and Visuals. This booklet is due December 13th. Students have been told that the last three pieces in the booklet will only be corrected for extra credit; everything up to page nineteen is regular credit and must be completed. There is a poetry and visuals test on December 8th.
Dramatic Work
We will be studying the play ‘Oedipus Rex’ by Sophocles. There will be in class content and literary work which will be due January 3rd. This is the second of the three major works to which they can refer on their midterm.
Novel Study
We will study the novel ‘Night’ by Elie Wiesel from January 3rd to 13th. This novel will be provided to students to read independently within the next week. Work will be completed in class. This is the third of the three major works to which they can refer on their midterm.
English 3201 – Upcoming Plans and Evaluations
Novel Study
We have just completed our novel study of our classic novel selection. Students completed a work book as well as an analytical essay. For those who did not write the test or those who did not score as high as they would like, the retest is at lunchtime in my room on Monday the 5th of December. The question, which was one of the ones given to them given to them, will be taken from the list of ones previously provided and they can bring a page of notes and their book to help them in their work.
Poetry and Visuals
Students are now completing booklet examining Poetry and Visuals. This booklet is due December 8th. There is a poetry and visuals test on December 8th.
Film Study
We will be studying the movie ‘The Secret Life of Bees’ from December 9th to 21st. Students will receive a workbook to complete during and after watching this film. This booklet will be due January 3rd. This is the second of the three major works to which they can refer on their exam.
Dramatic Work
We will be studying the play ‘Antigone by Sophocles. There will be in class content and literary work which will be due before midterms. This is the third of the major works to which they can refer on their midterm.
Midterm Exam – all academic classes
Most of this two hour exam will take place during the examination period of January 23rd to January 27th. Students write in the gym. Previous to this exam, students will complete a listening component for this exam at a time set by the school. More details on specific dates will be provided when they are determined. The breakdown of the exam is as follows:
| Category |
Evaluation |
Worth |
| Listening (outside of the exam week) |
4 multiple choice (4)
1 constructed response (6) |
10/65 |
| Poetry |
7 multiple choice (7)
2 constructed response (12) |
19/65 |
| Artistic Visual |
1 constructed response (6) |
6/65 |
| Analytical Essay on one of the major works studied |
20 marks |
20/65 |
| Personal Response |
10 marks |
10/65 |
A reminder that missing any part of the exam necessitates a medical note from a physician.
