Attention: The "All About Me" project and the Biography rough draft are due at the start of the class period Tuesday September 3. Ten points will taken off for each day late.
Welcome to English 1 Pre AP with Mr. Anderson. Students enrolled in the Pre AP English course will accomplish most of the same reading and class assignments as the standard English 1 course but with an increased rigor and level of critical thought and analysis. Pre AP students are expected to complete most assignments independently from class time instruction and be prepared to discuss the work/literature in class the following session. It must be noted that Pre AP English carries a lot more work and may come as a shock for some students. If the student finds the work to be too overwhelming, they may consider dropping the course. Not all students may feel ready for the rigors of Pre AP.
- Any handout that is given in class is also available on this site. It is the student's responsibility to download and print any replacement copies on their own.
- Be sure to check on the summer reading assignment that is posted on my web site below and is available through the counseling center.
- Pay close attention to due dates!
- Unfinished work will be given a 50 and returned to the student for the chance to finish the assignment for a passing grade of no better than 75.
English 1Pre AP
Textbook: Prentice Hall Literature
Major reading selections include:
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Homer's Odyssey
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
Course Description:
In English 1, students will become acquainted with basic literary elements and learn to apply them to various novels, works of poetry, short stories, and works of Drama. Students will also study non-fiction, the writing process and basic research techniques, as well as writing responses to open ended questions. Students are expected to write every class period and they will read every class period. These two skills are the foundation for academic success for the next four years of high school.
Students enrolled in the Pre AP English course will accomplish the most of the same reading and class assignments as the standard English 1 course but with an increased rigor and level of critical thought and analysis. Pre AP students are expected to complete most assignments independently from class time instruction and be prepared to discuss the work/literature in class the following session. It must be noted that Pre AP English are a lot more work and may come as a shock for some students. If the student finds the work to be too overwhelming, they may consider dropping the course. Not all students may feel ready for the rigors of Pre AP.
Supplies:
Students will need the following items in order to be successful students:
Notebook/3 ring binder: Used to keep all of your class materials
Dividers: These are used to organize your binder
black ink pens, blue ink pens, #2 pencils:
Work submitted in any other color will not be accepted. In preparation for college students need to show that they take their work seriously if they want to be taken seriously.
College ruled paper (preferable): Used for writing
100 3X5 lined index cards
Highlighters: Green or Yellow work best
1 box Kleenex and hand sanitizer (optional extra credit)
A positive attitude
Textbook: Prentice Hall Literature
Major reading selections include:
William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Homer's Odyssey
Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
Course Description:
In English 1, students will become acquainted with basic literary elements and learn to apply them to various novels, works of poetry, short stories, and works of Drama. Students will also study non-fiction, the writing process and basic research techniques, as well as writing responses to open ended questions. Students are expected to write every class period and they will read every class period. These two skills are the foundation for academic success for the next four years of high school.
Students enrolled in the Pre AP English course will accomplish the most of the same reading and class assignments as the standard English 1 course but with an increased rigor and level of critical thought and analysis. Pre AP students are expected to complete most assignments independently from class time instruction and be prepared to discuss the work/literature in class the following session. It must be noted that Pre AP English are a lot more work and may come as a shock for some students. If the student finds the work to be too overwhelming, they may consider dropping the course. Not all students may feel ready for the rigors of Pre AP.
Supplies:
Students will need the following items in order to be successful students:
Notebook/3 ring binder: Used to keep all of your class materials
Dividers: These are used to organize your binder
black ink pens, blue ink pens, #2 pencils:
Work submitted in any other color will not be accepted. In preparation for college students need to show that they take their work seriously if they want to be taken seriously.
College ruled paper (preferable): Used for writing
100 3X5 lined index cards
Highlighters: Green or Yellow work best
1 box Kleenex and hand sanitizer (optional extra credit)
A positive attitude
Pre AP Summer Reading project
Pre AP English, Freshman
Teachers: Mr. C. Anderson [email protected] Room A212
Ms. S. Gonzales [email protected] Room B231
Summer Reading:
House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Lillies of the Field by William E. Barrett
· Extra Credit: Submit Summer Reading Assignment the first week of school by August 30, 2013.
· Final due date for both summer reading assignments October 4, 2013.
· There will be an exam over both novels (TBA during the first week of school)
Your flip books (8.5 x 11 paper) must be presentable and easy to read. Neatness, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and attention to detail all count when figuring your points for each criteria. You will need several sheets of white paper for the flip book pages, colored pencils, markers, magazines, crayons or images from inter-net for the illustrations, and yarn, brads, or staples for the binding.
1. (20 points) Design a cover with the name of the novel, your name, and picture representing the genre.
2. (20 points) Each tab is to be labeled.
3. (20 points) Each page has to represent its’ tab.
4. (20 points) Illustrations must be neat with attention to detail and represent the genre.
5. (20 points) Draw or cut out magazine pictures or images from inter-net to make at least six (6) colored illustrations for various scenes or characters in your genre. A good rule of thumb is to have at least one picture for every page of your flip book.
Possible Points Points Earned
1. 20 ____________
2. 20 ____________
3. 20 ____________
4. 20 ____________
5. 20 ____________
Total: 100 Total:_____________
There are 7 tabs and a cover page and this is what should go onto each page:
Cover Page: Title of novel, your name and period, and illustration that best represents the item.
Foil Symbolism alliteration
5. Setting- This includes time and place that the story takes place. Make sure to include an illustration for the major places and to explain its significance towards setting.
6. Modern Day example of Theme or Moral: You may use an example from a movie, song, local news, or worldly news. Explain which part of your modern day example connects to the theme or moral of the novel.
7. Personal Response: Give a brief personal response to the content (theme) and style of the work? What did you learn about life (moral) from reading this work OR why did you not care for it? You MUST give a legitimate answer.
Teachers: Mr. C. Anderson [email protected] Room A212
Ms. S. Gonzales [email protected] Room B231
Summer Reading:
House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
Lillies of the Field by William E. Barrett
· Extra Credit: Submit Summer Reading Assignment the first week of school by August 30, 2013.
· Final due date for both summer reading assignments October 4, 2013.
· There will be an exam over both novels (TBA during the first week of school)
Your flip books (8.5 x 11 paper) must be presentable and easy to read. Neatness, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and attention to detail all count when figuring your points for each criteria. You will need several sheets of white paper for the flip book pages, colored pencils, markers, magazines, crayons or images from inter-net for the illustrations, and yarn, brads, or staples for the binding.
1. (20 points) Design a cover with the name of the novel, your name, and picture representing the genre.
2. (20 points) Each tab is to be labeled.
3. (20 points) Each page has to represent its’ tab.
4. (20 points) Illustrations must be neat with attention to detail and represent the genre.
5. (20 points) Draw or cut out magazine pictures or images from inter-net to make at least six (6) colored illustrations for various scenes or characters in your genre. A good rule of thumb is to have at least one picture for every page of your flip book.
Possible Points Points Earned
1. 20 ____________
2. 20 ____________
3. 20 ____________
4. 20 ____________
5. 20 ____________
Total: 100 Total:_____________
There are 7 tabs and a cover page and this is what should go onto each page:
Cover Page: Title of novel, your name and period, and illustration that best represents the item.
- About the Author: The author’s name, nationality, other works, married, children, Birthday and date of death. This is basically a short bio.
- Summary: Exactly – no more, no less- twenty-five word summary of the drama/novel/mythology.
- Characters: Name of main character(s) and a brief explanation of their role in the story. The more in depth explanation of the character the more points you will receive.
- Author’s Purpose: Identify the author’s purpose in utilizing two of the following (only one of each): *extra work=extra credit
Foil Symbolism alliteration
5. Setting- This includes time and place that the story takes place. Make sure to include an illustration for the major places and to explain its significance towards setting.
6. Modern Day example of Theme or Moral: You may use an example from a movie, song, local news, or worldly news. Explain which part of your modern day example connects to the theme or moral of the novel.
7. Personal Response: Give a brief personal response to the content (theme) and style of the work? What did you learn about life (moral) from reading this work OR why did you not care for it? You MUST give a legitimate answer.
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