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INSTRUCTIONS
To earn .25 credits for 12th grade Quarter 1 - English
Language Arts, you need to complete:
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Pre-assessment
Unit 1: Vocabulary
Unit 2: The Epic Hero
Unit 3: Writing a Reflective Essay
You must also:
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Pass the final assessment
*NOTE: You must earn 80% or more on each unit and
pass the end-of-unit assessment at 60% or
higher.
Instructions:
1. Unless otherwise specified, pages listed are from these resources.
RESOURCES: Holt Elements of Language, Sixth Course, 2007; Holt
Elements of Literature, Sixth Course, 2007, The- Holt Reader, Sixth Course,
2007, Holt Elements of Literature – The Holt Adapted Reader Sixth
Course, 2007
2. Check off each assignment as you finish it. Keep the assignments – you must
turn them in to receive credit.
3. You will need internet access for some of the work.
a. If you are working from the module/packet as a PDF, web sites are
linked directly to the web page. Move the cursor over the web address and
click. If the link does not work, type in or copy and paste the web site into
the address bar of your browser.
b. If you are working from paper, you will need to type the web site into
the address bar of your browser.
c. If you are sure you have typed in or linked correctly and the web site is
unavailable, see your instructor for solutions or suggestions.
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Pre-assessment
Take the 12th grade quarter 1 pre-assessment test.
If you score 80% or higher –
You do not have to complete the packet.
Your credit recovery teacher will verify your score and help arrange for credit.
If you score 79% or lower –
Complete the packet.
Turn in all work.
Pass the final assessment at 60% or higher.
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KEY VOCABULARY
As you study this unit, you will be learning and using the following key vocabulary words.
Make sure you know their definition and how to use them correctly.
Archetype
Epic
Epic Hero
Imagery
Foil
Reflection
Verb Tense
Make sure you know their definitions and how to use them correctly. Go to
http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/glossary/index.htm#a, another site for
defining literary terms, or the “Handbook of Literary Terms” at the back of your literature
book to look up and record the definitions. Even if there are no specific exercises practicing
these terms, you will be responsible for knowing them.
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UNIT 1: Vocabulary
Lesson 1 – Word Origins
Assignment 1 – Background Knowledge
Complete the exercise.
NAME: _______________ DATE____________
Match these commonly used English words with their language of origin:
1) I, me, the, this, it, cow _____
2) aquarium, stadium, cedar _____
3) sky, leg, skin _____
4) castle, government, literature, sport, beef _____
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b.
c.
d.
Latin and Greek
Anglo-Saxon
French/Norman
Viking/Danish
As you can see, the English language is a “melting pot” of languages. However, it is also
increasing in its importance and dominance throughout the world. You will be watching
a video that explores the emergence of the English language as “the language of the
world.”
Assignment 2 – Short History
1. Go to http://www.englishclub.com/english-language-history.htm and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_English_language
2. Answer as many of the following questions as you can from your reading.
NAME: _______________ DATE____________
1. English is the native tongue of about ___________ people
and the second language for about 300 million more people.
2. The English language is part of the _________ language family.
3. ________ were the peoples who settled the land known as Engla
land and were most responsible for the development of the English language.
4. The introduction of more than nine hundred words to English by the Vikings
proved the ____________ of the English language.
5. The Norman conquerors of England used ________ as the official
language, but the common people used English.
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6. By the time of Middle English, the language had changed the way it formed
_______ and had stopped using masculine and feminine genders.
7. _______ was the first great writer who wrote in common spoken English.
8. As a result of the printing press, literacy rose and the language began to be
_________.
9. Between 1500 and 1600, a major change in the development of English occurred that is
known as __________'.
10. This change is reflected in the language of William Shakespeare, who wrote in
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Assignment 3. – French Article
1. The Académie Francaise monitors the encroachment of English words upon the French
language. Skim the French Newspaper Article from
http://www.commentcamarche.net/news/5848056-soldes-d-hiver-acheter-en-ligne-en-toutesecurite.
NAME: _______________ DATE____________
2. Find and record 5-10 English words within the article.
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3. Answer: Based on your findings, what types of English words are most often adopted into
other languages?
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Assignment 4– Historical Period
1. Read pages 3-9 in The Holt Reader.
2. Respond to the questions as you read.
NAME: _______________ DATE____________
Consider the early history of England in The Holt Reader pages 3-9, and the segment
CELTS:
1. Who were the Celts?
2. Were the Celts warriors or peace-lovers?
3. Who did the Celts believe controlled every aspect of life?
4. What kind of stories did they tell?
5. Who is the most famous Celtic warrior king?
ROMANS:
6. What did the Romans build in England?
7. Which religion did the Romans introduce?
8. After the Romans left, were the clans united and strong or weak and divided?
9. Who invaded England after the Romans left and where were they from?
DANES:
10. Which word indicates the character of the Danes?
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ANGLO-SAXONS:
11. Who united the Anglo-Saxon countries to fight the Danes?
12. What effect did the acceptance of Christianity have on Britain?
13. Who led the Normans to defeat the Anglo-Saxons and the Danes? Where was he from?
14. Who was responsible for keeping law and order in Anglo-Saxon life?
15. What trait was most important in Anglo-Saxon society?
16. Why was loyalty to a leader so important?
17. Who were Woden and Thunor and how do we honor them today?
18. Pause at line 128. What earthly virtues did the religion of the Anglo-Saxons value?
19. Why was being remembered through poetry important to the Anglo-Saxons?
IRELAND:
20. Who converted Ireland to Christianity in 432
21. What occurred as a result of the isolation of Ireland and its conversion to
Christianity?
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22. How did the Christian monasteries contribute to our literary heritage and influence the
history of the English language?
23. What contribution did King Alfred make to Old English?
24. Why is Beowulf significant in the history of the English language? When and where was it
written?
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Assignment 5 – Etymology
Use either a dictionary or http://dictionary.reference.com/ to find your answers. Etymologies will
be under “origin” at dictionary.com. Another good site for just etymologies (no definition) is
http://www.etymonline.com/.
NAME
CLASS
DATE
SEGMENT I: ENGLISH: A LIVING LANGUAGE, PART I
Dictionary Skills
Finding Etymologies
Many words have come into English from the languages of other countries. You can often
look at a dictionary entry to find the etymology of a word. The etymology is a word’s
origin and history. Many word entries in dictionaries have information
bout how a word or its parts came into the English language. The word or word part is
traced fro m its earliest known form, and the language from which the word or word part
came is indicated.
Use the resources listed above to find the etymologies of the following words. Write your
findings on the lines provided. Consult the guide at the front or back of a dictionary to find
the meanings of abbreviations and symbols.
1. profit
Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. All rights reserved.
2. ethereal
3. gadget
4. poncho
5. stein
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UNIT 2: The Epic Hero
Lesson 1 – Background
Assignment 1 – Writing Skills
Complete the worksheet.
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Assignment 2 – Literary Period Quiz
Assess your knowledge by completing the quiz.
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UNIT 2: The Epic Hero
Lesson 2 - Beowulf
Assignment 3 – Imagery Words
Follow the instructions to complete the worksheet
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Assignment 4 – Beowulf Part One Vocabulary
Follow the instructions to complete the organizer.
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Assignment 5 – The Battle with Grendel
1. Read page 8 of The Holt Adapted Reader.
2. Read “The Battle with Grendel” from pages 10-17 of The Holt Adapted Reader.
3. Answer the questions in the margins as you read. Use your own paper. Do not write in the
book. Adapt any instructions needed. Mark your questions and answers clearly for correction.
Keep track of your assignment to be handed in with the packet.
Assignment 6 – Archetype
1. Reread “The Battle with Grendel from pages 10-17 of The Holt Adapted Reader.
2. Use the graphic organizer to keep track of examples of how Beowulf exemplifies the epic hero.
Graph can also be found on page 18 of The Holt Reade and recreated for more room. .
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Assignment 7 – More Vocabulary
Complete the vocabulary exercises on page 17 of The Holt Adapted Reader. Use your own paper.
Mark your assignment clearly for correcting. Keep track of the assignment to hand in with the
packet.
Assignment 8 – Revisit Assignment 3
1. Now that you have read the story, check your predictions in assignment 3.
2. Note on assignment 3 which predictions were accurate and which ones were different. For
those that were different, quickly tell what really happened. You may revise directly on
assignment 3 or use a separate paper. Mark these corrections clearly to be turned in for credit.
Assignment 9 – Comic Strip
To summarize the main events of Beowulf, create a comic strip retelling of the story of Beowulf
with at least four frames. Use the comic strip planner to organize your ideas. The events in the
frames should be in chronological order and should highlight the most important events of the
story. You can either use the paper template in your packet or the on-line comic creator
(recommended) http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/comic/ . A rubric is provided in
assignment so you can see how you will be assessed.
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Assignment 10 – Descriptive Paragraph
Using the details from assignments 5 and 6, write a descriptive paragraph - in your own words
- what makes Beowulf an epic hero. Be sure to create cohesion in your paragraph by using
modifiers and transitions effectively. Be sure to organize your paragraph around a focused
topic sentence and use details from the story and the characteristics of an epic hero along with
transition words to prove your point. Your final sentence should reflect the conclusion that
Beowulf is indeed an epic hero due to the reasons you have mentioned in your paragraph. Use
your own paper. Write/type clearly for correction. Keep track of your assignment to be turned
in with the packet.
Assignment 11 – Beowulf Quiz
Take the Beowulf quiz.
Name: _____________________________________________Date___________
Beowulf Quiz
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Comprehension
The questions below refer to the selections “from Beowulf, Part One,” “from Grendel,” and “from
Beowulf, Part Two.”
1.
2.
3.
4.
Beowulf slays Grendel in order to —
a. save Hrothgar and the Danes from the monster
b. prevent Grendel from invading the land of the Geats
c. keep Herot from being destroyed
d. carry off the treasure in Grendel’s lair
Beowulf must battle Grendel with his bare hands because —
a. the Geats traditionally did battle with their bare hands
b. Grendel had magically made all weapons useless against him
c. Beowulf wishes to prove the superiority of the Geats over the Danes
d. Beowulf wishes to prove his bravery
The most important event in Beowulf’s career as leader of the Geats is the —
a. attack on the dragon
b. speech for the prince
c. celebration that involved both Danes and Geats
d. tracing of the bloody footprints
What aspect of Anglo-Saxon life is evident in Beowulf?
a. There was no sugar and few spices.
b. Vitamin deficiencies and diseases were rampant.
c. The population was growing, but farm labor was scarce.
d. The lord’s castle was viewed as a refuge from dangers.
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Literary Focus: Epic Hero, Alliteration, and Kennings
The questions below refer to the selections “from Beowulf, Part One,” “from Grendel,” and “from
Beowulf, Part Two.”
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6.
The archetypal epic hero stands in relation to his or her community as the hero —
a. who, as a supreme individual, is indifferent to the fate of others
b. who saves his or her people from possible disaster
c. who gives his or her own life to protect those less worthy
d. whose individual quest has nothing to do with the community
If you wanted to support the idea that Beowulf is an epic hero, you might best note that he —
a. displays intense pride in his country
b. becomes more humble over time
c. loves nature and abhors civilization
d. embodies the ideal of Anglo-Saxon society
Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
Vocabulary Development
Choose the Vocabulary word that best completes the sentence.
resolute
vehemently
infallible
furled
lavish
7. The hero was strong in body and
assail
extolled
in his determination to win.
8. “Someone stole my treasure, and someone is going to pay!” shouted the monster
9. The warriors lift their goblets and
enters the hall.
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the hero with praise when he
10. Although the hero was confident, doubts would sometimes
in the middle of the night.
UNIT 2: The Epic Hero
Lesson 3 - Gilgamesh
Assignment 12 – Background
Read the background information on Gilgamesh, the Mesopotamian Epic on the next page.
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Assignment 13 – The Foil
1. Read page 19 in The Holt Reader
2. Fill in the organizer on foils.
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Assignment 14 – Gilgamesh and Enkidu
1. Read Gilgamesh on pages 20-27 of The Hold Reader.
2. .As you read, fill in the worksheet on Gilgamesh and his foil, Enkidu
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Assignment 15 – Gilgamesh and Beowulf
1. Compare the characters in Beowulf with those in Gilgamesh. Complete the chart to organize
your thoughts.
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Assignment 16 – Comparison Essay
1. Using the information from assignment 15 , write 2-4 paragraphs comparing and contrasting
the two pieces of literature. Use good sentencing, grammar, mechanics, and all other good
practices for writing an analytical essay. Use your own paper. Write/type clearly for
correction. Keep track of your assignment to be turned in with the packet.
Assignment 17 – Vocabulary
Do page 29 of The Holt Reader. Use your own paper. Mark your work clearly for correction.
Keep track of your paper to be turned in with the packet.
Assignment 18 – Additional Vocabulary
Complete the “Additional Vocabulary” practice.
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Assignment 19 – Gilgamesh Quiz
Complete the Quiz.
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UNIT 3: Writing a Reflective Essay
Lesson 1 – Language Review
Assignment 1 – Verb Tense 1
1. View http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/aSGuest536-93095-verb-forms-verbforms-1education-ppt-powerpoint/
2. Read pages 692-704 in Holt Elements of Language.
3. Complete “Verb Forms A.”
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Assignment 2 – Verb Tense 2
Complete “Verb Forms B.”
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Assignment 3 – Verb Tense 3
Complete “Verb Tense Exercises.”
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UNIT 3: Writing a Reflective Essay
Lesson 2 – Writing Workshop
Assignment 4 – Journal Prompt
Complete one of the journal prompts in preparation for writing a reflective essay. How is the
person you wrote about a hero?
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Assignment 5 – Heroes Graphic
Complete the graphic.
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Assignment 6 – Writing a Reflective Essay
1. Read pages 28-30. in Holt Elements of Language.
2. Complete the prewriting worksheet.
Name: _______________ Date: _______
Writing a Reflective Essay
Prewriting: Choose a Person
Review your Hero graphic organizer. Is there someone there that would make a good subject
for a reflective essay? You should choose someone you know well, like a family member or
friend. This person should have had a profound effect on your life. Use these questions to help
you select your subject for your essay.
1. Brainstorm a list of people who
create strong feelings in you, someone who
you might consider to be one of your
heroes. Select one to write about.
2. How did the person change you?
3. What did he or she teach you about
yourself or the world?
4. What first-hand, personal
experiences do you have with the
person?
5. What details and anecdotes
(stories) do you remember about the
person to describe him or her
effectively?
6. Will you feel comfortable sharing
your thoughts, feelings, and
descriptions of this person with your
readers?
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Assignment 7 – Showing Versus Telling
1. Read pages 30-34 in Holt Elements of Language.
2. Complete the “Showing Versus Telling” exercise.
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Assignment 8 – Focusing
Complete the worksheet to focus in on your subject. If you are having difficulty determining a
person to write about, go to the next page to see more ideas and find another subject.
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More Ideas
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Assignment 9 – Drafting
1. Read page 36 in Holt Elements of Language.
2. Complete the organizer. If you prefer or the organizer is too small, use your own paper and use
the boxes to help organize this draft of your paper.
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Assignment 10 – Draft 1
1. Read the “Writer’s Model” on pages 37-38 in Holt Elements of Language.
2. Read the “Student Model” on page 39 in Holt Elements of Language.
3. Write a draft of your reflective essay.
Assignment 11 – Revision
1. Read pages 40-44 in Holt Elements of Language.
2. Use the revising guidelines to evaluate your draft.
3. Get another student to look give feedback on your work.
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Assignment 12 – Final Draft
1. Write your final draft.
2. Do a final analysis of your work.
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Assignment 13 – Self Reflection
Complete the self reflection questions.
Name: _______________' Date: ________
Reflect on Your Essay
Use the following questions to take stock of the choices you made while writing your reflective
essay. Write a short response to each question and turn it in with your final draft.
1. Why did you choose to write about your subject?
2. What did writing about him or her teach you about yourself? What did you learn about
relationships or life in general?
3. What were the easiest and most difficult aspects of writing this essay, as compared to
other essays you have written?
4. What will you differently next time you write a reflective essay?
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STOP!
CHECKLIST - Gather and turn in all of the following for credit.
Mark each assignment you have done and/or included. Attach this
check-off sheet to the front of your work:
Pre-assessment
Unit 1: Vocabulary
Lesson 1 – Word Origins
_____Assignment 1: Background Knowledge
_____Assignment 2: Short History
_____Assignment 3: French Article
_____Assignment 4: Historical Period
_____Assignment 5: Etymology
Unit 2: The Epic hero
Lesson 1 – Background
_____Assignment 1: Writing Skills
_____Assignment 2: Literary Period Quiz
Lesson 2 - Beowulf
_____Assignment 3: Imagery Words
_____Assignment 4: Beowulf Par One Vocabulary
_____Assignment 5: The Battle with Grendel
_____Assignment 6: Archetype
_____Assignment 7: More Vocabulary
_____Assignment 8: Revisit Assignment 3
_____Assignment 9: Comic Strip
_____Assignment 10: Descriptive paragraph
_____Assignment 11: Beowulf Quiz
Lesson 3 – Gilgamesh
_____Assignment 12: Background
_____Assignment 13: The Foil
_____Assignment 14: Gilgamesh and Enkidu
_____Assignment 15: Gilgamesh and Beowulf
_____Assignment 16: Comparison Essay
_____Assignment 17: Vocabulary
_____Assignment 18: Additional Vocabulary
_____Assignment 19: Gilgamesh Quiz
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Unit 3 – Writing a Reflective Essay
Lesson 1 – Language Review
_____Assignment 1: Verb Tense 1
_____Assignment 2: Verb Tense 2
_____Assignment 3: Verb Tense 3
Lesson 2: Writing Workshop
_____Assignment 4: Journal Prompt
_____Assignment 5: Heroes Graphic
_____Assignment 6: Writing a Reflective Essay
_____Assignment 7: Showing Versus Telling
_____Assignment 8: Focusing
_____Assignment 9: Drafting
_____Assignment 10: Draft 1
_____Assignment 11: Revision
_____Assignment 12: Final Draft
_____Assignment 13: Self-Reflection
You must also:
Pass the final assessment.
*NOTE: You must earn 80% or more on each unit and pass
the end-of-unit assessment at 60% or higher.
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