T. Green
English 11
Week 8– 09/26 - 9/30/2016
Learning Targets for this week:
I can use vocabulary context clues in my writing and to aid my reading
comprehension.
I can analyze the themes and literary elements of a poem.
I can recognize and explain characteristics of Realism and Romanticism found in a
film.
I can recognize and explain characteristics of American Realism found in a poem.
I can relate the content of a work of literature to elements of the author’s life.
I can provide textual evidence to support my assertions in a poetry interpretation.
ALCOS Standards:
11.1-6;11.8-9; 11.19; 11.22-23; 11.28-30; 11.34-40
Writing –Students will respond in complete sentences to questions on E.A.
Robinson’s “Miniver Cheevy.” Students will use standard formal English to
compose a paragraph comparing/contrasting Richard Cory to Miniver Cheevy or
explaining the theme of isolation reflected in both poems.
Vocabulary –Students will begin ACT prep. vocabulary set 4- definitions,
sentences (providing an appropriate context), and synoyms/antonyms.
Grammar- Students will review rules and complete exercises for subject and verb
agreement focusing on compound subjects and indefinite pronouns as subjects.
Literature – Students will complete “one-page” character sketches on Richard
Cory, the townspeople, or Miniver Cheevy. Students will complete a unit test on
Realism, E. A. Robinson, “Richard Cory,” and “Miniver Cheevy.”