English 4A
Textbook: Holt Literature Language Arts Sixth Course
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Date Entered Course: _______
Date Completed Course: _______
Student Signature: _____________________________
To Earn an “A”, “B”, or “C” you must complete all assignments listed in this
contract. All assignments, tests, and projects that receive a “D” or “F” must be
resubmitted until the work is satisfactory. The highest grade that can be earned on
a resubmitted assignment, test, or project is a 79%. Grades are subject to quality
not just quantity. Handwritten work must have the student’s full name, and be their
own original work. Cheating will result in an automatic “F” on the assignment. The
teacher has the discretion to alter the contract at any time. If the work is not
legible I will not grade it and it will be returned to you to do again. I read the work
you turn in when I grade it and work that is not correct will be returned to you to
do it again. So do it right the first time!!!
Schoolwide Learner Outcomes
CARE
Complex Thinkers Who:
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Are analytical, creative and able to transfer learned skills to new situations
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Use logical and effective decision-making processes to develop solutions to problems.
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Show personal growth as measured by assessment data
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Apply complex problem solving processes and critical thinking to real- life scenarios by analyzing,
interpreting and evaluating significant concepts within various contexts (Mathematics, State Board Adopted
Standards)
Academic Achievers Who:
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Demonstrate progress and ability in language arts and mathematics.
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Use knowledge of cultural, historic and geographic factors to understand the present and anticipate the
future.
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Understand the contributions to our society and to humanity by other cultures, by the arts, and by the
sciences.
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Understand the structures, operations and relationships of local, state and federal government
Responsible Citizens Who:
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Are career- focused and demonstrate knowledge of work and career exploration, basic work skills and are
aware of post-secondary education and training opportunities, including colleges and specialized schools.
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Contribute time, energies and talents to improve the quality of life in their environments.
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Are positive and productive citizens, tolerant of individual differences
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Practice inter- and intra-personal living skills as productive members of society
Effective Communicators Who:
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Communicate in an organized and effective manner through both written and oral expressions and/or
through artistic expression.
Understand and use available information sources and technology to receive and interpret information
necessary to carry out tasks
Synthesize information from multiple sources, identify complexities and discrepancies in the information,
and appreciate the different perspectives found in each medium. (Language Arts, State Adopted Standards).
Common Core State Standards
Reading
Literature
12.1, 12.2, 12.4, 12.6, 12.9, 12.10
Informational Text
12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.10
Writing
12.1, 12.2, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6, 12.9, 12.10
Language
12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.4, 12.5, 12.6
Speaking and Listening
12.1, 12.2, 12.3, 12.6
Assignments and Assessments
1. Interactive Reader
p. 3-9
The Anglo-Saxons
Answer all questions in the margins
p. 10
Before You Read
p. 11
p. 18
The Battle with Grendl
Practice and Review
p. 19
Before You Read
p. 20
p. 28
p. 29
From Gilgamesh
Practice and Review
Vocabulary Development
Literary Focus, Reading Skills and Review
Skills
Answer all questions in the margins
Reading Skills – following directions, fill in
the chart
Literary Focus, Reading Skills, and Review
Skills
Answer all questions in the margins
Reading Skills and Evaluate
Vocabulary in Context and Analogies
p. 45
p. 69
p. 70
p. 78
p. 79
p. 81
The Middle Ages
Before You Read
Federigo’s Falcon
Practice and Review
Vocabulary Development
The Renaissance
Answer all questions in the margins
Literary Focus and Reading Skills
Answer all questions in the margins
Reading Skills
Vocabulary in Context and Etymologies
Answer all questions in the margins
p. 92
Before You Read
Literary Focus, Reading Skills, and Review
Skills
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p. 93
p. 94
p. 95
Sonnet 29
Sonnet 116
Practice and Review
Answer all questions in the margins
Answer all questions in the margins
Reading Skills
p. 96
Before You Read
p. 97
p. 100
St. Crispin’s Day Speech
Practice and Review
Literary Focus, Reading Skills, and Review
Skills
Answer all questions in the margins
Literary Focus
p. 101
Before You Read
p. 30
p. 39
Life in 999: A Grim Struggle
The Fury of the Northmen
p. 33
p. 40
p. 168
From Beowulf Part 2
Literary Response/Analysis
Vocabulary Development
p. 193
Before You Read
p. 198
p. 194
p. 201
p. 318
A Closer Look
Le Morte d’Arthur
Literary Response/Analysis
Before You Read
p. 319
On My First Son & Song…
p. 321
p. 327
Literary Response/Analysis
Primary Source
Assignment
Literary Focus, Reading Skills, and Review
Skills
p. 102 A Valediction…
Answer all questions in the margins
p. 104 Practice and Review
Reading Skills
p. 113 Before You Read
Literary Focus and Reading Skills
p. 114 When I Consider…
Read “Background” and answer all questions
in the margins
p. 115 Practice and Review
Reading Skills
2. Literature Book: DO NOT WRITE IN THE ANTHOLOGY
Reading Check 1-3; Interpretations 4-5, 7-9
Distinguishing multiple meanings and
Practice
Make the Connection, Literary Focus,
Background, and Vocab. Development
Informational Materials
Reading Check 1-4; Interpretations 6-7
Make the Connection, Literary Focus and
Background
Be sure and read the introductions at the top
of page 319 and 320
Interpretations Questions 1-4, 6-8
Axioms
In a well-reasoned and grammatically correct
paragraph, explain one of the axioms in your
own words.
3. Grammar Chapter Test Chapters 1-10 (test scores lower than 80% will require
remediation material)
4. Worksheet – common root words
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5. Vocabulary test (see attached words to know what to study – test is closed book!!) Extra
credit – if you make flash cards of each term, and turn them in, you will recive 5 extra
credit points
6. Essay – write a personal statements (500 words)
a. Answer the questions that are asked, tell a stor4y, be specific, find an angle,
concentrate on your opening paragraph, tell what you know, don’t include stuff
before high school like accomplishments and controversial topics, do research,
write well , avoid clichés, etc.
b. Use this website to learn what type of questions to answer:
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/642/01/
7. Core novel Packet – Hamlet
a. Packet – fill out for each act
b. Quizzes for Act I, Act II, Act III Scene 1, 2, 3, 4, Act 4, and Act 5
c. Essay
d. Final
8. Project
a. Read a story from IR or Anthology that wasn’t in the contract. Yu have the choice
of creating a poster, brochure, and PowerPoint. It must have character summaries,
plot-internal external conflict, setting, literary devices (5 min) and be creative. DO
NOT PICK A STORY DONE BY ANOTHER STUDENT.
Expected Benchmark- Students should complete entire course in 10-14 weeks.
Vocabulary List
1. Archetype
2. Austere
3. Squall
4. Decreed
5. Contortion
6. Groveling
7. Scourge
8. Fawning
9. Dire
10. Compensate
11. Presumption
12. Console
13. Reproached
14. Gallant
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