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English IV

English IV. School Year 2013-2014. First Grading Period. Topics. Autobiographical Writing and Other Forms of Nonfiction “A Hanging” (G. Orwell) “Postcards from Somewhere” (F. M. Jimenez). Topics. Strengthening Vocabulary Greek and Latin Word Parts Using Context Clues. Topics.

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English IV

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  1. English IV School Year 2013-2014

  2. First Grading Period

  3. Topics • Autobiographical Writing and Other Forms of Nonfiction • “A Hanging” (G. Orwell) • “Postcards from Somewhere” (F. M. Jimenez)

  4. Topics • Strengthening Vocabulary • Greek and Latin Word Parts • Using Context Clues

  5. Topics • Literature of the Ancient Greeks • The 12 Olympians • Mythological Allusions

  6. Topics • The Greek Myth • The Greek Epic • Iliad (Homer) • The Greek Tragedy • Oedipus Rex (Sophocles)

  7. Topics • The Greek Myth • The Greek Epic • Iliad (Homer) • The Greek Tragedy • Oedipus Rex (Sophocles)

  8. Important Dates for the First Grading Period • July 8: Autobiographical Essay • August 19-23: Olympian Fair

  9. Requirements • English notebook • Quiz notebook (regular-sized filler)

  10. Reminders • Speak in English at all times. • Submit requirements to the Class Academic Chair on the date set for submission. Unexcused late requirements will not be accepted.

  11. Reminders • Read and know the texts to be discussed prior to coming to class. Take down or write notes on the margins as you read.

  12. Reminders • Unless otherwise specified, major written requirements will be evaluated using the 6+1 Writing Traits Rubric. Otherspecifications will be provided as needed.

  13. Reminders • Any form of intellectual dishonesty and any violation of the Examination Code will be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of the Student Handbook.

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