ENGLISH III HONORS BRITISH LITERATURE

The Course: Survey of different literary/historic periods Development of the English language Understanding/Identifying common principles Writing for a variety of purposes

Periods: Anglo-Saxon Medieval Renaissance Restoration and Enlightenment Romanticism Victorian Modern Contemporary

Language: Old English Norman French Middle English Modern

Principles: Language Styles Themes Historical movements

Skills: Vocabulary from Classical Roots (Lessons 1-8) Oral and written: Literary/Critical Analysis Explication Literary Criticism Research/Supporting Evidence Integrated quotes/Citations Noodletools

Assessments: Summer Reading Essay*** Test for each unit (Literary and/or major readings) Various quizzes on readings, historical periods Extensive writing (variety based on purpose) Junior Research Project Vocabulary (8 tests) Class participation/responses and preparation **All major writing assignments will be submitted to turnitin.com or the assignment will be a zero**

HOMEWORK: Study Literary Terms Literary Terms Quiz at the start of class tomorrow