Syllabus:  Curriculum Topics

        Development of English Language and Literature

        Anglo-Saxon Origins            Medieval Period           

         Renaissance                        Romantic Period                  

         Victorian Period                    Modern & Contemporary

Literature Study

        Personal Essay Collections (library unit)

         Contemporary Medieval Mysteries (library unit)

         Representative short works of British Literature

         Hamlet – focus on theater and performance (Folger ed.)

         World literature classics (library unit) ~ potential new

         Adirondack literature (library unit)

          Contemporary Poetry – appreciation and response

          Contemporary Short Fiction –  appreciation and response

                        Literary theory and criticism

Writing Skills

        * Developing an individual voice

        * Tightening writing style

        * Breaking formal rules to achieve a desired effect

        * Varying sentence structure to create rhythm and pace

        * Practice using informal writing techniques (personal reflection essays)

        * Applying college application essay guidelines

        * Correcting problematic spelling, grammar and usage errors

Technology Skills

        * Word processing

        * Database use

        * Power Point presentation

        * Internet search strategies

        * Class web page use

        Ongoing Efforts

        Vocabulary Journal – Individualized vocabulary development

        Reading Journal – Individualized/Independent reading (student choice)

        Book Talks – Developmental practice of speaking skills

        Literary Letters – Student correspondence in response to independent reading