Syllabus welcome_to_honors_brit_lit_with_greene.docx
Important Dates to Remember Download:
London Quizzes:
These chapters are to be read outside of class. Do not wait until the last minute to begin reading—chapters range from 40 to 100 pages long. Ms. Enzweiler will conduct a Q & A session in room 301 at 7:50 a.m. the morning of the quiz, but you may attend only if you complete the chapter summary sheet. Download London Chapter Review Form
Vocabulary Quizzes:
We are using Vocab.com. Go to my blog and follow the link to register for your class period. I will distribute a handout explaining how the vocabulary activities on vocab.com can earn bonus points that you can use to add points to assignments. (Yes, I decided to offer this again.)
In addition, for each vocabulary list you will receive a grade based on completing 100% of the Practice exercises on vocabulary.com
The Year 1000 by Robert Lacy and Danny Danziger
Get this book and begin reading it by August 21 and begin reading it. I will give you some direction about what to annotate when I assign the book on the 21st. Finish reading it by October 3 – TEST is October 4.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight translated by Brian Stone
You need to have this specific translation because the book includes several critical essays that you will also be reading. Have the book by October 30. I will give you further instructions concerning the essays you need to read and what to look for in the poem itself. Finish reading the book and assigned essays by November 14.
1984 by George Orwell
You must have a physical copy of the novel. I will assign this book before Thanksgiving break but you have time to read it after Thanksgiving break if you decide to wait. Get the book by November 14; finish it by December 12.
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Important Dates to Remember Download:
London Quizzes:
These chapters are to be read outside of class. Do not wait until the last minute to begin reading—chapters range from 40 to 100 pages long. Ms. Enzweiler will conduct a Q & A session in room 301 at 7:50 a.m. the morning of the quiz, but you may attend only if you complete the chapter summary sheet. Download London Chapter Review Form
- August 29 “The Rood”
- September 12 “The Conqueror”
- October 17 “The Tower”
- October 31 “The Saint”
- November 13 “The Mayor”
- November 27 “The Whorehouse”
- December 11 “London Bridge”
- December 14 London Test Chapters 3 through 9
Vocabulary Quizzes:
We are using Vocab.com. Go to my blog and follow the link to register for your class period. I will distribute a handout explaining how the vocabulary activities on vocab.com can earn bonus points that you can use to add points to assignments. (Yes, I decided to offer this again.)
In addition, for each vocabulary list you will receive a grade based on completing 100% of the Practice exercises on vocabulary.com
- August 17 Anglo Saxon List 1
- August 31 Anglo Saxon List 2
- September 14 Anglo Saxon List 4 & 5
- October 13 Anglo Saxon List 6 & 7
- October 26 Medieval List 1 Download
- November 9 Medieval List 2
- November 30 Medieval List 3
- December 7 Medieval List 4
The Year 1000 by Robert Lacy and Danny Danziger
Get this book and begin reading it by August 21 and begin reading it. I will give you some direction about what to annotate when I assign the book on the 21st. Finish reading it by October 3 – TEST is October 4.
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight translated by Brian Stone
You need to have this specific translation because the book includes several critical essays that you will also be reading. Have the book by October 30. I will give you further instructions concerning the essays you need to read and what to look for in the poem itself. Finish reading the book and assigned essays by November 14.
1984 by George Orwell
You must have a physical copy of the novel. I will assign this book before Thanksgiving break but you have time to read it after Thanksgiving break if you decide to wait. Get the book by November 14; finish it by December 12.
Springboard textbook: Sign up for student_access_to_springboard.docx
Remind 10th_honors_remind_instructions.pdf sign up for important updates and reminders.