ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 11-A (T2 24-25)
Mrs. Heather Zucker
Email: heather.zucker@rentonschools.us
Google sharing: hzucker@g.rentonschools.us
Unit 2 Calendar: American Dreams (The Great Gatsby and readings from the Harlem Renaissance)
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1/27 Begin Unit Essay Self-Assessment Agree/Disagree Activity |
1/28 1920s History Summary & Reflection (in notebook/ on paper)
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1/29 Intro Color Symbolism, analyze Gatsby cover Read Chapter 1 (graphic novel and audiobook) |
1/30 Finish Reading Ch. 1 Color symbolism tracker |
1/31 Notebook Check Harlem Renaissance Pairing Ch. 1 Begin Ch. 2 |
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2/3 Ch. 1-2 Review and movie clips Character Map |
2/4 SNOW DAY (no school) Read Ch. 2 if you haven't yet
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2/5 SNOW DAY (no school) Read Ch. 2 if you haven't yet
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Read 2/6 Color Symbolism |
2/7 Ch 1-3 Quiz
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2/10 Color Symbolism |
2/11 Counselor presentation for 12th grade registration Ch. 4 Close Read Quiz |
2/12 Color Symbolism Character Analysis
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2/17 MID WINTER BREAK |
2/18 MID WINTER BREAK |
2/19 MID WINTER BREAK |
2/20 MID WINTER BREAK |
2/21 MID WINTER BREAK |
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2/24 What Happens to a Dream Deferred? (poetry/book analysis on paper) |
2/25 Ch. 7 Free Write Ch. 7 (#1) Harlem Renaissance Pairing Ch. 7 Graphic Novel Part 1
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2/26 Color Symbolism Tracker Ch. 7 (#2) Harlem Renaissance Pairing |
2/27 Color Symbolism Tracker |
2/28 Notebook Check Ch. 8 & 9 Harlem Renaissance Pairing Intro Color Symbolism Project |
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3/3 Watch 2013 Gatsby movie 🎥 |
3/4 Watch 2013 Gatsby movie 🎥 |
3/5 SAT Day Color symbolism project work time |
3/6 Finish Gatsby movie 🎥 Work on Color Symbolism Project
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3/7 Work on Color Symbolism Project
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3/10 Color Symbolism Project Due Structured Academic Controversy Preparation Day |
3/11 Structured Academic Controversy Debate Day Begin essay |
3/12 Write Argument Essay |
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FINALS HR, 1, 2 Argument Essay Peer & Self-Assessment Book Return Course Survey |
3/14 FINALS 3, 4, 5 Argument Essay Peer & Self-Assessment Book Return Course Survey ESSAY DUE 11:59PM (will close at this time) |
Unit 1 Calendar: American Values (literary analysis of poetry, short stories and book club novels)
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12/2
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12/3 First day of Tri 2 |
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12/5 Finish poem analysis "Where I'm From" personal poem
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12/6 Finish personal poems |
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12/9 "Where I'm From" poem Literary Analysis Paragraphs
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12/10 Continue writing Literary Analysis Paragraphs - DUE TODAY |
12/11 Begin Book Clubs |
12/12 American Values Discussion "I Hear America Singing" Poem Analysis (TPCASTT Analysis Reference) |
12/13 Vocab Quiz #1 Reading Finish "I Hear America Singing" Poem Analysis |
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12/16 "I, Too" and "America, I Sing You Back" Poem Analysis |
12/17 "I, Too" and "America, I Sing You Back" Poem Analysis
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12/18 "America, I Sing You Back" Poem Analysis
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12/19 Finish Literary Analysis Paragraph #2
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12/20 Vocab Quiz #2 Book Club Meeting #1 |
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12/23 ❄️ |
12/24 ❄️ |
12/25 WINTER BREAK |
12/26 ❄️ |
12/27 ❄️ |
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12/30 ❄️ |
12/31 ❄️ |
1/1 WINTER BREAK |
1/2 ❄️ |
1/3 ❄️ |
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1/6 Vocab word: obsolete (adj) |
1/7 Vocab word: paramount (adj) |
1/8 Vocab word: lament (verb) Read short story: "The Red Convertible" |
1/9 Vocab word: dubious (adj) |
1/10 Vocab Quiz #3 Book Club Meeting #2 |
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1/13 Vocab word: cacophony (noun) Silent Reading - book club novel Figurative Language & Values in book club novel
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1/14 Vocab word: Anomaly Silent Reading - book club novel Strengthening Transitions in Writing Activity (or finish "The New Colossus LAP if unsubmitted) |
1/15 Vocab word: Scrupulous Silent Reading - book club novel |
1/16 Vocab word: Begrudgingly Essay Outline and Drafting |
1/17 Vocab quiz #4 Student Generated Book Club Discussion Questions Essay Drafting |
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1/20 NO SCHOOL (MLK DAY) |
1/21 Intro and body paragraph review Essay drafting |
1/22 ESSAY FIRST DRAFT DUE 11PM Peer Editing and revisions |
1/23 Essay Revisions and Peer Edit |
1/24 Final Book Club Meeting Assessment
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Welcome to 11th grade English Language Arts!
ELA 11A focuses on American Literature, including poetry, short stories, speeches, music, film, and full-length books. We will study literature from a variety of perspectives, and get to know famous authors from the past, as well as newer, contemporary authors who are writing today. The overarching goal of the course is for you to have a greater understanding of American Society through the examination of literature.
Essential Questions
What does it mean to be an American?
What are American values?
How does the American experience vary for different groups of people?
What is the American dream?
Is it relevant and achievable today?
Please come to class with a charged Chromebook every day.
Cell phone use is not permitted during class. Phones should be placed in pocket holders for the entire class period.
School Information
Weekly Announcements | Student Handbook | Bell Schedule | Family Access Skyward | Family Access Canvas
If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, or thoughts of self-harm call Teen Link at 866-TEENLINK (866-833-6546) and ask to talk to a peer. The phone line is open 6 p.m.– 10 p.m. and chat is available 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily. https://www.teenlink.org/
Weekly Schedule
| Week | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Dates | 12/03- 12/06 | 12/09 - 12/13 | 12/16 - 12/20 | 01/06 - 01/10 | 01/13 - 01/17 | 01/21 - 01/24 | 01/27- 01/31 |
| Week | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Dates | 02/03 - 02/07 | 02/10 - 02/14 | 02/24 - 02/28 | 03/03 - 03/07 | 03/10 - 03/14 | NA | NA |
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