ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 11-A
This is a co-taught class with two full-time endorsed teachers.
You may contact either teacher with questions regarding assignments, schedules, etc.
All classes will take place in Mrs. Zucker's classroom, room 127.
Mrs. Heather Zucker
Email: heather.zucker@rentonschools.us
Google sharing: hzucker@g.rentonschools.us
Mrs. Kassandra Lazzuri
Email: kassandra.lazzuri@rentonschools.us
Google sharing: klazzuri@g.rentonschools.us
The Great Gatsby Unit: 10/15-11/27
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10/14: Book Club Final One-Pager |
10/15: Begin Unit Agree/Disagree Activity |
10/16: 1920s History Summary & Reflection (on paper) |
10/17: Intro Color Symbolism, analyze Gatsby cover Read Chapter 1 (audiobook) |
10/18: Finish reading Ch. 1 Color symbolism tracker and character intros |
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10/21: Ch. 1 Review Harlem Renaissance Pairing Ch. 1 Read Ch. 2 |
10/22: Ch. 2 Review Harlem Renaissance Pairing Ch. 2 |
10/23: Finish Ch. 3 Ch. 3 Review and movie clips Add to character map
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10/24: Read Ch. 4 Harlem Renaissance Pairing Ch. 4 Color Symbolism |
10/25: Ch. 4 Quiz Notebook Check Ch. 4 Harlem Renaissance Pairing |
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10/28: Read Ch. 5 Color Symbolism
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10/30: Ch. 6 review Ch. 7 exit ticket
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10/31: Finish reading Ch. 7
Harlem Renaissance Pairing Ch. 7 |
11/1: Staff Training - No School |
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11/4: Ch. 7 Harlem Renaissance Pairing |
11/5: Ch. 8 Harlem Renaissance Pairing |
11/6: Ch. 9 Reflection Color Symbolism Tracker Harlem Renaissance Pairing Ch. 9 What Happens to a Dream Deferred? (poetry/book analysis on paper)
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11/7: Begin Color Symbolism Project |
11/8: Color Symbolism Project work day |
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11/11: Veterans Day - No School |
11/12: Color Symbolism Project work day | 11/13: Watch 2013 Gatsby movie 🎥 | 11/14: Watch 2013 Gatsby movie 🎥 |
11/15: Finish 2013 Gatsby movie 🎥 Color Symbolism Project Check in/Work time |
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11/18: Color Symbolism Project DUE in Class Structured Academic Controversy Preparation Day |
11/19: Structured Academic Controversy Debate Day | 11/20: NO SCHOOL - POWER OUTAGE | 11/21: NO SCHOOL - POWER OUTAGE |
11/22: In-Class Argument Essay TURN IN DRAFT HERE |
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FINALS DAY - HR, 1st, 2nd No Class |
11/26: FINALS DAY - 3rd, 4th, 5th Gatsby Argument Essay Revisions Book Return Course Survey ESSAY DUE 11:59PM |
11/27: Final Reflection (extra credit!) 🦃 (Early Release at 10:20am) |
11/28: Thanksgiving - No School |
11/29: Thanksgiving - No School |
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 | 08/28 - 08/30 | 09/03 - 09/06 | 09/09 - 09/13 | 09/16 - 09/20 | 09/23 - 09/27 | 09/30 - 10/03 | 10/07- 10/11 |
| Week | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| Dates | 10/14 - 10/18 | 10/21 - 10/25 | 10/28 - 10/31 | 11/04 - 11/08 | 11/12 - 11/15 | 11/18 - 11/22 | 11/25 - 11/27 |
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