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High School English IV

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Suggested Prerequisites

N/A

Description

Embark on a literary journey that bridges the past and present. You'll delve into the fascinating interplay between historical events and contemporary literature. By examining universal themes, the author's purpose and perspective, and historical influences, you'll gain a holistic understanding of literary works and the rich tapestry of experiences that shape them. With a strong emphasis on writing, speaking, and presenting, you'll hone skills that are not only essential for engaging with your audience but also highly valuable in both college and professional settings.

Module One: Back to Basics

-Text structures and features

-Context clues

-Connotation and denotation

-Central ideas

-Signal phrases

-Research

-Informative writing

-Paraphrasing

-Author’s purpose

-Source credibility

-Digital presentations

-MLA formatting and Works Cited page

-Synthesis

-Infographics

-Revising and editing

 

Module Two: Learn from a Classic

-Literary elements

-Literary analyses

-Author’s style

-Characterization

-Figurative language

-Literary review writing

-Universal themes

-Conflict

-Tone in writing

-Literary reviews

-Revising and editing

-Perspective

-Point of view

 

Module Three: Tell a Tall Tale

-Narrative techniques

-Fanfiction

-The writing process

-Narrative techniques

-Dialogue

-Transitions

-Revising and editing

-Podcasting

-Movie trailer creation

-Planning and organizing

-Mood

-Syntax

-Conventions

-Narrative writing

-Character analysis

-MLA formatting

Module Four: Poetry in Motion

-Poetry from various literary periods

-Poetic devices and elements

-Historic influence on literature

-Classic texts inspiring contemporary texts

-Author’s purpose

-Allusions

-Theme

-Poetry writing influenced by Classical texts

 

Module Five: Advancing an Argument

-Claims

-Counterclaims

-Rebuttals

-Rhetoric

-Rhetorical devices and appeals

-Argumentative writing

-Source credibility

-Logical fallacies

-Outlining

-Editing and revising

-MLA formatting and Works Cited page

-Etymology

-Dictionary usage

-Synthesis

-Multimedia texts

 

Module Six: Passionate Persuasion

-Oration

-Persuasion

-Speech writing

-MLA formatting and Works Cited page

-Outlining

-Volume, pacing, and pronunciation

-Speaker’s purpose

-Cover letters 

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