Tenth-Grade English, Part 2
ENGL 047 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours
In this course, students explore the theme of how culture shapes identity in literature and conduct research in order to write an expository essay. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the second course in a two-part Tenth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA)model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Tenth-Grade English, Part 2
Skill: Critical Thinking—Interpretation and Analysis
Attribute: Respect
ENGL 047 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours
In this course, students explore the theme of how culture shapes identity in literature and conduct research in order to write an expository essay. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the second course in a two-part Tenth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA)model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Tenth-Grade English, Part 2
Skill: Critical Thinking—Interpretation and Analysis
Attribute: Respect
ENGL 047 | High School | 0.50 Credit Hours
In this course, students explore the theme of how culture shapes identity in literature and conduct research in order to write an expository essay. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the second course in a two-part Tenth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA)model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
Knowledge: Tenth-Grade English, Part 2
Skill: Critical Thinking—Interpretation and Analysis
Attribute: Respect
*Note: The novels required may be available at a local library or bookstore*
Course Details
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Tenth-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL 045) or equivalent
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Module 1: What Is Culture?
Module 2: Point of View in the Anchor Text
Module 3: Author's Choices in the Anchor Text
Module 4: Characterization in the Anchor Text
Module 5: Theme in the Anchor Text
Module 6: The Role of Food in Culture
Module 7: Tradition and Family Customs in Culture
Module 8: Childhood Experiences in Culture
Module 9: How Clothing Shapes Cultural Identity
Module 10: What's in a Name?
Module 11: Home, Sweet Home
Module 12: Introduction to Expository Writing
Module 13: Planning and Organizing Research
Module 14: Writing Informational Body Paragraphs
Module 15: Writing Explanatory Introductions and Conclusions -
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Choose one novel
Funny in Farsi
by: Firoozeh DumasPurple Hibiscus
by: Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieThings Fall Apart
by: Chinua Achebe