Tenth-Grade English, Part 2

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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

  • Tenth-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL 045) or equivalent

  • 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

  • Choose one novel

    Funny in Farsi
    by: Firoozeh Dumas

    Purple Hibiscus
    by: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

    Things Fall Apart
    by: Chinua Achebe