MYP/IB 10th
This course follows the Arizona, and soon to be Core, Language Arts standards, along with the IB Language A standards. Such standards include: the function of a language where listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing skills are emphasized, and literature analysis from a variety of genres and time periods (ibo.org). Students will also complete their personal project this year.
COURSE OUTLINE (subject to change)
Fall Semester
- Novel study
- Fahrenheit 451
- Poetry
- Elements of Drama
- A Raisin in the Sun
- Research Paper
- Problem/Solution with theoretical evaluation
- Vocabulary (on-going)
- Please see 10th grade link
Spring Semester
- Persusive Writing
- Research/persuasive essay on a "hot topic."
- MLA elements
- Edgar Allan Poe unit
- In-Home Novel Study
- Jane Eyre
- Background on Gothic Literature and the Victorian Woman
- Class Novel
- 1984
- Vocabulary (on-going)
- Please see 10th grade link
- Personal Project Exhibition
