Form IV English Literature Scheme of Work September 2015 - June 2016 List of Text books.: Criticism booklet The New Dragon Book of Verse [George Orwell] [William Shakespeare] First Term September/October Criticism of Unseen Prose Intro. to literary criticism focus on HOW rather than WHAT; intro. to prose crit. Text 1: Poem to Poem [handout in Teacher s Notes] Crossword and Word Search of Literary Terms; HW. Text 2: Dragons Reading and discussion. Criticism Pack: Discuss and write answers [whole class approach] Text 3: First Passage: Count Olaf - Discuss and write answers Intro. to Elizabethan Era use power point to introduce various aspects of this historical period & share first impressions/discuss; videos such as The Supersizers Go Elizabethan, The Virgin Queen (miniseries). H.W. stds. are assigned topics in groups or research individually (teacher s choice) any ONE of the topics below [aspects of Elizabethan Era] and prepare a booklet or wall chart featuring their most interesting findings [presentation & 1
creativity also highlighted] List of Topics: 1. Eliz. Education & Work 2. Elizabethan Entertainment & The Globe 3. Eliz. Crime & Punishment 4. Elizabethan Fashion 5. Eliz. Food & Homes 6. Eliz. Medicine & Ilnesses Intro. to the witches [handout] The Supernatural in the Play relevant vocab, perception of witches in Shakespearean Times; Mind-map: characters of Act 1 (handout) Video for background: s curse Different interpretations of the text (Polanski, Bogdanov, Goold). Classwork: Presentations of group project work: to be given assessment mark. Act 1 Scene 1 stds. listen to reading of scene; discussion of weather, role of witches in opening scene, paradox & meaning etc. Introduction to discuss allegory, animal fable, satire. Research HW: give a list of topics to research including Russian History as regards the Russian Revolution. Power points (depending on teacher) and handouts re. characters and human counterparts. [H.W.] Activity Pack pre-reading task finding out facts about the author & about relevant literary terms & historical figures The New Dragon Intro. to WW 1 - Video clip 2
Book of Verse Background info. W.W.1 [Stds. handouts] discuss hardships, deaths, horrors, emotions, propaganda etc. [whole class approach] H.W. : Find and list 10 facts about Wilfred Owen and his poetry Use of BBC website to look for facts about WW1 and understand the implications of the war through interactive games and other activities. BBC World War One: Schools The Send Off Wilfred Owen whole class approach first reading for first impressions listening to actor s reading (Kenneth Branagh) HW: Poem Profile Anthem For Doomed Youth Listening to recording Focus on alliterative and onomatopoeic effects through use of recording of gunfire The Sonnet Form: types of, rhyme scheme, etc. Discussion of metaphors, alliteration, etc. 3
November Criticism of Unseen Prose Prose texts from criticism pack: teacher s choice. Discussion of text followed by answering questions either in class or at home. Act 1 Scene 2 - reading & understanding of plot & character esp. common perception of as valiant and loyal Act 1 Scene 3 l.1-37 focus on setting & atmosphere, character witches etc.; reading lines & consolidation Act 1 Scene 3 l.38-158 focus on prophecies, reactions, character, ambition, thoughts & temptations, plot etc. Presentations of research work: in groups, with assessment mark given. Discussion of research carried out for H.W. [Activity Pack pre-reading task]; [handout] Literary Terms and Vocabulary discussion & consolidation of literary terms relevant to novel Chapter1. The New Dragon Book of Verse Finish Anthem for Doomed Youth H.W.: ESSAY Brainstorm a plan in class with students. 4
December Criticism of Unseen Prose Class discussion & correction of stds. answers Prose passage from pack. Act 1 scene 4 - reading & understanding; focus on false appearances, light vs dark, s fear of Malcolm & innermost thoughts and intentions etc Discussion leading to essay writing and Banquo: similarities & differences in character and reactions to prophecies brainstorming session Christmas Holidays The New Dragon Book of Verse Focus: Chapter 1 - Beasts of England read & discuss message, function & parallelism [std. note taking] Further consolidation & revision evenstar.wikispaces.com, handouts on characters H.W short answer questions on chapter 1 Class correction of H.W. discuss answers Start reading Chapter 2 (time permitting). THE ROMANTIC POETS: in preparation for the next poem, The Echoing Green, by William Blake, a sufficient introduction to Romantic Poetry is needed. Handouts: Blake and the Romantic Poets. Videos: The Romantics and William Blake, visionary. 5
Second Term January Criticism of Unseen Prose School Past Paper: Form Four Literature Paper 1. Act 1 Sc 5: Lady ; watch various interpretations of letter and soliloquy. Act 1 scene 6: Appearance versus reality (Deception). Act 1 scene 7: s character, Lady s character. Soliloquy. Chapter 2 Analyse intro. to character of Napoleon, Snowball & Squealer and parallelism with Russian history The New Dragon Book of Verse The Echoing Green: William Blake. Songs of Innocence, dark undertones; etc. 6
February Criticism of Unseen Prose The New Dragon Book of Verse Use School Past Paper 1 for Revision. Revision of aspects of a text which should be given importance e.g. imagery, description, length of sentences, dialogue, effect of figurative language, atmosphere & emotions etc. discussion, revision of literary terms Revision for Mid-yearly exams [Act 1 ] Snowball summary Characters Important plot points Revision for Mid-yearly exams Points for discussion [group/pair work & whole class approach]: Old Major s Speech Beasts of England Characters Old Major, Boxer etc. & Napoleon, Snowball & Squealer Rebellion Animalism and The Seven Commandments Revision for Mid-yearly exams [group work/pair work & whole class approach]: Owen and Blake; War poetry and Romanticism. Discuss themes, language & imagery, figures of speech, mood & atmosphere, message, form etc. Mid-Yearly Examinations 7
March Criticism of Unseen Prose Revision of papers. Intro. to poetry criticism Use video (available on demand) to introduce the idea of analysing a poem you have never seen before. Poem 1: Teacher s choice (from Criticism booklet) Possibly Lord Neptune Discussion of exam essay questions focus on content and structure Act 2 Scene 1; handout for Dagger Speech. Finish Act 2 scene 1. Easter Holidays Discussion of exam essay questions focus on content and structure Chapter 3. The New Dragon Book of Verse Hide and Seek (Vernon Scannell) Biography of poet; listening and reading; close analysis. HW: Poem Profile. 8
Third Term April Criticism of Unseen Prose Poems from Criticism Pack (class work and HW). Act 2 scene 2: After the murder, different reactions. and Lady, auditory and visual hallucinations. Focus on shock, guilt on the one hand, strength on the other. Chapter 3 Chapter 4. Read p.45-46 and list events and decisions following Battle of the Cowshed The New Dragon Book of Verse La Belle Dame Sans Merci John Keats Romanticism Part 2: The Second Wave (Byron, Keats, Shelley). Handouts regarding Keats and the Romantics, Keats s life, etc. Relationship with Fanny Brawne and effect on poetry excerpts from Bright Star (2009), in which the poem is recited by the main actors. Close reading of poem with discussion in class. 9
May Criticism of Unseen Prose Poems from Criticism Pack (class work and HW). Act 2 scene 3: Porter Scene (initially). Important themes and devices (use of prose, etc). Reactions to Duncan s death (natural and supernatural). Act 2 scene 4: Choric Scene explanation and discussion re. Old Man. Animal reaction to Duncan s murder: Great Chain of Being. Chaper 5: Reading and HW (questions from Book) H.W. Assign essay focusing on the differences between the Rebellion and the Battle of the Cowshed paying special attention to what led to the two battles and their aftermath. Discuss structure for literature essay writing using above essay title as an example. Chapter 6: Reading and HW (questions from textbook). The New Dragon Book of Verse Finish Keats poem. HW: essay re. MYSTERY, to be consolidated once last poem is done. The Listeners (Walter de la Mare) Reading, listening to audio version (if available). Song linked to on teacher s blog. Class discussion and analysis. HW: link to work on MYSTERY in previous essay. 10
June Criticism of Unseen Prose School Past Paper: Form 4 Literature Paper 1: for revision of criticism exam. Revision of aspects of a poem which should be given importance e.g. rhyme, description, length of lines, effect of figurative language, tone etc. discussion, revision of literary terms Act 3 Scene 1: Banquo and. Characters and actions, different reactions to prophecies etc. Reasons for killing Banquo (and Fleance). Revision of plot, themes, characters. Students provide difficulties, otherwise teacher decides. Annual Examinations The New Dragon Book of Verse Revision for Annual Exams Points for discussion: Discuss essay structuring with Characters reference to any of these points Plot [stds. take note of examples Allegory discussed for further revision] Abuse of Power & Inequality [corruption] Rivalry between Napoleon & Snowball Revision for Annual: Ask for difficulties re. this year s poems. Discuss themes, language & imagery, figures of speech, mood & atmosphere, message, form etc. 11