1. Mr. Germinario's 11th Grade British Literature Class "The fault dear Brutus, is not within our stars But within ourselves, that we are underlings." -Cassius William Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'

3. A selection of modern British films will also be viewed!

4. By the end of the school year, students should be able to... ANALYZE - Whether it is reading text or viewing a film, students should be able to dig past the surface of simply comprehending the plot. Instead, they will key in on sub-text by way of characterization and symbolism. VERBALIZE - It is essential that students are able to turn their thoughts into a dialogue with the rest of the class. Open and respectful discussion is essential in gaining an understanding of the material. In good literature, there are no easy answers! WRITE, WRITE, WRITE - Writing papers can be a daunting task for any student. This course should leave students with the strategies needed to put their ideas and arguments onto paper in a well thought out and scholarly fashion. Writing can be painful, but having written is joyous!

6. PODCAST PROJECT It is important that students are able to reflect on what they have been discovering about the material, the world, and themselves. For that reason, every two weeks students will record a podcast in which they will express their thoughts and opinions on the material covered in the past two weeks as well as the classroom discussion that accompanied it. Each podcast will be uploaded onto the class website and students will be assigned to listen and respond to three classmates' podcasts on rotating basis.

8. NJ schools are committed to implementing technology in their classrooms! An example of a NJ Technology Standard seen in the Podcast Project: 8.1.12.B.1 - The use of digital tools and media-rich resources enhances creativity and the construction of knowledge. All of New Jersey's "Core Curriculum Content Standards" can be found at njcccs.org

9. Any questions, comments, or concerns are welcome! The best way to contact me is by e-mail: [email_address] I LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT YEAR! MR. GERMINARIO WILL RETURN!