This document provides an introduction and overview for a British Literature course. It discusses the goals of studying British Literature, including understanding the development of the English language and insights into modern problems from a historic perspective. It highlights experiencing new perspectives and unleashing the imagination through exploring themes in major works like heroes, political intrigue, and the growth and fall of empires. The document previews major works to be covered like Beowulf, Le Morte d'Arthur, Macbeth, and 1984. It outlines major assignments and expectations for success, including reading, contributing to discussions, meeting deadlines, and maintaining work ethic.

1. Welcome to British
Literature!
with Mr. Paul

2. British Literature Abstract
●Academic British Literature exists to be a study of the advent of
the English language and its application in literature from its birth
(54 BC) to the modern era (2011 AD).
●This class is interested in the study of the English language, the
study of prominent British authors and poets, the study of
prominent British works of literature, and the study of the life,
times, and conditions of Europe during this same progression of
time.
●This class also emphasizes the development of grammar,
writing, and vocabulary skills.

3. Why British
Literature?

4. ●Language is our Greatest Tool!
oPower to create
oPower to destroy
oPower to bind us
oPower to free us
●Experiencing a New Perspective
oModern perspective is narrow
oInsights into modern problems from a historic scope
oUnderstanding our progress (and our regress)
●But, most importantly…

5. To Unleash
our
Imagination

6. ●The heroes of old
oMonsters and treasure
oGlorious kings and knights
oDamsels in distress
●Unutterable dread and glorious joy
oPoets that speak to man’s darkest hours
oPoets that celebrate the surreal beauty of life
●The growth and fall of empires
oSpan of the English language
oOppressive, futuristic dystopias
oRage against the machine
●Political Intrigue
oDeceit and murder
oGluttony and greed
oHeroes of the people
oPlight of the poor

7. British Literature
Preview
The Major Works

8. Beowulf
●Anglo-Saxon hero
●War between good
and evil
●Heroes of might and
magic
●Dragons, demons,
witches, and more…

9. le Morted’Arthur
●The greatest king of men
●The Arthur legend
●Knights of the Round Table

10. Macbeth
●Greatest playwright of
all time
●Tale of treachery and
the supernatural
●Women’s deceit
●Absolute power

11. Frankenstein
●First work of science
fiction
●Female author
●Terrifying
consequences of
knowledge

12. 1984
●Dystopian future
●Result of World Wars
●A world without
emotion
●A world without identity

13. Major Assignments

14. ●Compare/Contrast Paper
o3-5 Page Character Comparison
●Outside Reading Project
oOutside Reading List
oCorresponding Paper
●Research Paper
o5-7 page Research Paper
●Persuasive Speech
o4-6 minute Persuasive Presentation
oRequired Visual Aid

15. What Will it Take to Succeed?
●Reading is imperative
oNightly Assignments
oIn-class
oTake notes!
●Contribute!
oGroup work
oDiscussions
oExtra credit opportunities
●Work Ethic
oExpectations (Quality and Drive)
oDeadlines
oSelf-motivation

16. Expectations of the Teacher
●Constant accessibility:
opaulj1096@gmail.com (goes directly to my cell phone)
ojohn.paul@donegal.k12.pa.us
oAppointment scheduling
●Study groups or tutoring
oSchedule with me
oAvailability fluctuates
●Genuine Drive
oExpectations of myself
oGoals of this semester
oVision of the classroom

17. Final Housekeeping Items
●Inbox/Outbox Procedure
●Sign-out Procedure
●Colors and Numbers
●Electronic Submittals (Paper Assignments)
●Substitute Teacher and Library Expectations
●Blog Uses