This document outlines the weekly syllabus for a Lower Rhetoric English class. The objectives for the quarter are discussed which include considering perspectives on God from literature and forming statements on how beliefs affect society. Students will present on projects that improved life and continue developing skills in composition, mechanics, and critical reading. The weekly activities include reading the poem "Hollow Men" by T.S. Eliot, completing grammar exercises, taking notes, and practicing critical reading and vocabulary. Journals, resources, and application of the quarterly ideas of wisdom, goodness, and honor are also assigned.

1. Lower Rhetoric English Weekly Syllabus
Questions: Coordinator- Cristal Sawyer – cristal.saw@gmail.com
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Week 11
Quarterly English Objectives:
 Spiritual: Considering the perspectives of NietzscheandRussell alongside Romans 1, students will formulate a personal state ment concerning belief in the
existence of God and His interaction with human politics, economics, andcultural life, andhow this belief (ornon-belief) in Godaffects action in government,
literature, entertainment, formal religion, andstyle in the arts.
 Social: Present individual reports on art/science/technology projects which made life more enjoyable in the UnitedStates.
 LRH I - Composition: Approaching mastery of precis’, MLA form, and develop competency in construction of an APA Research paper
 LRH I - Mechanics: Demonstrate excellence in punctuation, capitalization, spelling, andmanuscript form (No more than 3 errors/writing assgmt).
 LRH I – Critical Reading: Demonstrate strategiesforcompetent critical reading by beginning to make connections between text, other literary works, and
history.
 LRH II- Composition: Approaching mastery of precis’, MLA form and develop mastery in construction of an APA Research paper.
 LRH II - Mechanics: Demonstrate grammatical and mechanical mastery in composition (No more than 3 errors/writing assgmt).
 LRH II – Critical Reading: Demonstrate accomplishedcritical reading skills by consistently making connections between text, otherliterary works, and
history.
14 Ideas Quarterly Focus: Wisdom, Goodness, Honor
Note: Lower Rhetoric = D
Preparation Time for Week Eleven
Homework
Presentation & Discussion TimeforWeek Eleven
Classwork
Quarterly Projects:
 40 Hour Project
 (600-800 word) MLA Research Paper, due today
 D1: recite remainder of 30+ lines of poetry written by aQ1 poet, due Week 15
 D2: recite remainder of 40+ lines of poetry written by aQ1 poet, due Week 15
Prepare for Decade Project
___1. Schedule a date for your presentation with the Campus Communicator
___2. Check Engrade weekly for teacher communication
Rhetoric questions asking forwhy and how
Teacher Notes for Anticipatory Set
Required Weekly Reading & At Home Learning Activities Primary In-Class Discussion & Activities
Literature
___1. Read “Hollow Men”by T.S. Eliot (Google).
Poetry
___1. Read “Hollow Men”by T.S. Eliot (Google).
___2. Print and complete PAGO from websitefor “Hollow Men”.
___3. Review “ToneVocabulary”, p. A-31, Succeeding on the AP Literature Exam.
Literature
___1. Discuss “Hollow Men”by T.S. Eliot (Google).
Poetry
___1. Discuss PAGO for “Hollow Men” by T.S. Eliot (Google).
In-Class Composition
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Composition
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Composition Lab
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2. Lower Rhetoric English Weekly Syllabus
Questions: Coordinator- Cristal Sawyer – cristal.saw@gmail.com
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Preparation Time for Week Eleven
Homework
Presentation & Discussion TimeforWeek Eleven
Classwork
Parent Questions
 N/A
Journal
___ 1. Complete journal entries from Week Three, Heart of Darkness study guide.
Journals should be a full pageor more this year!
Journal
Grammar
 Using Grammar and Editing Made Easy with Classics by Pamela White, complete Ch.
9, Tom Sawyer. Enlist parents’ help to grade. Using Handbook of Grammar and
Composition by James Chapman, review and learn from errors. Submit in your red
English folder.
Grammar
Vocabulary
 N/A
Vocabulary
Study Skills
___1. Download PAideia note-taking page (website), Week Three. Take notes at home and
in class. (You will need multiple copies for CH and English) You may utilize suggestions in
Write for College. pp. 481-492.
___2. Review notes for class discussion
Study Skills
 Makesure students are taking effective notes (check notetaking pages)
Critical Reading
___1. Go to http://www.majortests.com/sat/
Complete a practice test from Critical Reading “Sentence Completion” or “Reading
Comprehension.” (Practice test from SAT Writing section “Grammar” or from personal
PSAT/SAT Workbook may also be used for weekly requirement.)
___2. Print “results,”analyze them, and place in red folder.
Website grading mechanism may record answers incorrectly but will still give an accurate
explanation of the “question.” Weekly PAideia grade will reflect completed effort, not score.
Critical Reading
 Discuss Adler’s “How to Mark a Book”
Resource Reading & Learning Activities
___1. By the end of the quarter, record one meaningfulquote from either a PAideia CH or
English literary work. File under English “Portfolio”for use in future compositions.
Memorizing these quotes will strengthen writing throughout high school, college, and beyond
___2. Parents may submit a note, any time throughout the quarter indicating a
quoted entry has been recorded under “Portfolio.”
Discussion of Resources
Web and Print Resources for Parents Additional Activities

3. Lower Rhetoric English Weekly Syllabus
Questions: Coordinator- Cristal Sawyer – cristal.saw@gmail.com
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7/22/2015
Preparation Time for Week Eleven
Homework
Presentation & Discussion TimeforWeek Eleven
Classwork
 www.Quizlet.com – Vocabulary resource
www.Shmoop.com 14 Idea incorporation
 Quarter 2 ideas: Wisdom, Goodness, and Honor
 Which of these ideas do students personally find the most difficult/easiest to
practice in this particular season of life?
What are theimplications for students applyingthem/not applyingthem to their
lives personally? Have their viewpoints or perspectives changed after studying
them this quarter? Have them support with reason/evidence.
Additional Helps Closing Activity
 “Fix This!” Grammar/Punctuation game.
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