Week 1 Syllabus: August 21-27
WELCOME TO NEW TRIER HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH. Each weekly syllabus will begin with a short paragraph that describes where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, where we’re headed, what’s coming next, and what’s the big picture. This week we will establish routines—writing while you read, how to take notes during discussions, using Squarespace and Canvas. I will also include reminders—such as this: bring your copy of Curious Incident to class starting this Thursday. If you haven’t finished it, get it read by next Tuesday, August 29.
MONDAY: Anchor Day Schedule
Introduction to Canvas & Squarespace.
How to read a poem.
Reading and annotating, “About Competition.”
HW: re-read the poem, and write notes on the poem: a) What do I notice? and b) What does it (the poem) mean?
Wednesday, August 23
Reviewing poetry rules.
Discussion of poem (practicing routines, pre-post discussion writing, note taking)
Picture day.
Time permitting, writing a paragraph. (What does Bukowski want us to learn about competition and the secret to success?)
HW: If you have not done so, finish reading Haddon’s novel by class on Tuesday.
Also, have a printed copy of your ¶ ON PAPER with you for class on Thursday.
Friday, August 25
Classroom expectations.
Killer Kane and the growth mindset.
Gathering your a) paragraphs, b) class discussion notes, and c) annotations.
How we share (and comment upon) writing, publicly.
Posting your paragraphs onto Squarespace.
Time permitting, we will complete this survey.
HW: Finish reading The Curious Incident. Submit your signed course expectations on Canvas and your paragraph on Squarespace. Complete the survey.