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British Literature Entry Task: Today you will be checking out the novel Into Thin Air by John Krakauer. What do you know about the 1996 disaster on Mt. Everest? What are some things people do to challenge themselves physically, emotionally, and/or mentally? What are some challenges you’ve undertaken?

Learning Goals Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing styles Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed literature Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a complex idea

Learning Targets: Renaissance and Renaissance Theatre -Students will be able to identify and comprehend the themes of Love, Death, and Time -Students will recognize the renewed interest in the classics on Renaissance art and poetry -Students will recognize the impact of the monarchy on the arts -Students will understand the impact of the printing press on culture and literature -Students will be able to identify the format and components of Shakespearean sonnets: iambic pentameter -Students will understand the factors which influenced Shakespeare’s writing and the overall production of drama

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Writing Narrative Essay: Narrative Prompts for college applications: Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story. Recount an incident or time when you experienced failure. How did it affect you, and what lessons did you learn? Reflect on a time when you challenged a belief or idea. What prompted you to act? Would you make the same decision again? Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal, that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture, community, or family. First Draft due 11/21 (A) and 11/24 (B)

Renaissance Renaissance Use this outline to take notes on the key ideas of the Renaissance historical background. I. Historical Context & Cultural Influences A. The Monarchy and the Church (p. 295–296) B. The Elizabethan Era (p. 296) C. The Rise of the Stuarts and The Defeat of the Monarchy (p. 297) D. The Renaissance (p. 298) II. Renaissance Literature A. Pastoral Poems and Sonnets (p. 299) B. Shakespearean Drama (pp. 300–301) C. The Rise of Humanism (pp. 302–303) D. Spiritual and Devotional Writings (pp. 303–304) E. The Metaphysical and Cavalier Poet s (pp. 304–305)

Renaissance Notes: Renaissance..\..\Senior 1st Semester\Renaissance\The Renaissance Notes 2.doc.pptx..\..\Senior 1st Semester\Renaissance\The Renaissance Notes 2.doc.pptx Renaissance Théâtre..\..\senior 1st trimester\Ren Theater Notes.ppt Shakespearean Notes/Macbeth..\..\Senior 1st Semester\macbeth\Shakespearean Tragedy and Macbeth.ppt

Exit task Reflect on the learning targets for today. Do you feel you met the targets? Students will be exposed to other cultures and time periods, quality literature and effective/varied writing styles Students will begin to understand key facts that influenced and developed literature Students will write effectively in expository mode to examine/analysis a complex idea 1. What is one thing that you completed or learned today that you found interesting? 2. What is one thing that you feel you can improve in future classes?