- Loudoun County High School
- English 10 Year Overview
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First Quarter:
Review literary terms
Introduce literary terms for epic poetry
Grammar—begin using NoRedInk for practice and assessments; build on grammar skills from 9th grade
Historical background for the Anglo Saxons
Beowulf and epic poetry
Writing—So You Think You’re a Hero?
Hero’s Journey in literature
Second Quarter:
Literary terms as they apply to what is read
Historical background for the Medieval Period
King Arthur legends
Canterbury Tales introduction
Writing: How to Be a Knight (research project)
Hero’s Journey as it applies to King Arthur
Grammar: continue with NoRedInk practice and assessments
Third Quarter:
Literary terms as they apply to what is read
Historical background for the Renaissance Period/Shakespeare review
MacBeth
Hero’s Journey as it applies to MacBeth
Grammar: continue with NoRedInk practice and assessments
Writing: Comparing MacBeth to modern day politics
Fourth Quarter:
Literary terms as they apply to what is read
Historical background for Romanticism
Frankenstein or Dracula
Grammar: continue with NoRedInk practice and assessments
Writing: My Favorite Monster (persuasive essay)