Quarter I | Quarter II | Quarter III | Quarter IV

At the end of Mr. Mathews' English III class, student should be able to...

Quarter I 

Literature

Unit I: Awareness

1. Interpret a variety of works from different time periods on the theme of awareness.
2. Identify the point of awareness in each of the selections.
3. Assess the value of what is gained versus what is lost within the theme of awareness.
4. Differentiate between social awareness and personal awareness.
5. Discuss the connection between introspection and the maturing process.
6. Discuss the relationship between external influences and the maturing process.
7. Examine how different genres express the theme of awareness.
8. Evaluate the way in which a work can be interpreted in two different mediums.
9. Explain how the author’s literary techniques contribute to the theme of awareness.
10. Apply the concept of awareness to everyday human experiences.
11. Examine ethical dilemmas associated with the theme of awareness.

Writing

1. Draft, edit, and incorporate an insightful, argumentative, and original thesis statement for an analytical essay.
2. Create unique, original, and engaging introductory paragraphs.
3. Draft, edit, polish and proofread the college essay.
4. Draft, edit, polish and proofread the analytical essay.

Grammar

1. Demonstrate a mastery of correct usage.

Quarter II

Literature

Unit II: Heroism

1. Read and analyze a variety of works on the theme of heroism.
2. Distinguish between epic heroes, celebrities and everyday heroes.
3. Formulate a definition of the true hero, with consideration given to time period.
4. Examine the connection between a culture and its heroes.
5. Assess the validity of a character’s classification as a hero.
6. Evaluate the way in which a work can be interpreted in two different mediums, with attention to a variety of literary and cinematic techniques.
7. Articulate the connection between the themes of awareness and heroism.     

Writing

1. Draft, edit, polish and proofread the analytical essay, with emphasis on creating seamless transitions and superior organization.
2. Draft, edit, polish, and proofread a formal reaction paper.

Quarter III

Literature

Unit I: Tragedy

1. Read and analyze a variety of works on the theme of tragedy.
2. Examine the meaning of the term tragedy.
3. Identify the tragic flaws in the characters central to the works and assess the way in which the characters respond to the tragedies.
4. Examine the relationships between tragedy and following: the human condition, personal growth, and the time period in which a work was written.
5. Articulate the connection between and among the themes of awareness, heroism and tragedy.
6. Evaluate the way in which a work can be interpreted in two different mediums, with attention to a variety of literary and cinematic techniques.

Writing

1. Draft, edit, polish and proofread the analytical essay.
2. Prepare a scene of tragedy as a work of visual media.

Grammar

1. Demonstrate mastery in the use of parallelism.
2. Demonstrate mastery in the use of clear reference.

Quarter IV

Literature

Unit I: Justice

1. Identify the concepts of justice, social justice, and revenge and their relationship to personal growth.
2. Analyze films on the theme of justice, while paying attention to the elements of film.
3. Examine the effect of personal prejudice in achieving justice.
4. Asses culpability for “crimes against humanity,” specifically the Holocaust.
5. Compare and contrast “the letter of the law” with “the spirit of the law” and the concept of revenge with that of justice.
6. Articulate the connection between and among the themes of awareness, heroism and tragedy and justice.

Writing

1. Draft, edit, polish, and proofread the analytical essay.
2. Draft, edit, polish, and proofread the reaction essay.

Grammar

1. Demonstrate mastery of usage and mechanics.

Page design and layout by Mr. Kurt H Mathews, Jr.. Page last updated 08/26/2009.