S+Scheidegger,+Lauren


 * Class Syllabus **
 * Teacher: Ms. Scheidegger **
 * Office: ** **RM 105**
 * Office Phone: (000) 000-0000 **
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 * E-mail: Ms.Scheidegger@_________.com **

** Summary of Unit **

This unit is all about the diversity of literature. It focuses on the “integration of knowledge and ideas” in accordance to the Common Core State Standards and is oriented towards those in grade nine or ten. Students will develop ideas and opinions on the many different forms of literature and create their ideas on what makes something literature. Students will explore these thoughts mainly by reading Edgar Allen Poe’s short stories, then their graphic novel renderings. Seeing the differences will also allow students to see the transformation of literature as well as the use of emphasis and other literary devises. Students will compare and contrast the different forms and analyze the given texts. Students will apply their knowledge in a number of different tasks. Some of the tasks include making videos, comics and more both in groups and as individuals. Through the students work they will learn the vocabulary, critical details, and important events and people of the text. This will help them get a firm grasp on the pieces read in class and make it easier for them to understand the material. By the end of the course they will be able to explain how literature is varied and why the different forms exist, the uses and affects of certain literary devices, and be able to empathize with authors and see how and why they make certain decisions and do certain things to their work. This unit is hands on and incorporates many different technologies and gives attention to each of Gardner’s eight intelligences. ** Establish Goals **

__ Common Core States Standards __ __ Content area: __ Reading __ Grade: __ Grade 9-10 __ Domain: __ Literature __ Standard: __ Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

** Students will understand that **

• Literature is very diverse and represents and emphasizes many different events, objects, and meanings. • There are a variety of ways to create literature and many different ways to transform literature. • There are many ways to analyze literature and to find the emphasis and meaning; this includes comparing and contrasting different pieces of literature. ** Essential Questions **

• How are the different forms of literature varied, and what remains the same? Why? • Why do authors choose to use certain literary devices and make certain literary decision? • How do authors create emphasis and meaning? Does the emphasis change when the medium does?

** Students will know **

• __Vocabulary:__ Obeisance, quaff, catacombs, impunity, montresor, ominous, disheveled, abeyance, abductor muscle, aigrette, palliative, etc. • __Critical Details:__ The bust of Pallas, Plutonian shore, Eldorado, amontillado, the benefactors milk eye, the black cats appearance, skulls an bones, catacombs etc. • __Important Events and People:__ Main characters, the raven entering, when the black cat is "killed", the benefactors’ death, etc.

** Students will be able to **


 * EXPLAIN Express the different uses of literature and how they are created.
 * INTERPRET Critique the different forms of literature and their counterparts. (Poe's original short stories and their graphic novel versions.)
 * APPLY Create short stories and/or graphic novels that contain emphasis on a certain element.
 * PERSPECTIVE Compare and contrast the textual versions with the graphic novel counterparts.
 * EMPATHY Assume the role of the author/s. (Poe, Shaun Tan, Rick Geary, etc.)
 * SELF KNOWLEDGE Reflect on how the graphic novel versions drew on the original text and why certain changes were made and certain details were added.

** Performance Task Overview **

As a desperate writer eager to get published, we invite you to enter Glimmer Train Press Inc.'s 2011short story contest. Glimmer Train Press annually holds a contest to seek out the best new and upcoming authors. All the short stories chosen will be published. To show your professional abilities to craft stories include at least five literary devises and use the power of emphasis to create interest. Judges will be looking for creative and engaging pieces. If we decide your short story is in the top 20 you will be given the honor to create a short graphic novel remake of your new short story for the successful publishing company Sterling inc. They are creating a new anthology of graphic short stories, and they're planning to include the best new and upcoming authors. When transforming your short story into a graphic remake feel free to make changes, but they request that the main “essence” of the story remain intact. They also request that you put your graphic short story on an online comic hosting website, so we can view it right away. Also, to show your professionalism, they ask you to respond to some of the other graphic short stories that may be put in their anthology. We all plan on seeing your best work. -Glitter Train Press Inc.  ** Expectations ** It is expected that every student come to class prepared. This includes bringing homework assigned in completed as well as bringing in the necessary materials and texts given in class. Students are expected to arrive on time, there is a five minute grace period before a student is marked as tardy. If a student misses class they are expected to email the instructor if possible so the needed assignments and materials can be set aside for them. Discussions in class cannot be recreated so when students miss class it is expected that they talk with a classmate to gather some of what they have missed. If possible students are also asked to email the instructor with the homework due the day they are absent if any was assignment. Extenuating circumstances are understood and the instructor will work with the student to help them catch up. All assignments should be turned in by the specified due date unless the student has spoken with the instructor and prior arrangements have been made. Late work will receive a small penalty if no justified reason for missing the deadline is provided. Plagiarism is using (or copying) someone else’s work without permission or proper citation. There is a zero tolerance policy on plagiarism in this class. Plagiarized work will not be accepted, and the student will have to write an essay on plagiarism and proper citation as well as redo the plagiarized work or piece. The project redo that is handed in will be graded as late. A Repeat offense will lead to a parent teacher conference.
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 * Plagiarism Policy **

** Benchmarks ** • __Glogster:__ Create a poster on glogster that illustrates the different forms of literature and how they are made. **20 Points** *Journal entries (based on effort and completion) **10 Points** • __Tumblr Posts__: Post your critiques on our readings, and comment on your peers posts. **25 Points** *Mini Skits **15 Points** • __Prezi__: Create a prezi that shows you comparing and contrasting the two versions of a story we covered in class. **25 Points** *Goggle Survey (based on completion) **5 Points** • __iMovie (Youtube):__ Create a movie of you assuming the role of an author. What inspired you to create what you did? What was your life like? (If you don't want to act feel free to use puppets) **35 Points** *Short Free Write (based on thought and effort**) 5 Points** *Chart **10 Points** • __Capzles:__ For each graphic short story create a capzle on how it drew from the original. You can put text, images, music, or a video clip in a capzle**. 25 Points** *“Graffiti Walls” (Based on effort) **5 Points** *Reflection **10 Points** •__ComicLife/Comic Nation:__ Post your final original comic on comicfury and use the "comment" tool to respond to some of your peers comics. **40 Points** *Mini warm up comic (based on effort) **5 Points** *Presentations **10 Points** *End feelings and opinions (based on completion) **5 Points** •__Overall Attendance and Participation__: Class participation is very important. Students will be expected to give their peers feedback and also share their ideas and thoughts throughout class. **50 Points**
 * Total Points: 300 **

** Grading Scale **


 * A ** (93 -100), **A-** (90 - 92), **B+** (87 - 89), **B** (83 - 86), **B-** (80 - 82), **C+**(77 - 79), **C** (73-76), **C-** (70 - 72), **D+**(67 - 69), **D** (63 - 66), **D-** (60 - 62), **F** (0 - 59).