GLOBAL LANGUAGE M Elements of Literature/Earth Science Spring 2008 Office hours: 1:004:30pm (appointments must be made 24 hours in advance) I. Overview: This course integrates English Literature studies with Earth Science, focusing on literary analysis and comprehension. Students will gain both an academic edge upon entering toptier high schools and an appreciative understanding of Literature and Earth Science. II. Course Aims and Objectives: 1. Understand the approach and methods of using basic literary elements and advanced reading skills to fully comprehend and appreciate selected works from classic literature authors such as Isaac Asimov and Edgar Allen Poe. Application of these skills will be exercised through essay writing, presentation skills, and TOEFL testing. 2. Gain knowledge and understanding of Earth Science topics and specialized vocabulary for use in future high school courses and tests. Specific Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, students will have: • • • • • •
Increased understanding of vocabulary/expressions Refined knowledge of grammar Reinforced usage of vocabulary and grammar through speaking/listening drills Developed skills in reading comprehension Applied advanced paraphrasing methods Established essay writing and arrangement skills
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Discussed and exercised basic analysis of classic literature and science Prepared, constructed, and performed a public presentation
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III. Format and Procedures: Language of Literature organization around clusters of standards allows for the teaching of major literary concepts across genre. Standards that belong together are taught together through this integrated course. Students analyze fiction, nonfiction, poetry, drama, and media across clusters of standards. Special features support visual and media literacy, along with research strategies. Earth Science provides a wide range of teaching options and gives teachers the flexibility to choose the resources that meet the needs of their classroom. Reliable content, opportunities for inquirybased learning, and online resources help students understand the concepts of earth science. Accessible content:
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Reading strategies, paired diagrams, and visualizations complement the strong visual appeal and the dynamic, interactive content, making the program accessible to a wide variety of students. Realworld connections: A variety of handson labs and investigations help students experience earth science as vital, engaging, and relevant. Integrated technology, funded by the National Science Foundation: Pointofuse references in the Pupil’s Edition and ancillaries direct students to current and reliable NSFfunded, online resources that were developed in conjunction with TERC. These innovative resources extend and reinforce the concepts of the text.
IV. Course Requirements: Course readings: 1. Global Language M Book 1 2.
Global Language M Book 2
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Vocabulary
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Newbery Medal Novels
V. Tentative Course Schedule [based on level course that meets twice a week for two hours]: Topics Week 1 Isaac Asimov Earth as a System Week 2 Mona Gardner The Nature of Science Week 3 Roald Dahl Models of Earth Week 4 Daniel P. Mannix Unit Review Week 5 May Swenson/E.E. Cummings Earth’s Structure and Motion Week 6 Frank R. Stockton Atoms to Minerals Week 7 Dorothy Parker
Assignments Test Projects Rain, Rain Go Away Reading Comprehension Earth Science 123 Vocabulary Vocabulary 14 The Dinner Party Earth Science 2441 Vocabulary 58
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Novel Book Report
The Enormous Crocodile Earth Science 4261 Vocabulary 912
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
A Running Brook of Horror Earth Science 165 Vocabulary 1316
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Novel Book Report
Southbound Freeway/Moon Earth Science 6687 Vocabulary Review
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
The Lady, or the Tiger Earth Science 88115 Vocabulary 14
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Novel Book Report
Earth Science Essay
The Choice Earth Science 116141
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
Presentation preparation
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Literature Essay
Rocks Week 8 Robert Lipsyte Resources and the Environment Week 9 Isaac Asimov Unit Review Week 10 Writing Earth Science Presentation
Vocabulary 58 Future Tense Earth Science 142163 Vocabulary 912
begins Reading Comprehension Vocabulary Novel Book Report
Various Short Stories Earth Science 66167 Vocabulary 1316
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
Writing Workshop Vocabulary Review
Reading Comprehension Vocabulary
Final Presentation
VI. Academic Integrity Should copying occur, both the student who copied work from another student and the student who gave material to be copied will both automatically receive a zero for the assignment. Penalty for violation of this can also be extended to include failure of the course and disciplinary action. During examinations, you must do your own work. Talking or discussion is not permitted during the examinations, nor may you compare papers, copy from others, or collaborate in any way. Any collaborative behavior during the examinations will result in failure of the exam, and may lead to failure of the course and disciplinary action.
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