In this course, students explore the theme of how culture shapes identity in literature and conduct research in order to write an expository essay. Students apply literacy skills and strategies, complete application and writing assignments, and practice grammar and usage skills. This is the second course in a two-part Tenth-Grade English series. This course also encompasses the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
This course uses Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
- Knowledge: Tenth-Grade English, Part 2
- Skill: Critical Thinking—Interpretation and Analysis
- Attribute: Respect
What You’ll Learn
- Connections: Make connections between your own experience to that of the authors whose work you read.
- Literary Devices: Describe and identify literary devices in different genres of writing and in your own writing.
- Opinions: Write your opinions about the themes in each literary work clearly and directly.
- Credit Hours: 0.5
Prerequisites
Tenth-Grade English, Part 1 (ENGL 045) or equivalent
This course is part of our High School Program (Grades 10) bundle.
Course Features
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- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
- 15 Sections
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- Module 1: What Is Culture?0
- Module 2: Point of View in the Anchor Text0
- Module 3: Author's Choices in the Anchor Text0
- Module 4: Characterization in the Anchor Text0
- Module 5: Theme in the Anchor Text0
- Module 6: The Role of Food in Culture0
- Module 7: Tradition and Family Customs in Culture0
- Module 8: Childhood Experiences in Culture0
- Module 9: How Clothing Shapes Cultural Identity0
- Module 10: What's in a Name?0
- Module 11: Home, Sweet Home0
- Module 12: Introduction to Expository Writing0
- Module 13: Planning and Organizing Research0
- Module 14: Writing Informational Body Paragraphs0
- Module 15: Writing Explanatory Introductions and Conclusions0
