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extra credit reading list
extra credit reading list
See below for a list of books and short stories that students can read at any time during the semester or over the break for extra credit. These texts, unlike the texts read for class, do not need to be annotated. They are just for a fun, added exploration of literature :)
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (or any of his short stories)
The Christmas Pudding or Hercule Poirot’s Christmas by Agatha Christie (or any of her works)
Father Giles of Hamm by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
The Prisoner of Zenda by Sir Anthony Hope
Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart
Rebecca by Daphne du Marier
The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson
Dr. Jekll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
Footsteps in the Dark by Georgette Heyer
Watership Down by Richard Adams
Any of the Jeeves books by P.G. Wodehouse
All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
The Winding Stair by Joan Aiken
Any of the Father Brown books by Chesterton
The Once and Future King by T.H. White
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Any of the Buncle books by D.E. Stevenson
My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell
The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
Scarface by Andre Norton
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Conan Doyle
Any of the Sherlock Holmes books or short stories
Great Expectations by Dickens
Week 12 (11/14 - 10/18)
Week 12 (11/14 - 10/18)
Monday Canterbury Tales Test Canterbury Tales Study Guide - Google Docs
Tuesday Introduce Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Wednesday Discuss Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Thursday Discuss Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
Friday NO SCHOOL
**Reminder: Study!!
Week 11 (11/07 - 10/11)
Week 11 (11/07 - 10/11)
Monday Lecture on Beowulf material world and archaeology - Beowulf History - Google Slides
Tuesday Jeopardy!
Wednesday Essay work:
Due Monday, October 10th
In page 235, lines 3077-78 of Beowulf, Wiglaf states, “Often many must suffer through the will of one, as has happened to us.” J.R.R. Tolkien says of this line: “There could be no more pungent criticism in a few words of ‘chivalry’ in one of responsibility.” Tolkien argued that Beowulf’s reckless pride was cloaked as heroism and that he left a mixed legacy, even according to the moral standards of his time. Other Beowulf scholars disagree, saying that Beowulf was the ideal Germanic hero and that heroes do not live by common sense alone; they say his legacy is one of character that transcends an “ordinary” human moral code.
What do you think? What was the true nature of Beowulf’s legacy? Did Beowulf’s actions help or harm his people overall? Did he act out of true concern for his people or out of selfish motivations? Were his acts of bravery noble and heroic, or were they prideful and reckless? Should heroes make common sense their standard of conduct, or is “recklessness” and risk-taking a heroic right of passage? Is the heroic standard one that transcends the moral and philosophical standards of the “common man?” Use evidence from the text to support your argument.
Essay should be at least 2 pages, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font with in-text citations in APA format.
Thursday Essay Work
Friday Quiz
**Reminder: Study!!
Week 10 (10/31 - 10/04)
Week 10 (10/31 - 10/04)
Monday Lecture on Beowulf material world and archaeology - Beowulf History - Google Slides
Tuesday Jeopardy!
Wednesday Essay work:
Due Monday, October 10th
In page 235, lines 3077-78 of Beowulf, Wiglaf states, “Often many must suffer through the will of one, as has happened to us.” J.R.R. Tolkien says of this line: “There could be no more pungent criticism in a few words of ‘chivalry’ in one of responsibility.” Tolkien argued that Beowulf’s reckless pride was cloaked as heroism and that he left a mixed legacy, even according to the moral standards of his time. Other Beowulf scholars disagree, saying that Beowulf was the ideal Germanic hero and that heroes do not live by common sense alone; they say his legacy is one of character that transcends an “ordinary” human moral code.
What do you think? What was the true nature of Beowulf’s legacy? Did Beowulf’s actions help or harm his people overall? Did he act out of true concern for his people or out of selfish motivations? Were his acts of bravery noble and heroic, or were they prideful and reckless? Should heroes make common sense their standard of conduct, or is “recklessness” and risk-taking a heroic right of passage? Is the heroic standard one that transcends the moral and philosophical standards of the “common man?” Use evidence from the text to support your argument.
Essay should be at least 2 pages, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font with in-text citations in APA format.
Thursday Essay Work
Friday Essay Peer Review
**Reminder: Essay DUE OCT 10
Week 6 (10/03 - 10/07)
Week 6 (10/03 - 10/07)
Monday Lecture on Beowulf material world and archaeology - Beowulf History - Google Slides
Tuesday Jeopardy!
Wednesday Essay work:
Due Monday, October 10th
In page 235, lines 3077-78 of Beowulf, Wiglaf states, “Often many must suffer through the will of one, as has happened to us.” J.R.R. Tolkien says of this line: “There could be no more pungent criticism in a few words of ‘chivalry’ in one of responsibility.” Tolkien argued that Beowulf’s reckless pride was cloaked as heroism and that he left a mixed legacy, even according to the moral standards of his time. Other Beowulf scholars disagree, saying that Beowulf was the ideal Germanic hero and that heroes do not live by common sense alone; they say his legacy is one of character that transcends an “ordinary” human moral code.
What do you think? What was the true nature of Beowulf’s legacy? Did Beowulf’s actions help or harm his people overall? Did he act out of true concern for his people or out of selfish motivations? Were his acts of bravery noble and heroic, or were they prideful and reckless? Should heroes make common sense their standard of conduct, or is “recklessness” and risk-taking a heroic right of passage? Is the heroic standard one that transcends the moral and philosophical standards of the “common man?” Use evidence from the text to support your argument.
Essay should be at least 2 pages, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font with in-text citations in APA format.
Thursday Essay Work
Friday Essay Peer Review
**Reminder: Essay DUE OCT 10
Week 6 (10/03 - 10/07)
Week 6 (10/03 - 10/07)
Monday Lecture on Beowulf material world and archaeology - Beowulf History - Google Slides
Tuesday Jeopardy!
Wednesday Essay work:
Due Monday, October 10th
In page 235, lines 3077-78 of Beowulf, Wiglaf states, “Often many must suffer through the will of one, as has happened to us.” J.R.R. Tolkien says of this line: “There could be no more pungent criticism in a few words of ‘chivalry’ in one of responsibility.” Tolkien argued that Beowulf’s reckless pride was cloaked as heroism and that he left a mixed legacy, even according to the moral standards of his time. Other Beowulf scholars disagree, saying that Beowulf was the ideal Germanic hero and that heroes do not live by common sense alone; they say his legacy is one of character that transcends an “ordinary” human moral code.
What do you think? What was the true nature of Beowulf’s legacy? Did Beowulf’s actions help or harm his people overall? Did he act out of true concern for his people or out of selfish motivations? Were his acts of bravery noble and heroic, or were they prideful and reckless? Should heroes make common sense their standard of conduct, or is “recklessness” and risk-taking a heroic right of passage? Is the heroic standard one that transcends the moral and philosophical standards of the “common man?” Use evidence from the text to support your argument.
Essay should be at least 2 pages, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font with in-text citations in APA format.
Thursday Essay Work
Friday Essay Peer Review
**Reminder: Essay DUE OCT 10
Week 6 (10/03 - 10/07)
Week 6 (10/03 - 10/07)
Monday Lecture on Beowulf material world and archaeology - Beowulf History - Google Slides
Tuesday Jeopardy!
Wednesday Essay work:
Due Monday, October 10th
In page 235, lines 3077-78 of Beowulf, Wiglaf states, “Often many must suffer through the will of one, as has happened to us.” J.R.R. Tolkien says of this line: “There could be no more pungent criticism in a few words of ‘chivalry’ in one of responsibility.” Tolkien argued that Beowulf’s reckless pride was cloaked as heroism and that he left a mixed legacy, even according to the moral standards of his time. Other Beowulf scholars disagree, saying that Beowulf was the ideal Germanic hero and that heroes do not live by common sense alone; they say his legacy is one of character that transcends an “ordinary” human moral code.
What do you think? What was the true nature of Beowulf’s legacy? Did Beowulf’s actions help or harm his people overall? Did he act out of true concern for his people or out of selfish motivations? Were his acts of bravery noble and heroic, or were they prideful and reckless? Should heroes make common sense their standard of conduct, or is “recklessness” and risk-taking a heroic right of passage? Is the heroic standard one that transcends the moral and philosophical standards of the “common man?” Use evidence from the text to support your argument.
Essay should be at least 2 pages, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font with in-text citations in APA format.
Thursday Essay Work
Friday Essay Peer Review
**Reminder: Essay DUE OCT 10
Week 6 (10/03 - 10/07)
Week 6 (10/03 - 10/07)
Monday Lecture on Beowulf material world and archaeology - Beowulf History - Google Slides
Tuesday Jeopardy!
Wednesday Essay work:
Due Monday, October 10th
In page 235, lines 3077-78 of Beowulf, Wiglaf states, “Often many must suffer through the will of one, as has happened to us.” J.R.R. Tolkien says of this line: “There could be no more pungent criticism in a few words of ‘chivalry’ in one of responsibility.” Tolkien argued that Beowulf’s reckless pride was cloaked as heroism and that he left a mixed legacy, even according to the moral standards of his time. Other Beowulf scholars disagree, saying that Beowulf was the ideal Germanic hero and that heroes do not live by common sense alone; they say his legacy is one of character that transcends an “ordinary” human moral code.
What do you think? What was the true nature of Beowulf’s legacy? Did Beowulf’s actions help or harm his people overall? Did he act out of true concern for his people or out of selfish motivations? Were his acts of bravery noble and heroic, or were they prideful and reckless? Should heroes make common sense their standard of conduct, or is “recklessness” and risk-taking a heroic right of passage? Is the heroic standard one that transcends the moral and philosophical standards of the “common man?” Use evidence from the text to support your argument.
Essay should be at least 2 pages, double-spaced, in Times New Roman font with in-text citations in APA format.
Thursday Essay Work
Friday Essay Peer Review
**Reminder: Essay DUE OCT 10
Week 5 (09/26 - 09/30)
Week 5 (09/26 - 09/30)
Monday Discuss Beowulf pages 167-182
Tuesday Discuss Beowulf pages 183-198
Wednesday Discuss Beowulf pages 199-214
Thursday Discuss Beowulf pages 215-230
Friday Discuss Beowulf pages 231-244
**Reminder: Bell Work check on Friday
Week 4 (09/18 - 09/23)
Week 4 (09/18 - 09/23)
Monday Discuss Beowulf pages 92-104
Tuesday Discuss Beowulf pages 105-120
Wednesday Discuss Beowulf pages 121-136
Thursday Discuss Beowulf pages 137-150
Friday Discuss Beowulf pages 151-166
**Reminder: Bell Work Check
Week 3 (09/12 - 09/16)
Week 3 (09/12 - 09/16)
Monday Lecture on Beowulf context; Discuss Beowulf pages 48-58
Tuesday Discuss Beowulf pages 48-58
Wednesday Discuss Beowulf pages 59-69
Thursday Discuss Beowulf pages 70-80
Friday Discuss Beowulf pages 81-91
**Reminder: Beowulf pages 92-102 to be read and annotated by Monday
Week 2 (09/06 - 09/09)
Week 2 (09/06 - 09/09)
Monday No school
Tuesday Essay Writing workshop - graded summer reading assignments will be returned today
Wednesday Read and and annotate Ode to a Skylark, On Another's Sorrow, and Bright Star - Beowulf text distributed today
Thursday Discuss Ode to a Skylark, On Another's Sorrow, and Bright Star
Friday Write response essay to poetry assignment - Hand in revised summer reading assignment
**Reminder: Beowulf pages 48-58 to be read and annotated by Monday
Week 1 (08/29 - 09/02)
Week 1 (08/29 - 09/02)
Monday Class overview - syllabus, class procedures, etc
Tuesday Discuss Fellowship of the Ring
Wednesday Discuss Fellowship of the Ring
Thursday Discuss Fellowship of the Ring
Friday Essay writing workshop - Hand in signed syllabus
Required Course materials
Required Course materials
One Binder
5 Dividers -
Bell work
Notes
Written Assignments
Handouts
Paper
Loose-leaf paper (plenty for use throughout the year)
Pens/pencils (any dark color works, no white, peach, etc.; no red on typical assignments)
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