Welcome to Language Arts 10! In this course, we will focus on literature from around the world to help us define our society and how we fit into it.
The course is as follows:
In unit 1, we will trace the Hero's Quest throughout history; centering on the epic hero, Odysseus through the graphic novel version of The Odyssey.
Why do we tell stories?
What can be gained from reading different world myths and folktales?
In unit 2, we will begin to consider oppressed peoples as we dive into the fictionalized account of the Mirabel sisters, or, the Butterflies, as they were known throughout the Dominican Republic during the end of Rafael Trujillo's dictatorship.
What Is the definition of a "hero"?
What are different ways to display bravery In the face of adversity?
In unit 3, we will read Shakespeare's famous play, Othello. We will focus on why Shakespeare is still relevant and important to 21st century readers and how his works stand the test of time.
How are Shakespeare's views on love, loyalty, and fate still relevant today?
Why should we read literature that is 400 years old and how can modern readers relate to the lessons they have within them?
How can a Shakespearean tragedy mirror our own lives and our values?
In unit 4, we will read in memoirs In small groups, and we will discuss questions of how we fit in with the rest of the world. In reading the memoir, students will seek to answer the questions of:
Why should we be concerned with global events?
How does reading fiction and/or nonfiction help us understand ourselves and the world around us?
What do we truly know about the world outside of ours?
What can one learn from the stories of others? How do these stories affect our lives?
How can experiences across all walks of life and cultures connect people together?
This text will be accompanied with independent reading centered around "coming of age" stories.
