English IV
English IV involves the study of
British literature. From Old English to Modern Literature, we read about
everything from monsters and knights to oodles of poems about love, life, and
nature. We cover it all! We also spend a few weeks studying the work
of Shakespeare, particularly Macbeth. We learn about and study the works
of multiple writers.
Other activities include vocabulary and writing. Research writing is the focus as we work to become more adept at MLA format. We even try to team up with other academic classes to do a couple of "shared" papers.
The final portion of the year is spent preparing for life after high school. We research and write papers about careers. We interview professionals in various careers. We develop resumes, cover letters, and reference sheets. We also practice writing thank you notes, business letters, and letters of complaint. We sometimes practice filling out applications for different jobs.
"To-morrow, and to-morrow, and
to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow; a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing."
--From Macbeth (V, v, 19)