British Literature Introduction

Welcome to British Literature!

with Mr. Paul

British Literature Abstract●Academic British Literature exists to be a study of the advent of

the English language and its application in literature from its birth (54 BC) to the modern era (2011 AD).

●This class is interested in the study of the English language, the study of prominent British authors and poets, the study of prominent British works of literature, and the study of the life, times, and conditions of Europe during this same progression of time.

●This class also emphasizes the development of grammar, writing, and vocabulary skills.

Why British Literature?

●Language is our Greatest Tool!oPower to createoPower to destroyoPower to bind usoPower to free us

●Experiencing a New PerspectiveoModern perspective is narrowoInsights into modern problems from a historic scopeoUnderstanding our progress (and our regress)

●But, most importantly…

To Unleash our

Imagination

●The heroes of oldoMonsters and treasureoGlorious kings and knightsoDamsels in distress

●Unutterable dread and glorious joyoPoets that speak to man’s darkest hoursoPoets that celebrate the surreal beauty of life

●The growth and fall of empiresoSpan of the English languageoOppressive, futuristic dystopiasoRage against the machine

●Political IntrigueoDeceit and murderoGluttony and greedoHeroes of the peopleoPlight of the poor

British Literature Preview

The Major Works

Beowulf●Anglo-Saxon hero●War between good and

evil●Heroes of might and

magic●Dragons, demons,

witches, and more…

le Morted’Arthur

●The greatest king of men●The Arthur legend●Knights of the Round Table

Macbeth●Greatest playwright of

all time●Tale of treachery and

the supernatural●Women’s deceit●Absolute power

Frankenstein●First work of science

fiction●Female author●Terrifying

consequences of knowledge

1984●Dystopian future●Result of World Wars●A world without

emotion●A world without identity

Major Assignments

●Compare/Contrast Papero3-5 Page Character Comparison

●Outside Reading ProjectoOutside Reading ListoCorresponding Paper

●Research Papero5-7 page Research Paper

●Persuasive Speecho4-6 minute Persuasive PresentationoRequired Visual Aid

What Will it Take to Succeed?●Reading is imperative

oNightly Assignmentso In-classoTake notes!

●Contribute!oGroup workoDiscussionsoExtra credit opportunities

●Work EthicoExpectations (Quality and Drive)oDeadlinesoSelf-motivation

Expectations of the Teacher●Constant accessibility:

opaulj1096@gmail.com (goes directly to my cell phone)o john.paul@donegal.k12.pa.usoAppointment scheduling

●Study groups or tutoringoSchedule with meoAvailability fluctuates

●Genuine DriveoExpectations of myselfoGoals of this semesteroVision of the classroom

Final Housekeeping Items●Inbox/Outbox Procedure●Sign-out Procedure●Colors and Numbers●Electronic Submittals (Paper Assignments)●Substitute Teacher and Library Expectations●Blog Uses