Paradigm English IV: A Legacy of Freedom & Virtue in Literature &
Philosophy
Paradigm English IV consists of four chapters that are designed
to prepare students for post-high school studies and careers which
require critical interpretive skills in language, reading, and writing.
In this course, the student will study major world authors who were
"firsts" in their fields of philosophy, reform, politics, science,
religion, drama, poetry, novels, short stories, essays, biographies, and
autobiographies. Covering writings from ancient times to modern times,
English IV addresses cultural traditions of oral recitation, myth fable
, legend, parable, and folklore. The student will learn to recognize
literary characteristics and techniques. Key Topics in Paradigm English IV by
Chapter
Topics in chapter 1 include learning styles, historical
documents, constructing literary works, writing styles, important
literary works in American History, poetry and song, symbolism mottos,
pledges, and slogan in American literature. Chapter 2 topics
include fiction, short stories, fables, mythology from around the world,
fairytales, legends, parables, drama, and poetry. In chapter 3 key
topics are novels, point of view, novelists from the US and around the
world, conflict, description, literary techniques, literary criticism,
author credibility, biographies, and autobiographies. Key topics in
chapter 4 are ancient writings and documents, literature of the Dark
Ages, early Medieval writers, writers of the Renaissance, the first
modern writers, writers who changed social behaviors, and documents that
produced modern government. |