Class 10 English Parts 1 & 2

This Main Lesson Block Includes:
Part 1: November 9 – December 11
Part 2: April 5 - April 30

This 10th grade English course strengthens students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening through focused study of poetry and rhetorical communication. Students read, analyze, and interpret poetry from a range of historical periods, forms, and styles, examining figurative language, sound devices, meter, structure, imagery, and theme. Instruction emphasizes close reading, literary analysis, and written response using evidence-based interpretation.

In addition to literary study, students develop oral communication skills through public speaking, recitation, and presentation. Students learn foundational principles of rhetoric, audience awareness, argumentation, and effective delivery. Assignments include analytical essays, reflective writing, creative writing, speech drafting and revision, and structured performance/presentation tasks. Students participate in class discussions and seminars to strengthen critical thinking and expression. Assessment includes written work, poetry analysis, recitation/performance, speeches, presentations, projects, quizzes/tests, and cumulative evaluations.

Course Objectives

• Read and interpret complex poetry appropriate to 10th grade level, demonstrating comprehension and insight.
• Analyze poetic techniques including figurative language, imagery, symbolism, tone, diction, sound devices, rhythm, and meter.
• Identify and evaluate form and structure, including lyric, narrative poetry, sonnets, free verse, and other poetic forms.
• Write analytical responses and essays that develop a clear thesis supported by textual evidence and accurate literary terminology.
• Compose original poetry applying studied techniques such as imagery, metaphor, rhythm, and structure, and revise work for clarity and effect.
• Demonstrate mastery of writing conventions, including grammar, sentence structure, organization, and word choice.
• Understand and apply rhetorical principles including purpose, audience, ethos/pathos/logos, and persuasive strategies.
• Draft, revise, and deliver speeches using clear organization, supporting evidence, and effective language.
• Demonstrate effective public speaking delivery including posture, pacing, articulation, volume, tone, eye contact, and appropriate gesture.
• Participate in structured discussion and critique, offering respectful feedback and integrating peer/teacher input into revisions. Conduct short research or source-based preparation where appropriate (e.g., historical context of poems or evidence for speeches) and cite sources in a basic academic format.
• Develop confidence and clarity in spoken expression through recitation, performance, and formal presentations.

This course does not include a live Zoom. 

• Follow along asynchronously for teacher feedback. 
  
  
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