English 10
A tenth-grade English course that deepens literary analysis, world literature study, rhetoric, research, and polished academic writing.
5 units and 20 lessons, for Grade 10. Free on Slate.
Unit 1: World Literature and Cultural Context
Read literature across cultures while connecting form, context, and theme.
- Literature and Cultural Context (10 min)
- Archetypes and Motifs (10 min)
- Comparative Theme Analysis (10 min)
- Translation and Style (10 min)
Unit 2: Nonfiction and Rhetoric
Analyze argument, audience, purpose, and rhetorical choices in nonfiction texts.
- The Rhetorical Situation (10 min)
- Claims, Evidence, and Warrants (10 min)
- Rhetorical Appeals (10 min)
- Bias and Perspective (10 min)
Unit 3: Advanced Composition
Develop multi-paragraph essays that synthesize evidence and refine voice.
- Literary Analysis Essay (10 min)
- Argument Essay (10 min)
- Style and Sentence Variety (10 min)
- Editing for Conventions (10 min)
Unit 4: Research and Synthesis
Use sources responsibly to support inquiry and argument.
- Research Questions (10 min)
- Source Credibility and Relevance (10 min)
- Synthesis Writing (10 min)
- Citation and Avoiding Plagiarism (10 min)
Unit 5: Speaking, Listening, and Media
Strengthen communication through discussion, presentation, and media analysis.
- Socratic Discussion (10 min)
- Multimedia Presentation (10 min)
- Argument in Media (10 min)
- Portfolio Reflection (10 min)