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All grades are averaged such that daily grades count once, while tests and major projects count twice. For assignments turned in late, ten points will be taken off each day for up to three days. Assignments are not accepted late after three days.
In addition to the school “Code of Conduct” -
Respect everyone.
Be on time and ready to learn.
Keep your work area clean.
Food and drink are not allowed (with the exception of water).
Course Map:
Short Story – Weeks 1-4
- Teacher will select 8 stories from Elements of Literature text; questions and activities will be assigned according to standards listed on weekly lesson plans
- Mastery of 25 Literary Terms- discussion and lists provided before assessment
- Unit Test
Poetry – Weeks 5-7
- Teacher will select 20 poems from text and outside sources
- Mastery of 25 Poetry Terms- lists and discussion provided before assessment
- Student Choice Project
Drama – Weeks 8-10
- Reading – Romeo and Juliet
- Mastery of terms and dramatic concepts associated with Shakespeare – list provided
- Familiarity with the Renaissance Era and its impact on the development of world literature
- Student Choice Project
Epic and Myth – Weeks 11-13
- Selected reading – The Odyssey
- Mastery of terms and concepts associated with epic poetry
- Familiarity with Greek Mythology and its impact on Western literature
- Student Choice Project
The Novel – Weeks 14-16
- Student Choice of Novel based on Book Club Planning
- Familiarity with Theme, Characterization, and Style in the Novel provided in class discussion
- Student- and teacher-generated activities associated with each particular book
- Student Choice Project
Writing – Throughout Semester
- Emphasis on Technical Writing: production of brochures, posters, comparison of two literary selections.
- 6 Student Products of Different Types of Writing for Portfolio. These include student journals, book analyses, original poetry, expository writing associated with projects, biography, and technical writing.
Conventions of Grammar– Throughout Semester
Addressed within student writing
Vocabulary – Throughout Semester
Weekly Units with a variety of strategies and activities designed to support
student learning; weekly vocabulary test.
Listening, Speaking, Viewing – Throughout Semester
Oral Communications addressed within projects
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