2015-2016 Course Syllabus
English IV College Prep
Mrs. Sabala
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course fulfills the Senior English requirement. It focuses on the development of the English language and British Literature shaped by historical events and philosophical movements. Students will read, discuss, and view material that will heighten their understanding and appreciation of English literary works. The course begins with the Anglo-Saxon period and continues to the present.
GRADING SCALE: ALL Linden High School Language Arts teachers will use the following scale to establish your grade:
Tests/Projects/Essays 40%
Classwork/Participation 25%
Quizzes 20%
Homework 15%
REQUIREMENTS:
Summer Reading: As per board policy, all students will complete two in-class summer reading assignments. The reader’s response journal and the in class exam. Each will count as a test grade in the 1st marking period.
Tests/Quizzes: Both standardized and teacher-generated tests and quizzes will typically be announced. However, if it is apparent that students are not doing the reading, I will assign a pop quiz. Pop quizzes are typically open note. In other words, do the reading, take notes, and there won’t be any surprises. J
Projects/Essays: Students will be required to write several essays throughout the course of the year varying in length from 5 paragraphs to 2-3 pages. There will also be group projects, which will be assigned over the course of the year. Projects and Essays are to be submitted ON THE DUE DATE. You will lose a FULL LETTER GRADE each day it is late. If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from submitting work on time please come see me!
Classwork and Participation: Because participation is 25% of your overall grade, it can mean the difference between an A or B. In addition to contributing to class discussion, participation also means, completing the weekly Agenda and “Do-Now,” completing reading assignments, responding on MyBigCampus, and cooperating in groups or pairs. It is expected you are on time to class. Being on time and prepared for class with completed homework is considered part of your participation grade.
Homework Policy: All students are expected to complete homework assignments on time. Each homework assignment will count as one stamp on your Weekly Agenda sheet. Weekly Agendas are to be handed about every 2 weeks. Homework will be accepted ONE day late for HALF credit. Please subscribe to Remind alerts to stay updated with Homework reminders.
Materials: For this course you will need your MacBook Air and a 2- pocket folder to keep Agenda sheets and graded assignments.
*A NOTE ON READING: All students will be asked to read a substantial amount this year. We will read in class as a large group, in small groups, and independently. You are also expected to read on your own time. I am a big fan of Audio books! You are free to listen to audio books via Youtube, Librivox.org, and sometimes I will upload them to our class website.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is an informal schedule for the school year. Assignments and novels may change over the course of the year.
THE ANGLO-SAXONS & THE MIDDLE AGES
“Beowulf”
The Canterbury Tales Prologue & Selected Tales
RENAISSANCE
Carpe Diem Poetry Unit
Shakespearean Sonnets
Shakespeare’s Macbeth
The Inferno by Dante Alighieri
Paradise Lost by John Milton
19th CENTURY LITERATURE & MODERN
Modern Poetry Unit
21st Century Short Stories
Brave New World
The Road
Frankenstein
1984
ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
Non-fiction Articles, Online resources, Digital Text and Magazines
Diversity and Equality in our Reading, Writing, and our Society
NARRATIVE
College Essays & Personal Narratives
Final Senior Portfolio
EXPOSITORY AND LITERARY ANALYSIS
Various Novels and Texts
English IV College Prep
Mrs. Sabala
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course fulfills the Senior English requirement. It focuses on the development of the English language and British Literature shaped by historical events and philosophical movements. Students will read, discuss, and view material that will heighten their understanding and appreciation of English literary works. The course begins with the Anglo-Saxon period and continues to the present.
GRADING SCALE: ALL Linden High School Language Arts teachers will use the following scale to establish your grade:
Tests/Projects/Essays 40%
Classwork/Participation 25%
Quizzes 20%
Homework 15%
REQUIREMENTS:
Summer Reading: As per board policy, all students will complete two in-class summer reading assignments. The reader’s response journal and the in class exam. Each will count as a test grade in the 1st marking period.
Tests/Quizzes: Both standardized and teacher-generated tests and quizzes will typically be announced. However, if it is apparent that students are not doing the reading, I will assign a pop quiz. Pop quizzes are typically open note. In other words, do the reading, take notes, and there won’t be any surprises. J
Projects/Essays: Students will be required to write several essays throughout the course of the year varying in length from 5 paragraphs to 2-3 pages. There will also be group projects, which will be assigned over the course of the year. Projects and Essays are to be submitted ON THE DUE DATE. You will lose a FULL LETTER GRADE each day it is late. If you have extenuating circumstances that prevent you from submitting work on time please come see me!
Classwork and Participation: Because participation is 25% of your overall grade, it can mean the difference between an A or B. In addition to contributing to class discussion, participation also means, completing the weekly Agenda and “Do-Now,” completing reading assignments, responding on MyBigCampus, and cooperating in groups or pairs. It is expected you are on time to class. Being on time and prepared for class with completed homework is considered part of your participation grade.
Homework Policy: All students are expected to complete homework assignments on time. Each homework assignment will count as one stamp on your Weekly Agenda sheet. Weekly Agendas are to be handed about every 2 weeks. Homework will be accepted ONE day late for HALF credit. Please subscribe to Remind alerts to stay updated with Homework reminders.
Materials: For this course you will need your MacBook Air and a 2- pocket folder to keep Agenda sheets and graded assignments.
*A NOTE ON READING: All students will be asked to read a substantial amount this year. We will read in class as a large group, in small groups, and independently. You are also expected to read on your own time. I am a big fan of Audio books! You are free to listen to audio books via Youtube, Librivox.org, and sometimes I will upload them to our class website.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is an informal schedule for the school year. Assignments and novels may change over the course of the year.
THE ANGLO-SAXONS & THE MIDDLE AGES
“Beowulf”
The Canterbury Tales Prologue & Selected Tales
RENAISSANCE
Carpe Diem Poetry Unit
Shakespearean Sonnets
Shakespeare’s Macbeth
The Inferno by Dante Alighieri
Paradise Lost by John Milton
19th CENTURY LITERATURE & MODERN
Modern Poetry Unit
21st Century Short Stories
Brave New World
The Road
Frankenstein
1984
ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
Non-fiction Articles, Online resources, Digital Text and Magazines
Diversity and Equality in our Reading, Writing, and our Society
NARRATIVE
College Essays & Personal Narratives
Final Senior Portfolio
EXPOSITORY AND LITERARY ANALYSIS
Various Novels and Texts
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