Friday, August 28, 2009
Homework for Monday 8/31
Over the weekend, read the first three passages from Beowulf (pp 21-30). In your notebook, answer each of the 11 content questions that appear in the margins.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
English III Syllabus
English III & English III Honors: British Literature
Course Description
This course combines composition, literary analysis, vocabulary development, and an interdisciplinary survey of British literature and history. The survey begins with works written as early as the Anglo-Saxon period (5th c. CE) and travels all the way to the late 20th century. The chief grading focus is the analytical essay. In addition there are tests for every major unit of study, as well as weekly quizzes and/or short writing in-class writing assignments. There will also be vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises designed to prepare students for the SAT. Additionally, students in Honors will be prepared to take the AP English Language and Composition Exam in May. To this end, these students will take practice AP Exams and learn the rubrics used to evaluates and score AP essays.
Text Titles
Text title: Elements of Literature: The Essentials of British and World Literature
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Copyright: 2007
ISBN:
Text title: A Pocket Style Manual, Fourth Edition
Author: Diana Hacker
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s
Copyright: 2004
The Moonstone
Pride and Prejudice
Where Angels Fear to Tread
A Tale of Two Cities
1984
Frankenstein
Tess of the D’Urbervilles
Pygmalion
Macbeth
Merchant of Venice
Much Ado About Nothing
Brave New World
Course Objectives
1. To analyze and study the logical progression of British literature.
2. To focus on vocabulary in all reading and communication skills.
3. To develop analytical writing skills with an emphasis on independent critical thinking.
4. To work toward collegiate level research skills.
5. To continue emphasis on grammar and mechanical skills.
6. To sharpen communication skills through small grouping and presentations.
7. To relate the literature we read to contemporary issues of interest to students.
Course Materials
You will need a large three-ring binder for this class, preferably with at least one folder-insert. Each student will also need a black-and-white composition book which will be used as a response journal.
Grading
Reading Comprehension Exercises (reflective response, explication, and analysis)
Quizzes (consisting of MC and short answer questions)
Unit Tests (some will be entirely MC questions, some will have MC and essay sections)
AP Essays (timed, in-class writing scored with 9-point rubric)
Longer Essays (out-of-class, careful revision required)
Course Description
This course combines composition, literary analysis, vocabulary development, and an interdisciplinary survey of British literature and history. The survey begins with works written as early as the Anglo-Saxon period (5th c. CE) and travels all the way to the late 20th century. The chief grading focus is the analytical essay. In addition there are tests for every major unit of study, as well as weekly quizzes and/or short writing in-class writing assignments. There will also be vocabulary and reading comprehension exercises designed to prepare students for the SAT. Additionally, students in Honors will be prepared to take the AP English Language and Composition Exam in May. To this end, these students will take practice AP Exams and learn the rubrics used to evaluates and score AP essays.
Text Titles
Text title: Elements of Literature: The Essentials of British and World Literature
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart and Winston
Copyright: 2007
ISBN:
Text title: A Pocket Style Manual, Fourth Edition
Author: Diana Hacker
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s
Copyright: 2004
The Moonstone
Pride and Prejudice
Where Angels Fear to Tread
A Tale of Two Cities
1984
Frankenstein
Tess of the D’Urbervilles
Pygmalion
Macbeth
Merchant of Venice
Much Ado About Nothing
Brave New World
Course Objectives
1. To analyze and study the logical progression of British literature.
2. To focus on vocabulary in all reading and communication skills.
3. To develop analytical writing skills with an emphasis on independent critical thinking.
4. To work toward collegiate level research skills.
5. To continue emphasis on grammar and mechanical skills.
6. To sharpen communication skills through small grouping and presentations.
7. To relate the literature we read to contemporary issues of interest to students.
Course Materials
You will need a large three-ring binder for this class, preferably with at least one folder-insert. Each student will also need a black-and-white composition book which will be used as a response journal.
Grading
Reading Comprehension Exercises (reflective response, explication, and analysis)
Quizzes (consisting of MC and short answer questions)
Unit Tests (some will be entirely MC questions, some will have MC and essay sections)
AP Essays (timed, in-class writing scored with 9-point rubric)
Longer Essays (out-of-class, careful revision required)
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