English IV C Syllabus

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A. Grading -- Four major categories on point system. It is my judgment call here.

  1. Research Paper = 200 points

  2. Tests/Essays/Projects = 100 points

  3. Quizzes = 50 points

  4. Homework = 20-30 points

B. Textbooks

  1. Elements of Literature (purple book)

  2. Elements of Writing (red book)

  3. Vocabulary For the College-Bound Student

C. Literature Quarter by Quarter

  1. Quarter 1 -- Study of World Literature, The Odyssey, Mythology by Edith Hamilton, and Antigone.

  2. Quarter 2 -- Silas Marner, Beowulf, Canterbury Tales.

  3. Quarter 3 -- Lord of the Flies, Hamlet and Macbeth.

  4. Quarter 4 -- Novel, romantic and Victorian poetry.

D. Writing Assignments

  1. I-Search Paper (a personalized research paper) -- due before Christmas vacation

  2. Projects, essays, great variety.

E. Vocabulary -- quiz every other week / analogy expertise.

F. Grammar

  1. Pre-Grammar Test and Post-Grammar Test

  2. Grammar in senior year is based on areas of concern in student writing and speaking, and in preparation for the ACT and SAT.

G. Materials Needed:

  1. 3 subject notebook with pockets -- in class everyday.

  2. Pencils, pens, and your own paper -- in class everyday.

  3. daily planner -- in class everyday.

H. Additional reminders:

  1. Class begins with prayer when the bell rings; please be on time.

  2. Personal / business needs should be attended to before or after class, not during instructional time.

  3. Late essays / projects will be penalized eight points for each day late.

  4. Homework assignments are accepted only on the date due during your English period. No homework = 0%.

  5. Research dates are set in stone.

  6. If you are absent the day of the test, you will take the test the day you return to school in After-School Testing. It is your responsibility to see me immediately when you return about missed work /  assignments.

  7. No Gum, food, or drink is permitted in the classroom.

  8. No not talk while I am talking. This is rude and will not be tolerated.

  9. Feet must be on the floor.

  10. No hair combing /  putting on make-up during class.