Daily Schedule English Iii

E N G L I S H I I I C OU R S E S Y L L A B U S

Course Description During first semester English III we will be investigating and engaging in the theme of journeys. We will be reading "A Long Way Gone", writing a personal narrative, reading a variety of myths and legends, and taking part in career exploration projects. We will also be looking at variety of genes and major literary works, including short stories from the British canon. Course Goals In this course we will be reading increasingly complex texts, with the first term focused primarily on "A Long Way Gone" by Ishmael Beah, myths and legends from around the globe, and short stories and poetry from the British canon. This course will strengthen and develop skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Daily Class Expectations - complete the journal - participate in readings and class discussions - complete class assignments & projects to the best of your ability -participate with a positive attitude in weekly activities, guest speakers, class trips, and class time Point Breakdown for Specific Assignments Daily participation in class discussions & readings = 10 pts Daily journals = 10 pts Study questions = 25 pts/ full week Quizzes = 25 pts In class assignments & activities = 25 pts Final Exam= 50 pts Book Project= 100 pts Personal Narrative= 150 pts Grading Policy 90-100% = A 70-79%= C >60% = F

80-89% = B 60-69%= D

DA I LY S C H E D U L E E N G L I S H I I I

Week/ Day

Monday

Wednesday

Intro to course Reflections Class Rules Get to Know You Questions Goal setting Website Set-up No School- Labor Day

Background Ishmael Beah, Sierra Leone info, mapping

3 9/14-9/16

No School- Professional Development

4 9/21-9/23

Read “A Long Way Gone” Ch. 1, study questions due Read Ch. 6-8, Study Questions due, in class novel activity No School- Professional Development

Present background info, brainstorm personal narrative sheet due Read Ch. 2-5, Study questions due

1 8/31-9/2 2 9/7-9/9

5 9/28-9/30 6 10/5-10/7 7 10/1210/15 8 10/1910/21 9 10/2610/28 10 11/2-11/4 11 11/9-11/11 12 11/1611/18 13 11/2311/25 14 11/3012/2 15 12/7-12/9 16 12/1412/16 17 1/4-1/6 18 1/11-1/13 19 1/18-1/20

Background info, personal narrative brainstorm

Quiz, read Ch. 9, study questions due Read Ch. 10, study questions due, in class activity

Read Ch. 11 &12, study questions due, in class activity presentations Quiz, read Ch. 16, study questions due

Read Ch. 13, 14 & 15, study questions due

Read Ch. 18 & 19, study questions due

Read Ch. 20 & 21, study questions due

Review for final exam “A Long Way Gone”, begin work on book projects Film Critique

Final Exam “A Long Way Gone”

Project work time

Book project work time

Book Project Presentations

British Lit Unit

Personal Narrative, British Lit Unit

Personal Narrative- work on rough draft,

Personal Narrative- writing groups

Personal Narrative Rough Draft Due

Myths & Legends

Myths & Legends

Personal Narrative work time

Myths & Legends

Personal Narrative Final Draft Due

Myths & Legends

No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Portfolios & Course Evaluation

Read Ch. 17, study questions due

No School- Veteran’s Day

*The outline for the class is subject to change. Instructor will let students know if that should happen.