English Iii Course Syllabus

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 This culminating English course will prepare you to complete your senior project, write an I-Search paper, and engage with texts from around the world. During the first semester we will be reading "Things Fall Apart", gathering artifacts for your senior project, writing a project proposal, evaluating sources, and preparing for life beyond high school. Course Goals This course emphasizes the study and consideration of literary, cultural, and human significance of selected great works from the around the world. During the first semester we will read, analyze, and discuss Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart". An important goal of this class is to promote an understanding of the works in their cultural/historical contexts and of the enduring human values which unite the different literary traditions. Students will also learn how to develop, research, edit and publish a polished I-Search paper. 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 Research= 150 pts Grading Policy 90-100% = A 70-79%= C >60% = NM

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

Film Critique

Personal Narrative

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

Portfolios

Portfolios & Course Evaluation

Read Ch. 17, study questions due

Film Critique

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