The focus of English III is on reading, analyzing, and writing about American literature. Students are expected to be proficient in grammar, so there will be no in-depth study of grammar unless specific grammatical problems arise in student writing and/or speaking. Each student must read what is assigned; I cannot conduct a discussion about a selection if only a few students have read the assignment. I will give reading quizzes occasionally to make sure that students are reading and keeping up with the material.
Note taking is extremely important in this class! Students should be prepared to take notes during every class meeting. If a student missed a class or a portion of a class, it is the student’s responsibility to get missed-notes from another student. I will be happy to clarify any points or answer any questions. Notes are especially important, because I do not give detailed reviews before tests.
Make-Up Work
Students are responsible for getting make-up work the day they return to class. If an assignment or test is announced before the absence, the student will be held responsible for it the day they return to class. Ten points per day will be deducted from late assignments.
Bathroom: Students will only be allowed to leave class for emergency purposes. Students should never leave class w/out permission & a pass. Students should take care of personal matters during class switch.
Student Supplies: Each student should come to class prepared!
Loose-leaf binder with dividers. Please do not purchase a spiral-bound notebook for class use. I tend to give a lot of handouts, and they are much easier to keep in a spiral-bound notebook.
4x6 ruled index cards for research paper (white only)
Blue or black ink pens or pencils
Highlighter
Teacher Supplies: Each student is asked to bring one of the following supplies: a ream of white or colored paper, kleenex, germ-X or page protectors. Thank you in advance for your support and cooperation!
Novels: Students who prefer to highlight and take notes in their novels should purchase a personal copy. Otherwise, a class set is provided.
The Crucible - Arthur Miller
Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck
The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
Class Outline
The following reading list is designed to serve as a basic outline of our class. Readings may be added to or deleted as time and student comprehension dictates.
All Semester:
Bell work will be assigned everyday. We will concentrate on vocabulary and proofreading skills.
Review and apply literature terms
Learn about relevant American authors
Build vocabulary – Specific terms unique to the reading selections
Review and practice ACT skills
Concentrate on Persuasive Writing
HonorsEnglish III Pacing Guide
Week 1
Basic Grammar Review (pre-test will be administered)
Literature Terms (quiz scheduled)
Writing sample students will be given a persuasive prompt
ACT practice test
Week 2
American Literature Historical Background
Origins of American Literature (Native American Literature)
Unit Test
Week 3
American Revolution Writings (Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Henry)
Introduce Research Paper begin discussing topics and hand out guideline packet
Novel Study - The Crucible (project list)
Week 5
Research Paper (topic due Feb.17, 2009)
The Crucible
Week 6
Research Paper
The Crucible
Week 7
Novel Test / project due
Research Paper (note cards)
Week 8
Research Paper (rough draft- due April 9, 2009)
Week 9 (Mid-term)
Research Paper (peer edit - Monday, April 13, 2009)
Review and Exam
Week 10
The New England Renaissance Unit (Hawthorne, Poe, Melville, Irving)
Research Paper Due (Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 8:15 AM)
Week 11
Continue the New England Renaissance Unit
Transcendentalism (Emerson & Thoreau)
Week 12
Review Unit & Test
Modern Day Transcendentalism (Video - Dead Poet's Society / follow up essay)
Week 13
Poetry (study and analyze poetry/ write original poetry)
Novel Study - Of Mice and Men
Week 14
Novel Study & Test
Week 15
Slavery and the Civil War (slave spirtuals, slave narratives,...)
Frontier Unit - (Twain & Chopin)
Week 16
Introduce The Great Gatsby (background notes)
Novel Study - Read (possible project assignment)
Week 17
Continue - The Great Gatsby
Novel Test
Video
Week 18
Review and Exam
English III Pacing Guide
Week 1
Basic Grammar Review (pre-test will be administered)
Literature Terms (quiz scheduled)
Writing sample
ACT practice test
Week 2
Continue Grammar Review
American Literature Historical Background
Origins of American Literature (Native American Literature)
Unit Test
Week 3
American Revolution Writings (Jefferson, Adams, Franklin, Henry)
Rhetorical Devices (Assign Propaganda Brochure)
Unit Test
Week 4
Introduce Research Paper – begin discussing topics and hand out guideline packet
Grammar – Discuss Active and Passive Voice
Week 5
Novel Study – The Crucible (introduction and project assignment)
Research Paper (research in library)
Week 6
Research Paper (APA documentation)
The Crucible
Week 7
Novel Test & video ( project due)
Research Paper (note cards)
Week 8
Research Paper (rough draft)
Week 9 (Mid- term examweek)
Research Paper (peer edit)
Review for Mid - term
Week 10
The New England Renaissance Unit (Hawthorne, Poe, Melville, Irving)
Research Paper Due
Week 11
Continue the New England Renaissance Unit
Transcendentalism (Emerson & Thoreau)
Week 12
Review & Test
Modern Day Transcendentalism – Dead Poet’s Society
Week 13
Poetry (study and analyze poetry/ write original poetry)
Novel Study – Of Mice and Men
Week 14
Novel Study
Week 15
Novel Study
Novel Test
Week 16
Slavery and the Civil War (slave spirituals and excerpt from Frederick Douglass)
Frontier Writing (Twain, Chopin)
Week 17
Mississippi Writers
Week 18
Review and Exam
Research Paper Guidelines
Fall 2009
Topic-All eleventh grade students will write a position paper. Students must choose a controversial issue and discuss/defend it. The paper should focus on the controversial argumentative aspect of the topic. Be sure to use persuasive transitions and not slip into informative mode. The paper should include supporting arguments that contain sufficient and specific evidence (cited w/in the paper).
Topic Due–Friday, September 18, 2008
Research Days – September 21st, 22nd, 28th & 29th
Guidelines and Dates to Remember
Basic Information:
·This is a requirement of the course.
·The body of the paper must be a three-typed page research paper following APA style. A work-cited page is also required.
·When typing your paper, double-space it and use Times New Roman font, size 12.
·This paper should contain a compilation of ideas, opinions, and theories put forth by experts in certain fields rather than personal ideas and opinions. As the author of this paper, your job will be mostly that of an editor – deciding what information to include and exclude; where to put the information; and how to make a smooth transition from one set of ideas to another. Sample topics will be discussed in class.
Sources: You are required to use at LEAST five sources; try to get at least six or seven in case one or two do not have good usable information. No encyclopedias may be used – not even those on CD-ROM (no wikipedia). All sources must have a copyright date. The sources must include at least two different types. Choose from the following: Internet, books, magazine/journal articles, and newspaper articles. The sources you select should be as recent as possible. In order for me to evaluate your documentation, I must have the materials from which you citied the information. That means I must have photocopies of the following: magazine articles – the entire article; newspaper articles – the page from which the article was printed (including page numbers); books- copy the title page, the page with the copyright date, and the pages from which you took your information (whether quoted, paraphrased, or summarized); Internet- the entire article along with the web address.
Materials Needed:
· 3x5 ruled note cards (at least 75 / white only)
· Large cardboard or plastic expandable folder with a flap that will close; the ones that have elastic bands on them are best
· A plain two pocket folder. No plastic report covers.
Thesis Statement– We will discuss thesis statements in class. The thesis statement is due Thursday, October 1, 2009
Source Cards– The first five source cards for your research paper are due Tuesday, October 6, 2009 (APA documentation style). Each student will receive an APA documentation packet. APA documentation will also be taught in class.
Note Cards -Take closse note of examples given in class. Make sure you do not plagerize- even on note cards. All information should be your own words except direct quotes, which you must enclose in quotation marks. You should use no more than two quotations in your paTake close note of examples given in class. Make sure you do not plagiarize – even on your note cards. All information should be your own words except direct quotes, which you must enclose in quotation per, and they should not be lengthy (nothing over 40 words). Bring your sources to class every day. You will be given some time to write note cards in class. I will carefully read the first few to make sure you are writing them correctly. Remember to put the page number on each card. A total of fifty note cards are necessary to write a good paper. You will receive two points for each card. I’ll keep a daily tally. Your daily grade will be a ZERO if you do not meet this deadline each day : 20 cards due October 15, 30 cards due October 16, 40 cards due October 19, and all 50 note cards are due Tuesday, October 20, 2009.
Outline:Your outline should be no more than one and a half pages TYPED.
Rough draft outline is due Thursday, October 22, 2009
Your final outline is due Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Rough Draft: Due Thursday, October 29. We will peer edit in class.
Type in Library: November 2nd, 3rd, & 4th
Final Draft: There is no excuse for not turning your paper in on the due date unless you have been in the hospital for an extended period of time. You must turn in your final draft on this date: THURSDAY, November 5, 2009.
Technology Clause
Please note that failures of technology (i.e. “my computer crashed,” “the file won't open,” “my printer is out of ink,” etc.) will not lead to an extension of any deadline! Please do all that you can to insure that your paper will be turned in on time (back up files, plan ahead, buy ink, etc.)! I will not accept papers via email. No excuse will result in a paper being turned in late w/out penalty! Points will be deducted each day the paper is late.
Organize Your Materials:
In a pocket folder:
1. Final typed paper (5 pages: title page, 3 pages of body, and reference page)
2. Rough draft that has been corrected (in side pocket)
3. Peer editing sheet someone in class has completed on your paper.
4. Original graded thesis and outline.
In a large accordion folder:
1. Photocopies of sources highlighted with the source card for each one stapled on top of it and all sources bound together with a rubber band and labeled USED.
2. Note cards labeled USED(bound together with a rubber band)
3. Note cards labeled NOT USED (bound together with a rubber band)
4. Source cards and research articles labeled NOT USED
IMPORTANT NOTE:If you are absent on the day the paper is due then you must send it by someone else, and it must be delivered to me in my room no later than 8:15 AM on the due date. This applies to all deadlines – source cards, note cards, outline, thesis, and rough draft. If you do not turn these assignments in on the correct day, you will get a 0 on the work, and you will still have to turn the work in to pass the research paper. If you turn in the final draft late (even if its just a few minutes after the due time period), you will lose 10 points from all four major grades. If it is two days late, you will lose 20 points of all four major grades. I will not listen to excuses on due dates – I’ve heard them all!
Break down of grades:
·Thesis statement – one daily grade
· Final Outline – Quiz grade
· Source cards – daily grades
·Note cards – daily grades
· Rough Draft- Quiz grade
·Final Copy – FOUR TEST GRADES (Format, Organization, Grammar, & Content)
Public Speaking
Welcome to Public Speaking!
Public Speaking Pacing Guide
Nine - Week Elective
S. Slay
Week 1
Introductory Speeches (outline and sample provided) 2-3 days
Fear Inventory - 1 day
Introduction to course (organizing and delivery / No Brainers video part 1) 2 days
Week 2
How Communication Affects Your Life (speech model, public speaking in different careers, chapter vocabulary,)
How to plan a speech / Functions of the introduction, body and conclusion
Basic outlining skills
Week 3
Delivery Skills (part 2 of video)
Pet Peeve Speech (3 - 4 days)
Week 4
Personal Experience Speech
Week 5
Organizational patterns
Informative Speech (research skills, visual aid and APA documentation)
Week 6
Listening Skills (2 days)
Nonverbal Communication
Week 7
Propaganda Techniques
Introduce Persuasive Speaking
Commercial presentations ( with a partner)
Week 8
Persuasive Speeches (Research and APA documentation)
Week 9
Review and Exam
Note:
Students must provide a medical excusse in order to make up speeches. It is the responsibility of the student to ask for work missed due to absences.
Public Speaking
CLASS OBJECTIVES:
Develop proficient Speaking Skills
Develop Listening Skills
Gain Confidence through speaking assignments
Cycle of Communication
Non-verbal communication
Research and analyze data
Writing Introductions, Conclusions and Outlines
Speeches: Introduction, Pet Peeve, Informative, Personal Experience & Persuasive
Rules
No eating or drinking in class. Water only! Absolutely NO GUM!
Enter the class in an orderly manner. Sharpen pencil, answer bell work and prepare for class.
Cell phones should not be seen or heard. They will be conviscated!
Sleeping in class in not allowed!
All backpacks, purses, and bags must be kept on the floor – not the desk.
Students are expected to be quiet during announcements & presentations.
Take care of personal business during class switch. Nobody will leave class unless there is an emergency!
Student Supplies:
Blue or Black pen/ pencil
3 ring binder w/ paper
3x5 ruled index cards ( white only)
Teacher Supplies: Each student is asked to bring one of the following supplies:
