English III Syllabus

English III Syllabus

Mrs. Smith– Room 4

Prerequisites:

English I & English II

Course Description:

English III consists of grammar and vocabulary skills, selected readings in both American and British Literature as well as a variety of critical discourse requiring higher order thinking skills.  Students will become familiar with proper writing skills, literary genre, and a structured approach to the discipline of language arts.

This course, required of all juniors, will focus on the student's skill development in the areas of writing, language, literature and reading comprehension by using the reading process.  Students will study various genres of literature primarily by American authors.  Students will develop their skills of written and oral communication. All assignments are in direct correlation to the Oklahoma PASS and Blueprint Alignment.

Materials:

Holt Elements of Literature: Sixth Course

Holt Elements of Literature:  Fifth Course

Holt Selection Graphic Organizers

Holt Selection Quiz

Holt Exam Pro View

PowerPoint Presentations for authors and literature Selections

www.chompchomp.com

www.readwritethink.com

Literary Response Writing Assignment

Literary Elements Vocabulary

Loose-leaf paper (wide rule or college rule)

 Requirements:

Each student will work independently, in groups, and as part of the whole class at the appropriate times.

Each student will bring appropriate materials to class each day.

Each student will participate daily and not interfere with his/her classmates' reading and writing.

Students will keep a folder containing their work.

Students will need access to a computer for use throughout term.

Attendance:

It is imperative that students have excellent attendance and punctuality.  Students cannot afford to miss all or any part of a class unnecessarily.

When absences cannot be avoided students will be required to complete all work missed.  Students are responsible for all material presented.  Upon return to class it is the responsibility of the student to initiate the make-up process

Late assignments are subject to partial credit at teacher discretion.” Late" means any time after the assignment has been collected or past the time the assignment was due.  In addition, almost all of the major grades in this course will be due on the due date, whether the student is physically in class or not.  Also, papers with no names on them will not be graded.

Tardiness is a distraction to the class and will be dealt with accordingly.  Please refer to the SHS Tardy policy (3 tardies = 1 absence) SHS attendance policy will be followed. See handbook for any questions in regard to attendance/tardies.

Class Expectations:

1. Be in the classroom with all necessary materials when the tardy bell   rings.

2. Be respectful towards peers, teachers, and their property.

3. Behavior should be task oriented.

4. Follow all teacher directions.

5.  No use of cell phones and/or electronic devices during class.

Consequences for off-task behavior:

1.      In class reminder.

2.      Private discussion about behavior.

3.      Loss of classroom privileges or teacher assigned consequences.

4.     Encore for 15 minutes

5.      Major disruptions will supersede these consequences and result in an immediate office referral.

Evaluation:

Tests: 100%

Daily Assignment: 100% (which may include but not be limited to quizzes, vocabulary assignments writing assignments participation, oral presentations group activities, reading assignments).

Extra Credit:  Teacher discretion

Semester Exam: 20% of semester grade 

All assignments must be legible.  If the teacher cannot read the assignment, it     will be returned to the student without a grade. 

Academic dishonesty on any assignment will result in a 0 and a discipline referral. 

Classroom Folder:

Students will keep an organized folder for notes, assignments and informational handouts.  This way students will be able to find his/her quickly.  This will help the student avoid zeros, turn in assignments on time, and study for exams.

Handouts

Syllabus

Literary Response Assignment

Literary Elements Vocabulary

Elements of Gothic Literature

Literary Elements Scavenger Hunt