North Bldg., Room 240 Phone: 502-485-8206

Email: michelle.livesay@jeffers

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Pre-AP (9) Syl labus

Second Semester Week One Return Refresher “Life Is Like Or As A Box Of Chocolates” (Poetry Unit) 1. Introduction to “What is Poetry?” &

Poetry Analysis (TPFASTT) 2. Selected Readings (Focus: Elements of

Poetry) 3. Exam (Objective & Analysis) 4. Project: Write an original poem for

portfolio. Set format. Artwork. “All You Need Is Love. Sort Of.” (Drama Unit) 1. Introduction to Shakespeare,

Elizabethan Order and Tragedy 2. “Shakespeare: Life of Drama” (A&E

documentary) 3. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

(Shakespeare) — Journal, Questions & Exam

4. Theme Focus: Choosing Wisely 5. Literary Analysis: Close Reading & A.P.E.

Writing “Good Pigs Gone Bad” (Political Allegory Unit) 1. Introduction to Allegory, Fairytale &

Fable 2. Introduction to 1917 Russian Revolution 3. Animal Farm (George Orwell) 4. Theme Focus: “Absolute Power Corrupts

Absolutely” — Journal, Questions & Exam

5. Literary Analysis: Close Reading, includes Political Speeches (Nonfiction)

B a l l a r d H i g h S c h o o l

Welcome new Bruins! This year in English will be a journey of discovery in the power of language, the beauty of literature and those sometime disagreeable, yet defining lessons of life. The course introduces you to English as a scholarly discipline, featuring critical analysis and careful attention to language and authorial style.

Set your course.

Find your star.

Jump aboard.

Texts Used

Prentice Hall Literature, Penguin Edition © 2007

Supplemental Paperbacks (see course outline)

Class Webs ite http://livesaypreap.weebly.com/

Supply L is t Agenda Binder (1-1 ½” three ring) Composition Notebook (NO Exceptions!) Pens (blue/black & assorted colors) Paper (Cornell/Focus Notes & loose-leaf) Folder (2 pocket w/three holes) Parent Signature

“And the New Sun Rose Bringing the New Year” (Archetype Unit) 1. Introduction to Archetype 2. The Good Thief (Hannah Tinti)— Journal,

Questions & Exam 3. Theme Focus: Redemption & Resurrection 4. Literary Analysis: Close Reading “There’s No Place Like Home” (Epic Poetry Unit) 1. Introduction to Epic Poetry & the Greek

Universe 2. The Odyssey (Homer) 3. Theme Focus: Quest and Culture —

Journal, Questions, Exam 4. Literary Analysis: Close Reading 5. Film Connection: “Wizard of Oz” (1939) or

“O, Brother, Where Art Thou” (2000)

“Veni. Vedi. Vici.” Final Exams

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis Has Left The Building. Goodnight!” Sophomore Summer Reading

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JCPS Grade Scale Grades by Point Value A 90–100% Exams/Papers 100 B 80–89% Projects 50-100 C 70–79% Quizzes & HW 10-25. D 60–69% Grp/Seminar 25-50 U Below 69%

GRADE POLICY All work due at beginning of

class! HOMEWORK 1. NO LATE HOMEWORK

ACCEPTED! 2. No partial credit given. PROJECTS/PAPERS 1. Only correct format accepted (i.e., MLA

typed, double-spaced) 2. Grade drops one letter grade for every day

late; not accepted after 5 days MAKE-UP WORK 1. Any missed assignment due to an EXCUSED

absence is your responsibility to get, not mine to give.

2. You have the number of days absent plus one to turn in missed work.

3. MAKE-UP DAY for any missed quiz and/or exam is WEDNESDAY after school. Note: No reminder given to show up.

WARNING: FIELD TRIPS are NOT viewed as absences from school. You are counted as present at school and as such due dates remain in effect. Additionally, it is your responsibility to obtain and have ready any and all work assigned for the next class meeting.

CELL PHONE POLICY

Students are required to place cell phones in the clear pocket “phone locker” at the beginning of each class in the “off” or “silent” mode. When announced and given permission, students may pick up phone

before leaving class.

Students may use phones in class ONLY for instructional purposes with teacher permission and under the direction of the teacher.

Policy is to maintain academic integrity as well as rights to personal privacy.

Grades & Pol icy

First Semester Welcome New Bruins!

Syllabus & Supplies & Summer Reading “Words. Words. Words.” (Literary & Style Analysis Seminar) 1. Creative Reading & Annotation Review 2. Introduction to Literary Analysis (Levels

of Interpretation) 3. Writing Good Well: Introduction to the

A.P.E. paragraph 4. Genre Review: Short Fiction, Poetry &

Drama “Who You Callin’ Short?” (Short Story Unit) 1. Introduction to Elements of Short Story 2. Selected Readings (Focus: Various

Elements) 3. Test (Terms & Prose Passage Analysis) 4. Product = Original short story (350-550

words) Let Freedom Ring! (Citizenship & Censorship Unit) 1. Introduction to U.S. Historical

Documents and Censorship 2. Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury) 3. Theme Focus: Individuality &

Inalienable Rights — Journal, Questions & Exam

4. Literary Analysis: Close Reading 5. Project: Public Service Poster “Have You Hugged Your Kid Today?” (Ethics Unit) 1. Introduction to Ethics & Moral Dilemma 2. “Birth of Victorian Horror” (A&E

Documentary) 3. Frankenstein (Mary Shelley) 4. Theme Focus:

Responsibility) — Journal, Questions & Exam

5. Literary Analysis: Close Reading

6. Project: Feature News Story.

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read ALL About It! (Journalism Unit) 1. Introduction to Newspaper: Form,

Function, Elements of the News Story, Leads, Transitions and Headlines

2. Daily readings & class practice 3. Quiz & Exam “In What Way Should One Live One’s Life?” (Philosophy Unit) Modern: 1. Introduction to Philosophy and

Epistemology (i.e., What do we know? How do we know it?)

2. Jonathan Livingston Seagull (Richard Bach)

3. Theme Focus: Self-Discovery — Journal, Questions

4. Project: Philosophy of Life Product Design & Presentation.

Ancient: 1. Introduction to Greek Culture (“Golden

Age of Greece” Time-Life documentary) 2. Introduction to Platonic Thought &

Socratic Dialogue 3. “Apology” (Focus: Principles in Practice) 4. Introduction to Plato’s “Idea of Forms”

Theory 5. “Allegory of the Cave” (Focus: Reality

and Purpose)

We’re Half Way Home! First Semester Exams