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English 11 Second Semester
Ms. Clark Longmont High School 303-776-6014 719-930-0384
(cell)
[email protected] http://lhsenglish11.wordpress.com/
Im routinely available before school from 7:25-7:40 and after
school Monday Thursday (in the Writing Lab.)If these times dont
work for you, I am happy to make appointments on an individual
basis.
Course OverviewWelcome to American Literature! This is the
course in which you meet all the authors you hear aboutwhen you
hear about great writers: Hemingway, Steinbeck, Thoreau, Hawthorne,
Poe, Dickinson, Frost,Twain, Fitzgerald, and many more. Well read
poetry, plays, essays, novels and short stories aninteresting
selection of many genres that reflects the developing world of
American Literature. Thissemester course covers American literature
from the beginning of the 20th century to modern day.Questions the
course will address include:
What are the major themes in American literature?
How are these themes relevant to modern America?
How can an understanding of literary elements enhance our
understanding of literature?
AssignmentsIn the process of answering those questions students
will write expository essays, personal narratives,
research, and poetry. In terms of oral interpretation, students
will discuss ideas in class, prepare for oralpresentations, and
dramatize some elements of the literature. Vocabulary skills will
be taught throughout
the semester, as will elements of grammar.
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AssessmentsStudents will be assessed on the following skills and
abilities:
Work Habits Arriving prepared and on time and demonstrating
effective class participation. Completing homework assignments and
turning in assignments on time.
Working effectively in groups.
Literature: Analysis of literary themes, elements and their
application to the world.
Papers, Socratic seminars, discussion, exams, in-class work and
other projects.
Writing, Speaking, & Grammar
Timed writings, essays, paragraphs, personal choice pieces and
researchpapers. Polished writing will be graded for development,
organization, andgrammar.
Formal and informal presentations, class discussions, and
seminar participation.
Grammar worksheets and quizzes
Reading Comprehension & Vocabulary
Vocabulary quizzes.
Comprehension quizzes on reading assignments.
Reading response assignments.
Research
Locating information and evaluating sources.
Documenting quoted and paraphrased material.
Classroom Rules1. Respect people Wefollow the STAR
philosophy:Safety, Tolerance and Respect. Usea pleasant tone of
voice, politelanguage, and kind words. Treatothers the way you want
to betreated. Tolerate differences. This isa public placeuse
yourpublicvoice.
2. Respect property &Clean up after yourself Properlycare
for property belonging to theschool or others.
3. Be in your seat when thebell ringsPlease note the
schoolstardy policy
4. Arrive prepared andfocus Arrive prepared, on time andready to
work each day. Give othersyour respect. Unless we are workingin
groups there should be ONLY ONEPERSON TALKING AT A TIME.
5. Turn off all cell phonesCell phones that are seen will bekept
for the remainder of the class
period. On the second offense theywill be kept by me until the
end of theday and after that students will needto retrieve their
cell phone from anadministrator.
AttendanceIt is extremely important that you attend class on a
regularbasis. Missing class will only cause more work for
you.Please be aware of the following LHS attendance policies
thatwill be followed in this class:
50% credit will be given for work missed due toan unexcused
absence.
Arriving at class more than 15 minutes late willconstitute an
unexcused absence.
After 4 tardies, students will serve a 30 minutebefore school
detention. Tardies will alsonegatively impact your work habits
grade.
Make-up work (excused absence only)Make-up work must be
completed outside of class within twodays after the student returns
to school. It isyourresponsibility to find out what you missed and
make anynecessary arrangements to get your make up work
completed by the deadline. Please consult the class websitefor
information about missed assignments. Work notcompleted within the
two day period will be considered lateand will be subject to the
late policy. If special circumstancesarise you need toprearrange an
agreement with me!
Course Texts & Materials:Elements of Literature: The
Literature of the United Statesand itsaccompanying materials
published by Holt.NOVELSOf Mice & Men John Steinbeck The Great
Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald
VIDEOS for the course will be chosen from among the following
selections:A Man for All Seasons
Academic Policieso Rewrites for major writing
assignments are always allowed, butyou must turn in a draft and
finalcopy on time. I highly suggestscheduling a writing
conferencebefore second revisions.
o Extra credit will be offered
occasionally and only at theteachers discretion.
o Plagiarized work (which includeswriting rewritten or heavily
revised bya parent) will receive a zero and willresult in a
parental contact andadministrative referral.
Late Worko Each student will receive two life
happens coupons each semester.Each coupon entitles the student
to atwo day extension on the due date ofan assignment. Other late
work will
receive 50% of the points earned.After 2 weeks, late work will
NOLONGER be accepted.
