Integrated English Syllabus
Contact Information:
Instructor: Mrs. Theresa Christian
Email Address: tchristian@berwicksd.org
Planning Period: 4
Text and Resource Materials:
Required Text:
Prentice Hall Literature, Grade 9 / 10
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Shoeless Joe by Ray Kinsella
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
Once and Future King by T. H. White
Course Description:
· An accelerated, honors-level course (1.5 credits) integrating advanced composition skills, academic writing, and a wide variety of world literature from multiple genres.
Core Ideas:
· An accelerated course (1.5 credits) in preparation for English Department AP offerings
· Literature content – “breadth over depth”
· Assessment philosophy – “depth of analysis”
· Reading focus – comprehension and analysis (literary and rhetorical choices)
· Writing focus – the development of advanced composition skills in academic writing
· Keystone test preparation – How to score advanced?
· Pacing – finish main curriculum by May; review main ideas, concepts, skills; prepare for Keystone exam
· Independent reading – “practice becomes habit”
· *Drama unit – Draw parallels to the major themes and readings studied and read throughout the year
· At conclusion of course, students will have the skills necessary to score advanced on Keystone exam and to enter into AP classes.
Prerequisites: Application required
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Become more open-minded and well-rounded, and to understand the importance of being a life-long learner who is willing to study and understand new ideas, philosophies, and concepts.
2. Expand their vocabulary.
3. Further develop their critical thinking skills through reading and writing.
4. Intensify their study and analysis of literature (both fiction and nonfiction).
5. Perfect their writing and communication skills through various types of writing.
6. Use computers and other types of media for learning purposes such as for research regarding novel background information and themes.
Assessments and Grading:
Written exams, essays, oral presentations, class discussions, and projects both individual and small group. Grading is done using a total points system. Integrity is expected at all times.
Once a week we will part from formal writing and jump into our journals.
All work will be graded. Students MUST meet deadlines. Late work will not be accepted. All work must be completed. Partial essays, projects and journals will receive a zero.
Notes:
1. Bring a 2 inch binder to the class
2. Bring your laptops
3. Bring your summer work. It will be collected on the first day of class. Late submissions will NOT be accepted. This is a graded assignment that will be used to evaluate your writing.
Common Core:
Reading
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