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World
Literature Syllabus
Grade
10
Course #
021
Contact
Information:
Mrs. Theresa Christian
Texts
Prentice Hall
Literature Grade Ten (Penguin Edition)
Fahrenheit
451
Course
Description:
This course
gives students a background in the various forms of literature— novel, short
story, essay, poetry, and drama. It reviews and continues to expand skills in
speech, writing, vocabulary, grammar usage, and literature appreciation.
Prerequisite:
Successful
completion of Grade 9 English
Standards:
1.1
Reading
Independently
1.2
Reading,
Analyzing and Interpreting Text
1.3
Reading,
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature – fiction and
nonfiction
1.4
Types
of Writing
1.5
Quality
of Writing
1.6
Speaking
and Listening
1.7
Characteristics
and Functions of the English Language
1.8
Research
1.9
Information,
Communication and Technology Literacy
Content
Information:
Content
will include literature selections from around the world and will include
multiple genres. Genres will include both fictional and nonfictional prose,
drama, and poetry. All students enrolled in the World Literature course will
read pieces from the aforementioned genres but may do so at different times
throughout the year.
Learning
Objectives:
Upon completion
of the course, the student will be able to:
Understand and
share knowledge of World Literature.
Understand and explain the literary terms
utilized throughout the course.
Analyze both prose and
poetry.
Evaluate
literature in a variety of genres.
Produce prose and poetry which meet the
academic standard for quality of writing.
Course
Outline:
The following
represents an approximate timeline for the course. Variation may be necessary to better meet the
needs of the students
Marking Period
One:
·
Short Story
Unit
·
Completion of
critical essays/ projects relative to major works
studied
·
Vocabulary
development
·
Response
journals
Marking Period
Two:
·
Poetry
·
Nonfiction
·
Completion of
critical essays/ projects relative to major works
studied
·
Vocabulary
development
·
Response
journals
Marking Period
Three:
·
Nonfiction
·
Drama – Julius
Caesar
·
Completion of
critical essays/ projects relative to major works
studied
·
Vocabulary
development
·
Response
journals
Marking Period
Four:
·
Drama – Julius
Caesar
·
The
Novel
·
Completion of
critical essays/ projects relative to major works
studied
·
Vocabulary
development
·
Response
journals
Grading
Policy:
a.
Grades
will be calculated on a total points system for each marking
period.
b.
Quarterly
exams will be given each marking period.
c.
Assignments
will be “weighted” based on level of work required to
complete.
Classroom
Procedures:
1.
Respect
yourself and the rights of others
2.
Be
prepared for class with the appropriate materials. You will NOT be allowed to return to your
locker.
a.
Bring
your textbook, notebook, folder and writing utensil
b.
Bring
completed homework
3.
One person
talks at a time
4.
Work:
a.
If
you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what was missed in your
absence and to make it up.
b.
As
per district policy, you will have the number of days absent plus one to
complete any missed work for full credit.
c.
If
you skip class, your work cannot be made up. You will receive a zero for any
graded work assigned that day.
d.
Turning
in late assignments is discouraged; however, in some circumstances, it will be
accepted for a deduction of
five points/day. Please note, if the assignment is “long standing”, late submissions will NOT be accepted as per district policy.
five points/day. Please note, if the assignment is “long standing”, late submissions will NOT be accepted as per district policy.
5.
Compliance
with District Policies:
a.
Passport-required
to leave the room; must be your own.
b.
Dress
Code-read the handbook; violations will be reported to the
office.
c.
Food/Beverages-Only
items from the coffee shop are to be visible in the hallway; however, I will
allow water bottles/snacks if the classroom is kept neat AND if said items are
kept stowed in a backpack/purse/etc. when in the
hallways.
d.
Backpacks/Gym
bags/Purses-These may be brought to the classroom, but each must be stowed in
the front of the classroom. If a bag needs to be taken to the restroom, please
do so with a minimum amount of disruption.
e.
Cell
Phones/Electronic Devices-These items are NOT to be visible in the hallways or
classrooms. If seen, they will be confiscated. AT NO TIME is texting or use of
social media allowed. These items is not permitted, they must be stowed in gym
bag/backpack/purse/pocket.
Assessments:
Multiple
forms of assessment (both formal and informal) will be used throughout the year
to determine student need and progress. These may include, but will not be
limited to:
a.
Quizzes
b.
Tests
c.
Homework
d.
Response
journals (entries will be counted as test grades)
e.
Written
Work (timed, formal, and informal)
f.
Presentations
g.
Projects
h.
Discussion
(large and small group)
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BELLRINGER:
In a complete/ organized paragraph, describe your biggest strength and weakness
Closure:
What are your expectations for this class?
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