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Senior English Syllabus

INSTRUCTOR:
Betsy Dutton
Home Phone: 278-3786
e-mail: duttonb@usd376.com

Class Schedule : 1 Black / 2 Black

 

SUMMARY:

The student will be exposed to writing, reading, and processes of analysis they will encounter in college. The focus of the first semester is writing forms which include: the essay (compare/contrast, description, persuasion among others), short stories, poetry, and textual analysis. The outcome is a literary journal that is a compilation of the students' best works. The focus of the second semester is a literary survey of English literature during which students produce an MLA research project, and a rhetorical analysis of Shakespeare. Students also engage in explication of various forms of literature and participate in discussions. First semester of the class is offered for 3 hours of dual college credit through Sterling College . Due to the amount of writing and limited class time constraints, the student is encouraged to purchase a zip/flash.

 

OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES:

•  The learner will be able to brainstorm, select, arrange, evaluate, and revise ideas as meaning emerges from his reading and writing assignments.

•  The learner will demonstrate the ability to read, write, speak, and listen with an open mind and ability to ask questions.

•  The learner will demonstrate an ability to meet deadlines.

•  The learner will analyze and learn to respect differences in attitude, behavior, values, and beliefs.

•  The learner will become acquainted with a variety of resources and technologies available to assist him/her in acquiring information.

•  The learner will come to understand how to create his/her own work after reading and interpreting the work of others.

•  The learner will demonstrate an understanding that speaking and writing are processes which involve recurring steps though they may be applied to various purposes and levels of thinking.

•  The learner will increase his/her awareness of man's common experiences throughout time periods through the study of literature.

 

COURSE ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICY:

The instructor will follow the procedure outlined in the student handbook for tardies in excess of three per semester.

Students are to inform the instructor of any impending excused absence whether it be for school or personal activities (field trips, athletic events, forensics/debate meets, other club activities). Failure to do so will result in a 10% penalty on any work done that day.

Students who are absent due to illness have two days to make-up work for every day absent.

The school policy for cell phones will be followed.

 

EVALUATION AND GRADING:

Grading Scale:

100% -90%=A

90%-80%=B

80%-70%=C

70%-60%=D

59% or below= F

Late papers or projects will result in the loss of one letter grade per day late.

Late daily work will result in the loss of 50% of the paper value.

Students are expected to bring their needed materials. A return trip to a locker will result in a tardy violation. The student is expected to have his/her own writing utensils, books, and paper.

Food, drink (except water), and ipods are not allowed during the class time.