SOPHOMORE ENGLISH
Teacher: Mrs. Feil
Course Description:
This class is a full year course which will provide and
overview of the elements of major literary forms, including short stories,
non-fiction, epics, drama, poetry, and novels.
We will also focus on written and spoken language, emphasizing
communication, listening, study and research skills, and applied English.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, students will have been given
opportunities to independently and cooperatively
* sharpen skills for self-expression and interpretation ,
including application of each stage of writing, reading, study, research,
speaking, listening, and grammar
* be exposed to
and connect with a wide range of ethnically diverse examples of literature from
all genres
Outcomes:
The learner will demonstrate skills
reading a variety of materials for a variety of purposes.
The learner will write effectively for
a variety of audiences, purposes and contexts.
The learner will demonstrate knowledge
of literature from a variety of cultures, genres and time periods.
The learner will demonstrate skills
needed to read and respond to literature.
The learner will retrieve information
from a variety of appropriate sources.
The learner will effectively use a
variety of media to create products to communicate for a variety of audiences,
purposes, occasions and contexts.
The learner will participate
effectively as listeners within formal and informal situations.
The learner will speak effectively for
a variety of audiences, purposes, occasions and contexts.
The learner will demonstrate skills in
viewing for a variety of purposes.
Materials:
* Textbooks: Literature and Integrated Studies: World
Literature
* Paper
* Pen or pencil (blue or black ink)
* A red writing utensil!!!
* Folder or notebook for taking notes and keeping handouts
* 70 pg spiral bound
notebook to be kept in the classroom and used exclusively for journals
(suggested)
* At least one package of notecards (suggested)
* various art supplies may be required throughout the year
Class Format and Activities:
The first five minutes of most class periods will require that
you are attentive and in your seat immediately after the bell rings; we will be
doing activities to sharpen your grammar and creative writing, thinking,
listening, problem solving, and spelling skills. You will have weekly quizzes and a book
report due every six weeks. The year
will be split into thematic units, and activities associated with the study of
language may include lecture, group discussions, videos, written and oral
projects, multiple intelligence authentic assessments, worksheets, research,
formal and informal presentations, and tests.
Important Dates:
While some in-class time will be allotted for selecting and
reading books for reports, these are mostly independent projects. Guidelines for book genres and report styles
will be assigned individually. Book
reports are due the following dates:
Oct.
6
(free choice) Nov. 17 (historical
fiction) Dec. 15 (non fiction)
Feb. 16 (classic/award winner) April 6 (biog./auto biog.) May 18 (sci. fict.)