English 12 Syllabus
Texts
Elements of Literature Sixth Course
Elements of Writing (both are available in the classroom)
Necessary materials: Dell Laptop, 3 ring binder, notebook paper, dark blue or black pens, library card ( Highland Springs and Henrico County), dictionary, crayons or markers.
Grades: Each marking period will be averaged with total points earned and weighted credit. All homework, classwork, and quizzes will be weighted once; all tests and essays will be weighted twice. The final research paper will be comprised of six hundred points. Extra credit will be given only when the student has completed all of the assigned work during a marking period.
Essential Questions: The following questions are open-ended and will be the focus of study for the entire year:
1.How does the history of the English people shape our concept of government and ourselves as citizens?
2.What role does literature play in shaping our identity as men and women?
3.How does the vast variety of literature help us to become critical thinkers?
4.How does the study of English help us to develop our own identity and our skills to become an active participant in the 21st Century?
The following is a tentative description of what is to be covered during each semester:
First Semester
Grammar and spelling review
Proofreading
Frequently misspelled and/or misused words
Writing products:
College essay
SAT essay
Personal narrative
Journal,
Expository writing
Refinement of writing skills and style
Self-evaluation and peer editing skills
British Literature Topics:
Anglo-Saxon culture and literature
Medieval culture and literature
Elizabethan culture and literature
Genre Focus:
Epic
Drama
Instructional texts
Instructional manuals
websites
search engines
Research:
Review research process including MLA format
Second Semester
Written Products:
Cover letter
Resume
Thank-you notes
Grammar and spelling as needed
British Literature Topics:
Elizabethan culture and literature
17th and 18th Century culture and literature
Pre-Romantic culture and literature
Romantic culture and literature
Victorian culture and literature
Genre Focus:
Informational
Drama
Fiction
Research Paper and Presentation
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