November 19th
Read Twelve Angry Men Acts 1&2
Book Fair
Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. ~Chinese Proverb
Welcome to English 12 Honors! I anticipate a productive and exciting year for all of us. During the course of the year, we will be studying the various time periods and elements of British Literature, compiling a research paper, reading and analyzing various dramatic works and novels, and progressively compiling a portfolio of your senior year.
British Literature brings numerous challenges into the classroom. The diction of the time period proves difficult; we will work together to decipher the language and determine the meanings of the literary works. Please accept the challenges with an open mind and a willingness to put forth your best effort in the classroom.
I wish each of you much success this year, and I am excited about having the opportunity to share my thoughts and teachings of British Literature.
English 12 Standards of Learning
Oral Language
12.1 The student will make a 5 to 10 minute formal oral presentation.
12.2 The student will evaluate formal presentations.
Reading Analysis
12.3 The student will read and analyze the development of British literature and literature of other cultures.
12.4 The student will read and analyze a variety of informational materials, including electronic resources.
12.5 The student will read and critique a variety of poetry.
12.6 The student will read and critique dramatic selections from a variety of authors.
Writing
12.7 The student will develop expository and informational writings.
Research
12.8 The student will write documented research papers.
Course Outline
I. Introduction to British Literature (449-1485)
II. The Epic
III. The Story of Britain
IV. Legends
V. Novels (Pride and Prejudice, The Bean Trees, The Ballad Of Frankie Silver, Wuthering Heights, and Frankenstein
VI. Drama (Twelve Angry Men and MacBeth)
VII. Poetry
VIII. Research Project
IX. Career Project
X. Modern British Literature
XI. Grammar
XII. Essays
XIII. Senior Portfolio
Grading Scale Point System
Six Weeks Projects: 150
Writing Assignments: 120 points
Tests: 100 points
Quizzes: 50 points
Daily Grades: 10-15 points
Book Talk Points- Maximum of 100 points
1400-1600= A
1399-1200= B
1199-1000= C
999-700 = D
699-0 = F
Note: Morning and afternoon tutoring is available in Room 211.
Missed assignments must be turned in two days post of your absence. If your absence includes numerous days, provisions will be made.
Please be reminded if you are late with an assignment, ten points per-day will be taken off the final grade.
You may stay after school on Tuesday and Thursday to complete make-up work.
Materials
You will need a three-ring binder with paper in addition to writing utensils and your assigned book. Please bring assigned books to class, because without a book the teaching and learning process becomes difficult. If you do not bring your book to class four times during the six weeks, you will be assigned a day of detention.
Classroom Rules
Be respectful
Be responsible
Be responsive
Be on time
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