CP English 10 Course Syllabus Instructor: Dr. Joanna Lynch E-mail: jlynch@warwicksd.org Introduction I am looking forward to spending this year with you. Together, we will explore several great works of literature and broaden our understanding of the impact the English language has on our lives. As a teacher, it’s my job to teach you the skills necessary for you to find success in school and life, and also instill in you an appreciation and passion for life-long learning. I encourage you to share your ideas during class discussions and through your writing, and I believe we can learn much from each other throughout the year. Please come to class prepared, with a great attitude, and be ready to learn. This will ensure that we all have a great year, and that you are well-prepared for the Keystone Exam in May! Topics we will cover this year include literature—novels, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction works, writing, vocabulary, research, and grammar. We will read from the following selected works The Pearl (Steinbeck) Required Animal Farm (Orwell) Required Fahrenheit 451 (Bradbury) or Dry (Shusterman) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare). Required I am Noojood, Age 10 and Divorced (Ali) or The Bite of the Mango (Kamara/McClelland) Our Town (Wilder) or Twelve Angry Men (Rose) ***A Separate Peace (Knowles) (only if time is available) Short Stories Poetry Non-fiction writings (English 10 only below) Deathwatch Bless the Beasts and Children Where the Lilies Bloom Grading Grade Scale: 90 – 100 A 80 – 89 B 70 – 79 C 60 – 69 D under 60 F You will be assessed via the following types of assignments: Grades will be calculated on a total points system. Papers and projects will be accompanied by a rubric that will define the expectations and point values for each assignment. Below is an explanation of the types of assignments you will receive in my class.
Grades are weighted and will be applied to the following categories: Intra Unit Assessments: 45% End of Unit Assessments: 55% There are 4 Cornerstone Assessments Required of all 10th Grade Students: 1. One Paragraph Essay. Q1 2. Keystone Vocabulary Q2 3. Research Paper Q3 4. Speech Q4 Suggested Materials Needed for Class
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