12th
grade British Literature and Composition Syllabus
Ms.
Solomon
A117
Course Description: Provides a general overview of
British literature and emphasizes improvement of writing skills. Students will read various types of
literature. An emphasis on literary terms and reading comprehension skills will
be a focus of the class. Review of the
writing process, composition, and writing for various situations will be
emphasized. Since writing is an ongoing process, grammar usage and mechanics
will be reviewed as needed. Speaking, listening, and collaborative learning
skills will be honed.
The primary objectives for this course are:
·
Read critically,
ask pertinent questions, connect literature of both the past and present to the
human experience
·
Apply knowledge
of literary terms to analyze, discuss, and create literature
·
Conduct research
to locate and analyze secondary sources
·
Document using
correct MLA format
·
Demonstrate
acquisition of new vocabulary through listening, speaking, and composition
skills
·
Compose
well-developed, coherent, and multi-paragraph compositions using standard
American English
Novels: 1984, Frankenstein, & others (teacher’s
choice from approved list)
Drama: Shakespeare’s works (to include, but not limited
to Macbeth)
Short
Stories: Various from text
Text: Elements
of Literature 6th course
Materials needed
daily:
Textbook, three-ring notebook, pencil & pen (blue
or black), loose-leaf notebook paper,
Grading:
Grading is based on standards.
Students are evaluated according to mastery of the standard, and they receive
multiple opportunities to demonstrate this mastery. Points will be assigned to
each task. For example an in class assignment may be worth 100 points whereas a
project or essay may be worth 300 points, and a quiz worth 200 points. Points
are assigned at the discretion of the teacher.
Make up work is the
student’s responsibility, and is due within two days of returning to school
(for each excused absence). Any work that is announced prior to the student’s
absence will be due the day the student returns. A test announced before the
student’s absence may be given to the student the day he or she returns to
school. All work not made up within the
allotted days, OR that is missed because of an unexcused absence will receive a
grade of zero
Textbook Care
Students may check out
books to use during the semester. At the end of the semester, fines will be
assessed for excessive wear and tear or loss of book(s).
Classroom Rules and Discipline Plan
All rules stated in Alpha
student handbook will be followed in our classroom. As well as these 5
classroom rules: 1. Be in dress code
2. Be prepared for class 3. Use appropriate
tone and language 4. Be on time 5. Respect your space and others
Consequences for not
following these rules consist of: 1) warning, 2) student-teacher conference
with parent call, 3) referral to an administrator. Severe incidents warrant severe consequences
and result in an immediate referral to administration.
Ms. Solomon may be reached by
email at esolomon@rockdale.12.ga.us. Please call or email with any concerns
that may arise over the course of the semester. You can also view the class
website at http://mssolomon.blogspot.com/.
Parents, I intend to push your student to his or her highest potential
this semester. He or she will be asked to work diligently to complete the tasks
I have set before him or her. However,
nothing will be asked of your student that he or she is incapable of
achieving. The right attitude and work
ethic will produce the grades in this classroom environment. Your support is
appreciated and vital to the success of your student in the class.
Thank you in advance,
E. Solomon
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