We will be going over the course outline that I have pasted below. You will be expected to have a journal by Thursday, February 1, (I will sell you one for a dollar), cue cards A.S.A.P. and an independent novel in class for Monday, February 5 (the list of approved novels is at the end of this).
Welcome to English 30! This course is oriented towards academic students who enjoy the process of communication and who also enjoy literature. We will include all of the five strands of the Language Arts Program (reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening and representing) with a major emphasis on written expression and relating various works of literature to ourselves and to the society in which we live.
This course requires your dedication and commitment to achieving your personal best. It requires you to look at and respond to more advanced and abstract concepts and philosophies in literature at a more mature level. You will be challenged in your thinking and expression. If you fall behind or find that you don’t understand something, it is important that you speak to me so that we can get you back on track. Do not wait until it is too late for any type of remedial action. I will make the effort to help or guide you, but ultimately YOU are responsible for YOU! I look forward though, to working together.
The semester will be divided into six units (plus prep). These units will provide a general framework for literary choices. Students will also work on word processing skills, and other computer technology skills.
UNITS OF STUDY:
1. Getting the Point Across: The Successful Attempt
Persuasive writing (essays) will be studied with respect to the history and influence of the “assai”, a study of the essay genre, and rectifying any remaining writing difficulties that students may have with this form of communication. Students will also focus on thesis formation, writing strategies, effective proofreading and fine-tuning their own writing voice and style.
Texts: Fit to Print, Viewpoints 12
Time Frame: January 31 – February 23 (14 classes)
2. Short Story: Values, Beliefs and Choices
A minimum of three short stories will be read and discussed with emphasis on interpretive literature, theme, symbolism, character, plot, irony, conflict, etc. Students will focus on what seems to be the author’s purpose in writing, achievement of that purpose, and other critical thinking skills. The ability to state and expand upon theme and purpose will be key.
Text: Viewpoints 12
Time Frame: February 26 – March 15 (13 classes)
3. Poetry: The Voices of Art, Love, Life and Death
This unit will further develop skills of poetic expression and response, and expose students to the full range of creative language and form. Knowledge and use of common poetry terms will be a focus.
Text: Viewpoints 12
Time Frame: March 16 –April 4 (13 classes)
4. Novel: Experiences that Change You Forever
This genre has the power to act as a social commentary, make us see ourselves in characters in conflict and depict the relationship between an author’s purpose and the nature of his/her work.
Texts: Pride and Prejudice, Night, Wuthering Heights, The Bean Trees,
To Destroy You is no Loss (TBA)
Time Frame: April 5 – April 30 (11 classes)
5. Shakespearean Drama: The Tragedy and Drama of Human Desires
Students will again have the opportunity to further their interest in and confidence with Shakespearean languages and develop an understanding of he complexity of characters, themes, plots, and skillful writing in the Elizabethan era.
Texts: Taming of a Shrew Hamlet, Othello, King Lear (TBA)
Time Frame: May 1 – May 23 (15 classes)
6. Modern Drama: The Pursuit of Happiness
Students will appreciate the impact of modern dramatists in changing drama to analyze real social, psychological and personal problems for “real” people. Our own aspirations, dreams, desires and ideals will be challenged through the study of this genre.
Texts: On Stage 3: A Doll’s House, Death of a Salesman, A Streetcar
Named Desire (TBA)
Time Frame: May 24 – June 7 (11 classes)
7. Test Prep: Part A and B
Students will gain confidence in writing both the Part A and Part B portion of the English 30-1 PDE exams. Many of these skills will transfer to other exams as well.
Time Frame: June 11 – June 12 (Part A Prep) Exam is on June 13
Time Frame: June 14 – June 15 (Part B Prep) Exam is on June 26
In addition to this, you will also be working in journals on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and an independent novel study on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Evaluation
Major Assignments 35%
Daily Work 30%
Unit exams 35%
School Mark: 50%
Provincial Diploma Exams (Part A and B): 50%
Assignment Expectations:
· Name, class and date submitted are to be written in the upper right-hand corner of all work that is to be handed in (with the exception of essays, which are to have a cover page)
· Write assignments only on one side of the paper.
· All assignments that are being marked for editing (essays, paragraphs, etc.,) are to be double spaced.
· All assignments (unless otherwise specified) are to be written in dark blue or black ink or completed on a computer.
· Assignments that are written in pencil will be returned unmarked and must be re-submitted in ink. Work submitted in pencil will be considered “late work” as well.
Late Work:
· Most work will be accepted late and will have a maximum of 10% of the total possible mark deducted from the achieved mark for each delayed date.
· After THREE late days (-30%), the work will not be accepted for marks but still must be completed (then the “NHI” will be removed from Students’ Achieve).
· Occasionally, some work will not be accepted late (e.g., homework checks, in-class assignments, in-class group work). This will be specified at the time the work is assigned in class.
Absenteeism:
· If you are going to be absent, have a parent to call the office. If this is done in the morning, then I have it indicated on the computer when I do attendance (and will make sure you get copies of the assignments put in your portfolio).
· If an assignment is due on a day you are absent then it is due the day you get back. However, if your absence was planned and the assignment is a major one, you are expected to have it handed in before you go (ie; a holiday or field trip).
· If no one calls and there is no note, I will not treat the absence as an excused.
Classroom Expectations:
· This is a computer lab. No food or drinks (other than bottled water) are allowed.
· The computers are a privilege, not a right. Treat them well. Anyone who has been in this lab knows that it takes time to get a tech in to repair them.
· The NLSD has computer use policies in place that we are to follow. This means that accessing e-mail, chat rooms, “inappropriate” sites, or surfing aimlessly are not allowed.
· The computers are for teacher-approved and teacher-directed class use only. We have had recent situations in which misuse has placed an extreme burden on the system. When this happens things important to use – and you can get purged.
IMPORTANT!!!
Plagiarism is a crime. It is NOT excusable. Doing so can range in consequences from a zero on an assignment to expulsion (see Student Handbook).
REMINDER
Any cell phones that go off in my class become my property until the end of the day. They can then be collected from Mrs. Ripkens (any phones in the class during a test = zero!!!). Use the day care and save us both a lot of grief!!!
Supplies Needed:
· Dictionary (optional)
· Thesaurus (optional)
· Journal duo-tang
· Pens (dark blue and black only)
· Pencils HP and coloured (as required)
· Highlighter (this is really important at this level)
· Eraser
· Cue cards
Welcome to English 30! This course is oriented towards academic students who enjoy the process of communication and who also enjoy literature. We will include all of the five strands of the Language Arts Program (reading, writing, speaking, viewing, listening and representing) with a major emphasis on written expression and relating various works of literature to ourselves and to the society in which we live.
This course requires your dedication and commitment to achieving your personal best. It requires you to look at and respond to more advanced and abstract concepts and philosophies in literature at a more mature level. You will be challenged in your thinking and expression. If you fall behind or find that you don’t understand something, it is important that you speak to me so that we can get you back on track. Do not wait until it is too late for any type of remedial action. I will make the effort to help or guide you, but ultimately YOU are responsible for YOU! I look forward though, to working together.
The semester will be divided into six units (plus prep). These units will provide a general framework for literary choices. Students will also work on word processing skills, and other computer technology skills.
UNITS OF STUDY:
1. Getting the Point Across: The Successful Attempt
Persuasive writing (essays) will be studied with respect to the history and influence of the “assai”, a study of the essay genre, and rectifying any remaining writing difficulties that students may have with this form of communication. Students will also focus on thesis formation, writing strategies, effective proofreading and fine-tuning their own writing voice and style.
Texts: Fit to Print, Viewpoints 12
Time Frame: January 31 – February 23 (14 classes)
2. Short Story: Values, Beliefs and Choices
A minimum of three short stories will be read and discussed with emphasis on interpretive literature, theme, symbolism, character, plot, irony, conflict, etc. Students will focus on what seems to be the author’s purpose in writing, achievement of that purpose, and other critical thinking skills. The ability to state and expand upon theme and purpose will be key.
Text: Viewpoints 12
Time Frame: February 26 – March 15 (13 classes)
3. Poetry: The Voices of Art, Love, Life and Death
This unit will further develop skills of poetic expression and response, and expose students to the full range of creative language and form. Knowledge and use of common poetry terms will be a focus.
Text: Viewpoints 12
Time Frame: March 16 –April 4 (13 classes)
4. Novel: Experiences that Change You Forever
This genre has the power to act as a social commentary, make us see ourselves in characters in conflict and depict the relationship between an author’s purpose and the nature of his/her work.
Texts: Pride and Prejudice, Night, Wuthering Heights, The Bean Trees,
To Destroy You is no Loss (TBA)
Time Frame: April 5 – April 30 (11 classes)
5. Shakespearean Drama: The Tragedy and Drama of Human Desires
Students will again have the opportunity to further their interest in and confidence with Shakespearean languages and develop an understanding of he complexity of characters, themes, plots, and skillful writing in the Elizabethan era.
Texts: Taming of a Shrew Hamlet, Othello, King Lear (TBA)
Time Frame: May 1 – May 23 (15 classes)
6. Modern Drama: The Pursuit of Happiness
Students will appreciate the impact of modern dramatists in changing drama to analyze real social, psychological and personal problems for “real” people. Our own aspirations, dreams, desires and ideals will be challenged through the study of this genre.
Texts: On Stage 3: A Doll’s House, Death of a Salesman, A Streetcar
Named Desire (TBA)
Time Frame: May 24 – June 7 (11 classes)
7. Test Prep: Part A and B
Students will gain confidence in writing both the Part A and Part B portion of the English 30-1 PDE exams. Many of these skills will transfer to other exams as well.
Time Frame: June 11 – June 12 (Part A Prep) Exam is on June 13
Time Frame: June 14 – June 15 (Part B Prep) Exam is on June 26
In addition to this, you will also be working in journals on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and an independent novel study on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Evaluation
Major Assignments 35%
Daily Work 30%
Unit exams 35%
School Mark: 50%
Provincial Diploma Exams (Part A and B): 50%
Assignment Expectations:
· Name, class and date submitted are to be written in the upper right-hand corner of all work that is to be handed in (with the exception of essays, which are to have a cover page)
· Write assignments only on one side of the paper.
· All assignments that are being marked for editing (essays, paragraphs, etc.,) are to be double spaced.
· All assignments (unless otherwise specified) are to be written in dark blue or black ink or completed on a computer.
· Assignments that are written in pencil will be returned unmarked and must be re-submitted in ink. Work submitted in pencil will be considered “late work” as well.
Late Work:
· Most work will be accepted late and will have a maximum of 10% of the total possible mark deducted from the achieved mark for each delayed date.
· After THREE late days (-30%), the work will not be accepted for marks but still must be completed (then the “NHI” will be removed from Students’ Achieve).
· Occasionally, some work will not be accepted late (e.g., homework checks, in-class assignments, in-class group work). This will be specified at the time the work is assigned in class.
Absenteeism:
· If you are going to be absent, have a parent to call the office. If this is done in the morning, then I have it indicated on the computer when I do attendance (and will make sure you get copies of the assignments put in your portfolio).
· If an assignment is due on a day you are absent then it is due the day you get back. However, if your absence was planned and the assignment is a major one, you are expected to have it handed in before you go (ie; a holiday or field trip).
· If no one calls and there is no note, I will not treat the absence as an excused.
Classroom Expectations:
· This is a computer lab. No food or drinks (other than bottled water) are allowed.
· The computers are a privilege, not a right. Treat them well. Anyone who has been in this lab knows that it takes time to get a tech in to repair them.
· The NLSD has computer use policies in place that we are to follow. This means that accessing e-mail, chat rooms, “inappropriate” sites, or surfing aimlessly are not allowed.
· The computers are for teacher-approved and teacher-directed class use only. We have had recent situations in which misuse has placed an extreme burden on the system. When this happens things important to use – and you can get purged.
IMPORTANT!!!
Plagiarism is a crime. It is NOT excusable. Doing so can range in consequences from a zero on an assignment to expulsion (see Student Handbook).
REMINDER
Any cell phones that go off in my class become my property until the end of the day. They can then be collected from Mrs. Ripkens (any phones in the class during a test = zero!!!). Use the day care and save us both a lot of grief!!!
Supplies Needed:
· Dictionary (optional)
· Thesaurus (optional)
· Journal duo-tang
· Pens (dark blue and black only)
· Pencils HP and coloured (as required)
· Highlighter (this is really important at this level)
· Eraser
· Cue cards
Independent Novel Study Choices:
(Availability: L= school libary, PL= Public Libary, PLO= Can be ordered in from the Plublic Library)
Full-length Fiction
1984 – Orwell (L)
All the Pretty Horses – McCarthy (PL)
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz – Richler (L)
The Ash Garden – Bock (L)
The Bean Trees – Kingsolver (L)
The Chosen – Potok (PL)
Chronicle of a Death Foretold – Marquez (PLO)
Crime and Punishment – Dostoevsky (L)
Davita’s Harp – Potok (L)
East of Eden – Steinbeck (L)
Great Expectations – Dickens (L)
The Great Gatsby – Fitzgerald (L)
Heart of Darkness – Conrad (PL)
House of the Spirits – Allende (PL)
The Lovely Bones – Sebold (T)
Life of Pi – Martel (T)
The Metamorphosis – Kafka (PLO)
Moonsignor Quixote – Greene (L)
The Mosquito Coast – Theroux (PLO)
My Name is Asher Lev – Potok (L)
No Great Mischief – MacLeod (PL)
The Outsider – Camus (PLO)
The Poisonwood Bible – Kingsolver (PL)
Pride and Prejudice – Austen (L)
Siddhartha – Hesse (PL)
Snow Falling on Cedars – Guterson (T)
The Stone Angel – Laurence (L)
The Stone Carvers – Urquhart (PL)
Things Fall Apart – Achebe (PLO)
Tuesdays with Morrie – Richler (PL)
Under the Ribs of Death – Marlyn (L)
The Wars – Findley (L)
Wild Geese – Ostenso (PLO)
Wuthering Heights – Bronte (L)
Ciderhouse Rules – Irving (L)
Shakespearean Plays
Henry VI Part I (L)
King Lear (L)
Othello (L)
The Taming of the Shrew (L)
The Tempest (L)
1984 – Orwell (L)
All the Pretty Horses – McCarthy (PL)
The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz – Richler (L)
The Ash Garden – Bock (L)
The Bean Trees – Kingsolver (L)
The Chosen – Potok (PL)
Chronicle of a Death Foretold – Marquez (PLO)
Crime and Punishment – Dostoevsky (L)
Davita’s Harp – Potok (L)
East of Eden – Steinbeck (L)
Great Expectations – Dickens (L)
The Great Gatsby – Fitzgerald (L)
Heart of Darkness – Conrad (PL)
House of the Spirits – Allende (PL)
The Lovely Bones – Sebold (T)
Life of Pi – Martel (T)
The Metamorphosis – Kafka (PLO)
Moonsignor Quixote – Greene (L)
The Mosquito Coast – Theroux (PLO)
My Name is Asher Lev – Potok (L)
No Great Mischief – MacLeod (PL)
The Outsider – Camus (PLO)
The Poisonwood Bible – Kingsolver (PL)
Pride and Prejudice – Austen (L)
Siddhartha – Hesse (PL)
Snow Falling on Cedars – Guterson (T)
The Stone Angel – Laurence (L)
The Stone Carvers – Urquhart (PL)
Things Fall Apart – Achebe (PLO)
Tuesdays with Morrie – Richler (PL)
Under the Ribs of Death – Marlyn (L)
The Wars – Findley (L)
Wild Geese – Ostenso (PLO)
Wuthering Heights – Bronte (L)
Ciderhouse Rules – Irving (L)
Shakespearean Plays
Henry VI Part I (L)
King Lear (L)
Othello (L)
The Taming of the Shrew (L)
The Tempest (L)
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