Literature Seminar/Survey
Welcome to Literature Seminar Class. Look below for all our information, homework, calendars, etc.
Communication is the process by which information is exchanged between individuals. It is the technique for expressing ideas effectively, through written words or in a speech. You may think that English classes only pertain to a few occupations, such as reporters, correspondents or editors. But every job requires workers to understand instructions or to explain problems and projects to coworkers and supervisors. High school English classes offer you the basics—vocabulary, writing, grammar, speaking, and reading. Learning how to construct sentences and organize paragraphs lays the foundation for writing effective letters and reports. Giving a speech provides you with an opportunity to master the art of saying what you have to say concisely and convincingly, a skill you may need to draw upon during a job A good foundation in core subjects is essential to future success, both on and off the job.
Besides, who wants to look stupid?
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ALL LATE WORK IS DUE BY MAY 16th! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Stories we will be reading this semester:
"A&P"
John Updike
"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Washington Irving
"The Birthmark" Nathanial Hawthorne
"Young Goodman Brown" Nathanial Hawthorne
"Rose For Emily" William Faulkner
"Story of
an Hour" Kate Chopin
"Story of an Hour" Annotation Exercise
"A Clean Well-Lighted Place" Earnest Hemingway
"Cathedral" Raymond Carver
"A Small Good Thing" Raymond Carver
"Where Are You Going,. Where Have You Been" Joyce Carol Oates
"Girl" Jamaica Kincaid
"Revival" Garrison Keillor
"The Lottery" Shelia Jackson
And selections of writings by Edgar Allan Poe and Jack Kerouac and the Beat Generation
Grading Rubrics: Click and Print |
Regular/Romanticism WritingTranscendental WritingRegional Writing Styles RubricHorror RubricPoetry Try RubricMaria Full of Grace and Sling Blade Film Review
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Course Identification:
1 semester; 1 period—Literature Seminar
Literature Seminar is a semester-long course in which you will develop your skills in reading, writing, and thinking. You will read fiction and nonfiction including: books, short works, and poetry. Writing includes responding to the literature and practicing various writing strategies. The course also includes activities to improve your vocabulary and grammatical skills.
Texts:
Son of the Mob –Gordon Korman*
Bottled Up—Jaye Murray
Various short stories and nonfiction texts
Class Instructions:
- Students with special needs are invited to identify themselves early in the term so we have time to make any necessary arrangements.
- A student who does not withdrawal officially from a course may receive a grade of “F” depending on course progress or course attendance, which will become a part of the student’s permanent record.
- Each student is responsible for adhearing to the code of student conduct as stated.
- Plagiarism is cheating and will result in a failing grade.
- Students must complete all major assignments in order to receive a passing grade in this course. No exceptions! All typed work must be in a 12 point professional font, spacing will vary but will be noted. Written work should be legible
- Grades are on a strict scale:
100%-90% A
89%-80% B
79%-70% C
69%-60% D
Below 59.9% F
Specific End Competencies:
Students will have the opportunity to write for a wide variety of purposes. The assignments and topics chosen will be generated from the literature. Students will recognize the impact of decisive ideas and events in human heritage, will understand the elements of literature including plot, climax, irony, and character development, and will understand and study the lives and writings of several authors as well as the effect their time had on what they wrote.
Writing: To communicate effectively using standard written English. Students will be asked to write analysis/reaction/contrast-comparison papers/and participate in class discussions.
Reading: To analyze, summarize and interpret a variety of reading materials.
Integrated Learning: To think critically and make connections in learning across the discipline. The students will be asked to analyze/critique/interpret the assigned material through classroom discussion/assigned journals/papers/essays/tests that emphasize the development of ideas.
Creative Thinking: To elaborate upon the knowledge to create new thoughts/processes/ products. The students will write essays/journals or give oral commentary that demonstrates discovery/invention/originality.
Evaluation: The student fulfills the assignments for the course. This includes reading/writing/discussion/oral reports/examinations.
Classroom Policies:
- Attendance is required at all class meetings. Late arrivals will reflect negatively on your grade—be prompt! A detention will be issued after three (3) tardies. Please inform the instructor of special absences.
- Make-up exams will be taken on non-class time (Library will hold exams/quizzes). A student must inform the instructor if they are not able to make an exam. Late assignments are not accepted.
- Students are solely responsible for getting notes and materials when they are late/absent. Instructor will not “back track” on material unless a special request is established and approved.
- Learning from and contributing to classroom discussion, activities, and exercises are significant parts of your academic experience; therefore active class participation is expected and will be reflected in your final grade.