Introductions

  English 10

Course Syllabus: 2014-2015

Instructor: Mr. Fielding

fieldingkent@hotmail.com

English 10: World Literature

Align to the Common Core Standards English 10 is a thematic exploration of literary and informative texts of world literature.  While English 9 is an exploration of genre, English 10 is an exploration of ideas (themes, arguments, thesis statements).  Students will a variety of literature and literary genres from Ancient Greek classics to contemporary works, and cite textual evidence to analyze characters, figurative language, and cultural themes.  In informative reading students will analyze how claims and central ideas are developed and shaped by specific details. 

In writing students will build on the foundation established in 9th grade for composing literary, persuasive, and reflective essays, and to produce an original research paper. Additionally, students will utilize proper writing conventions appropriate to their learning level. To accomplish this, students will actively read from an extensive selection spanning all literary genres, analyze these works, develop original theses, and share their ideas in formal compositions (persuasive, reflective, and analytical), class discussions, and oral presentations.

Students this year will learn strategies for writing successful persuasive essays and compose one using proper MLA citations.

Texts (students will read some or all of the following): Holt McDougal: English 10, A Brave New World, The Tragedy of Macbeth, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, Oedipus Rex, The Odyssey, All Quiet of the Western Front, Catcher in the Rye. 

BLOGS/JOURNALS

Students will be required to keep a blog throughout the year.  This blog will be the student’s journal.  In this blog/journal will be reading reflections, lists of literary devices found in stories and novels, creative assignments that correspond with readings, pre-writing exercises, analytical writing. 

NOTE: Blogs will count as your journal grade.  I read every journal entry and you will lose points for skipping entries or not following directions.  If you do not understand an assignment please ask. 

Blogs can be made private if students and/or parents do not wish work to be viewed by the public. 

GRADES:

Tests – 25% of overall grade

Papers—25% of overall grade

Projects—20% of overall grade

Quizzes, class work, homework—20% of overall grade

Journals—10% of overall grade

Scale:

100- 93 = A

92.49- 90 = A-

89.49- 87 = B+

86.49-83.00 = B

82.49- 80.00 = B-

79.49-77.00 = C+

76.49- 73 = C

72.49-70.00 = C-

69.49-67.00 = D+

66.49- 63.00 = D

62.49- 60 = D-

Below 60 = F 

Late Work: Late work is marked down 10% every day it is overdue and will not be accepted after 4 days.  Please note that this policy includes papers.  Some projects (such as oral presentations) will receive zeros if not done on the day assigned. 

Required Materials:

1 Pocket Folders (to keep handouts, note guides, returned work)

1 Binder with loose paper

Something to write with

General Guidelines:

1. Be prepared when class begins.  It is imperative that all pencils are sharpened and materials are ready when the bell rings. 
2. Class discussions should be conducted in an orderly and respectful fashion.  Students should not disrupt their classmates and should respect the opinions of others.
3. Do not talk when I am talking. 
4. I dismiss you, not the bell!
5. You may choose you own seat, but I reserve the right to assign seats or move you if I see the need.

Behavioral Expectations

1. Respect others and their property.  This respect extends to remaining quiet during announcements, directions, lectures, and presentations. 
2. Learning is the 1^st priority.
3. Make Good Choices and Be Accountable for the bad ones.