Mrs. Kelley Timan
English 10 RC
Student Learning Outcomes Syllabus
TEXT:
Title: Prentice Hall LITERATURE *THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication Date: 2012
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a resource center survey of American literature in which literature is used to expose students of various genres, vocabulary, compositions, themes, philosophies, history and techniques that comprise the use of English language in America. Additionally, the readings will be used to motivate the discussion, written and oral expression, and critical analysis of ideas. This course mirrors that of the mainstream with modifications where appropriate. Successful completion of this course will earn the student five credits toward the English requirement for graduation.
TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED
1. Allegory
2. Poetry
5. Literature of the Civil War and the Frontier
1. Ambrose Bierce
2. Jack London
6. Novel
1. To Kill a Mockingbird
RATIONALE
A broad-reaching course which stresses not only the importance of literary elements, strengthening writing skills and improving comprehension but the enjoyment of reading.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
GOAL 1: The student will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and tests with fluency and comprehension.
Objective 1 : Distinguish between major and minor details.
Objective 2: Recognize characterization, setting, plot, theme, and point of view in fiction.
Objective 3: Recognize sensory details, figurative language, and other literary devices in text.
Objective 4: Compare themes, characters, settings, and ideas across texts or works and produce
evidence of understanding.
Objective 5: Begin to develop and collect materials for a portfolio that reflect possible career
choices.
Objective 6: Monitor reading for understanding by automatically setting a purpose for reading,
making and adjusting predictions, asking essential questions, and relating new
learning to the background experience.
Objective 7: Infer word meanings from learned roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
Objective 8: Clarify word meanings through the use of a word’s definition, example, restatement,
or contrast.
GOAL 2: Students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.
Objective 1: Compose, revise, edit, and publish writing using appropriate word processing
software.
Objective 2: Write multi-paragraph compositions that have clear topic development, logical
organization, effective use of detail, and variety in sentence structure.
Objective 3: Use transition words to reinforce a logical progression of ideas.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
EVALUATION CRITERIA
GRADING POLICY
Class participation and Quizzes 20%
Writings 20%
HW 20%
Assessments 40%
GRADE REPORTING SYSTEM
98-100 A+
94-97 A
90-93 A-
87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
0-69 F
There will be quarterly exams this year at the end of each marking period.
Class Expectations
o Respect the teacher’s job.
o Respect yourself and your classmates.
o Respect all property.
o Commit to learning.
o Cell Phones and Chromebooks will only be in use with teacher permission.
o Cell phones and headphones will be placed in a basket on top of Mrs. Timan’s desk at the start of each class period. Failure to do so and if caught using, the cell phone will be sent down to the office. This is your warning.
Class Policies
o All textbooks are to remain in the classroom
o Late assignments will be accepted with a penalty
o It is your responsibility to be on-time to class. Three unexcused tardies results in an absence.
o In the event of an absence, please do the following
Required Materials
o Folder or 3 ring binder (your choice)
o Chromebook everyday
o Pens and Pencils
Parent/Teacher Contact
o Grades cannot be sent via e-mail or over the phone
o Check Genesis then contact teacher
o ktiman@lvhs.org or 973-347-7600 ext. 2230
Google Classroom Code: (Students only)
Students will receive an invite to google classroom through their school email account.
English 10 RC
Student Learning Outcomes Syllabus
TEXT:
Title: Prentice Hall LITERATURE *THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication Date: 2012
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a resource center survey of American literature in which literature is used to expose students of various genres, vocabulary, compositions, themes, philosophies, history and techniques that comprise the use of English language in America. Additionally, the readings will be used to motivate the discussion, written and oral expression, and critical analysis of ideas. This course mirrors that of the mainstream with modifications where appropriate. Successful completion of this course will earn the student five credits toward the English requirement for graduation.
TOPICS TO BE INCLUDED
- Literature of Early America
- Origin Myths
- Native American Literature
- Political Document
- Puritan Poetry
- The Crucible
- 1. Speeches
- 2. Autobiography
1. Allegory
2. Poetry
5. Literature of the Civil War and the Frontier
1. Ambrose Bierce
2. Jack London
6. Novel
1. To Kill a Mockingbird
RATIONALE
A broad-reaching course which stresses not only the importance of literary elements, strengthening writing skills and improving comprehension but the enjoyment of reading.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
GOAL 1: The student will understand and apply the knowledge of sounds, letters, and words in written English to become independent and fluent readers, and will read a variety of materials and tests with fluency and comprehension.
Objective 1 : Distinguish between major and minor details.
Objective 2: Recognize characterization, setting, plot, theme, and point of view in fiction.
Objective 3: Recognize sensory details, figurative language, and other literary devices in text.
Objective 4: Compare themes, characters, settings, and ideas across texts or works and produce
evidence of understanding.
Objective 5: Begin to develop and collect materials for a portfolio that reflect possible career
choices.
Objective 6: Monitor reading for understanding by automatically setting a purpose for reading,
making and adjusting predictions, asking essential questions, and relating new
learning to the background experience.
Objective 7: Infer word meanings from learned roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
Objective 8: Clarify word meanings through the use of a word’s definition, example, restatement,
or contrast.
GOAL 2: Students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.
Objective 1: Compose, revise, edit, and publish writing using appropriate word processing
software.
Objective 2: Write multi-paragraph compositions that have clear topic development, logical
organization, effective use of detail, and variety in sentence structure.
Objective 3: Use transition words to reinforce a logical progression of ideas.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
- Supplementary material distributed by the instructor
- Use of prewriting templates
- Guided and independent practice
- Use of rubrics and modeling
- Multimedia presentations/Use of Google Classroom
- Class discussions
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Participation in class discussion
- Exit slips
- Quizzes
- Writings
- Unit Assessments
GRADING POLICY
Class participation and Quizzes 20%
Writings 20%
HW 20%
Assessments 40%
GRADE REPORTING SYSTEM
98-100 A+
94-97 A
90-93 A-
87-89 B+
83-86 B
80-82 B-
77-79 C+
73-76 C
70-72 C-
0-69 F
There will be quarterly exams this year at the end of each marking period.
Class Expectations
o Respect the teacher’s job.
o Respect yourself and your classmates.
o Respect all property.
o Commit to learning.
o Cell Phones and Chromebooks will only be in use with teacher permission.
o Cell phones and headphones will be placed in a basket on top of Mrs. Timan’s desk at the start of each class period. Failure to do so and if caught using, the cell phone will be sent down to the office. This is your warning.
Class Policies
o All textbooks are to remain in the classroom
o Late assignments will be accepted with a penalty
o It is your responsibility to be on-time to class. Three unexcused tardies results in an absence.
o In the event of an absence, please do the following
- 1. Check with a classmate for the missed class work and hw.
- 2. Email me the day of your absence. I will respond back with what work you missed
- 3. Visit me before or after school on the day of your return if possible.
- 4. When you return from an absence, please turn in any hw that was due on the day
- 5. If you have questions about what you missed, ask me before class begins not during
- 6. Always Always Always, check Google Classroom.
Required Materials
o Folder or 3 ring binder (your choice)
o Chromebook everyday
o Pens and Pencils
Parent/Teacher Contact
o Grades cannot be sent via e-mail or over the phone
o Check Genesis then contact teacher
o ktiman@lvhs.org or 973-347-7600 ext. 2230
Google Classroom Code: (Students only)
Students will receive an invite to google classroom through their school email account.
