Google Classroom Code (Students Only)Mrs. Kelley Timan
English 11 RC
Student Learning Outcomes Syllabus
TEXT:
Title: Prentice Hall LITERATURE *THE BRITISH TRADITION
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication Date: 2012
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a resource center survey of British Literature in which literature is used to expose students of various genres, vocabulary, compositions, themes, philosophies, history and techniques that comprise British Literature. The course begins with The Anglo-Saxon Period (449-1066) where students will be exposed to admirable qualities such as courage, loyalty, duty and honor. Modern English evolved from Germanic invaders and other conquerors of England and the general structure of early English is basic to the writings students will encounter in their studies. Units will then take students through the Medieval, Victorian, Elizabethan and Science and Technology periods of British Lit. 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
a. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
b. Morte d’ Arthur
C. Victorian Era
D. Renaissance Drama
1. Background information
2. Shakespeare
a. Macbeth
E. Science and Technology
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: Given a piece of British Literature, the student will cite textual evidence to answer questions based on what the test says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Objective 1: The student will cite three pieces of explicit textual evidence that supports a given
question.
Objective 2: The student will cite two pieces of evidence that supports an inference drawn from
the text.
GOAL 2: The student will identify characteristics of Medieval Literature.
Objective 1: The student will identify the steps of the Hero’s Journey.
Objective 2: The student will match textual evidence to each step of the Hero’s Journey.
GOAL 3: The student will cite textual evidence to support how the author develops the elements of a story or a drama.
Objective 1: The student will cite evidence to support how the setting is important to the story.
Objective 2: The student will cite evidence to support how the order of the action is important to
the story.
GOAL 4: Given two interpretations of the same story (ie Beowulf and the 13th Warrior, King Arthur and Excalibur) the student will evaluate how each version interprets the story.
Objective 1: The student will cite evidence that supports how the two versions are the same.
Objective 2: The student will cite evidence that supports how the two versions are different.
GOAL 5: The student will determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text.
Objective 1: Given a list of words/phrases from text, the student will match the words/phrases to
their definition. and/or synonym.
Objective 2: Given a list of words/phrases from text, the student will demonstrate understanding
of the words/phrases by using them in a sentence.
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 [email protected] 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 11 RC
Student Learning Outcomes Syllabus
TEXT:
Title: Prentice Hall LITERATURE *THE BRITISH TRADITION
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication Date: 2012
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a resource center survey of British Literature in which literature is used to expose students of various genres, vocabulary, compositions, themes, philosophies, history and techniques that comprise British Literature. The course begins with The Anglo-Saxon Period (449-1066) where students will be exposed to admirable qualities such as courage, loyalty, duty and honor. Modern English evolved from Germanic invaders and other conquerors of England and the general structure of early English is basic to the writings students will encounter in their studies. Units will then take students through the Medieval, Victorian, Elizabethan and Science and Technology periods of British Lit. 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
- The Anglo-Saxon Period
- Characteristics of Anglo-Saxon Poetry
- The Seafarer
- The Wanderer
- A Wife’s Lament
- Characteristics of Anglo-Saxon Culture
- Characteristics of an epic poem
- Beowulf
- 13th Warrior
- Medieval Literature
- Historical Background
- Chaucer/The Canterbury Tales
- The Pardoner’s Tale
- A Knight’s Tale
a. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
b. Morte d’ Arthur
C. Victorian Era
- Background Information
- Charles Dickens
- A Christmas Carol
D. Renaissance Drama
1. Background information
2. Shakespeare
a. Macbeth
E. Science and Technology
- Background Information
- Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
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: Given a piece of British Literature, the student will cite textual evidence to answer questions based on what the test says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Objective 1: The student will cite three pieces of explicit textual evidence that supports a given
question.
Objective 2: The student will cite two pieces of evidence that supports an inference drawn from
the text.
GOAL 2: The student will identify characteristics of Medieval Literature.
Objective 1: The student will identify the steps of the Hero’s Journey.
Objective 2: The student will match textual evidence to each step of the Hero’s Journey.
GOAL 3: The student will cite textual evidence to support how the author develops the elements of a story or a drama.
Objective 1: The student will cite evidence to support how the setting is important to the story.
Objective 2: The student will cite evidence to support how the order of the action is important to
the story.
GOAL 4: Given two interpretations of the same story (ie Beowulf and the 13th Warrior, King Arthur and Excalibur) the student will evaluate how each version interprets the story.
Objective 1: The student will cite evidence that supports how the two versions are the same.
Objective 2: The student will cite evidence that supports how the two versions are different.
GOAL 5: The student will determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text.
Objective 1: Given a list of words/phrases from text, the student will match the words/phrases to
their definition. and/or synonym.
Objective 2: Given a list of words/phrases from text, the student will demonstrate understanding
of the words/phrases by using them in a sentence.
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 [email protected] or 973-347-7600 ext. 2230
Google Classroom Code (Students Only)
Students will receive an invite to google classroom through their school email account.
