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English 3 Policies & Guidelines. American Literature. Follow literary tradition from pre-colonial days to contemporary times Role literature plays in shaping and reflecting society Enhance writing skills and vocabulary Prepare for TAKS, SAT and ACT tests. Supplies.
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American Literature • Follow literary tradition from pre-colonial days to contemporary times • Role literature plays in shaping and reflecting society • Enhance writing skills and vocabulary • Prepare for TAKS, SAT and ACT tests
Supplies • Mandatory – notebook paper, pens, pencils, folder/binder to keep notes • Encouraged – The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald • Bonus – markers, pencils, pens, paper, scissors, kleenex, hand sanitizer, construction paper
Class Rules • Be Respectful • Be on time • Be prepared
How to Pass the Class • Complete your work • Be responsible for you own education • Absences – It is YOUR responsibility to find out what you missed • Make-up work – YOUR responsibility to make up the work • Do your own work!
Instead of IDK • May I please have some more information? • May I have some more time to think? • Would you please repeat the question? • Where can I find more information about that? • May I ask a friend for help?
Course Outline • First Six Weeks – Crucible, personal essay • Second Six Weeks – Revolutionary project, Romanticism • Third Six Weeks – Literary Analysis, Transcendentalism, Realism • Fourth Six Weeks – The Great Gatsby, TAKS • Fifth Six Weeks – Research paper, Raisin in the Sun • Sixth Six Weeks – College/business writing, American Dream project, Media Analysis
Grading Guidelines • 60% major/40% minor • One retake opportunity on failed tests • Major projects or writings will be accepted up to 5 days late for a grade no higher than a 70 • Daily grades will be accepted one day late for a grade no higher than a 50 • All daily and major grades will be considered late if turned in after 3 p.m. on the due date