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Juniors [English III] |
Junior English Syllabus Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for
with ardor and attended to with diligence – Abigail Adams 1780 (Wife of President John Adams). Literature – Junior English
is focused on American authors and what they have contributed to our
society. By the end of the year, you will be familiar with the
writings of various artists such as Washington Irving, Henry David Thoreau,
Edgar Allen Poe, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes
and more. While reading these great American authors, we will be studying
many genres of literature, so that you are exposed to drama, short story,
poetry, essays and novel texts. Enriched English Welcome to Junior Enriched English. This year we
will not leave learning to chance. Throughout this year, you will be
reading great American Literature, perfecting your writing skills, and
preparing for the ACT and PSAE tests. This is a full agenda. Literature – Junior English
is focused on American authors and what they have contributed to our society.
By the end of the year, you will be familiar with the writings of various
artists such as Washington Irving, Henry David Thoreau, Edgar Allen Poe, Walt
Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes and more. While
reading these great American authors, we will be studying many genres of
literature, so that you are exposed to drama, short story, poetry, essays and
novel texts. Within this framework, everyone will also develop
presentation and technology skills while preparing power point presentations,
group oral projects and individual opportunities for oral interpretations. In addition to the textbook, enriched English students
will be reading at least one novel per grading period. On an assigned
completion date, you will come back to class with your novel and do an in
class writing analysis of the novel. Writing – Throughout this
year you will be assigned several writing assignments. You will perfect
your 5-paragraph writing skills, as well as develop the skills necessary to
produce a formal term paper. You will also have the opportunity to
develop summary and analysis skills in general writing assignments. ACT/PSAE Preparation
– Since this
is the year you will be taking two of the most important tests for your
future, I will spend time helping you prepare. During the year, we will
discuss test-taking techniques and I will provide opportunities for you to
use these skills in practice sessions. My goal is to have you walk into
these tests confident because you have been exposed to the testing style and
you have acquired the knowledge and skills you need to help you achieve your
best score. Grammar and Vocabulary
– Frequently
during the year, we will be doing grammar and vocabulary drills to help
increase your active (speaking) and passive (reading) vocabulary and context
grammar knowledge. We will also be working with vocabulary definitions
and analogy drills each week. These skills develop better readers,
better writers and better speakers. General – Overall, Junior Enriched English will provide many
opportunities for learning. Each student must take responsibility for
his or her reading, daily homework, writing, and classroom
participation. Since this is a weighted grade and expectations are
higher, late work will not be accepted and will result in a zero. I am available before and after school or
by appointment to help any student. Please come see me with any
questions before they become problems. |
"By words the mind is winged."
-Aristophanes