ENGLISH 10 SYLLABUS

 

 

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COURSE CREDIT: 1.0 CREDIT 

 

PREREQUISITES: NONE

                 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:  English 10 is a year-long course that emphasizes the fundamental language skills of reading, writing, thinking, viewing, and presenting. An emphasis on vocabulary and composition skills is an on-going part of the class. Students refine their skills of written expression by writing  compare contrast, literary analysis, research, persuasive, and narrative essays. Students analyze important themes in classic and modern works of various literary genres including short story, novel, and non-fiction. Topics include author’s purpose and perspective, exploration of human motives and conflicts, the study of figurative, connotative, and technical vocabulary in context, literary devices, and the art of persuasion. The development of critical reading and writing skills is a major emphasis of the course. Prerequisite: None

 

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze human motives, conflicts, and the quest for power by reading and discussing a variety of texts

  2. Understand that writing is situated in a time and place, and that these factors influence the writer’s perspective

  3. Use writing as a tool to expand thinking by comparing and contrasting texts

  4. Determine the figurative, connotative, and technical meanings of words and phrases

  5. Identify relevance of literary elements  in select reading

  6. Select relevant evidence from the text to support ideas

  7. Apply elements of the writing process, including planning, writing, revising, editing, and proofing

  8. Develop claim, evidence, and warrant (PEA) in writing

  9. Differentiate between fact and opinion, active and passive voice

  10. Incorporate MLA format in research-based writing

  11. Demonstrate understanding of essay components, including thesis, transitions, and supporting details

  12. Identify plot elements, including exposition, rising action, climax, and denouement

  13. Develop argumentative writing

  14. Plan, write, and deliver a persuasive speech

  15. Apply standard English to writing, incorporating correct grammar and conventions

  16. Engage in meaningful, synchronous and asynchronous  discussions

TEXTS, READINGS, INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES:

Supplemental Reading:

Short Stories/Excerpts:

 

Novels:

Night by Elie Wiesel

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

 

*Media links for supplemental reading are included in unit course resources.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Read and view all related material linked to individual topics within units.

  2. Actively engage in discussions related to course objectives.

  3. Complete all assignments.

  4. Attend and/or view recorded all webinars.

  5. Create and maintain blog.

 

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

You will need a device (preferably a laptop/Chromebook/desktop) with consistent Internet access. Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are the preferred browsers and you can download either for free. You will also need access to a Word processing program such as Google Docs (free) or MS Word. You will need to be able to access this class independently, create and submit word-processed documents, and set up a blog.

 

GRADING SCALE:

A: 90% and above

B: 80-89%

C: 70-79%

D: 60-69%

F: 59% and below

SCHEDULE:

QUARTER 1

QUARTER 2

QUARTER 3

QUARTER 4