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112 English 10-3<br />
Length of Course<br />
1 year (1 credit)<br />
Prerequisite(s) English 9<br />
Course Description<br />
Required Titles<br />
The year begins with a review of grammar skills. English 10-3 is a survey<br />
course that covers literature of different time periods and countries and is<br />
organized by theme. A variety of literary types will be read including drama,<br />
short stories, poems, non-fiction, and novels. Students will do research and<br />
use the MLA style guide. Writing compositions and improving analytical<br />
skills will also be emphasized in this course. Outside reading will be required<br />
on an individual basis. Grammar, mechanics, and writing and viewing skills<br />
are reviewed and developed.<br />
Elements of Literature: 3 rd Course (Holt)<br />
Prentice hall Grammar and Composition<br />
Julius Caesar<br />
Optional Title: Night<br />
Lord of the Flies<br />
The Pearl<br />
Animal Farm or The Dogs of March<br />
Assessments<br />
Essay tests, objective tests, quizzes, independent research, papers, class<br />
discussion, notebook checks, grammar practice, homework; Latin roots<br />
Midterm Exam: 10% of grade for the year; will assess mastery of parts of<br />
speech, parts of the sentence, and the phrase; 5% literature<br />
Final Exam: 10% of grade for the year; 5% will assess mastery of parts of<br />
speech, parts of the sentence, the phrase, and the clause; 5% will assess<br />
mastery of literature, vocabulary writing, and literary terms.<br />
115 English 10-Honors<br />
Length of Course<br />
Prerequisite(s)<br />
Course Description<br />
Required Titles<br />
1 year (1 credit)<br />
English 9 and Teacher Recommendation<br />
This course is a pre-AP class. Critical thinking and independent<br />
work are emphasized. English 10 Honors moves at an accelerated<br />
pace. It is a survey course that covers literature of different time<br />
periods and countries and is organized by theme. Class discussion of<br />
the literature is an essential element of the course, and participation is<br />
required. Writing assignments will be frequent and will be primarily<br />
in the form of analytical essays. Latin roots form the basis for<br />
vocabulary study. English grammar and composition will include<br />
study of the parts of speech and the elements of the sentence, the<br />
phrase and the clause. This course includes a required summer<br />
reading assignment that is assessed through journal responses<br />
and a paper.<br />
The Power of Myth (Summer Reading)<br />
Elements of Literature: 3 rd Course (Holt)<br />
Prentice Hall Grammar and Composition<br />
The Pearl<br />
Julius Caesar<br />
Lord of the Flies<br />
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