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English Department Curriculum
English Department Curriculum
This Google Drive folder contains all of the curriculum taught in the English courses at Alcoa High School.
This Google Drive folder contains all of the curriculum taught in the English courses at Alcoa High School.
Additional Major Works
Additional Major Works
All classes will read from these works of literature. Copies will be provided a copy from the library, and there is no need to purchase a copy unless your student would like to have their own.
All classes will read from these works of literature. Copies will be provided a copy from the library, and there is no need to purchase a copy unless your student would like to have their own.
All the Light We Cannot See
All the Light We Cannot See
By Anthony Doerr
Persepolis
Persepolis
By Marjane Satrapi
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
By Mary Shelley
Dracula
Dracula
By Bram Stoker
Things Fall Apart
Things Fall Apart
By Chinua Achebe
The Alchemist
The Alchemist
By Paulo Coelho
Beloved
Beloved
By Toni Morrison
How to Read Literature Like a Professor (Summer Work)
How to Read Literature Like a Professor (Summer Work)
by Thomas C. (2014 Revised Edition)
**Advanced College Prep Only**
Note: We only read specific chapters. Several chapters will be used for English II: ACP as well. We will skip the chapters that deal with more mature themes.
Syllabus
Syllabus
Grading
Grading
Grading Philosophy:
Grading Philosophy:
To remain fair in my grading practices and to ensure high expectations, I use the Criterion-Referenced Grading System. The scale does not change regardless of the quality, or lack thereof, of the students’ work. For example, An “A” (Excellent) would need to not only meet but far surpass every criterion and expectation laid out for a given assignment. A “C” (Average) would merely meet the criteria and expectations of the assignment. It is not an “effort-based” grading system but instead fairly assesses the work the student turns in.
To remain fair in my grading practices and to ensure high expectations, I use the Criterion-Referenced Grading System. The scale does not change regardless of the quality, or lack thereof, of the students’ work. For example, An “A” (Excellent) would need to not only meet but far surpass every criterion and expectation laid out for a given assignment. A “C” (Average) would merely meet the criteria and expectations of the assignment. It is not an “effort-based” grading system but instead fairly assesses the work the student turns in.
English II: CP Grading Percentages:
English II: CP Grading Percentages:
- Assignments (homework/classwork) = 40%
These grades are typically calculated as daily grades for work. Students who pour into their daily work will perform better on tests.
- Participation = 10%
- Projects = 25%
- Assessments = 25%
Required Materials
Required Materials
Here is a list of required materials students need to bring:
Here is a list of required materials students need to bring:
1 1-inch three-ring binder (Student keeps)
1 1-inch three-ring binder (Student keeps)
1 pack of loose-leaf, college-ruled paper (Student keeps)
1 pack of loose-leaf, college-ruled paper (Student keeps)
2 packs of pencils (turn in one pack to Dr. Lay)
2 packs of pencils (turn in one pack to Dr. Lay)
1 pack of 3x5 note cards (turn in to Dr. Lay)
1 pack of 3x5 note cards (turn in to Dr. Lay)
1 pack of Sharpie Highlighters (turn in to Dr. Lay)
1 pack of Sharpie Highlighters (turn in to Dr. Lay)
1 box of Kleenex (turn in to Dr. Lay)
1 box of Kleenex (turn in to Dr. Lay)
If you feel compelled to donate, here is my wishlist!
If you feel compelled to donate, here is my wishlist!
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***If students do not have their required materials, they will be counted as tardy***
***If students do not have their required materials, they will be counted as tardy***
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