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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.
Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
by John Steinbeck
A Raisin in the Sun
A Raisin in the Sun
by Lorraine Hansberry
The Crucible
The Crucible
by Arthur Miller
The Old Man and the Sea
The Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway
The Catcher in the Rye
The Catcher in the Rye
by J. D. Salinger
Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451
by Ray Bradbury
Into the Wild
Into the Wild
by Jon Krakauer
The Handmaid's Tale
The Handmaid's Tale
by Margaret Atwood
**Advanced College Prep Only**
Cold Mountain
Cold Mountain
by Charles Frazier
**Advanced College Prep Only**
In Cold Blood
In Cold Blood
by Truman Capote
**Advanced College Prep Only**
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 III: CP Grading Percentages:
English III: 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%
English III ACP Grading Percentages:
English III ACP Grading Percentages:
- Homework/classwork) = 25%
These grades are typically calculated as daily grades for work. Students who pour into their daily work will perform better on tests.
- Assessments = 25%
- Projects = 15%
- Quizzes = 15%
- Summer Work = 10%
- Final = 10%
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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