Ben Hall
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Literature & Composition 3
Course Description
Course Description
English III is essential in providing the foundation for advanced English studies. This comprehensive course examines the writing process for narrative, argument, synthesis, and analysis writing. Students will read a variety of non-fiction and fiction texts focusing on the human condition and nature. Additionally, students will acquire a repertoire of new vocabulary and grammar skills in preparation for standardized college admissions tests and academic writing. The ultimate goal of this course is to help students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills develop in order to achieve college and career readiness.
Units of Study
Units of Study
Unit 1:
Unit 1:
Author & Audience
Author & Audience
August 18 - October 24
Week by Week Breakdown by Section
Week by Week Breakdown by Section
Week 1: Introduction Week - Unit Outline, Expectations, & General Preparations
Week 2: Narrative Writing Brainstorm
Week 3: Character & Story Creation
Week 4: Check-In One (Summative)
Week 5: Plot - Linear/NonLinear/Kishōtenketsu
Week 6: Check-In Two (Summative)
Week 7: Peer Reviews & Edits
Week 8: Check-In Three (Summative)
Week 9: Reflection
Broad Learning Categories
Broad Learning Categories
Parents can find more information of the standards assessed in each Broad Learning Category on PowerSchool.
Classroom and Course Expectations
Classroom and Course Expectations
Expectations
Expectations
Respect Boundaries & Space
Participate and share opinions and thoughts in groups and as a class
Encourage one another
Communicate any issues or concerns with the teacher through email and by making lab appointments.
Late Work
Late Work
All work is expected to be submitted on the day it is due. In the event a student does not submit a summative assessment on the day it is due, that student will…
Be given an opportunity to submit their work up to two weeks after the original due date/time without penalty.
Forfeit their opportunity to be reassessed.
Extra Credit
Extra Credit
Extra credit assignments will not be provided.
Reassessment
Reassessment
You are able to reassess ONCE (Summative). If there is a plan to reassess the same learning outcome, then no additional reassessment is necessary.
You are able to reassess UNLIMITED (Formative).
Google Classroom:
All assignments will be posted in Google Classroom. If you are having trouble locating it, contact the teacher
Rubrics & Policies:
Once posted here they will not change. However, if a chance is necessary the teacher will inform students well in advance and will clearly mark the changes.
Quick Link High School Policies
Quick Link High School Policies
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