English 12

English 12 courses typically cover topics that continue to develop students mastery of writing skills, emphasizing clear, logical writing patterns, word choice, and usage. English 12 courses present students with the opportunity to write and revise critical and comparative analyses of classic and contemporary literature, literary non-fiction, non-fiction, and other genres. In English 12 courses, students will demonstrate knowledge of research techniques, including a sophisticated use of argument, evidence, and effective counter claims. English 12 courses also include supports appropriate for English learners and for students with special needs.

Texts and Assignments

Collections 12 Student Text

Collections 12 Close Reader

Novel Choice for LP 5: Hamlet by William Shakespeare 

Texts may be checked out from the Pathways' library or ordered in advance.

All reading materials (text and audio) are also linked within the assignments.

All of the assignments for Independent Study English are provided on this site. Students must complete the reading and research assignments are listed under All, but then may choose between Option 1 or Option 2 for project-based learning or academic writing. All work is submitted to the IST. Consider creating a shared google drive folder for all work completed.

Assignments

All assignments are reviewed and graded by your IST. Create a new folder in Google Drive and name it: (first name IS English) and share it with your IST. Submit all work to your folder for your teacher to review on a weekly basis.

All assignments are graded by your IST.

A/B GRADES: Work submitted on time, thoughtfully completed.

• All homework assignments completed on time and in full and complete sentences

• All portfolio items submitted on time with an A grade on the first draft

• Portfolio review: all essays submitted with satisfactory revisions and all comments resolved. (Capitalization, spelling, grammar, MLA format, essay structure, creative title).

B/C GRADES: Work submitted on time, thoughtfully completed.

• Most homework assignments completed on time and in full and complete sentences

• All portfolio items submitted on time with an B or above on the first draft

• Portfolio review: all essays submitted with satisfactory revisions and all comments resolved. (Capitalization, spelling, grammar, MLA format, essay structure, creative title).

C/D GRADES: Work completed during the week.

• Most homework assignments completed during the week showing reading comprehension: study guide questions answered correctly and/or summary of the reading material in your own words.

• All portfolio items submitted on time with an C or above on the first draft

• Portfolio review: all essays submitted with satisfactory grades (C or above)

D/F GRADES: Work completed by the end of the learning period.

• Limited homework assignments completed during the learning period showing reading comprehension: study guide questions answered correctly and/or summary of the reading material in your own words.

• All portfolio items submitted on time with a D or above on the first draft

• Portfolio review: not all essays submitted (D or above)

NOTE: Evidence of plagiarism will result in a zero for the assignment and the work may not be resubmitted as it is a violation of Pathways Policy Against Plagiarism. An improvement referral will also be issued by the IST.