English 1

Welcome to Freshman English.       

Class Procedures

1. Do Now

   • • • • Upon entering class, students will read and copy the daily objectives into their notebooks.  They will then continue to complete the "Do Now" activity individually.  This will occur each and every day at the beginning of class.

         • The objectives will state the topics and activities we will be covering for the class time.  Students are then aware of what is expected of them.

         • The "Do Now" activity will encourage students to begin class by brainstorming and writing.  Students will complete this short activity individually.  Some examples of these are: answering questions, defining vocabulary, writing on a prompt, reading related activities, or character education activities.

2.  Teacher lecture/instruction

• Teacher (s) will lead the class in a lecture/explanation of  day's assignment and expectations. 

3. Student work

• Students will work to complete the day's task

• Students will have 2 days for each day they are absent to make up work they missed.

• Missing assignments will not be accepted beyond 10 days of its due date.  

4. Closing

• Teacher(s) will wrap up the block with any closing words and answer any last minute questions and assign homework if applicable and remind students of due dates and times.

Class Syllabus

Overview of the semester

Introductory Activities

Literary Term Vocabulary

Elements of Fiction Vocabulary and Plot Chart

UNIT 1: RELATIONSHIP TO SELF

UNIT 2: RELATIONSHIP TO FAMILY

UNIT 3: DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES

UNIT 4: THE DIGITAL FUTURE 

Short stories

Nonfiction

Figurative Language

Poetry

Novel: Of Mice and Men

Introduction to William Shakespeare

Shakespearean Play: "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet"

Introductions to Elie Wiesel and the Holocaust

Reading of the Memoir, Night

Final Exam Review

Final Exams

*Writing Activities will occur throughout the semester including essays and open ended responses.

*Vocabulary and grammatical material will be introduced, reviewed, and repeated throughout the semester.

*Character Education activities will be worked on throughout the semester.

English Resources

1. Excellent resource for grammar help and tips:    Link to the Owl at Purdue Writers Lab