English IV

Marrinson
Course Syllabus
Description:
This course focuses on the study and discussion of British literature. A formal vocabulary
program supplemented !ith !ords in conte"t !ill be studied. #riting tas$s of varied lengths and
styles !ill be assigned throughout the year. %ormal speeches group !or$ and discussion
activities !ill also be assigned.
Course Activities:
&. Class lectures and discussions
'. Small group activities
(. )eading and !riting assignments
*. Audio+visual presentations
,. Speech activities
-. .ibrary and Internet research
/. %ree+!rite activities
Evaluation Procedures:
The student0s grade !ill be computed from total points assigned to tests home!or$ 1ui22es
!ritten !or$ and participation. The semester grade !ill be a combination of the first and second
1uarter plus the semester e"am.
Required Text:
The titles are listed first follo!ed by the ISB3 number. Ma$e sure each boo$ has the correct
ISB3 number.
The Language of Literature, British Literature ISB3 4+&-5+&/4/,+5
Hamlet ISB3 4+*,&+,'-6'+6
1984 ISB3 4+*,&+,'*6(+*
Grammar for Writing Level Gold ISB3 4+5'&+,4'''+4
Vocaular! Wor"sho#, Level H ISB3 4+5'&+,/-&(+,
Supplies Needed Daily:
7en
7encil
Appropriate te"ts
.oose+leaf paper
Spiral 3oteboo$89ournal
Homewor
!" All assignments must include a proper heading in the upper+right hand corner of your
assignment or points !ill be deducted. :our heading must include the follo!ing;
%irst and .ast name
Teacher0s 3ame and the 7eriod
<ate
#" =nly blue or blac$ in$ !ill be accepted >no ?glitter pens@ or metallic in$A. 7encil
shall only be used for Scantron tests.
$" Bome!or$ is to be turned in at the beginning of classC if it is turned in late it is
mar$ed lateDD
%" All home!or$ proEects and papers are turned in at the beginning of class on the
day it is due. I% !or$ is not turned in at the time it is due you may receive half
credit. After one day no credit is &iven" 'et your wor in on time((
)" #or$ must be legible. If you are a messy !riter type it. I al!ays appreciate
typed !or$.
*aeup +or
&. %or every day you are absent due to an illness or unforeseen circumstance you
have t!o days to ma$e up the !or$.
'. It is the student0s responsibility to as$ for all missing !or$ follo!ing an absence.
I !ill not hound you for your !or$.
Classroom Rules and Student Expectations:
&. Bring all supplies needed daily.
'. Behave in a respectful manner that promotes learning for all.
(. Ta$e daily notes on material introduced in class.
*. Turn in assignments on the date due.
,. Ta$e care of bathroom needs during the passing period.
Procedures:
&. #hen I as$ for your attention get 1uiet and stay 1uiet.
'. )aise your hand before spea$ing
(. )emain in your seat until the bell rings or the entire class !ill be held over.
Consequences ,or student mis-e.avior:
&. Verbal !arning
'. <etention
(. 7hone call home