English 10F St. James Collegiate Mr. J.

Boville September
2016 - June 2017
English 10F is organized into a number of integrated units, each of which
corresponds to one or more important themes. Within most units, we will read and
discuss a variety of short selections (such as stories and poems). We will also read
several longer works in the course, such as The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, Of Mice
and Men, by John Steinbeck, and a Shakespearean play, Romeo and Juliet. In each
unit, you will complete a variety of writing assignments, and, as well, have many
opportunities for viewing, discussion, and creative expression.

Themes
Approximate Time Frame
(Not necessarily in this order)
1. Citizenship Unit
4 weeks - Short Stories, Articles, Poetry
2. Youth in Crisis
4 weeks - Novel: The Outsiders
3. Turning Points
4 weeks - Short Stories, Articles, Poetry 4.
4. Prejudice
4 weeks - Novel: In the Heat of the Night
5. Relationships
4 weeks - Novel: Of Mice and Men
6. Courage Unit
4 weeks - Short Stories, Articles, Poetry, Technology Integration
7. Fitting In
4 weeks Book Club: Independent Reading
8. Shakespeare Unit
4 weeks - Drama: Romeo and Juliet

Assessment
A variety of assessments will be used throughout the course: quizzes, tests,
informal and personal writing (response journals), formal writing (essays, film
reviews), creative writing (poetry, stories, and scripts), speaking (group discussion,
presentation), and representing (posters, collages, soundtracks, etc.). The exam in
June is worth 25% of your final mark.
The Rules
Please come on time to my class. You will be considered late if you arrive after the
bell and the class has begun. If late, please enter the room quietly, put your late slip
on my desk, and take your seat via the back of the room.
You will need a binder and a small notebook (or duotang) for journal writing.
Assignments must be written in pen or typed. (Pencil is good for doodling, notes
and rough drafts, but not for the finished work that I assess.)
All assignments will have a due date. Late assignments will incur a daily mark
deduction. Please see me before a due date if you need to ask for an extension
(without penalty).
I will be happy to arrange time for you in the after-school Homework Club if you
have trouble completing any assignments.
If you miss a class for any reason, it is your responsibility to complete the reading
and/or assignments as soon as possible.
If you need to reach me, or have assignments to send me, my e-mail address is
jboville@sjsd.net .
Technology and devices are welcome in class when appropriate. However there are
times when devices need to be away and your attention on your school work. If you
have difficulty understanding when devices are to be used and when not to be used
you will be asked to put your device in the cell bin at the beginning of every class
and you may get it back at the end of every class.