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CULLMAN HIGH SCHOOL –ENGLISH 12 PI
2007-08 SYLLABUS - MRS. PUTMAN
GOALS & OBJECTIVES: To improve student’s ability to think clearly, read effectively, write coherently, analyze logically, research successfully, and reflect regularly. Course uses objectives for language and reading in the Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts for 12th grade English and AL. High School Graduation Exam.
TEXTBOOKS: Grammar and Language Workbook; Elements of Literature: Literature of Britain – Sixth Course; and Vocabulary Workshop – Level G.
NOVELS & SUPPLIES: Must acquire copy of novel Night by Elie Wiesel for Trimester A. Supplies: a USB drive (no floppies), pencils, black ink pens, wide ruled paper in 3-ring binder, and colored pencils.
GRADING: Homework / Daily Work grade 20%; Grammar tests, all Essays, and Literature tests 60%; and Vocabulary Tests 20% = Final grade. Remember, all essays count double as major test grades (100 pts. each).
CLASSROOM POLICIES & RULES: Any student needing accommodations or that has failing grades is urged to talk with me ASAP. Students are expected to follow CHS dress code, and academic conduct & attendance policy. Students have up to 3 days to make up tests and homework missed when absent (unless serious illness). Students are expected to listen & work during lesson, be prepared, respect others, and help keep classroom and school clean.
PART I – TRIMESTER A
I. GRAMMAR & USAGE
A. Language “Bell Ringers” / Roll Assignment
B. Elements of Formal and Informal Language
C. Fact vs. Propaganda
D. Unit 4 - Clauses and Sentence Structure (97-113)
E Unit 6 - Verb Tenses, Voice, and Mood (131-147)
F. Unit 7 - Subject-Verb Agreement (153-169
G. Unit 8 - Using Pronouns Correctly (175-191)
H. Unit 9 - Using Modifiers Correctly (195-207)
II. WRITING
A. Various personal writing & Coat of Arms project
B. Unit 14 – Composition - The Writing Process: Review Five Stages of Writing (307-319)
C. Elements of sentence outline -- graphic organizers optional.
D. Elements of MLA Format: parenthetical citations, Works Cited page, & essay presentation.
E. Narrative Essay with sentence outline – MLA format
F. Literary Analysis Essay with sentence outline using documentation in MLA format
G. Update Resume
III. LITERATURE
A. Summer reading selection – Bleachers by John Grisham
B. Anglo-Saxon time period (2-13) -will watch The Epic Hero short video as intro
C. Beowulf (14-41) - will watch short Beowulf video after reading.
D. Review Literary Terms
E. Middle Ages time period (68-75)
F. The Canterbury Tales – “The Nun’s Priest Tale” by Geoffrey Chaucer (84-86, 110-121)
G. Sir Gawain & the Green Knight (133-146)
H. King Arthur legend & Le Morte Darthur (147-155) - will watch short video about King Arthur & Camelot
I. Holocaust time period - will watch If You Cried You Died short video as intro
J. Novel Night by Elie Wiesel (will need to acquire copy)
K. Various poetry selections
IV. VOCABULARY: Units 1-7
Revised 10/07
CULLMAN HIGH SCHOOL - ENGLISH 12 PII
2007-‘08 SYLLABUS - MRS. PUTMAN
GOALS & OBJECTIVES: To improve student’s ability to think clearly, read effectively, write coherently, analyze logically, research successfully, and reflect regularly. Course uses objectives for language and reading in the Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts for 12th grade English and AL. High School Graduation Exam.
TEXTBOOKS: Grammar and Language Workbook; Elements of Literature: Literature of Britain – Sixth Course; and Vocabulary Workshop – Level G.
NOVELS & SUPPLIES: Must acquire copy of novel Frankenstein for Mary W. Shelley for Trimester B. Supplies: a USB drive (no floppies), pencils, black ink pens, wide ruled paper in 3-ring binder, and colored pencils.
GRADING: Homework / Daily Work grade 20%; Grammar tests, all Essays, and Literature tests 60%; and Vocabulary Tests 20% = Final grade. Remember, all essays count double as major test grades (100 pts. each).
CLASSROOM POLICIES & RULES: Any student needing accommodations or that has failing grades is urged to talk with me ASAP. Students are expected to follow CHS dress code, and academic conduct & attendance policy. Students have up to 3 days to make up tests and homework missed when absent (unless serious illness). Students are expected to listen & work during lesson, be prepared, respect others, and help keep classroom and school clean.
PART II – TRIMESTER B
I. GRAMMAR & USAGE
A. Language “Bell Ringers” / Roll Assignment
B. Unit 11 - Capitalization (233-239)
C. Unit 12 - Punctuation (243-283)
D. Unit 10 - Usage Glossary (217-228)
E. Elements of Parallelism
II. WRITING
A. Various personal writing & creative activities
B. Review elements of sentence vs. topic outlines, graphic organizers optional
C. Elements of Research Paper Writing, review MLA format – documentation and presentation
D. Persuasive Essay / Research Paper with sentence outline, using documentation - MLA format
E. Process Essay with sentence outline – MLA format
F. Update Resume
III. LITERATURE
A. Renaissance time period and The Globe Theater (166-186) – & watch short video on the Globe Theater.
B. The life and career of William Shakespeare (241-253)
C. Macbeth by William Shakespeare (255-334) - will watch Macbeth video after reading.
D. Romantic time period (660-610)
E. Novel Frankenstein by Mary W. Shelley (will need to acquire copy) -will watch Frankenstein video after reading.
F. Various poetry & sonnet selections
IV. VOCABULARY: Units 8-15.
Revised 8/07
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