Syllabus 2007-2008 Text: Glencoe Literature – The Reader’s Choice course 1 SPELLING POWER-Every week AR- Each student will receive their own personalized goal 4 to 5 class novels throughout the year 1st Quarter: Theme – “Where I Belong” Genre focus – autobiography Theme – “Through Other Eyes” Genre focus – poetry 2nd Quarter Theme – “Growing Times” Genre focus – biography Theme – “What’s Most Important” Genre focus – fiction Third Quarter Theme – “The Will To Win” Genre focus – folktale Theme – “Getting Through Hard Times” Genre focus – expository non-fiction 4th Quarter Theme – “Old Tales, New Twists Genre focus – drama Theme – “To Strange Places” Genre focus – science fiction All reading selections will have corresponding assignments such as quick- check class work to check for comprehension, complete sentence answers to questions about selections and essays for personal reflection. Homework will be checked periodically for completion and accuracy, unannounced, for points. Students will keep a writing portfolio and will periodically receive a grade on writing assignments. Students are also responsible for a "project" with each theme. Due dates are posted on my board and website. Due dates for AR tests will be announced at the beginning of the quarter and posted on the homework board and website.