| 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.
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