American literature is a chronological study of the interrelationship of United States history, culture and literature.  Oral and written activities reinforce the text. Additionally, students write a formula MLA research paper. Skills of the previous years are reviewed and expanded.
 

Objectives
 

1. Students read and understand a variety of materials.

2. Students write and speak for a variety of purposes and audiences.

3. Students write and speak using conventional grammar, usage, sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling.

4. Students apply thinking skills to their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing.

5. Students read to locate, select, and make use of relevant information from a variety of media, reference, and technological sources.

Policies
 

Cheating	A student taking answers from another student receives a "0" for that assignment/test. The student allowing answers to be "lifted" also gets a "0".
Late assignments	All class work is due at the beginning of the class period of the assigned day. 10% of the grades forfeited for each class period that he assignment is not turned in.
Class trades	Tree unexcused ( no note) results in a demerit.
Taboo words	Taboo words are not permitted in written assignments thing ( or any form----except nothing ) a lot you There are/is/was/were/will be (NEVER use there to begin a sentence) It is/was/were/will be (unless each has a clear antecedent) contractions     Conditional words such as would, could, should are also to be AVOIDED     The use of the future tense is not to be confused with the present tense
Cautionary words	Can/May are to be correctly used Can suggests ability May suggests permission

Portfolio:  Type all final drafts of papers and place a copy in your portfolio
 

Syllabus:  seecalendar
 

Rubrics:  see appropriate handouts throughout the year
 

Text :

Listening Skills
Vocabulary notebooks { word *POS* copy sent. *appro.def.* new sen.}-- separate NB
Poetry Unit
 

Grading:

All grades are equal.
Dropping/Replacing a Grade - Drop one of the first six grades.  Replace one of the next six grades. Listening Skills retain highest two of the first four grades.
 

Supplemental Reading

One extra novel per quarter.
All assignments typed in blue or black ink.
 

Grading Grid
 

Date Assignment Grade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.	Date Assignment Grade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.	Date Assignment Grade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Date Assignment Grade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.	Date Assignment Grade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.	Date Assignment Grade 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.