English 10
AMERICAN LIT
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course presents the study of American literature
through its major periods. Students read short stories,
novels, dramas, poetry, and non-ction. Composition
work emphasizes formal research and various types of
essays including literary criticism and argumentation.
Students will develop these compositions by locating,
evaluating, synthesizing, and citing applicable
information with careful attention to organization and
accuracy.Through reading, writing, speaking, listening,
and viewing, students explore the various prevalent
themes and characterizations present in American
literature which are reective of the history and culture.
SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Pen Lined paper
Pencil 3 Ring binder or folder
Highlighter(s) Post-It Notes
Supplies to share: Kleenex and hand sanitizer
MAJOR TEXTS
The Crucible The Catcher in The Great Gatsby
Arthur Miller the Rye F. Scott Fitzgerald
J. D. Salinger
GRADING POLICIES X: EXCUSED by the
teacher. Grade does
A+ 100-98 Grading will consist of a variety of formal and informal assignments not help or hurt.
A - 97-93 and assessments. Students should expect their grade to re ect their
A- 92-90 participation and performance on reading checks, vocabulary and Z: MISSING due to
B+ 89-87 grammar assessments, compositions, re ections, quizzes, tests, absence or student
B 86-83 projects and seminars. Assessments will accompany each unit that choice. Can be made
B- 82-80 we study throughout the year. Point values for assignments are up and replaced with
C+ 79-77 based on the time and e ort that should be required to complete a grade.
C 76-73 them and the amount of previous instruction that has occurred
D+ 69-67 leading up to the assignment. Grades in Pinnacle re ect students' 0: Turned in for zero
D 66-63 understanding of a concept after multiple classes of credit.
D- 62-60 instruction/practice.
F 59 or below
ABSENCES and LATE WORK
Absences: If a student is absent, it is his/her obligation to retrieve the work that
has been set aside for pick up in the front of the classroom or online through
Google Classroom.
Make a few trustworthy friends in class and exchange contact information to nd out what you
Pro Tip missed A.S.A.P.
Late work: All work is in preparation for unit tests; therefore, late work will be
accepted up until the day of the unit test for partial credit.
Pro
ProTip
Tip If extenuating circumstances arise, contact Ms. Dunn A.S.AP. to ask for an extension request.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Communication Academic
Integrity
Electronic Please be vigilant about
checking grades online. Distractions All students are
Resources Students who have
questions or concerns
Cell phone use will be expected to complete
his/her own work.
Students will benet for instructional
from downloading are encouraged to purposes only, Unless Plagiarism includes
the apps for Google speak with Ms. Dunn in otherwise stated, everything from copying
Classroom class, before or after please keep all another students
(electronic copies, school, or via email. electronic devices out of homework to
assignment Emails will receive a sight. This especially presenting quoted
instructions, online reply within 24 hours. includes portable material as your own.
submission) and chargers, headphones, Penalties are listed on
Remind 101 (class and/or earbuds. Please page 17 of the student
texts) as they will be show respect by handbook and include
used most following school rules loss of credit for the
frequently. pertaining to dress and assignment.
language.
*Subject to change
