English IV First Six Weeks Syllabus

The first six weeks syllabus will contain the following:

Writing

The student will:

Create a journal for the daily chronicling of assigned topics or student generated topics.

Journal writing occurs daily during the first ten minutes of class.

Journals remain in the assigned box in the classroom at all times.

Journal entries are randomly graded.

Review the multi-paragraph format.

The student will learn the multi-paragraph terminology.

The student will be quizzed and tested on terminology.

The student will practice using each component of the multi-paragraph format.

The student will share his practice components with peer writers.

The student will respond to others' writing.

Effectively demonstrate an understanding of standard English usage, grammar, and mechanics rules.

Vocabulary

The student will:

Acquire an extensive vocabulary through reading and systematic word study.

Ten vocabulary or "Hot Words" are assigned the first day of each week.

Students are exposed to the Hot Words throughout the week in journal entries, reading assignment, and class discussions.

Students are quizzed over the week's ten Hot Words in a quiz at the end of each week that uses the words in a variety of contexts.

Students are tested over the definitions of two weeks' worth of words.

Reading

The student will:

Comprehend selections using a variety of strategies.

Student will be evaluated through quizzes and tests for comprehension and interpretation.

Students will evaluate modern allusions to ancient world literature.

The student reads extensively and intensively for different purposes in varied sources in increasingly demanding texts.

Reading includes Greek and Roman mythology

The student reads widely to increase knowledge of his/her own culture, the culture of others, and the common elements across culture.

Reading includes mythology and the epics, Iliad and Aeneid.

Reading outside of class and approximately forty-five minutes of assigned class time, selections of personal choice.

Students will be evaluated at the end of each six weeks period in a book conference with the instructor.

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