American Literature & Composition 2018 Fall 2017 - Spring Ms. Guilford Contact Info: Phone: (770)651-6336 Email: andreas.guilford@douglas.k12.ga.us Online class: Remind, msguilfordsclassroom.weebly.com Course Description: American Literature & Composition is a college-preparatory course with an historical focus on the literary time periods of the United States of America. The purpose of this course is to train students to become skilled readers and writers, and to advance their knowledge of literature through detailed study and understanding. This course engages students in specific genres and styles of literature, and emphasizes grammar and literary techniques. Daily Materials: Students are required to bring their class binder to class every day. It should contain a minimum of 3 dividers: warm-ups/vocabulary, class notes, and assignments/worksheets. Students are also required to bring notebook paper, pencils, and pens. Course Texts Wiggins, Grant, et al, eds. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2011. The American Tradition. Warm-ups: When the bell rings for class each day, you are expected to be in your seat and reading the warm-up on the board. Warm-ups will consist of a combination of grammar, vocabulary, and EOC test preparatory materials. Writing: A primary focus of this course is to ensure that students develop written composition skills. This class features a series of constructed response assignments throughout the units of study, and on select exams. In addition to short writing assignments, students will write one major paper that centers on research. Class Discussion and Participation: In this course, students are expected to thoroughly and attentively participate in all parts of academic lessons. This includes participating in class discussions, and individual and group assignments. In addition to informal discussion, this class will also feature graded discussions throughout the units of study. Students are expected to come prepared with any notes or prerequisite assignments needed to participate in these discussions. Grading Policies/Scale: The course grade for the semester will be calculated according to the following criteria:
American Literature & Composition Fall 2017 - Spring 2018 Ms. Guilford Contact Info: Phone: (770)651-6336 Email: andreas.guilford@douglas.k12.ga.us Online class: Remind, msguilfordsclassroom.weebly.com Course Description: American Literature & Composition is a college-preparatory course with an historical focus on the literary time periods of the United States of America. The purpose of this course is to train students to become skilled readers and writers, and to advance their knowledge of literature through detailed study and understanding. This course engages students in specific genres and styles of literature, and emphasizes grammar and literary techniques. Daily Materials: Students are required to bring their class binder to class every day. It should contain a minimum of 3 dividers: warm-ups/vocabulary, class notes, and assignments/worksheets. Students are also required to bring notebook paper, pencils, and pens. Course Texts Wiggins, Grant, et al, eds. The American Tradition. New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 2011. Warm-ups: When the bell rings for class each day, you are expected to be in your seat and reading the warm-up on the board. Warm-ups will consist of a combination of grammar, vocabulary, and EOC test preparatory materials. Writing: A primary focus of this course is to ensure that students develop written composition skills. This class features a series of constructed response assignments throughout the units of study, and on select exams. In addition to short writing assignments, students will write one major paper that centers on research. Class Discussion and Participation: In this course, students are expected to thoroughly and attentively participate in all parts of academic lessons. This includes participating in class discussions, and individual and group assignments. In addition to informal discussion, this class will also feature graded discussions throughout the units of study. Students are expected to come prepared with any notes or prerequisite assignments needed to participate in these discussions. Grading Policies/Scale: The course grade for the semester will be calculated according to the following criteria:
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