Mr. Fornek 1727: English 11 American Literature Room D211 544-5000 ext. 5172 American Literature Welcome to American Literature. This class will serve a number of educational purposes for you, the student. Over the course of this class we will cover a wide range of topics, ranging from grammar and vocabulary to studying current events and preparing for the SAT. In order to get the most out of this class and to prepare yourself for future academic endeavors, I ask for your full participation during these activities. As in anything in life, you will get what you put into this class. If you plan on just showing up and getting an A, you are sorely mistaken. This class is built to challenge you and to provide you with the most opportunities to develop as a student and learner. Course Content UNIT ONE: THE AMERICAN DREAM VOCABULARY What does it mean to be In context American? SAT High Frequency Words What is the American WRITING Dream? Multiple writing Is the American Dream still opportunities, including possible? both informal and formal UNIT TWO: THE POWER OF writings PERSUASTION GRAMMAR How has persuasion played SAT PREP a role in the foundation of Critical Reading the American Dream? Writing Skills Why is it important for Timed Writings great leaders to be persuasive speakers? Grading Policy Formative 40% This includes formative activities such as homework, in-class practice or activities, and any other assignments you may be assigned to help you practice and study for this course. Summative 60% This includes summative tests that will be formal assessments over literature, grammar, or vocabulary. This includes projects and papers you will have that will pertain to the literature that we read. Final Exam 15% All teachers give the same cumulative final exam.
Mr. Fornek 1727: English 11 American Literature Room D211 544-5000 ext. 5172 American Literature Welcome to American Literature. This class will serve a number of educational purposes for you, the student. Over the course of this class we will cover a wide range of topics, ranging from grammar and vocabulary to studying current events and preparing for the SAT. In order to get the most out of this class and to prepare yourself for future academic endeavors, I ask for your full participation during these activities. As in anything in life, you will get what you put into this class. If you plan on just showing up and getting an A, you are sorely mistaken. This class is built to challenge you and to provide you with the most opportunities to develop as a student and learner. Course Content UNIT ONE: THE AMERICAN DREAM What does it mean to be American? What is the American Dream? Is the American Dream still possible? UNIT TWO: THE POWER OF PERSUASTION How has persuasion played a role in the foundation of the American Dream? Why is it important for great leaders to be persuasive speakers? VOCABULARY In context SAT High Frequency Words WRITING Multiple writing opportunities, including both informal and formal writings GRAMMAR SAT PREP Critical Reading Writing Skills Timed Writings Grading Policy Formative 40% This includes formative activities such as homework, in-class practice or activities, and any other assignments you may be assigned to help you practice and study for this course. Summative 60% This includes summative tests that will be formal assessments over literature, grammar, or vocabulary. This includes projects and papers you will have that will pertain to the literature that we read. Final Exam 15% All teachers give the same cumulative final exam.
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