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GRADE 11 ENGLISH

Christine Scott

Central Bucks East 2014-2015

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Phone number: 267-893-2300 ext. 47405

Course Description

One significant aspect involved in the study of literature is the element of analyzing and synthesizing a variety of views. Therefore, the reading and writing activities for this class will emphasize your analysis of, your reactions to, etc. the material. In whatever career you choose, you will be required to read materials and to express your evaluations (either written or verbal) in a clear and intelligent fashion.

The English 11 course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to listen carefully, to evaluate arguments, to discern tone, and to analyze and implement rhetorical strategies in writing. Students will study the rhetoric of essays, speeches, and literature. They will read text that is selected to showcase the techniques that lead to an author’s overall purpose. Students will understand that authors make stylistic choices and employ rhetorical and literary techniques based on their intentions, their subject, and their audience. Students will also craft their own writing to analyze rhetoric and to synthesize information into a cogent argument. Students will develop a unique writing voice, create sound and logical arguments, and be able to justify their stylistic and rhetorical choices. The course of study includes variations in materials, tasks, and assessments for each level of the class. The English 11 course integrates reading, literature study, writing, researching, speaking, and thinking skills. Students in this course are expected to be avid readers and sophisticated writers. In this course, students will encounter challenging texts, discussions, and writing.

Books and Materials

Below is the Blackboard website for your class. You will be required to participate in online discussions, submit writing samples, and keep journal entries on this site:

Our readings may include but are not limited to the following list:

England in Literature - This text includes a variety of readings, including Shakespeare’sMacbeth.

All Quiet on the Western Front

A comprehensive unit of poetry

Pride and Prejudice

Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley

Gulliver’s Travels, by Jonathan Swift

40 Model Essays

Strange Bedfellows: Surprising Text Pairs and Lessons for Reading and Writing Across Genres

One non-fiction independent reading selection-choices to be given

Grade configuration:

Marking Period 1 = 35%

Marking Period 2 = 35%

Career Plan Essay =10% of final grade

Researched persuasive product with citations=10% of final grade

Final Exam = 10 %

A word of caution about our writing assignments… Plagiarism is using an author’s work in part or in whole (or just his/her ideas) without giving that individual credit. Any work that is plagiarized will not receive credit; a zero will be given; parents will be called, and Honor Society Status in the future will be jeopardized. I am very familiar with Sparknotes, cliff’s notes, bookrags, etc. these are not legitimate sources for your English class. If you can find it on the internet, so can I!

Vocabulary study will be incorporated with each piece of literature we read- there will be regular vocabulary tests.

Lavatory passes…there are passes hanging by the door…please sign out and take the pass and SIGN BACK in when your return…Please ask before leaving the room

Lateness…

Once the bell rings, you are late if you are not in the room and at least on your way to your seat. There is no room for discussion on this matter.

After 2 latenesses, a disciplinary referral will be written.

3 latenesses = a cut- which requires a disciplinary referral

Deadline Policy- Central Bucks East English Department

The Central Bucks High School East English Department values quality work submitted according to established deadlines. This practice upholds our desire to promote academic integrity. The following include the East English Department guidelines for submission of student work:

  1. Established due dates will be upheld.
  2. Work- defined as completed, printed and compiled material- is due at the start of class.
  3. Work submitted after the due date will incur a late penalty.
  4. Students in the building and/or attending school-approved functions are expected to submit work in keeping with all due dates.
  5. Absent students should arrange to have their work submitted to the teacher or through email in order to avoid any question of late penalties. Students are responsible for successful transmission of emailed work. The email is only to validate completion; the hardcopy of the work is due upon the student’s return to school.
  6. Students must address all questions and concerns prior to due dates regardless of absence.
  7. Late work will result in significant loss of “timely submission/responsibility” points.