Course Description:In this course we will study the literature of world-wide cultures. Over the course, we will delve into various writing styles in response to various types of literature. Preparation will be conducted throughout the year for the Cambridge/AICE papers. The goal of this particular course is to introduce students to the Cambridge/AICE program and instill an appreciation of literature and writing with the hopes that students will continue to pursue English well into the Cambridge/AICE program.

Unit of Study / Reading Selections
1st Nine Weeks / Paper 3 (3 parts)
1) 250-350 words; argumentative letter or article.
2) 350-450 words; response to descriptive and narrative titles.
3) 200-250 words; notes and summary. / ➢“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury
➢from “The People, Yes” by Carl Sandburg
➢Satirical political cartoons
➢Supplemental texts
2nd Nine Weeks / Paper 2(2 parts)
1) 250-350 words; letter, report, journal, speech, interview, newspaper report, magazine article.
2) 200-300 words; how a writer achieves effects, response. / ➢“Animal Farm” by George Orwell
➢“Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck
➢Supplemental historical texts
3rd Nine Weeks / Paper 2(2 parts)
1) 250-350 words; letter, report, journal, speech, interview, newspaper report, magazine article.
2) 200-300 words; how a writer achieves effects, response. / ➢“The Old Man and the Sea” by Ernest Hemingway (novella)
➢“A Modest Proposal” by Jonathan Swift (essay)
➢“I Have a Dream” by Martin Luther King, Jr. (speech)
➢Supplemental Texts
4th Nine Weeks / Paper 3 (3 parts)
1) 250-350 words; argumentative letter or article.
2) 350-450 words; response to descriptive and narrative titles.
3) 200-250 words; notes and summary. / ➢“Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley
➢“Prometheus Unbound” by Percy Bysshe Shelley
➢“Prometheus Bound” by Aeschylus
➢Supplemental Texts

Content Standards/Measurement Topics

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Reading

·Read, comprehend, analyze, and evaluate complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.

·Analyze points of view and cultural experiences, drawing on a wide reading of world literature.

Writing

·Produce clear, well supported, and coherent writing (argumentative, narrative, informational) routinely over extended and shorter time frames in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

·Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects, synthesizing multiple sources, to answer a question or solve a problem.

Speaking and Listening

·Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations including the presentation of information and supporting evidence in which organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

·Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, use of evidence, and rhetoric.

Language

·Demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

·Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar, usage, punctuation, and capitalization when writing or speaking.

Grading Policy: Course grades are a reflection of the student’s level of academic achievement in regards to the content standards. 60% of students’ nine weeks’ grades will be determined by averaging the grades from common papers of content standards; 40% of the grade will be determined by averaging formative assignments and assessments. Please see the DHS Student Handbook for the VCS Grading Policy and DHS Homework Policy.

Submission and Make-Up Policies: All student work is expected to be turned in by the assigned due date. Those students who are absent from school on a due date must turn in work on the day they return to school pending an excused absence. Otherwise, assignments can be emailed to me. If you are absent, you have until the end of the unit to complete the missing assignment(s).

The student must complete ALL unit lessons to retake a unit summative; one summative retake per quarter provided upon student request. Make-up work must be in the teacher’s hand by the summative retake date.

After the assigned due date the student will suffer grading penalties for lateness at one letter grade per day late. Test makeups will be scheduled at the instructor’s convenience.

No work will be accepted after the quarter has ended for work due in that quarter.

On Wednesdays during lunch, I will be available for make-up/catch-up work/tutoring. ***

Curriculum Policy: Should there be any legitimate issues with the assigned curriculum, substitute assignments may be given. However, note that substitute assignments will not receive the same amount of time from the teacher due to the priority of assigned curriculum.

Honor Code: Cheating is a discipline infraction and will receive a referral as such. Students will receive an F on any assignment or test on which they have cheated. Cheating consists of plagiarism, “cut and paste essays,” or copying from other students. Please see the DHS student handbook and signed Cambridge documentation for more information.

Classroom Expectations:

·Be prompt, polite and prepared for the day’s activities. Have books, notebook, paper and pen ready when the bell rings.

·Respect your fellow students.Do not talk when someone else has the floor and refrain from side conversations. When you are talking, you are not listening, and when you are not listening, you are not learning. We all learn from each other!

·Follow all rules as found in the Student Code of Conduct, especially in regards to the DHS dress code. (Cell phones and other electronic devices must not be in sight during class.)

·Rarely, films rated up to, but never surpassing, PG-13 will be shown in class.

Materials Required: blue or black pens; a 3-ring binder (2-inch), folder, loose-leaf paper (college-ruled), flash drive. Donations of classroom supplies such as tissue paper, loose-leaf paper, pencils, etc. are always appreciated.

Grade Book: Students and parents can access course grades on Grade Book located on the Volusia County website:

Contact Information:

I am looking forward to working with you this year. If you or your parents have any concerns or questions, please contact me at or schedule a parent conference through our school counseling department.

Mission Statement

Believing all students will learn, Deltona High School empowers students by providing challenging educational experiences in a caring environment.